Dangle Earrings
1870s Swedish Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 19th Century French Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s Italian Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Oriental Pearl, Turquoise, Gold, 10k Gold
Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1810s French Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
Gold
1890s Unknown Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Quartz, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
South Sea Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
10k Gold
Mid-19th Century Italian Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
10k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Greek Byzantine Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
1870s English Late Victorian Antique Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold
2010s French Empire Dangle Earrings
20th Century Italian Empire Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Empire Dangle Earrings
Coral, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Empire Dangle Earrings
Pearl, Natural Pearl, 9k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Italian Empire Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 1800s French Empire Antique Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Dangle Earrings
Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dangle Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Empire Dangle Earrings
Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil, Silver, Sterling Silver
1950s Unknown Empire Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gilt Metal
Early 20th Century Empire Dangle Earrings
Cultured Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary French Empire Dangle Earrings
Coral, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow 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.