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What is a sleeper earring?

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What is a sleeper earring?
Also known as “huggies,” sleeper earrings are small hoops that don't have sharp posts with a separate backing. They're called “sleeper” earrings because you can sleep in them comfortably without a post jabbing into the back of your ear.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Pearl and Diamond Day & Night Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pearl and Diamond Day & Night Earrings Day and night earrings with 2 cultured pearl drops accented with marquise and round cut diamonds.
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20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, Platinum

Diamond and Pearl Convertible Day & Night Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and Pearl Convertible Day & Night Earrings Description: A striking pair of convertible earrings, designed with a dramatic swirl of pavé and baguette-cut diamonds leading to ...
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20th Century Unknown Retro Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Day/Night Earrings Heart Dangle 14 Karat Gold Rare
Located in New York, NY
This is very rare pair of early Rose Cut Diamond Antique Georgian - Victorian Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings in 14 Karat Gold with a heart motif.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Carrera y Carrera 18kt White Gold Day & Night Earrings with Onyx Drops
By Carrera y Carrera
Located in Braintree, GB
An elegant pair of Carrera y Carrera Day & Night earrings, crafted in 18kt white gold and featuring detachable onyx drops, allowing them to be worn in two distinct styles — either as...
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Early 2000s Spanish Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 18k Gold, White Gold

Victorian Rose Cut Diamond Enamel Dangle Day/Night Earrings 18 Karat Gold Rare
Located in New York, NY
The earrings are Day Night earrings meaning that the lower portion is made to be removable so that you may wear only the top portion if desired.
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel

18K Yellow Gold Invisible Set Sapphire & Diamond Dangle Drop Day Night Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
These magnificent dangle Day/Night earrings feature flame style tops with channel baguette sapphires and fiery pave diamonds.
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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Yellow Gold

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