Our Guide to Mismatched Earrings

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How to Style Mismatched Earrings

Earrings may come in pairs, but that doesn’t mean you have to wear them that way. Seen on catwalks and celebrities the world over, the mismatched earrings trend is a bold and playful way to emphasize your individuality.

When it comes to trying the trend, anything goes. There's a wide range of styles to try, from single studs paired with exaggerated hoops to refined drop earrings worn alongside an edgy ear cuff. Mix and match pieces to create distinctive looks and embrace the trend’s versatility, especially if you have multiple piercings.

To make sure your earring look stands out for all the right reasons, all you need is a little confidence, a selection of styles, and our mismatched earrings guide.

Creative Ways to Wear Earrings

Whether you have single or multiple piercings, the possibilities are endless. Classic hoops and studs are a timeless choice, while chandelier earrings are sure to attract attention. Take inspiration from our top tips for wearing mismatched earrings. Experiment with unexpected combinations using single earrings to play with contrasting colors, materials, and shapes. You might find that the best pairings happen when you let your creativity take control.

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Same Style, Different Sizes

For a subtle nod to the mismatched earrings trend, try the same style of earring but with a different size in each ear. Hoops are the perfect choice for this look. Dial up the drama by wearing multiple hoops in a selection of sizes, ranging from oversized silhouettes to delicate huggies.

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Style Your Ears Asymmetrically

Get the (ear) party started with a radiant mix that’s uniquely you. When choosing the perfect pairing, maximize your shine by selecting styles that are contrasting yet complementary. For an everyday look, one of the most popular ways to wear the mismatched earrings trend is to put a hoop on one ear and an understated stud on the other.

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Play With Length & Proportion

For a look guaranteed to turn heads, earrings in different lengths can add instant edge to your ensemble. Drop earrings will illuminate your facial features and bring a new dimension to otherwise minimalist outfits. Mix and match a set of chandelier earrings with a crystallized spiked ear cuff or simple metallic hoops.

Contrast Notes from Nature

If you’re drawn to feminine florals or earrings inspired by the night sky, you can carry this aesthetic over to the mismatched earring trend by combining pieces that take their cues from the natural world. Deep dive into the marine landscape by styling a starfish stud with a shell-inspired drop earring, look to the stars by wearing a crescent moon earring alongside a 3D star, or pick flower earrings in full bloom.

Play With Color

Defy convention and express your personal style through playful color combinations. Unlock chromatic brilliance in your jewelry by exploring the color wheel. You could opt for a subtle set of complementary shades or make a statement by pairing cool blue crystals with vivid pink or yellow. Don’t be afraid to take things a step further by mixing metals.

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Mix & Match Geometric Shapes

Being flexible with form effortlessly elevates a simple earring stack. Geometric shapes lend structured appeal to softer looks while refracting the light in unusual ways that will flatter your skin. Shape up your earring style by pairing square cut crystals with emotive heart-shaped pieces or try an Art Deco-inspired octagon teamed with a classic sphere.

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How to choose different earrings for each ear

Multiple Piercings, Multiple Possibilities

Multiple piercings provide the perfect canvas for creativity. If you have a tragus or helix piercing as well as traditional lobe piercings, you can create eye-catching mismatched earring looks on one ear. Balance a bold chandelier earring with a stud in your tragus and a crystallized ear cuff in your helix or tell a color story by choosing one style in different shades in each piercing.

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Minimalist Magic

Is less really more? For a striking look that’s deceptively simple, strip out your earring stack and choose just one single earring to take center stage. Select a piece that you want to show off; think an intricately constructed drop earring with mixed cuts of crystals, a punk-inspired spike, or a two-tone clip earring with detachable stones.

Mismatched Earrings Your Way

The mismatched earrings trend is the perfect way to embrace the art of self-expression. You can start by simply choosing two sets of your favorite studs and seeing how it feels to mix and match. Once you’re ready to go for bold, glow on and try a more statement style: a drop earring paired with a huggie hoop, a pair in contrasting colors, or a single statement piece. To keep your look cohesive, choose pieces crafted with Swarovski’s signature savoir-faire to ensure that your mismatched earrings glow with craftsmanship and radiant beauty.

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