It is common for people to confuse drop and dangle earrings. But there is a difference which sets them apart. Drop earrings are usually the shape of teardrops, and sometimes spherical. The confusion occurs because they are often also dangle earrings. However, dangly earrings can be any shape at all, and do not need to be exclusively teardrops or spheres. And drops don’t have to dangle either; they can be short and be attached very close to the earlobe.
Your own style is an important issue when it comes to choosing drop earrings. If you are not impressed by this particular style, obviously you will decide not to wear them. But for some, wearing highly decorative drop earrings accentuates their quirky personality. Other people will prefer a more sophisticated look, opting for simple ones with a single gemstone such as diamond, or perhaps the cheaper version featuring a cubic zirconia instead.
Your age can also be a factor when shopping for this type of earring. The longer dangling drops are generally worn by younger girls or women, whereas for more mature women, less is more, and these earrings should be understated and elegant. As with everything fashion and jewelry-related though, none of the rules are set in stone. So it is normally the wearer’s mood that decides whether an extrovert design should be worn, as opposed to something a little more discreet.
Comfort is the most important aspect for all types of earring. You should not wear ones which are too heavy, especially immediately after getting your ears pierced. If you are desperate to wear dangle earrings, you really need to wait for a few months, and wear simple stud earrings. If you opt for heavy earrings too early, they will cause problems by stretching the piercing holes.
Drop earrings can be found with a variety of different fastenings, which depends on how big they are, or whether they are meant to move as you move – rather than attaching rigidly to your earlobes. The moveable ones are most often attached by ear wires, which are like hooks, or using a simple friction back. The second option is a good fastening when the earring features ornamentation attached to the front of your earlobe. The short and rigid variety of drop earring is mainly fastened using a lever back attachment.
These earrings are a versatile type of jewelry, because they can be worn out on the town, or in the office, as the simpler design makes them look more conservative than many other styles.