Dangle Earrings
2010s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1990s Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Platinum
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Late 20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Australian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver
2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Rubelite, Tourmaline, Platinum
1990s American Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Platinum
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1930s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
2010s American Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
Early 2000s American Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Opal, Platinum
1990s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
Late 20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1990s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
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.