Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Quartz, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, 24k Gold, Gold Plate
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, South Sea Pearl, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Carnelian, Quartz, Sterling Silver
1930s Egyptian Renaissance Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
15th Century and Earlier Artisan Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Late 18th Century European Renaissance Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Gold
Early 2000s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s Turkish Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Sterling Silver
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Multi-gemstone, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, 22k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s American Artisan Vintage Dangle Earrings
Rhodium
1880s English Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Garnet, Pearl, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Beryl, Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
18th Century North American Artisan Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold, Silver, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Moonstone, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
1930s Swedish Renaissance Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold
1930s European Greek Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1870s Italian Artisan Antique Dangle Earrings
Coral, Jade, 18k Gold
1860s German Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Agate, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Revival Dangle Earrings
Rock Crystal, 18k Gold, 9k Gold
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Artisan Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s French Baroque Revival Dangle Earrings
1870s Swedish Renaissance Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1870s European Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, 22k Gold
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Agate, Tourmaline, 14k Gold, Silver
1870s European Etruscan Revival Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
2010s Australian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Ukrainian Russian Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Early 2000s Greek Artisan Dangle Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Antique and Vintage Dangle Earrings
Earrings have a rich, diverse history, and while there are many types of this accessory to choose from, the dangle style is one of the most enduring designs. Today antique and vintage dangle earrings are timeless adornments that can make any outfit instantly more glamorous.
One of the oldest known pairs of dangle earrings was made of jade between 7,500 and 8,200 years ago in Inner Mongolia. Hoop earrings — of which there have been countless variations — are as old as Ancient Mesopotamia, and Ancient Egyptians wore dangle earrings that had sacred symbolism as part of their jewelry practices. In ancient Rome, dangle earrings with pearls and other precious materials were popular.
Dangle earrings vary in length, but they are all designed to cascade off the ears. Some dangle earrings barely fall past the bottom of the earlobe while others fall low enough to graze the shoulders or even fall past them. During the Renaissance period, women wore up-do hairstyles so they could show off their dangle earrings. Even noblemen joined the trend, donning a sole dangle earring adorned with a pearl.
Georgian women preferred heavy girandole earrings that featured candelabra-like arrangements of precious metal and stones. Dangle earrings in the 19th century were simpler, often featuring a single suspended gemstone in a drop-earring style. Going into the 20th century, screw-back earrings and clip-ons became popular, leading to more minimal stud designs. However, dangle earrings have always come back into fashion.
Whether they are made with diamonds, beads or feathers, dangle earrings are statement pieces reflecting the shifting styles over the years. Find the perfect antique and vintage dangle earrings for any occasion on 1stDibs.