Types of Earrings: Understanding Earring Backs

Women's earrings are essential accessories for any outfit, from casual to elegant looks. There are countless different types of earrings that vary in materials, shapes, sizes, and colours. Let's explore various types of earrings for women and how to choose the right ones based on your face shape.

Types of Women's Earrings to Choose From

Selecting a pair of earrings could depend on your face shape, the occasion, and the style of the outfit you choose to wear. Here are some types of earrings for women you should know and wear on various occasions.

Stud Earrings

Stud earrings are undoubtedly the most common type and are widely used for any occasion. They’re small, suitable for all types of events, and easy to wear. Stud earrings come with different types of earring backs: they can be inserted into the ear hole or closed with a clip, or even with a butterfly back. The most popular models are button earrings, particularly appreciated by Gen Z. Looking for inspiration? Try our set of the 5 Colour Wave earrings for a variety of gemstone cuts and colours, or the Sweetrock heart-shaped earrings for a more romantic touch.

Drop Earrings

Drop earrings are among the most loved by women and come in a diverse range of models, each with a different closure, such as a butterfly earring back, earrings with hook closure, or French hook, also known as fish hook earring backs,  (a hook with a "clip" attachment on the back). Drop earrings can vary in length and size, from delicate and small models to longer and more eye-catching versions. This type of earring is often chosen for its elegant and sophisticated look, and because it adapts flawlessly to many face shapes, including heart and diamond-shaped faces. Drop earrings can be worn for more formal occasions or to add a touch of flair to a casual look, and they pair perfectly with other drop accessories, such as necklaces or bracelets.

Hoop Earrings

Hoop earrings are among the types that are making a comeback, as they’re the ultimate style chameleons, effortlessly elevating any outfit - whether you're dressing up for a formal event or keeping it casual. These types of earrings typically have a minimalist design and can vary in size and circumference. Are you searching for something classic? Large silhouette hoop earrings are just the thing for you. Looking for something low-key, but still adds a pop of brightness to your face? Love Light earrings with stones will add that extra touch to the outfit you were looking for. Want to dare with bright and fun colours? You can't go wrong with the colourful stone earrings from the Colour Wave collection!

Dangle Earrings

Dangle earrings are all about that mesmerising movement - crafted to sway and swing from your earlobes, some even long enough to tickle your shoulders. They usually have multiple movable parts and come in different shapes and sizes - from flexible to rigid. If you're on the hunt for a pair of elegant dangle earrings, shop Chic & Charm Joyful Edition dangle earrings, featuring dazzling white stones, at one of our Nomination stores!

How to Choose Earrings Based on Face Shape

Each face shape has its own type of earring that suits it best! Do you have a round face? You absolutely must choose linear and dangle earrings. For those with an oval or elongated face with regular contours, stud or light point earrings will be your go-to choice. If you've got a diamond-shaped face with a pointed chin, delicately highlighted cheekbones, a spacious forehead, and a V-shaped hairline, then opt for hoop or dangle earrings.

If you're rocking a square face with strong features, rounded earrings are the way to go. 

And finally, for all the heart-shaped faces out there, hoop or drop earrings are your best bet!