![French_Fringe_Earrings Pair of French Gold and Seed Pearl Fringe Earrings.](https://www.langantiques.com/university/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/French_Fringe_Earrings-q88k07id0aynegrei95kggz1gm8ri3y6pfuub58ako.jpg)
Fringe is a row or line of articulated ornaments hanging loosely from the edge of a jewelry item or garment. Fringe can be all one length or it can vary in length resulting in a pattern being formed by the lower edge. A cluster of fringe bound together at the top is a tassel.