Dangle Earrings
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Citrine, Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Turkish Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Dutch Modern Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, 18k Gold
20th Century Thai Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Ruby
Late 20th Century Dangle Earrings
Coral, Turquoise, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Topaz, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
20th Century American Dangle Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Dutch Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary German Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Quartz, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1980s Finnish Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Citrine, White Diamond, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, White Diamond, Peridot, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Aquamarine, Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
1920s European Etruscan Revival Vintage Dangle Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Turquoise, Diamond, Enamel, Gold
2010s Italian Retro Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, Ruby, Jade, Diamond, Enamel, 18k Gold, Gold
1980s Russian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Zircon, Silver, Sterling Silver
1960s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Onyx, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
1990s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Coral, Diamond, Jade, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate, Base Metal, Brass
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
1810s Spanish Georgian Antique Dangle Earrings
Lapis Lazuli, Pearl, Gold
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Jade, Sapphire, Ruby, Emerald, Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Russian Modern Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Mixed Metal
1980s Thai Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Jade, Emerald, Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel, Gold
1970s Italian Retro Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Sapphire, Platinum
2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Vermeil, Mixed Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s Thai Artisan Dangle Earrings
Onyx, Citrine, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Silver
1950s American Victorian Vintage Dangle Earrings
Gold Plate, Brass, Gilt Metal, Cut Steel
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary European Contemporary Dangle Earrings
Amethyst, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver
1990s Italian Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Gold, Enamel
Mid-20th Century American Retro Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Ruby, Pearl, Diamond, Amethyst, Enamel, 14k Gold, Gold
2010s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel
21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1930s German Art Deco Vintage Dangle Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, Silver
Early 2000s Thai Art Deco Dangle Earrings
Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
20th Century American Modern Dangle Earrings
Gold, 14k Gold, 24k Gold, Gold-filled, Gold Plate
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.