How To Style Mismatched Earrings
Creative, bold and daring, sound like your kind of style? Meet the mismatched earrings trend, perfect if you’re someone who loves to get imaginative when it comes to accessorising.
Embrace your individuality and pair studs with drop earrings, add flamboyant colours, and stack different designs to ensure you’re styling this ‘more is more’ trend flawlessly. If you love clashing your favourite pieces for a statement look, are a fan of all things asymmetric, or just want to try out something show-stopping, the mismatched earrings movement is the aesthetic of the moment. And we couldn’t be more on-board.
Whether you want to mismatch with a different design in each ear, or take on this style by mismatching your earring stack, there are so many ways to experiment with this trend. We first fell for the mismatched earrings look when we saw it flourish on the Autumn/Winter catwalks of 2023 and since then, it’s just got even stronger. Now it’s your turn to master the art of mismatch.
Stack your way to the top
We’re not getting over building an earring stack anytime soon, and the mismatched earring trend was made for this look. Go for the chunkiest style, such as a hoop or drop earring, in your first piercing, and build your way up towards the top of your ear with more delicate earrings.
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Check out how Debbie Le Grainger, our Beaverbrooks Brand Ambassador, styles her stack with these Silver Cubic Zirconia Pear Drop Hoop Earrings, 9ct White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, and 18ct White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings. With silver, white gold tones and sparkling pieces, we’re obsessed! Find out more about Debbie in her bio, and you can even shop Debbie’s Edit for more inspiration.
Kick off your stack like Debbie with these 9ct White Gold Diamond hoop Earrings, crafted in radiant 9ct white gold and embellished with stunning diamonds for a shining centre piece. We love the simple, classic design of these diamond hoop earrings that’s perfect for layering with other mismatched earrings.
Crafted in 9ct white gold with dazzling diamonds, these 9ct White Gold Diamond Heart Stud Earrings will add a cute, sentimental heart motif to your stacked earrings (as well as a lots of sparkle!). Plus, we love the idea of mismatching heart jewellery with other motifs, such as infinity symbols or sun, moon, and star styles.
“If your stack consists of big, statement pieces, keep the colour of your metals the same, this will make sure that your mismatched earrings look intentionally styled, whilst still achieving the bold look you’re going for.” - Courtney, Jewellery Buyer.
Mix your earring sets
Say goodbye to minimalism, we’re obsessed with extravagance at the moment, and one way to go all-out? Create your mismatched earrings with earring sets. A quick way to curate your look, let an earring set do all the work for you, you’ll be mismatched to perfection in no time.
Mixing the shapes of your gemstones is iconic, and with this Silver Cubic Zirconia Fancy Cut Earrings Set, your mismatched earrings will be striking and sparkling. Crafted in sterling silver with dazzling cubic zirconia, match a teardrop shaped stud with a square design, and all eyes will definitely be on you.
For a touch of glamour, this Silver Cubic Zirconia Fancy Cut Earrings Set shines in sterling silver and stunning cubic zirconia. With floral-like motifs, match the different styles together and your mismatched earrings will be perfectly imperfect. If you’re feeling even more daring, pair one of the hoops with a stud for a truly stand-out aesthetic. You could even channel a catwalk aesthetic and wear a floral earring in one ear and the classic round style in the other, or why not wear all three styles together in one ear?
Inspired by the night sky, sparkle like the stars that light it up with these Silver Cubic Zirconia Moon Star Earrings. With asymmetric moon and star motifs, they showcase mismatched elegance from every angle.
Match your staples
Take out your favourite jewellery box staples, and wear them together for statement mismatched earrings. Think drop earrings with studs, designer must-haves, and gemstones to add some rich colour.
A classic, timeless gemstone, pearls never go out of style. If you’re as obsessed with pearls earrings as we are, these Silver Freshwater Cultured Pearl Earrings are an ideal, statement set for starting your mismatched earrings.
Pair pearl studs with these 9ct White Gold Freshwater Cultured Pearl Hook Earrings for a (mis)match made in chic style. Crafted in 9ct white gold, it’s the perfect backdrop for the indulgent hues of the central pearl, and these pearl earrings will complement the silver studs beautifully.
Chunky gold jewellery, AKA the ultimate must-have style right now, is essential for your mismatched earring look. These Yellow Gold Plated Drop Earrings feature a link pattern for all-out glamour, and we love how these gold earrings will look paired with a stud.
Embellish your mismatched earrings look with designer fashion with these Michael Kors 14ct Yellow Gold Plated Stud Earrings. Plated in 14ct gold and showcasing the iconic Michael Kors motif, these stud earrings will look perfect next to gold drop earrings.
“When mismatching your earrings, I would recommend you keep your gemstones the same. This will ensure your mismatched earrings still look co-ordinated, although the styles are different, and avoid your look being a little too busy when pairing different styles.” - Courtney, Jewellery Buyer.
Discover our Guide To Stacking Jewellery for all the advice and inspiration you’re looking for when it comes to layering your jewellery.
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