Earrings are considered to be a jewelry staple. Indeed, there are dozens to types of earrings, from pearl stud earrings to dangle earrings and large, diamond-studded hoop earrings and every imaginable variation in between. Here are the most popular earring styles for 2011.
Stud Earrings. Stud earrings are the simplest type of earring and it is for this reason that it is so popular. They are made up of a stud and some kind of decoration on the front end. Very often the decoration is a gemstone, such as a one carat diamond or high quality emerald, sapphire or ruby. These earrings are particularly popular amongst brides, especially if they feature pearls.
Hoop Earrings. These earrings are a loop of precious metal, usually gold or platinum. These earrings, like stud earrings, are the most minimalistic earrings on the market. Hoop earrings are popular amongst both women and men, although women’s earrings usually have authentic and faux gemstones along the outer circumference while men’s earrings are usually smaller and have no decoration on them.
Dangle Earrings. Dangle earrings are a huge category of rings that have numerous styles in them. These earrings attach to the ear via a hook and have long decorations attached to the back. The most popular earring this year are gold encrusted, in a chandelier designs and may have some very small diamonds set in them. Dangle earrings are newly popular amongst brides and are increasingly popular if they have diamonds because they can easily match engagement rings.