Dangle Earrings
1960s European Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
2010s French Dangle Earrings
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1970s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate
2010s American Artisan Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Opal, Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
2010s Emirian Modern Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
1950s American Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Arts and Crafts Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Platinum
1920s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century French Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Topaz, Blue Topaz, Opal, Sterling Silver, Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold Plat...
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Morganite, Blue Topaz, Yellow Beryl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Opal, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Zircon, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Yellow Gold, Silver, Sterl...
Early 20th Century European Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
2010s French Artisan Dangle Earrings
2010s Unknown Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Romantic Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavo...
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Spinel, Black Spinel, Gold Plate, Silver
2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold
20th Century Edwardian Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
1980s Italian Modernist Vintage Dangle Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Tsavorite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Spinel, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Rhodolite, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
1930s Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Opal, Rock Crystal, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
1980s Vintage Dangle Earrings
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Sapphire, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Dangle Earrings
Yellow Gold, 14k 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.