earring

Dangles from lobes

An earring is a piece of jewelry worn on the ear, typically attached through a pierced hole in the earlobe or clipped to the edge.

Earrings come in countless styles—studs, hoops, dangles, cuffs.

They may be worn singly or in pairs, and multiple piercings allow for several at once: She wore three earrings in each ear.

style

hoop

Rigid circular frame

  • studUpright wall framing
  • dropFall or release
  • dangleHang loosely, swaying

chandelier · clip-on · leverback · threader · cuff · jacket · post · fishhook · teardrop · crawler

material

gold

Element seventy-nine

  • silverLustrous white precious metal
  • platinumDense precious silvery metal
  • diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone

pearl · gemstone · turquoise · sapphire · amethyst · ruby · emerald · coral · onyx · jade

piercing

lobe

Rounded projecting part

  • cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
  • helixSpiraling three-dimensional curve
  • tragusEar's inner projection

conch · rook · snug · industrial · gauge · stretching · plug · taper · barbell · labret

fashion

trend

Direction of change

  • styleDistinctive way of expression
  • chicTasteful, current flair
  • glamourFascinating, elegant attractiveness

vintage · bohemian · elegant · statement · minimalist · streetwear · runway · designer · couture · aesthetic

sparkle

glitter

Decorative metallic flecks

gleam · brilliance · luster · radiance · sparkle · glint · iridescence · refraction · scintillation · faceted

adornment

ornate

Elaborately decorated

feather · charm · pendant · engraved · intricate · embellished · handcrafted · artisanal · symbolic · heirloom

Categories
Phrases
Family

earrings, earringed

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G