Styles and Types of Earrings

Here it is!  All you need to know about earring types and styles.  You'll never guess that there are so many.  See how many you know!  

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Earrings have endured throughout our recorded history.  A description of Tutankhamen's tomb records that the Pharaoh's earlobes were perforated.  In Exodus 32:1–4, The Israelites demanded that Aaron make a god using their sons' and daughters' earrings and other jewelry.

A fresco depicting an elegantly dressed woman with hoop earrings from Akrotiri, Thera (Cyclades) Greece, c. 1650-1625 BCE

The most Classic types of earring look just as fashionable today as they did centuries ago.  Earrings are the perfect fashion accessories for work, formal occasions, casual wear and even working out at the gym.

Diamond Stud Earrings. Diamond Stud earrings are timeless and elegant. This minimalist type of earring features a single diamond that rests closely to the earlobe. Round diamonds are the most popular style, a variety of diamond cuts such as modern ovals, sleek cushions, or romantic hearts are also used. 

Pearl Earrings: Pearl earrings are worn just like diamond studs.  They can playfully dangle from your ears using a drop style. There are cultured freshwater pearls, organically shaped pearls, and pearls in many other colors. There are pearl earring to suit every style and occasion.

Hoop Earrings: Hoop earrings are both sophisticated and bold. With a variety of length, thickness, and adornments, hoop earrings can make a bold statement or be a supporting accessory. While traditional hoop earrings are round, they also come in an amazing array of variations, such as artful squares, ovals, and triangles.

Chandelier Earrings: These earrings are distinguished by multiple and elaborate levels of adornments and jewels that resemble opulent chandeliers, Chandelier earrings add an air of grace and seems to flow with the wearer’s every moment. These earrings with their adornments, easily captivate the eyes and ears as they reflect light and even make tiny tinkling noises.

Drop Earrings: Drop earrings are a streamlined version of chandelier earrings. Rather than elaborate layers of adornments, drop earrings feature a simple chain or sold metal stem that drops below the ear with charming designs such as golden baubles, sleek pearls, and brilliant gemstone clusters.

Teardrop Earrings: Similarly to drop earrings, teardrop earrings dangle below the wearer’s ear and feature a teardrop design. These kinds of earrings may be crafted with a stunning pear cut diamond, teardrop accented rhinestones, or a long and curving teardrop composed of smooth metal.

Clip-on Earrings: Don’t think that clip-on earrings are just for kids, plenty of adults swear by clip-on earrings to this day. From the 1920’s to the 1950’s, clip-on earrings were mainly worn because actual piercings were considered rebellious. Clip-on earrings come in many styles to suit any modern fashionista.

Cluster Earrings: With brilliant clusters of diamonds to create geometric or asymmetrical patterns, cluster earrings expand upon the simplicity of diamond studs. Custer earrings can feature a round diamond encircled by baguettes for a unique halo, marquise diamonds arranged to form a flower, or a mashup of different diamond shapes for a playful statement.

Jacket Earrings: One of the latest earring trends are jacket types of earrings. Jacket earrings have a simple stud at the front of the lobe that shares a backing with a more complex design peeking out from behind the earlobe, such as petals and stars. This innovative earring design allows for two wearing options.  Wear either just the stud or both pieces.

Tassel Earrings:  Tassel earring types are incredibly playful with their layered, colorful, and free-flowing designs. These shapely earrings come in an array of materials such as silk, embroidery floss, beads, and gold that instantly liven up any look.

Streamlined Hoops: Hoops without gemstones or jewels are the perfect choice for wearers who want earrings that offer the glamour of hoops without the opulent sparkle or weight of gemstones. Just like gemstone adorned hoops, these streamlined hoops can come in a variety of widths and sizes to accommodate the wearer’s taste and metal types to complement any outfit.

Trish's Paparazzi Jewelry has a great selection of your favorite style or type of earrings.  All earrings are lead and nickel free.  View Selections

OTHER EARRING STYLES

Threader Earrings

Crawler Earrings

Huggie Earrings 

Ear Cuff Earrings

Ball Earrings