Earrings that every woman must have

Earrings are a staple jewellery item in every woman’s jewellery box. Whether you’re a jhumka person or into statement earrings or simple gold stud earrings, you cannot complete an outfit without earrings.

If you’re new to jewellery and want to have classic staples in your kit, read this guide to find out all the type of earrings you must own.

8 types of must-have earrings

1. Basic jhumkas: Whether you plan on dropping your jhumkas in Bareilly’s bazaar or not, you absolutely need a jhumka that goes with every type of outfit. They look amazing when you pair them with ethnic wear but you can also wear smaller jhumkas with western or formal wear.
2. Danglers: Dangles are another staple item that you can never go wrong with. These can be minimalistic or over the top depending on your personal style and the occasion you plan to wear it for. Buy minimalistic versions for everyday wear and a statement piece to dazzle everyone at parties and events.
3. Chandelier: Not the kind of chandelier Sia was swinging from or the kind you install in the ceiling, chandelier earrings are an absolute must-have to make you feel more feminine and turn heads. These are statement pieces and must be paired with muted accessories.
4. Chand Balis: Traditional outfits demand that you wear one of these. Chand balis can be elaborate or minimalistic and lend grace and oodles of glamour to the wearer.
5. Studs: School and college students often wear studs on a daily basis. Not only are they perfect for everyday wear but there are a ton of designs to choose from which makes studs a pretty exciting option for someone who is a newbie to the jewellery game. Gold and diamond stud earrings are perfect for both parties and office wear and gold and diamonds being a classic will never go out of style. It makes look the wearer look sophisticated and stylish at the same time.
6. Kaan Chains: Perfect for glam events and weddings, kaan chains are fast growing in popularity. When paired with traditional outfits, kaan chains look absolutely spectacular and photograph really well.
7. Ear cuffs: Don’t worry, ear cuffs have nothing to do with handcuffs. Ear cuffs are fabulous statement pieces that beautifully frame the wearer’s ears. Perfect for elaborate events and weddings, ear cuffs are often paired with traditional outfits. You can wear them with western outfits as well if the design is modern and minimalistic.
8. Shoulder duster: This might be a strange name for an earring but they are absolutely spectacular. Long dangling earrings, they are called shoulder dusters because they brush, you guessed it, the shoulder of the wearer. To be more specific, they accentuate the collar bones of the wearer and look amazing in person and in photographs.

There you go! Once you have these 8 types of earrings, you can start building your collection further and buy different designs and experiment with different styles. Don’t be afraid of colour and pattern and keep pushing yourself out of your comfort zone until you find your personal style.