# Earring styles: stud, hoop, drop, chandelier and more

> A catalog of earring styles: stud, hoop, creole, huggie, drop, dangle, chandelier, ear jacket, climber, ear cuff and threader, with wearing tips.

- Source: https://www.711grados.com/en/earring-styles/
- Language: en
- Note: This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.
- Published: 2026-07-24
- Updated: 2026-07-24
- Translation (es): https://www.711grados.com/es/estilos-de-pendientes/
- Author: Sandra Sánchez
- Site: 711 Grados (https://www.711grados.com/)

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The earring style completely changes the face. This catalog gathers the most common. For the clasps, see [types of clasps](https://www.711grados.com/en/types-of-jewelry-clasps-and-earring-backs/).

## Close to the lobe

- **Stud:** a stone or pearl on a post.
- **Huggie:** a small hoop that hugs the lobe.
- **Hoops and creoles:** circles of various sizes; the creole is a large hoop.

## Hanging

- **Drop:** hangs from a post or hook.
- **Dangle:** with a chain or several pieces.
- **Chandelier:** of several sections that branch out.
- **Threader:** a fine chain that passes through the hole.

## Around the ear

- **Ear jacket:** worn in front of and behind the lobe.
- **Ear climber:** climbs up the edge of the ear.
- **Ear cuff:** hugs the edge without a piercing.
- **Half-hoop and piercing jewelry:** for cartilage.

## Choosing

Studs are discreet; chandeliers, formal. Heavy earrings need a secure back.

## See also

- [Earrings or ear pendants](https://www.711grados.com/en/earrings-or-ear-pendants/)
- [Types of jewelry clasps (necklaces, bracelets and earrings)](https://www.711grados.com/en/types-of-jewelry-clasps-and-earring-backs/)