Chandeliers are richly embellished and feature multiple layers hanging downwards.
Piaget – Sunny Side of Life high jewelry collection earrings
 
 

Drop earrings hang in a straight line, sway when you move and may feature one larger gemstone or a motif at their end.
Dior – Dior et d’Opales high jewelry collection – Fascinante Opal earrings
 
 

Ear threads come in the form of a chain that is sleek and thin enough to slip into the ear hole and feature beads, pearls or other shapes added to the end of the dangling chain.
Yoko London – Pendulum earrings
 
 

Hoop earrings can come in large and small sizes with a circular or semi-circular design.
Chanel – Coco avant Chanel high jewelry collection – Zina earrings

Stud earrings appear to float on the earlobe without any visible point of connection, usually come in small sizes and are easily wearable. Diamond studs are the most popular in this category.
Boucheron – Pensée de Diamants earrings