A drop earring or pendant earring that hangs and swings from the earlobe.
From 'ear' + 'bob,' which means to move up and down or a hanging ornament. The word describes how these earrings bob and move when someone walks or talks.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, earbobs were status symbols for both men and women in Europe—only wealthy people could afford the jewels and metals, so wearing earbobs meant you had serious money!
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