Drop and Dangle Earrings: Linear, Drops and More

These styles are close cousins, and the names overlap. Drop earrings hang just below the earlobe and stay mostly still, a clean and understated look that works for everyday and formal wear. Dangle earrings hang a little lower and are made to move and sway, which makes them more eye-catching for events. Linear earrings are a sleek, vertical drop that hangs in a straight line down from the ear, a modern, minimalist take that elongates the look of the face and neck. Our jewelers can show you how each length and style sits so you can pick the right one.

Length changes everything with these earrings. Shorter drops sit close to the lobe and read refined and easy for daily wear. Longer dangles and linear drops make more of a statement and pair well with an open neckline or an updo that lets them show. Think about where you will wear them, everyday or occasion, and how much movement you want. Our team can help you match a length and style to your look, and try pairs on so you can see how they hang.

The diamonds in our drop and dangle earrings are genuine, not cubic zirconia or simulated stones, set in real 10K and 14K gold. Because these styles have moving parts and hooks or posts, our in-house jewelers can check and repair closures, tighten settings, and keep them clean and secure, and we offer free jewelry cleaning at every location. That ongoing care is part of how we have served Michigan families since 1979.

You can see and try on our drop and dangle earrings at any of our six Michigan showrooms across Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, including our flagship at 18900 Michigan Ave in Dearborn, along with Novi, Livonia, Troy, Auburn Hills, and Sterling Heights. Trying these on is the best way to judge length and movement before you buy or gift. Find the location nearest you on our locations page.