Dangle Earrings
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
1940s Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Rose Gold
1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold
1940s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1940s French Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold
1940s American Contemporary Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold
1940s Art Nouveau Vintage Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Gold
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1940s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 9k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s American Modern Vintage Dangle Earrings
Other
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold
1940s Artist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Crystal, Gilt Metal
1940s American Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Base Metal
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Platinum
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
1940s Unknown Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Vermeil, Sterling Silver
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s American Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
1940s American Byzantine Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s American Baroque Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Italian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Cultured Pearl
1940s Mexican Vintage Dangle Earrings
Brass
1940s Unknown Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, 18k Gold
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s French Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1940s American Gothic Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Morganite, Platinum
1940s Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Length: 3.25"
Width: 1.25"
1940s American Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
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.