Ear candy: The best statement earrings to invest in now
Add sparkle to your outfits with these eye-catching statement earrings
If you’ve been paying attention to red carpets this year, you’ve probably noticed a deliberate aversion to necklaces. From Naomi Campbell and Michele Yeoh at the Met Gala to Zendaya and Margot Robbie at the Oscars, celebrities across industries and generations are going bare-necked at award shows and events. Call it minimalism, or ‘recession-core’ in Gen Z speak. Eschewing necklaces may be on-trend, but that doesn’t mean you can’t add sparkle to your outfits. Enter statement earrings.
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Statement earrings are the jewellery version of the Little Black Dress – elegant, striking and endlessly versatile. Whether you wear them with a monochrome outfit and slicked-back hair or lean into maximalism with stacks of jewellery and a brightly-patterned outfit, distinctive earrings are sure to up your style quotient several notches.
From shoulder dusters and hoops, to bold ear cuffs and danglers, we’ve rounded up the best statement earrings in which to invest this season.
Fope Panorama earrings
Reflecting FOPE’s core values of quality and versatility, the Panorama earrings are made in Italy from 18ct white gold mesh chain detailled with pavé diamond bands. Bold and modern with just the right amount of sparkle, wear these earring with the mathcing Flex’It necklace for a glamourous look.
Simone Rocha bow earrings
If the runways are any indication, bows are still in for 2024. Simone Rocha brings the trendy ornamentation to accessories with these black floral crystal earrings detailed with a satin bow. Lean into the adorably preppy twee aesthetic and pair these earrings with a Peter Pan collar dress and Mary Janes.
Liv Luttrell Awn earrings
Liv Lutrell’s elongated take on the teardrop shape is simple and elegant. The minimal sculptural design is made in 18kt white gold and set with scattered natural white diamonds. Pair with an evening dress for a dinner party or a crisp white shirt for a stand-out office look.
Jennifer Behr Calissa earrings
Jennifer Behr’s cascading floral design is beautifully striking. White mother-of-pearl flowers are held together by gold-plated brass stems in a linear cluster. Pair with a lush shearling coat to make a statement this autumn.
Annoushka Chrysler earrings
Get the best of two worlds with Annoushka’s Chrysler earrings. The 18kt white gold earrings feature a geometric chandelier drop handset with 264 white diamonds that can be detached forming stunning diamond studs. Channel Flapper style glamour with the earrings on their own or pair with the matching necklace.
Misho textured hoops
Misho reimagines the classic hoop silhouette with this sculptural layered piece. Drawing from the undulating texture of the earth as seen from a bird’s eye view, the hoops are handcrafted in bronze with a 22kt gold finish. Pair yours with a slick braid and strong eyes.
Garrard Wings Rising earrings
Angelic with an edge, Garrard’s Wings Rising earrings beautifully capture the motion of a wing. The white gold earrings are set with diamonds offset by angular black mother of pearl edges. Wear the bold pair with a boxy blazer and sleek ponytail.
Gucci Blondie earrings
Embrace logomania with Gucci’s crystal-detail earrings. Featuring a crystal drop pendant with a gold-tone Double G logo, this pair works as well with a crisp Oxford shirt as it does with a strappy dress.
Natalie Perry Two Blooms earrings
There’s something unmistakably feminine about delicate filigree jewellery. Natalie Perry leans into femininity with the intricately-designed Two Blooms earrings. Handcrafted in the UK from 18kt recycled gold, the floral pair is lightweight and versatile enough to be worn every day.
Soru Jewellery Sicilian Heart earrings
Italian in design and spirit, Soru Jewellery’s Sicilian Heart earrings are crafted from 18kt gold-plated solid silver. The earrings are edged with a white enamel border and gold bead detailing. Wear the ornate and lightweight pair with your hair tucked neatly under a scarf to live out your chic Italian dreams.
Alex Monroe large rosette flourish drop earrings
Add a floral touch with Alex Monroe’s large rosette flourish drop earrings. Handmade in sterling silver, the earrings feature abstract flowers clustered to look like they’re sprouting from the ear lobe. Wear to brunch with a maxi dress and matching ring.
Jacquemus Les créoles Confiture hoop earrings
Embodying Jacquemus’ playful design vocabulary, the Les créoles Confiture earrings are bold and fun. Designed to look like fruit jam, the hoops are made from a combination of resin, enamel and gold-tone brass. Pair the blood-red earrings with a brilliant ruby ring stack and a monochrome outfit.
Melissa Kaye Sadie single earring
Switch things up with Melissa Kaye’s Sadie ear cuff. The single earring is made from 18kt gold and features a diamond stud connected to a cartilage-hugging cuff with a diamond strand. Pair the ear cuff with a minimal stud for a work event.
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