As the quintessential party accessory, dangly drop earrings can always be depended upon to add the drama. Welcome to the MYJS Style Guide to Dangly Drop Earrings.
Cate Blanchett wows the Golden Globes with them. Natalie Portman stuns in them. Anya Taylor-Joy knows how to wear them with flair.
Ultra-chic and sophisticated, break the earring rut with dangly Drop Earrings. Stylish without being over-the-top, dangly drop earrings perk up your everyday – adding oomph and often stealing the scene.
From the office to your little black dress, dangle drop earrings always have your back.
Little drops wear down big stones
Dangly drop earrings can always be depended upon to add the drama. As the quintessential party accessory, they dangle below the earlobe to delightfully sway back and forth with every movement.
Long and elaborate, dangle drop earrings highlight your jaw while adding length to your look, so are perfect when dressing up for parties. While they are fabulous, they’re also prone to catching in fabrics and hair so are best with pinned-up hairstyles and updos and especially ideal with off-the-shoulder or scoop necks tops and dresses to show off that lovely neck.
The rain begins with a single drop
Drop earring fashion
Dangle earrings love all face shapes – solid bone structures especially love large dangling earrings.
While they’re difficult to wear around young kids who love to pull and grab, drop earrings can be as feminine or as edgy as you like – though they do deserve to showcase as the main piece.
Pair to your favourite ball gown, or subtly stand out by adding to a scoop shirt and jeans.
Effortlessly intriguing, always fun and stylish, drop earrings can be depended upon to bring the drama – so pop them on for instant telenovela passion.
The true joy of nature is when every drop shines like a pearl
A diamond or gem’s sparkle is determined by the shape it’s cut into. Gems possess a flawless, crisp shine from its facets and how light travels through the stone. With flat, polished surfaces from within the gem, facets work as tiny mirrors, cut and arranged to maximise the diamond’s ability to draw in and reflect the light. This makes the gem more brilliant and sparkly than any other cuts and shapes.
Welcome to the Cushion Brilliant Cut.
Love is a fine cushion to rest upon
Ivanka rocks them. Eva Longoria flashes them. Nick Minaj wears them on her birthday. Cushion Cut gemstones are the classic favourite that never goes out of style.
Synonymous with royalty, the Cushion Cut combines a square or rectangle cut with rounded corners – just as a pillow. This has been a classic cut for the last two hundred years and one of the most popular engagement diamond shapes today.
Brilliance takes time
The Cushion Cut dates back to the earliest diamond cuts, through the modern-day cushion was inspired by the Old Mine Cut of the 1700s. During the 18th century, Brazil was the world’s diamond mining capital to maximise the carats from the rougher Brazilian diamonds that took less time to execute the cut. The Hope Diamond stands out as the most valuable cushion cut diamond of all time.
Simplicity is the key to brilliance
Bruce Lee
While the Cushion is similar to the Round Brilliant and Princess, the Cushion Cut presents a high level of brilliance and fire for a vintage look and feel that combines classic fashion with modern flair.
As a cheaper cut than the Round, Cushion still looks elegant and understated all at once while retaining a high level of shine. The design of the artful facets allows more light to flow through the gem.
Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, zircon and man-made crystals feature Cushion Cut for all the style and dazzle. With the popularity of Round and Princess Cuts, the Cushion offers a more unique choice for flashing your gemstones where it’s all about a soft look with a lot of sparkle.
As the LBD of your jewellery box, studs add glamour to your outfit without breaking your look or being too subtle. Size never matters – big or tiny, the sparklier, the bolder, the better.
They’re a Princess Kate staple, Kimmy K wears them on the red carpet. Oprah knows how to rock them.
Studs are the perfect accessory for the modern woman who feels naked without an earring. They are the most popular style for everyday wear. As the definition of minimal chic and the unsung heroes of luxury, they are the adored jewellery staple, adding stunning symmetry to every outfit.
Versatile by design and suitable for all occasions, they are clean cut for classic looks for a put-together style. They are designed as a feature mounted onto post passing through the ear lobe and are a great base to your jewellery collection.
As a minimal style, they are subtle and blend well into a look without screaming for attention (we’re looking at you statement earrings).
Life isn’t perfect, but my studs can be
Petite and compact, studs lay snugly against the earlobe for subtle sparkle. They’re ideal for an active lifestyle, avoiding entanglement in hair, clothes and general living.
Studs have never gone out of fashion. With a rich past hailing from Asian to Egyptian and Roman Etruscan cultures across the ages, studs regained popularity in 1920s Art Deco though they evolved during the 1930s with a new clip back fitting replacing the old screw back. The new clip held them securely to the lobe without needing a piercing. This new stud and clip would be combined to hold a heavier stud or cluster statement earrings in place.
My stud is hotter than your coffee
Stud earring fashion
Timeless and ultra-chic, stud earrings are gorgeous to look at and easy to wear. While they are small, they do a lot with so little. Studs love all faces, from oval to heart-shaped or square-jawed. Their effortless fashion makes them an essential part of the everyday.
Popular stud earring styles are round or princess cut for intense sparkle, and readily available in square, triangle, teardrop, cushion and more.
From everyday delicate studs to statement climbers and large halo sets, stud earrings offer an array of interesting styles.
The classic stud can feature geometric shapes and designs, petite balls, pearls, hearts, knots or a gemstone. They are exactly what you want them to be. Designed to show off without stealing the show, stud earrings are understated classic style.
For a minimal, fuss-free look, studs are always appropriate. Studs always add a touch of sparkle to an outfit – you deserve to feel glamorous every day.
You’re not quite dressed until a pair of studs add sparkle
Ideal for shorter hair styles, tuck long hair behind the ears or go for a casual updo to keep hair back from the face for the ultimate showcase.
Versatile, simply designed, comfortable and easy-to-wear, ball, oval, star or heart studs are the perfect go-to.
The epitome of class, pearl studs cover formal shirts, adding effortless beauty and elegance to the everyday.
Designed for intense sparkle with minimum punch, round, cushion or teardop cut gemstones add a pop of vibrant colour to any look. Dress up a tee, jeans and cable-knit sweater or perfectly complement an elegant look.
Go next level without going over-the-top and pair a cluster, halo or bezel stud earring to a long gown for sleek style that stands to attention.
For added edge, pair asymmetrical, rectangle, triangle or geometric shapes and designs to leather jackets, blazers and designer jeans with cherry lips.
Hanging around in your silk PJs for a doona day? Pop on a pair for minimal style effort just because you can and it’s so easy. If JLO can wear silk PJs with hoops, we can also wear them with studs. Let them add the finishing touch to any outfit.
Grocery shopping? Date night? Zoom with the girls? Bubble bath? Mask-friendly? Tick, tick, tick, tick. Pop those stunners in and get on with your day.
Next time someone tells Bronx girls to take off their hoops, they can just say they’re dressing like a Congresswoman
– Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Nothing elevates your ear game like a pair of hoop earrings. Heralded by Rhianna and Zendaya on and off the red carpet, the style signature for JLO Jennifer Lopez and beloved by Alicia Keys and Ariana Grande, Hoop Earrings are empowering, symbolic to the circle of unity, infinity and wholeness.
As one of the oldest accessories in human existence, Hoop earrings have significant meanings in cultures around the world.
Since Nubia 2500 BCE, Ancient Africans, Greeks and Minoans, Egyptians, Romans, Assyrians, Persians, Caribbeans, from Latinos to Southern Californian Cholas, NY Bronx, Vietnamese Hmong women and India’s Gadaba tribe, once worn by emperors, kings and queens as a proclamation of social status (as in, my hoop earring is bigger than your hoop earring), Hoops are a statement for unity and strength – not to mention powerful earlobes.
Hoop earrings are empowering. Hoops stand out. Hoops are power symbols.
You’re not quite dressed until a pair of hoops add swagger
Hoop earring fashion
While fashions dictate our jewellery with large hair, headpieces and high collars, hoops have always persevered. 1920s updos with low-cut necklines, 1960s straight-hair and mod fashion, 1970 disco’s African and Latina renaissance and modern-day hip hop have kept hoop earring fashion alive and swinging. Hoops have gone so far as to be featured on Balenciaga, Versace and Marc Jacobs runways.
There’s a reason why hoop earrings are popular: they never go out of style. As a crucial accessory to your jewellery box, dressed up or down, they rock all the way from a walk in the park right to the red carpet. Hoops are all about attitude – fearless and without a care in the world.
The bigger the hoop, the bigger the love
– Old Chola saying
Hoop earrings are always about adding edge. They’re for the bold, demanding and commanding attention. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez wore a bold red lip with striking gold hoops when she took her oath of office for the ultimate cultural statement.
As the visual cue to who’s the real bossb’tch around here, just remember to keep hair pulled back and a bare neckline for best results. And make sure those hoops move with fearless swagger.
MYJS hoop earring fashion tips
✨ Hair tangled in hoops isn’t exactly cute so keep hair simple: back and up in ponytails or messy buns to accentuate the neck, face and collar bones.
✨ Short hair loves hoops, adding a touch of romance to the pixie minx.
✨ Pair hoop earrings to high necks, low necklines and bare shoulders.
✨ Elongate necks for an illusion of length with big oval-shaped hoop earrings.
✨ Match the width of your hoops to the width of your face: pair wider hoops to round and heart-shaped faces with thin hoops perfect for accentuating the features of narrow, long faces
✨ Go boho with a stylishly wrapped-around head scarf and oversized hoops.
✨ Effortlessly add lift your everyday casual outfits for a sleek fashionable look.
✨ Look sophisticated while shopping, with hoops elevating basic tees and jeans.
✨ Add pop to monochrome outfits – black and hoops love each other dearly.
✨ Need street-cred? Reach for hoops when you need sass, energy and a big personality to let everyone in the room know exactly who’s in charge.
✨ Pair to red lips to really mean business.
Hoop earring fashion
When it comes to earring fashion, hoops are the quintessential piece of jewellery, transcending trends, time, cultures, stereotypes and personal style. The hoop earring is truly ubiquitous.
Hoop are an essential to every jewellery box with their neutral tone and the perfect match to every outfit. From intricate designs and twisted braids to featuring semi-precious stones, gems, pendants and cutouts, hoops can dress up, or dress down; from jeans to a gown: hoop earrings go with everything.
The huggie
As the latest must-have on-trend fashion accessory for single or multiple piercings, Huggies are the perfect go-to for every occasion, season or reason. Huggies are great to keep a toned down look for effortless elegance.
Huggie earrings are small hoop earrings designed to hug the earlobe. Chunkier than conventional hoops, huggies still offer a statement hoop look to compliment a look rather than stand out as the focal piece of the outfit. The lobe-hugging mini hoops are perfect for wearing solo or stacked along the ear in second or third piercings with solid metals or dotted in pavé.
Perfect for working out, exercise, change rooms or chilling poolside, the snug huggie is less likely to snag on clothes, equipment and hair.
Incredibly versatile, huggies are also the perfect home to sweet dangling charms, pearls and sparkly baubles for a playfulness on personality. Petite, understated and perfect for the modern woman-on-the-go, huggies strike the perfect balance of being small enough to wear comfortably all day, and bold enough to get noticed.
The midi hoop
Welcome to the ultimate classic hoop.
Is it a stud? Is it a hoop?
As hoops with a stud backing, midi hoops are designed for effortless everyday wear. As the perfect in-between with bold and understated, the weightlessness of midi hoops is the everyday classic.
Wear solo for minimal chic or layer them for a return to the 90s glam of Sade and Salt n Pepa.
Add midi hoops to your professional work wardrobe for added edge – just leave the bold geometric designs in your jewellery box.
When the hoop earrings come on, the boss babe comes out
The maxi hoop
Size matters. Big, bold and beautiful, maxi hoops complement every face shape and many hair styles.
Oversized hoops are universally flattering, adding instant drama to your look. Worn as symbols of resistance and strength dating back to Cleopatra and Nefertiti, big halo hoops have maintained their symbol for womanhood, culture and pride.
The infamous ho hoop with a reputation for being distracting, unprofessional and even ghetto are a dramatic style statement for an edgy modern look. These are the earrings for a night on the town or that hot date. Let your hair down and go wild.