chandelier earring

English

Noun

chandelier earring (plural chandelier earrings)

  1. A very long, ornate dangling earring, generally consisting of a tiered configuration of jewels and beads.
    • 2008 December 2, Alexandra Marshall, “Lobe Lighting”, in The Washington Post:
      At the full flowering of the celebrity age, few accessories rival the chandelier earring for its power to amplify star wattage.
    • 2010 September 30, Michael Shnayerson, “Anne Hathaway’s Jewels Sold Off at The Raffaello Follieri Auction”, in Vanity Fair:
      Had Anne Hathaway worn the blue-sapphire-and-diamond chandelier earrings that went for $10,525?
    • 2012 January 1, Harriett Hendren, “Light up your winter with chandelier earrings”, in Lexington Herald-Leader:
      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.
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