Earring stacks are one of the latest trends in jewellery, with people keen to flaunt their style and personality through maximalist looks.
Stacked styles refer to multiple earrings worn at once, layered across the ear. The pieces can vary in size, shape, material, and design, but the general idea is to layer and mix a selection of styles to create versatile, unique, and curated looks that speak to your personal aesthetic.
Looking for some inspiration? Discover Estella Bartlett’s earring stacking ideas in our guide and create looks guaranteed to elevate your day-to-day outfits.
What Type of Piercings Can Be Stacked?
Stacking earrings can be worn in almost any ear piercing, with many stacking sets consisting of a variation of earring designs such as stud earrings, hoop earrings, huggie earrings, and drop earrings.
That being said, you may want to think about which style of earring will work best with the piercings you have. You could consider:
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Earlobe: Lobe piercings are one of the most popular types of piercings. They are incredibly versatile and can be styled with almost every type of earring. There is also the option to have second and third lobe piercings, which are perfect for creating a detailed earring stack look.
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Helix: A helix piercing is any piercing made to the upper cartilage of the ear. Studs and small hoops are best suited to this type of piercing. Try experimenting with small drop hoop earrings featuring decorative pendants for a statement look. This type of earring stack can look especially effective when paired with earlobe piercings.
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Tragus: A tragus piercing sits on the small area of cartilage that partially covers your ear canal. Many different types of earrings can be worn in the tragus, but we recommend choosing something small and elegant for this piercing, such as studs or small hoops. This will be much more comfortable, especially if you often wear earphones.
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Conch: Conch piercings are a type of cartilage piercing that is named after the large spiral shape of the ear. Stud earrings can be worn directly through the piercing, or small hoops can wrap around the cartilage and be fastened at the back of the conch.
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Rook: A rook piercing is a type of ear piercing that goes through the uppermost cartilage fold that lies between your ear canal and the top rim of your ear. Studs and small hoops can also be worn in this type of piercing to create a stacked look.
How to Stack Earrings?
When it comes to styling, there are endless possibilities. Think about your personal style and what kind of look you’re trying to achieve. What outfit will you wear them with? How will you wear your hair?
Let’s talk about how to stack earrings, so that you can put together a variety of striking looks that are guaranteed to catch the light and take your shimmer to the next level.
Start Small
If you’re new to earring stacking or are more drawn to the minimalist look, keep things simple by starting with studded pieces. Less can undoubtedly be more, even when it comes to stacking, so ease your way in and avoid overloading your earlobes with too many pieces. A few delicate and dainty studs are a surefire way to secure a minimal, yet impactful look.
Experiment with Length
For a layered earring stack that truly stands out from the crowd, try earrings of varying lengths and sizes. Experiment with combining studs and huggies with drop earrings to add some dimension and texture to your stacked look. Drop earrings offer an immediate touch of drama and elegance to your look, making this combination perfect for special occasions.
Add a Touch of Colour
Earrings are eye-catching as it is, but a little colour goes a long way. Our gemstone earring range is the perfect way to inject some vibrance into your look and tie in your jewellery’s colour scheme with your outfit. Or if you tend to be drawn to more monochromatic fashion moments, allow your earrings to introduce a pop of colour to your look.
If you really want to create a standout look, opt for earrings featuring different colours. Be careful to choose gemstone jewellery with colours that complement each other rather than clash; You want your look to feel purposeful and curated, rather than thrown together.
Play with Symmetry and Asymmetry
Something worth considering when thinking over earring stack ideas is symmetry. Will you create a perfectly balanced look for a flawless finish or make one ear heavier than the other?
A great way of creating an eclectic ear stack is to opt for earrings of similar styles, shapes and colours. For example, you could wear matching hoops in both ear lobes, but wear a dainty stud on your helix to the left and another dainty stud on your conch to the right.
Pair Your Piercings with an Ear Cuff
If you only have your ear lobes pierced but are keen to experiment with earring stacks, consider wearing an ear cuff. With no commitments required, ear cuffs can be worn across the ear and, depending on your style, can offer an effortless chic quality, as well as give your look an immediate edge.
Where to Buy Earring Stacks
Now that you’ve got plenty of earring stacking ideas, you’ll need to know where to buy earring stacks. Estella Bartlett offers a unique range of earrings in a broad selection of styles and designs. Whether you prefer classic gold earrings, silver earrings, or something a little more complex, you’ll find pieces to complement your personal style at Estella Bartlett. We even supply a collection of waterproof earrings, designed for everyday wear with lasting shimmer and shine.
Style your earring stacks alongside our necklaces and bracelets for a fully cohesive look that shows just how in tune you are with your style.
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