They sound the same, but there is a difference. Drop earrings hang just below the earlobe and are stationary they do not move when you walk or swing your head.
Dangle earrings swing forth and back or side to side. They typically hang below the earlobe and move. The length of the hanger varies. Some are short while others are longer and can even brush the shoulders.
Benefits of Dangle Earrings
What a better way to dress up a simple evening dress than a pair of dangle diamond earrings. Statement earrings are great with chic dresses, but a pair of long and delicate dangle earrings makes your outfit look much more feminine and sophisticated. Here are a few more reasons;