A silver post, not plated brass
The post is the only part that goes through skin, so it is the part worth spending on. It is why sensitive ears cope with these.
105mm you do not feel
No rattle, no weight
Huggie hinge, snaps shut
Catches light as you move
Nickel and lead free
Dressed up or a t-shirt
Anella Tassel Drop Earrings
Chain Tassel
$30.00
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Materials and finish
Size and fit
Putting them on
Looking after them
Anella Tassel Drop Earrings
$30.00
Most people who love long dangles do not wear them — not for the look, but for the weight, and because chain tassels rattle against your ear all day. These are 105mm of chain you stop noticing by lunchtime.
- 105mm of chain you stop noticing by lunchtime
- No rattle against your ear, unlike most chain tassels
- Cut discs throw light at every angle as you move
- Huggie hinge snaps shut — no hunting for the hole
105mm4.13" of drop
Silver postNickel & lead free
No tarnishSweat and water proof
Materials and finish
14K gold plated over brass, with a solid silver post. Nickel free and lead free, which is why they sit comfortably in ears that react to most costume jewellery.
The plating does not tarnish through sweat or water. You can wear them through a summer day without thinking about it.
Size and fit
105mm / 4.13" total drop. Long enough to sit against the jaw and move when you do, short enough not to catch on a collar.
The huggie hinge closes on the lobe rather than hanging from a hook, so nothing swings at the piercing itself.
Putting them on
The hinge opens, sits over the lobe, and snaps shut. No feeling around behind your ear for the hole and no butterfly backs to lose down the sink.
Looking after them
Take them off before swimming or showering if you want the plating to last years rather than seasons. Store them hanging or flat so the strands do not tangle.
If the chains do knot, hold the top and let the strands fall — they separate on their own.
Why people stop wearing dangles
Long earrings, minus the two reasons you take them off
Ask anyone who owns long earrings and does not wear them. It is never the look. It is that by mid-afternoon your lobes ache, or that the chains have been clicking against your ear since breakfast.
This pair solves both, and that is the whole product.
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Chain, not cast metal The drop is made of fine links. There is no solid weight at the bottom pulling the lobe down.
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The hinge takes the load It closes on the lobe instead of hanging through it, so nothing drags at the piercing.
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And no noise Chain tassels usually click against each other all day. These strands hang without touching.
The reason they photograph well
They move, and the light moves with them
Plain chain hangs flat and reads dull in a photo. These have small discs pressed into the links at intervals.
Every time you turn your head, a different set catches the light. In sunlight it is the thing people notice from across a room.
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Flat discs, not round beads Each disc is cut flat so it acts like a tiny mirror instead of a bead that just sits there.
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Seven strands at mixed lengths They never line up, so something is always catching the light while the rest stays quiet.
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Reads gold, not glitter It is reflection rather than sparkle, which is why it works with a t-shirt as easily as a dress.
Against what else is in your jewellery dish
| Feature | AnellaTassel Drops | Statementdrop earrings | Smallstuds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light enough to forget by midday | |||
| Silent — no rattle at the ear | |||
| 105mm of movement | |||
| Catches light as you turn | |||
| Snaps on, no back to lose | |||
| Sits flat under hair down | |||
| Nickel and lead free post | |||
| Survives sweat and water |
What buyers actually say
★★★★★I am a stud earring girl, not because I dislike dangles but because I cannot stand the weight of them. These I genuinely do not feel.
Marlowe H.Verified buyer
★★★★★I have never had a pair of tassel earrings that do not make noise in your ears. These are silent. That is the part I did not know I needed.
Elowen P.Verified buyer
★★★★★My most complimented earrings and they are not my most expensive by a long way. Someone asks about them most weeks.
Sabine R.Verified buyer
★★★★★The hinge is the bit that sold me. It just snaps. No standing at the mirror trying to find the hole behind my ear.
Aurélie N.Verified buyer
★★★★★Wore them with a slip dress to a wedding and with a plain tee the next day. They somehow work with both.
Ines G.Verified buyer
★★★★★They catch the light every time I turn my head. It is the little flat discs — you notice it most outside.
Rowan T.Verified buyer
★★★★★Hair up or hair down, they look intentional either way. That is rare for something this long.
Cosima D.Verified buyer
★★★★★My ears react to almost everything and these have been fine. Wore them a full day with no itch.
Lucienne A.Verified buyer
★★★★★They layer perfectly with the smaller hoops I already wear. My whole stack looks more expensive now.
Margaux V.Verified buyer
Every detail has a reason
Strands cut to different lengths
Equal strands hang as a solid block and swing as one. Staggered lengths move independently, which is what reads as liquid rather than stiff.
A hinge instead of a hook
It costs more to make than a fish hook. It also means nothing to lose and nothing swinging through the piercing.
Discs pressed flat
Round beads catch light in one spot. Flat discs act like tiny mirrors and throw it at whatever angle you are standing.
Frequently asked questions
Are they heavy? They look long.
They are 105mm but the drop is fine chain rather than cast metal, so there is no solid weight at the bottom. The most common thing buyers say is that they forget they have them on. If you normally avoid dangles because of the weight, these are the exception people describe.
Do the chains make noise?
No, and it is one of the first things buyers mention. The strands hang without clicking against each other, which is the usual reason chain tassels get taken off by mid-afternoon.
How do they fasten?
A huggie hinge. It opens, sits over the lobe and snaps shut — no hunting behind your ear for the hole, and no butterfly backs to lose.
Will they irritate sensitive ears?
The post is solid silver, and the piece is nickel free and lead free. That combination is why buyers who react to most costume jewellery wear these without trouble. Anyone with a known metal allergy should still test a short wear first.
Will the gold wear off?
14K gold plating that holds up to sweat and water. To keep it looking new for years rather than seasons, take them off before swimming or showering and store them dry.
Which style should I pick?
Chain tassel is the plain gold version and the one most people start with. Pearl tassel adds small pearls through the strands and reads softer and more bridal. Crystal stud swaps the huggie for a marquise crystal stud with a shorter chain fringe.
Do they work with hair down?
Yes. They sit close to the neck rather than sticking out, so hair falls over them without pushing them forward. Buyers wear them both ways.
Can I layer them with other earrings?
That is a lot of what people do with them. The huggie sits low on the lobe so smaller hoops and studs higher up stay visible.
Will the strands tangle?
Occasionally, if they are thrown in a bag. Hold the top and let the strands hang — they separate under their own weight without you picking at them.