Earring Guide

The Essential Guide To Must-Have Earrings And How To Choose The Best Design For You

There's a reason why earrings are the most popular jewelry pieces in the world. Despite their small size, the impact earrings have on your overall look is huge.

After all, earrings frame your face with their mesmerizing shimmer, which makes them the most flattering pieces in your jewelry collection.

That’s what makes them such staples and why so many people never leave the house without them - because they bring out your beauty! To help you build a timeless earring collection, here are essential designs that will have you looking stylish and elegant on every occasion.

Studs

Studs might be small earrings, but that doesn’t mean they’re any less striking than other earring styles. Just as eye-catching as the most lavish of diamond chandelier earrings, studs are super comfortable to wear and look great with any outfit.

The best part about studs is the countless options you have - from classic diamond studs to uniquely shaped designs, such as crosses, stars, and hearts. No matter which design is your favorite, you can never go wrong with stud earrings.

Hoops

While the most common design for hoop earrings is the classic round style we all know and love, these earrings come in a variety of beautiful shapes, such as squares, triangles, ovals, and teardrops.

No matter which shape is your favorite, smaller hoops create an understated look while larger ones give off a dramatic effect. Whether you’re just running errands or going to a fancy dinner party, these earrings instantly make any outfit look super stylish.

Huggies

As their name suggests, huggie earrings hug your earlobe, wrapping snugly around it. These mini hoops are perfect for those who love the look of a hoop earring but prefer smaller designs.

Huggies are great earrings because they’re extremely versatile, so you can wear them with literally any outfit, no matter the occasion. While these earrings look great on their own, they work particularly well as a focal point of a stylish earring stack - so your styling options are endless!

Drop Earrings

While there are numerous beautiful styles of drop earrings out there, they all have one thing in common. They stand out thanks to this design’s elegant flair. Drop earrings are all about understated elegance, and usually feature diamond, pearls, or colored gemstones as their focal point.

It’s easy to see why these earrings are essential in any jewelry collection. After all, a pair of small drop earrings is the perfect everyday accessory, while long drops make for elegant statement pieces to wear on a night out.

Diamond Earrings

When it comes to timeless pieces you need in your jewelry collection, diamond earrings take the cake. The great thing about these earrings is that not only are they incredibly elegant, but they also manage to look both classic and in the height of fashion at the same time.

You can wear diamond studs as everyday pieces, diamond huggies to create an eye-catching stack full of shimmer, and long diamond drop earrings to add the perfect finishing touches to a little black dress on a special occasion.

Earrings frame your face, drawing light to your eyes and highlighting your beauty. That’s why if you want to make your favorite features pop, all you need to do is put on a beautiful pair of earrings. If you’re unsure of how to choose the right earrings for you, here’s a breakdown of the earring styles that best complement each face shape.

If you have a round jawline, earrings which have an elongated silhouette - such as dangles and long drop earrings - are super flattering. However, if you have a square face, then round earrings, such as hoops, huggies, and round studs, are the perfect choice for you.

As for oblong faces, hoops, circular studs, and round dangles look particularly stunning. For those with heart-shaped faces, the most flattering earrings are those which are wider at the bottom than at the top, such as teardrop dangles or triangular hoops.

Last but not least, if you have an oval face, you’re in luck! Nearly every earring style looks good on you, but particularly stunning options include teardrop earrings, chandeliers, and dangles.

Where to Buy Earrings in Virginia?

Schwarzschild Jewelers is proud to carry a curated selection of beautiful designer earrings to suit every taste and personal style.

Whether you’re after statement hoops, timeless pearl earrings, everyday huggies, eye-catching diamond earrings, or even a special custom-made pair of earrings, our experts are here to help you find the perfect design for you.

Visit us in Richmond, Charlottesville, or Midlothian. And don’t forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with our latest news and get some stunning jewelry inspiration!