Earring Trends 2026: 7 Styles You Are Seeing Now
What earrings are in style in 2026? This fall it is all about chunky hoops in warm gold-tone, a stacked ear with huggies and an ear cuff, and sculptural statement earrings worn on their own. You mix gold and silver without rules, pearl-look is worn the modern way, and towards the holidays a little sparkle is welcome. Below are the 7 earring trends of 2026, the styles trending right now, each with the pieces that show it best.
The short answer
These are the earrings in style right now, in fall 2026:
- Huggies and a stacked ear: several small earrings across your ear instead of one pair.
- Chunky hoops: thick, rounded hoops, ideally in warm gold-tone.
- Sculptural and long statement earrings: one eye-catching pair, little else.
- Mixed metals: gold and silver worn together.
- Pearl-look: small and modern, with a sweater or blazer.
- Cubic zirconia: sparkling studs and drops for the holidays.
- Ear cuffs and climbers: a full ear without extra piercings.
Seasonal accent: leaf and ginkgo shapes, amber and natural stone in warm gold tones.
Every earring in this article is made of premium stainless steel with a gold-tone or silver-tone PVD coating: waterproof and hypoallergenic (only pearl-look is not waterproof). Want to know which types of earrings there are first, from studs to drops? Read our guide to types of earrings.
1. Huggies and the layered ear
The biggest shift of 2026: you no longer wear one pair of earrings, you curate your ear. That is called ear stacking. Huggies are the ideal base for it: small hoops that hug your earlobe, sit flat and go with everything. Add a tiny charm, such as a cubic zirconia drop or an emerald green stone, and even a single piercing looks festive.
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An ear stack in four pieces
At the bottom the puffed Inez heart, next to it the Delia hoop with cubic zirconia, higher up a small Nikki stud and around the edge of the ear the Liz ear cuff, no piercing needed. One gold tone, four shapes: calm, yet playful.
View the Delia →
How to build a layered ear
Work from big to small: the boldest piece in your lowest piercing, smaller studs and huggies as you go up. Keep it to two to four pieces per ear and repeat one element in your other ear, so it looks coherent rather than cluttered. Only one or two piercings? Finish with an ear cuff (trend 7). Ready-made combinations are in the ear party collection.
2. Chunky hoops: thicker, rounder, warmer
Are hoop earrings in style in 2026? Yes, more than ever. They have simply become bolder: thick hollow hoops, half moons, wavy and twisted shapes. They stand out, yet stay light enough to wear all day. This fall you mostly see them in warm gold-tone, with a turtleneck, an oversized blazer or a plain white shirt.
Prefer silver? Edgy silver earrings work just as well: the half-moon Simone is silver-tone, and the ribbed Skye comes in both colors. Not sure about size? Around 2 to 2.5 cm is easy to wear every day; from 3 cm they become true statement hoops.
3. Sculptural statement earrings and long drops
In 2026 statement earrings are small sculptures: a full drop, an open oval, a flower. The rule is simple: wear one pair and keep the rest calm, so the shape gets all the attention. They look best with your hair pulled back and a simple neckline.
Long gold earrings are the elegant version of this trend. Drops of six centimeters or more visually lengthen your neck and move as you talk. Wear them with a turtleneck, an open-collar blouse or a low bun. More shapes are in our statement earrings.
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Hazel – the sculptural drop
A full, puffed drop of about 3 cm that ends in a graceful point at the top. Big enough to stand out, light enough for a whole day. Lovely with a simple sweater and your hair tucked behind your ear.
View the Hazel →
4. Mixed metals: gold and silver together
The rule that gold and silver do not go together no longer exists. Mixing warm and cool metal makes your look more modern and works with more outfits, bags and watches. Start with an earring that already combines both colors, or wear the same earring in two colors: gold-tone in one ear, silver-tone in the other.
Find more ideas in how to combine gold and silver. All options are in our gold-tone earrings and silver-tone earrings.
5. Pearl-look, worn the modern way
Pearls are back, minus the stuffy feel. A small pearl-look stud with a chunky knit, a hoop with a pearl charm in your ear stack: that contrast is what makes it modern. Pair them with gold-tone; next to the soft creamy sheen it looks warmer than silver.
6. Cubic zirconia studs and sparkle for the holidays
The classic single-stone stud stays, but now you wear it as a sparkling accent in your ear stack, or a size bigger on its own. Towards December you can add more shine: a cubic zirconia drop with a velvet top, hoops full of stones with a satin skirt. Festive, without feeling dressed up.
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Nikki – sparkle in every size
One cubic zirconia in a simple gold-tone setting, from 3 to 6 mm. The smallest almost disappears into your ear stack, the 6 mm you wear on its own to a dinner or drinks.
View the Nikki →
Looking for a complete party look? Read which jewelry to wear to a Christmas party or with a gala dress.
7. Ear cuffs and climbers without an extra piercing
Want a full, stacked ear without new piercings? An ear cuff slides onto the edge of your ear: it holds itself in place, no piercing needed. An ear climber goes into your regular piercing, but runs up along your earlobe like a little row. Together they turn one piercing into a complete ear party.
Start with one cuff, such as the minimalist Soof or the new Meriam, and add a climber below it. More combinations are in the ear party collection.
What to wear this fall and into the holidays
Alongside the seven trends, this season has a few clear accents. Gold gets warmer: think honey and cognac rather than bright yellow. Natural stone and amber add depth, and leaf and ginkgo shapes are a perfect match for fall. Towards December, shine joins in: cubic zirconia, velvet and satin in burgundy, plum and bottle green.
Also lovely in this line-up: Marielle, a small flower with an amber-coloured heart. Read about every jewelry trend of the season, from necklaces to rings, in jewelry trends fall/winter 2026-2027.
Which earring trend suits you?
You do not have to follow every trend. Choose what fits your day:
- One pair that always worksChoose chunky hoops or a zirconia stud; you will wear them for years.
- You love to mix and matchStart with huggies and an ear cuff and build from there.
- For a party or dinnerA sculptural statement or a zirconia drop.
- Something seasonalGinkgo, amber or natural stone in warm gold-tone.
Still not sure? Take the style quiz or read our guide to every type of women’s jewelry.
Why stainless steel earrings?
The earrings in this article are made of premium stainless steel with a gold-tone or silver-tone PVD coating. They are hypoallergenic: nickel release stays well below the European limit, which is good news for sensitive ears. And they are waterproof, so you can shower, swim and work out in them. That is especially handy with an ear stack, which you usually just leave in. Only pearl-look earrings are not waterproof.
Shipping and gift wrapping
Order before 3 pm (CET) on a working day and we ship your earrings the same day. Free shipping thresholds vary by country; see our shipping page. Every piece ships in a luxury gift box, and when you order in our own webshop you always get a free gift bag. With larger orders, the gift ladder adds free gifts too. Looking for a present? Browse our gift shop or try the gift finder.
Frequently asked questions about earring trends 2026
What earrings are in style in 2026?
In fall 2026 the most popular earrings are huggies and a stacked ear, chunky hoops in warm gold-tone, sculptural and long statement earrings, mixed metals, pearl-look, cubic zirconia and ear cuffs that need no piercing. Seasonal accents are ginkgo and leaf shapes, amber and natural stone.
Are hoop earrings in style in 2026?
Yes. Hoops remain a constant and in 2026 they are mostly thicker and rounder: chunky hoops, half moons and twisted or wavy shapes. They work in gold-tone and silver-tone; this fall you mostly see them in warm gold-tone.
What is ear stacking?
Ear stacking means combining several small earrings across your ear instead of wearing one pair. Work from big to small: the boldest piece in your lowest piercing and smaller studs and huggies as you go up. Keep it to two to four pieces per ear and repeat one element in your other ear.
Can you wear gold and silver earrings together?
Yes, mixed metals is actually a trend. Start with an earring that combines both colors, or wear the same earring in gold-tone in one ear and silver-tone in the other.
What are statement earrings and how do you wear them?
Statement earrings are eye-catching earrings with a distinct shape, such as a full drop, a flower or a long drop earring. Wear one pair and keep the rest of your jewelry calm. Long gold earrings look best with a turtleneck, an open collar or your hair up.
Do you need a piercing for an ear cuff?
No. An ear cuff slides onto the edge of your ear and holds itself in place. An ear climber does go into a regular piercing; it runs up along your earlobe like a little row.
Which earrings can you wear every day, even in the shower?
Earrings in premium stainless steel with a PVD coating are waterproof and hypoallergenic, so you can shower, swim and work out in them. Pearl-look earrings are not waterproof; take those out before they get wet.
Which earrings make a good gift?
Huggies, chunky hoops or a cubic zirconia stud suit almost everyone. Every piece ships in a luxury gift box, and when you order in our own webshop you always get a free gift bag.
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