Silver Stud Earrings

Silver stud earrings are generally thought to be classic and formal in design, and that is usually the case, especially with those silver earrings which are small and neat looking and in classic shapes and designs. However, these days, you will find all kinds of modern designs which suit a contemporary look too. For example, I have seen the following beautiful contemporary silver stud earrings lately :-

  • mini cube earrings in pure silver
  • ammonite shaped earrings – small swirls of silver
  • cubic zirconia studs in a contemporary silver setting
  • chunky yet tiny sterling silver heart earrings
  • funky daisy shaped stud earrings
  • small orb shaped earrings made of tangled silver wires
Sterling Silver Amethyst Stud Earrings (Click Image for Details)

Sterling Silver Amethyst Stud Earrings (Click Image for Details)

Not so contemporary these days, are large stud earrings which were so popular and very fashionable in the eighties. These are the over-sized stud earrings in all kinds of shapes which looked just right with suits with huge power shoulders beloved of office worker of the Dynasty era but don’t look so good with today’s less formal styles. I am holding onto mine however. No doubt, they will be making a come back soon, I expect. All fashion seems to go around in circles.

Of course there are plenty of classic designs too which stand the test of time and have perennial appeal – small ball studs, starfish, lozenge shapes, silver butterflies and roses. They will sit delicately in your ears and not be too obtrusive while adding a well finished and polished impression to your image.

Stud earrings are very useful in a work setting where you want to look completely professional. Think job interview or lawyer. Dangling earrings can look a little too flirty for some situations and jobs – that is exactly why dangling earrings are great for evenings and parties! Silver stud earrings are great too when you work with small children because they do have a tendency to grab anything shiny and dangling before their hands. You do not want to suffer a painful torn ear.

You can buy silver studs in plain silver or with various colors added. Look for sterling silver stud earrings for sale which are either enameled or encrusted with semi-precious stones as these add a colorful touch to your look. They make a great excuse to buy yet another pair of silver earrings to go with a new fashion season, occasion or clothes purchase!

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The Best Silver Dangle Earrings

Silver dangle earrings look beautiful as they hang so gracefully and emphasize the length of your neck. I always link them with growing up as we were not allowed to wear dangle earrings to school as kids and of course I could not wait to leave and wear them (among other things that weren’t allowed!) When you choose a pair of dangle earrings, it’s hard to go wrong but these are the kinds of things to think about when choosing between different pairs of silver earrings:-

1. Proportion

If you are quite short (or have a shortish neck) then overly long dangling earrings will not do you an favors as they will be out of proportion to your size. Go for a shortish length of no more than 3 or 4 cm or one to one and a half inches if that is the case or choose shorter drop earrings. If you are tall and have a long neck you can emphasize you height and neck length as much as you like with longer length elegant earrings.

2. Style

Sterling silver dangle earrings are generally less formal than stud earrings and can look a little flirty. The more dangle and the more “bits” (added strands or stones etc) the more flirty they are! If you want to be slightly more formal choose a simple shape with not so much going on, but if you want to reveal your gypsy boho streak then add as many stones and strands as you like. With some asymmetric hairstyles you may want to wear one silver dangle earring in one ear and a matching stud in the other ear but I have yet to see unmatched pairs of earrings – you will probably have to buy two pairs to do this.

Silver Dangle Earrings

Silver Dangle Earrings (Click Image for More Details)

3. Color

You can buy plain silver dangling earrings and also earrings which are a beautiful color due to enamel work o the dditon of colored semi-precious stones. It is good to have both types in your earring “wardrobe” – those with go with all your clothes and earrings which enhance particular outfits. There s something very finished about a look which is tied together by the color of your earrings and other jewelry.

4. Fastening

You can buy silver dangle earrings for pierced and non-pierced ears. You will find a lot more choice if your ears are pierced but look out for clip-ons if they are not. You will find that you won’t get such a dangle effect with a clip-on earring so it is well worth thinking about having your ears pierced if you love these. There are earrings for pierced ears which fasten with a post through the ear and then a butterfly clip at he back and also those which are on wires which thread through your ear. Both work equally well but you might find that you prefer one over the other when you have tried them.

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