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What is the difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring?

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What is the difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring?
The difference between a drop earring and a dangle earring is how it hangs. A drop earring extends down below the earlobe but is stationary, while a pair of dangle earrings’ design allows it to swing. On 1stDibs, find a selection of earrings.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
Shop for Chanel Pearl Drop Earrings on 1stDibs
Chanel Pearl & Crystal 'CC' Logo Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Pearl & Crystal 'CC' Logo Drop Earrings Gold earrings designed with faux pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Pearl

Chanel 1980s Gold Tone Pearl Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing a pair of exquisite earrings from the 1980s, the Chanel Gold Tone Pearl Drop Earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Vintage Chanel Pearl Bomb Drop Earrings 2015
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A beautiful pair of pierced Chanel Pearl Earrings from the Autumn Winter 2015 Collection
Category

2010s Drop Earrings

chanel pearl lozenge CC drop earrings 1980s
By Chanel
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Drop dead gorgeous chanel pearl lozenge drops. Hailing from the never-to-be-repeated era of
Category

Vintage 1980s Drop Earrings

Drop Pearl CC Rhinestone Chanel Earrings – A21 Collection
By Chanel
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Elevate your style with these stunning Drop Pearl CC Rhinestone Chanel Earrings from the A21
Category

2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Chanel Gripoix Ruby Crackle Glass Pearl Drop Earrings
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Deep Ruby Crackle Gripoix Glass Pearl Drop Earrings with hand made nacre pearl drops from
Category

Vintage 1980s French Drop Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

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