Guide To Buying The Best Fashion Earrings

Fashion earrings come in a variety of shapes and sizes, making it challenging to decide what to buy. Questions like "What are chandelier earrings?" or "Where can I buy earrings online?" are common. This guide will help you understand the different types of earrings and how to choose the best ones.

Fashion Earrings Main Categories

Stud Earrings

Cushion Pearl Studs

Stud earrings are simple, fashionable, and lightweight. They typically feature a gemstone on a tiny post that goes through the earlobe, secured with a back piece. Studs are versatile and suitable for any occasion, available in various materials, from diamonds to mismatched designs. When buying stud earrings online, consider the back piece's comfort.

Hoop Earrings

Zircon Huggie Hoops

Hoops are classic earrings that come in various sizes and shapes, usually round. They complement any hairstyle and are currently very fashionable. Hoops can be simple or adorned with gemstones, available in large, medium, or small sizes, with small hoops often called huggies.

Drop Earrings

Pearl Huggie Hoops

Drop earrings hang below the earlobe and are very elegant, suitable for formal occasions. They come in various styles, including dangle, teardrop, chandelier, and tassel earrings. All drop earrings share the common feature of dangling beautifully below the earlobe.

Cluster Earrings

Pearl Constellation Studs

Cluster earrings typically feature multiple gemstones arranged in a cluster. They are very elegant and ideal for formal outfits. When buying cluster earrings online, pay attention to the gemstones' cut and clarity.

Cartilage Earrings

Cartilage earrings, also known as ear cuffs, come in various styles and sizes. They can be elegant or more casual, often favored by those who like to make a statement. Cartilage earrings are great for wearing multiple pairs simultaneously.

Fashion Earrings Materials

Gold Earrings

Gold earrings come in various karat types, indicating the gold content in the alloy. From 10k to 22k, the higher the karat, the more gold content. Gold earrings can be yellow, white, or rose gold. When buying gold earrings online, always check the karat type.

Gold Plated Earrings

Gold plated earrings feature a thin layer of gold applied to another metal. There are three types:

• Gold Plated Earrings

• Gold Filled Earrings (thicker gold layer)

• Vermeil (gold plated silver)

Other Metals & Materials

• Silver Earrings: Fashionable but can tarnish. Learn how to clean silver earrings.

• Platinum Earrings: Elegant and often feature diamonds.

• Stainless Steel Earrings: Durable and hypoallergenic.

• Brass, Copper, Titanium: Various aesthetic and functional benefits.

• Pearl Earrings: Especially elegant.

Fashion Earrings Backs

Post/Clutch Earrings

This is the most common type, involving a post that goes through the ear and is secured with a clutch.

Clip/Post Earrings

Similar to post/clutch but with a hinged back instead of a separate clutch.

Clip Earrings

Can be worn by those with or without pierced ears, secured by a clip mechanism.

Snap-Bar Earrings

Commonly seen on hoops, these have a post that snaps into place.

Leverbacks

Popular with vintage earrings, featuring a rounded post that is part of the earring's ornamental shape.

Earwires

Common in drop earrings, these have a hook that slips through the piercing.

Where to Buy Fashion Earrings Online

Explore a wide variety of fashion earrings in our Earrings Collection. Whether you're looking for studs, hoops, drops, clusters, or cartilage earrings, you'll find high-quality pieces to suit any style and occasion.