chandelier earring

plural chandelier earrings

1. A very long, ornate dangling earring, generally consisting of a tiered configuration of jewels and beads.

   Had Anne Hathaway worn the blue-sapphire-and-diamond chandelier earrings that went for $10,525?

   2010 September 30, Michael Shnayerson, “Anne Hathaway’s Jewels Sold Off at The Raffaello Follieri Auction”, in Vanity Fair

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   At the full flowering of the celebrity age, few accessories rival the chandelier earring for its power to amplify star wattage.

   2008 December 2, Alexandra Marshall, “Lobe Lighting”, in The Washington Post

   One of the surest ways to dress up a room in your home is to add an elegant chandelier. And one of the season's most versatile accessories, the chandelier earring, can be counted on to deliver a dose of style to any outfit.

   2012 January 1, Harriett Hendren, “Light up your winter with chandelier earrings”, in Lexington Herald-Leader