Women with pierced ears seem to fall into one of two categories. Either, they had their ears pierced before they could remember, or they had to wait to some age or another before they could get them. If you fall into the latter category – like me – you know that that wait was excruciating. Well, the wait is over; here are 5 essential types of earrings that every woman should own.
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Pearls
Pearl earrings are something of a timeless classic as far as pierced ears go. For a while, they were considered something reserved for the cast of Golden Girls, but they’ve risen to the top once more. Pearl stud earrings are the perfect accessory for channelling your inner royal; there’s nothing more classy and sophisticated.
If you want to go all the way with your timeless pearl look, consider getting vintage or antique earrings. These earrings will have the full ageless and timeless feel that pearls should have. Definitely an essential for anyone wanting to make themselves look and feel authoritative and in-charge.
Plain and Simple
If you’re anything like me, you have a bad habit of leaving your ears vacant of earrings for months at a time. This wouldn’t be an issue if you didn’t have pierced holes, but when you have to try and push some studs through holes that have been left undisturbed for months, it ain’t pretty. This is why some plain, everyday earrings are an essential.
Silver is a popular choice for this role, since the purity of the metal doesn’t irritate piercings even after being worn for a long time. If you have warm-toned skin or just a preference for yellow gold, you can still get earrings that have silver fastenings, ensuring that your piercings won’t get itchy and uncomfortable.
Hoops
Hoops don’t have to be reserved for the likes of Beyoncé and Jenny from the Block. The great thing about hoop earrings is their variety. Every shape and size can be found in the hoop style. If you don’t like the butterfly fastenings of most contemporary studs, then small hoops such as the snug designs can be a great everyday alternative.
Just as they suit dressing down for everyday fashions, hoop earrings are ready to go big or go home as well. Some extravagant gold hoops are the perfect accompaniment to most outfits, and they can escalate your look from high-street ready to nightclub ready in a heartbeat. Equally, you can branch out and find some nice gemstone hoop earrings too for something with a pop of colour.
Dangling Dreams
Earrings with a drop are undoubtedly an essential to any woman’s jewellery box. It doesn’t matter if the drop is something simple like a string of stones, or if it’s something quirky and elaborate like a pair of dangling cats. Literally, whatever you can imagine being incorporated into a pair of dangling earrings is sure to exist somewhere out there.
Dangling earrings are a great choice because they are so easy to personalise and tailor as needed. They’re also versatile in terms of their suitability to different occasions. While the hoops are there for you when want to party, dangling earrings are there for you when you need to be more formal. Something for seriousness, they’ve earned their spot as an essential.
Diamond Studs
Diamonds are the stuff of dreams when it comes to gemstones. Exceptionally beautiful, exceptionally strong and hardwearing, diamonds couldn’t get much better. Although it’s a bit of a struggle in terms of the cost, vintage and antique diamond rings tend to cost less per carat than buying new, so there’s always a way you can work around it.
Having antique diamond earrings is definitely the crowning achievement of a jewellery box. Something to aim for and save up to, diamond studs are the all-time essential earring that every woman deserves the opportunity to own. Perfect for every day, perfect for formal occasions, perfect for going out to party: diamond earrings certainly earn their keep despite their cost.
There you have it, the 5 essential earring types that every woman should own. How many have you got? How many do you still want? Is there anything you think has been overlooked? Let us know!