I got my ears pierced when I was thirteen years old. I was late to the party with all my friends already having theirs done and I was over playing with stick on alternatives. I wanted the real deal. I had negotiated, came to an agreement, and walked on up to my local mall with my mum to get the deal done. They gave me some ice to put on my ear and then BANG. The world of earrings has now opened up to me. Or so I thought, drastically underwhelmed by the default earrings I was told I had to wear for the next few weeks.
Twenty years on and my earring collection is a refined assortment of studs, everyday huggies, organic shaped hoops, drop earrings, earrings I turn to for a party, earrings that hold memories from my wedding, a mix of silver and gold. I’m drawn to architectural forms that catch the light and look interesting from multiple angles, viewing earrings as artforms like mini sculptures.
As a buyer, I’ve witnessed earring trends come and go, but as an owner of earrings, I know we don’t part with them, so the careful curation of our collection is something we should take with a slow and thoughtful lens.
Here are 5 classic earring styles worth investing in and holding onto.
Studs
It all starts with a stud, simple and refined, but give the style an upgrade from the early 2000’s piercing trends and opt for an organic and slightly oversized shape.
Huggies
This mini hoop style that hugs the earlobe is perfect as your everyday. If you have more than one piecing this style lends itself to being easily styled layered for an interesting focus point.
Hoop
A small to medium sized hoop is a heavy lifter and can be worn across the everyday through to more formal events.
Drop Earrings
Dropping down to meet your jaw line, the drop earring elongates and lengthens, often moving as you move, creating motion and subtle drama.
Oversized Brooch
With a nod to the past the oversized brooch style earrings have resurfaced from the likes of Saint Laurent, Chloe, Oscar de la renta and Bottega Venetta. It’s a refreshing take on a party earring with a vintage feel.
