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23 Pairs Of Christmas Earrings That You'll Definitely Wear Again
Not a novelty style in sight.
If you thought Christmas earrings were the same kind that delighted you aged 10 (you know, the flashing snowmen and tinsel trees found in Claire’s Accessories), think again. While we fully encourage you to embrace bad taste during the festive season with glittery manicures, naff knits and sequinned everything, it’s kind of a waste to buy jewellery you’ll never wear again.
There’s a happy medium here. Come December, you can go bigger and sparklier, but there’s no need to throw all your typical preferences out of the window. Festive eveningwear is all about the 1980s references; so if in doubt, just cast your mind back to Dynasty, Princess Diana or OG YSL and you’ll be on the right track.
Speaking of eveningwear... You'll finally be needing some again after two years of lacklustre festivities. But before you cast the Zoom fashion that came with those *intimate* gatherings aside, let us remind you of one lockdown trend to hang onto: the statement earring. Which means beside every great LBD, should be a bedecked ear.
From crystal star studs and embellished hoops, to chandelier ear jackets and shoulder-grazing door-knockers, we’ve found 23 pairs of Christmas earrings each existing somewhere on a scale of subtle-to-extra-AF – without ever reaching novelty territory.
Simone Rocha debuts a fresh version of her cult beaded earrings every season: AW22's are chunky and dramatic, rather than delicately trailing. The blood red crystals are festive, yes, but will also pair with breezy cotton dresses come summer.
If you don't do sparkles, whatever the season, opt for Mejuri's hoops instead. They're threaded with freshwater pearls for a subtler, iridescent sheen that looks great day or night.
With a mulled-wine-red jade pendant, this delicate chain style from Ottoman Hands feels perfect for this time of year. Wear your Christmas earrings stacked with multiple gold accessories to make a subtle statement.
From Missoma's coveted collection with Lucy Williams, these hoop earrings are perfect for the Christmas season. Set on bright green malachite studs, they drop to a gold-plated hoop punctuated with tiny beads. This versatile style will look good all year round (we’re thinking about the summer seasons already).
Ever since Isabel Marant first sent models down the runway wearing crystal ear 'jackets' to cement her 1980s aesthetic, we've been obsessed. Wear yours with a tuxedo blazer for Christmas and NYE parties.
Emerald-green gems always feel particularly festive, especially when they are paired with bright gold tones. These drop earrings will definitely get you on the best-dressed list, and will instantly elevate even the plainest of Christmas day outfits.
New York based Shashi is the costume jewellery brand you need to know. These gold-plated, triple star earrings will complete your curated Christmas ear.
How to upgrade your ear party without breaking the bank? Opt for this chandelier style that features a dainty string of clear crystals threaded between multicoloured teardrop gems. Style yours with a sleek bun and let these bold Christmas earrings do all the talking.
With their square-cut crystal stud and shoulder-dusting chain fringe, these Saint Laurent earrings feel super playful. Draw attention to them – and keep things elegant – with a low bun and all-black outfit.
Astrid & Miyu's Cosmic Dome hoops are the definition of festive, thanks to the warm gold tones and sparkling crystal moons and stars.
Ottoman Hands Lenora Green Agate Pull Through Hoop Earrings
British jewellery brand Ottoman Hands has updated the classic gold hoop with this sleek pull-through design. Perfect for party season, these handcrafted earrings are gold-plated and threaded with festive-green agate beads.
Keep things simple but sparkly with Tada & Toy’s new pavé crystal ear cuff. The best bit? No piercings required.
Don't worry, you don't have to stick to star motifs for the entirety of December. The lab-created rubies of Alison Lou’s teardrop earrings will translate all year round but are a luxurious finishing touch to Christmas party looks.
From Monica Vinader’s second collection with Moldovan style icon Doina Ciobanu, these earrings are defined by their 1990s-inspired gold chain link and baroque pearls. Plus, this style has already been spotted on Gigi Hadid.
Mateo's delicious designs often centre around gold and green malachite – the perfect Christmassy combo.
Everyone from Hailey Bieber and Gigi Hadid to Kendall Jenner and Rihanna have been spotted in Amina Muaddi's satin stilettos. Made in Italy, these show-stopping earrings feature the same Art-Deco inspired crystal brooch as the brand's bestselling Begum heels. The sparkling circular shape reminds us of a twinkling Christmas wreath, so they're perfect for the upcoming festivities.
Ted Baker’s statement earrings have a real 1980s, vintage feel. We love how the oversized star studs cascade into dainty gems. Plus, this style feels appropriately festive thanks to the addition of green and red crystals.
Lovisa’s sparkling statement jewels feature asymmetric silhouettes of a star and crescent moon. The faceted crystals on these Christmas earrings will twinkle with every turn of the head.
About as novelty as we get, these Thomas Sabo earrings are on the chic side of statement. Suspended from two studs are sparkling crescent moons that drip with festive gold star charms.
The London-based jewellery brand editors everywhere can't get enough of, By Alona's playful approach to jewellery sees references range from 1980s vintage to elevated bohemia. If you don't do 'festive', these gold-plated crystal hoops are sparkly enough to see you through the party season but will work in summer, too.
Abigail Southan is our Senior Fashion Ecommerce Editor and has five years' experience as a writer and editor in the industry. Abigail has a BA in History from the University of Bristol and an MA in Fashion Journalism from Central Saint Martins. Abigail currently covers all things style and shopping across titles including Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, Esquire and Red. On a daily basis, she helps readers buy better with how-to-wear guides, first-person product reviews and deep dives into the latest trends. Previously, Abigail has worked for The Sunday Times’ Style and Fabulous magazine as their first ecommerce writer and was a founding editor of Sun Selects. She has also written for Net-a-Porter, I-D, Man About Town, Wonderland and 1 Granary, and has interviewed the likes of Paris Hilton, Dua Lipa and Christopher Bailey. You can follow Abigail on Instagram at @abigailsouthan.
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