Are dangle earrings different from drop earrings?
While both earrings hang below the earlobe, there are a few differences between dangle and drop earrings. Drop earrings are usually a bit shorter than dangle earrings. They're typically stationary and don't move back and forth.
Dangle earrings are designed with movement in mind. The backing on dangle earrings is almost always a hook style making them easy to slip on and allowing them to sway and move.