Did you know that people have been wearing earrings for thousands of years? Over that time there have been all sorts of different types of earrings created, many of which continue to be worn to this day.
When deciding which earring types you should wear with which outfits it can be hard to choose. How do you know which type will look good on you or best suit your outfit? Should you opt for stud earrings or hoops? What about drop earrings or long dangle earrings? Do you think you can get away with mismatched earrings?
Keep reading to learn more about the different types of earrings for women and ideas about how you can style them to suit your own sense of style and your outfit. We’ll include examples of our own gold earrings and silver earrings to help inspire you.
Let’s dive in …
SIMPLE STUDS WITH STATEMENT JEWELLERY
Wearing a very simple pair of studs will work beautifully with a much bolder statement necklace, stack of bracelets or a suite of ring stacks without leaving your ears completely unadorned.
Wearing super simple silver ball stud earrings with our coral reef and aquamarine pendant necklace is a great example of how this can work, with the large and shiny statement necklace grabbing the attention while the studs still give off some sparkle and shine. As an alternative you could also wear the matching aquamarine stud earrings with the gemstones providing an aesthetic connection between the earrings and necklace.
STUD EARRINGS
Stud earrings are generally the most delicate and small when it comes to the world of earrings. If you’re like most people, simple stud earrings will often be your go-to for day-to-day wear. But that doesn’t mean they need to be boring or lacking in style.
STUD EARRINGS AS MINIMALIST ACCESSORIES
Stud earrings are often quite dainty, so you might pair them with simple casual outfits or more minimalist, elegant outfits. You could add a delicate necklace or some rings. Also consider matching the outfit or some other accessories to the colour of gemstone studs.
Our little opal & solid gold stud earrings are a great example of stud earrings that are perfect for everyday wear without being boring. Small gemstone studs like these are great for adding a little bit of colour without dominating an outfit.
USING STUD EARRINGS TO GUIDE YOUR OUTFIT
You can also use more complex or ornate stud earrings as a guide the rest of your outfit. Suppose you have a beautiful pair of stud earrings in the shape of flowers, such as our gorgeous dahlia solid gold stud earrings.
This type of earring is quite feminine, so it would make sense to complement it with an equally feminine outfit, perhaps picking up on the flower motif or with floral-inspired colours.
Imagine pairing these gold earrings with a long, flowing summer dress, for instance. If you don’t like to wear dresses, don’t worry, because there are still many other options such as long palazzo pants or a flowing blouse.
Alternatively a well cut but feminine suit will work well with the geometric design of these particular earrings.
DANGLE EARRINGS AS STATEMENT JEWELLERY
You can absolutely pick the right pair of dangle earrings to be the main focal of your outfit. In this case you’d generally not wear much other jewellery or wear subtle pieces further away from your ears, such as rings or bracelets.
For a very dramatic pair of statement dangle earrings you may find you’re best off not wearing a necklace so it won’t distract. Our bold leaves long dangle earrings are an example of statement earrings that make a great focal point for an outfit.
Alternatively you can pair a less bold but still striking pair of dangle earrings with a matching or complimentary necklace. For instance, our very intricate mehndi dangle earrings look amazing when paired with the matching big and bold mehndi mandala beaded necklace with gorgeous rose garnets.
