Dangle Earrings
2010s European Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Vermeil
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, 9k Gold...
2010s Zambian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Ruby, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
1950s American Rococo Vintage Dangle Earrings
Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Onyx, Tourmaline, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
1980s French Rococo Vintage Dangle Earrings
Bronze
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver, Rhodium
1990s French Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel, Gilt Metal
2010s Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Sterling Silver
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Dangle Earrings
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pink Sapphire, Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s Egyptian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl, Zircon, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Natural Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Artisan Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Silver, Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, South Sea Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Natura...
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Amethyst, Freshwater Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
2010s American Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Freshwater Pearl
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow ...
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, 9k Gold...
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Gold, 9k Gold, S...
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, 9k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 9k Gold,...
21st Century and Contemporary American Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Cultured Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold
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.