Learn About Different Types of Earrings and Earring Backs 

A look in the mirror never feels complete without the final touch of earrings. They're like best pals—always there, always uplifting, and impossible to imagine life without. And today we are here to introduce you to many different types of earrings for women. You probably know the familiar ones—like studs, dangles, and hoops that are common. But not all of them. 

Together, let's explore the types of earrings online, with references to La Vita’s collection. Our demi-fine jewellery range features widely popular designs as well as lesser-known ones that are true gems. Make it till the end to get your hands on some exceptional and timeless pieces which you cherish for years.

15 Different Types of Earrings for Women

To understand earrings is to understand the silent architecture of self-expression. Because even the tiniest details of an earring can contour the face, shift energy, and redefine style. The effect is undeniable: try on different types of earrings with the same outfit and watch the transformation unfold. A stud will exude polished minimalism, a hoop will set a bold rhythm, and a chandelier will drench the look in allure.

1. Dangle Earrings

These long earrings for women are also known as shoulder-dusters. That’s because they drop below the earlobe and gently graze the shoulders. Some dangles celebrate pure artistry, like the Fancy Shape Hammered Metal and Two Tone earrings. Others draw inspiration from nature, such as Leaf Shape Dangle, Biloba-Gingko Leaf Dangle, Flower Shape Dangle, Ruby Lotus Dangle and Baroque Pearl Flower Dangle. 

For a beautiful and meaningful touch, there are dangles with Chalcedony hanging solo at the bottom or paired with Pearls. And some push the creativity further, with never-seen-before designs such as Pearl with Paper Clip Chain Dangle and Wire Wrap Dangle Earrings. 

2. Stud Earrings

The most classic earring style—and always a go-to—is the stud. Sitting on the ear, these miniatures quietly draw attention.

Studs are mainly simple in design, as they are meant for everyday wear, but you can find designer studs in La Vita’s collection. Our Labradorite with Aqua Chalcedony and Celestial Charm Metal Beads Garnet studs are for daily routine as well as events. 

The most iconic are our Round Hammered stud earrings with hammered texture. Despite having a basic round shape, it looks so interesting. And for combining minimalism and maximalism, we have metal studs – nothing embedded – just their long and sharp geometric shape grabs attention. 

3. Drop Earrings

Drops are the types of earrings that have a gemstone, bead or ornament hanging from the top to flatter your face. In La Vita’s collection, three drop designs in particular stand out as truly exceptional.

First is Dew Drop White Rainbow and Amazonite Gemstone Drop. Its three beautiful gold-plated leaves look so attractive, holding a sky-blue amazonite in the centre and a milky-white moonstone to create a drop. Because of its stones, this article is considered best for new beginnings and emotional balance.

Second is Nature's Embraced Gemstone Drop Earring. This article is 22k gold-plated, with the green tourmaline forming the main teardrop, accented by smaller citrine and smoky quartz beads at the top. It's for subtly conveying prosperity, motivation, and creativity.

Finally, the third one is Navya Pearl Drop Earrings made from high-quality Italian brass. Its defined shape with luminous gold plating creates a luxurious appeal, accentuated by the white pearl stone incorporated as a drop. 

4. Hoop Earrings

Hoops are the rounds that run from the front to the back of your earlobe. Mostly they are in a circular shape, but you can have square, rectangle, heart, oval, or even pentagon and irregular-shaped hoops if you browse La Vita’s collection. In fact, we have gone a step further and introduced hoops with tourmaline beads wrapped around using gold wire for a more stylish touch. 

Though hoops are usually for bold statements, we also designed hoops with pearls and gemstones like amazonite, labradorite, and multi chalcedony. We planned this design to introduce an element of grace while letting it secretly hold depth that influences your life. Alongside these, discover textured, twisted spiral, and flora hoops—each artfully handcrafted to embody sophistication and timelessness.

5. Pearl Earrings

The pearls are known for their elegance that captivates everyone and transcends seasons and trends. Unlike faceted stones that sparkle with sharp brilliance, pearls glow with a soft luminosity that seems to illuminate the skin from within.

From La Vita’s collection, you’ll find earrings with white pearls in silhouettes that merge artistry with timeless grace. The sculptural charm of our Baroque Pearl Stone Dangle Earrings is truly distinctive, enhanced by baroque pearls known for their irregular shape. Our Natural Pearl Drop and Lovely Links Pearl earrings impress with their slim, elongated design and lock attention with a gleaming pearl at the bottom.

For those drawn to subtle hints of colour, the Aqua Chalcy, Pearl with Round Disc Hoop Earrings blend sky-blue chalcedony with white pearls, touched by a golden glow. It's a beautiful merger of the calmness of pearls with the subtle energy of gemstones.

Pearls remain a staple in modern fashion. Check out how designers are reimagining the classic elegance of pearls in bold, unexpected ways in Elle’s 2025 pearl trend article.

6. Cluster Earrings

Cluster earrings are among those types of earrings whose names give a hint of their design. “Cluster” means a group—basically, these earrings are a group of gemstones or decorative elements in a compact design. 

The Trio Garnet Gemstone Stud Earrings by La Vitá Jewels exemplify this concept beautifully. It features three round garnet stones in deep red to wine tones – all set in a triangular pattern. Garnet, adored for its rich colour, is known for sparking passion and energy. Also, it promotes emotional balance and well-being. 

7. Huggie Earrings

Huggies are loved for their affectionate appeal. Their design hugs the earlobe, and that feels like a gentle embrace. 

You can wear huggies to work or give them as a gift to your daughter or niece. Consider our Ember Texture Hoop huggie with an enclosed, ear-hugging comfortable shape and a hinged closure for a secure lock. And we have Crystal Aura Earrings with the same hugging appeal but decorated with sparkling round white CZ.

8. Ear Climbers / Crawlers

Climbers start at the lobe and extend upward along the curve of your ear. A look at them gives the illusion of multiple piercings in one elegant piece. The most amazing thing about this earring style is how it creates a dramatic impact while remaining elegant in its sleek look.

9. Chain earrings

Chain earrings are styles that feature one or more delicate chains. The chains are either suspended from a stud or a hoop, and they can connect different parts of one earring or link several piercings on the same ear.

Flattering for heart-shaped and round faces, they create an elongating effect while maintaining effortless elegance. Look at La Vita’s Smoky Beads Texture Dangle earrings to get a hint of the chain type of earrings for women. 

10. Beaded Earrings

Beaded earrings are defined by the use of beads – arranged or woven together in an intricate manner. Not always, but mostly the beaded earrings are in multiple colours that arrest everyone’s attention in the interplay of colours. 

Some artisanal picks from La Vita’s collection are:

• Multi Tourmaline and Labradorite Dangle with pink, green, black, yellow, and blue mixed colours.

• Aqua Chalcedony with Pearl Dangle showcases a soft aqua-blue chalcedony surrounded by a cluster of tiny pearls. 

• Marquise Shape with Pearl Drop Earrings highlight delicate pearls set within a golden marquise frame.

11. Minimalist Earrings

Minimalist earrings are inspired by the minimalism concept. More than ornamentation, it’s the clarity of lines and intention in the definitions that define them. 

Despite being minimalism inspired, they communicate sophistication and style loudly. Like the Golden Texture and Golden Twisted Hoops in our collection have nothing embedded on them, yet they still make an impact with just their pattern or twisted shape.

For adding a subtle touch of meaning and grace, there’s Princess Aqua and Pearl Earring, which have sky blue aqua chalcedony that is known to soothe anxiety and white pearls at the bottom to turn the design into a timeless staple. This masterpiece surrounds the wearer with calm energy, emotional balance, and inner elegance.

12.  Statement Earrings

Statement earrings are bold and intentional creations meant to steal attention. Wearing them creates an aura of confidence around you. The key characteristics of statement earrings can be seen in the below-stated features, with examples drawn from La Vita’s collection.

• Oversized shape - Fancy Shape Metal Dangle Earrings featuring irregular circles hanging one after another to create a long, statement-making design.

• Intricate design - White Zircon Heart Earrings in a square shape with detailed engraving on the border, a heart cut in the centre and round white CZ embedded for decor.

• Vibrant color - Moon Enlightenment Labradorite and Pearl Earrings having grey labradorite with a gold-plated boundary making the gemstone's colour shine gorgeously and the pearl drop feeling like a cherry on cake. 

 

13. Chandelier Earrings

Chandeliers are multi-tiered earrings that sway with your rhythm, sparkle with your laughter, and whisper elegance with every turn. Typically they are adorned with dazzling stones such as diamonds, emeralds, or semi-precious gemstones. 

With their cascading design, chandelier earrings can elongate your look. Wear them whenever you want to stand out at special evenings, wedding ceremonies or even on the red carpet.

14. Jacket Earrings 

Jacket earrings are a sweet kind of design that have studs in the front and a decorative element called a “jacket” that attaches behind the earlobe. It creates an illusion of a complex type of earring and makes it versatile, as you can style it with any outfit. 

15. Threader Earrings

You can guess the look of this type of earring by name. Threaders are typically fine metal strands that pass through the piercing and hang freely on both sides. 

Sleek, contemporary and playful – that’s what defines their appeal. You can wear them to give a chic touch to casual outfits or to draw attention effortlessly at parties.

Types of Earring Backs and Closures

When earrings come in a wide variety, how can their closure mechanism stay behind? Let’s walk through some of the different types of earring backs that you find in demi-fine jewellery. 

• Pushbacks 

Most commonly you see earrings with pushbacks, also known as butterfly backs. A push back slides onto the post and holds the earring in place through friction. Its butterfly-shaped plate distributes pressure evenly so you feel comfortable wearing it all day long. 

• Fishhook/French hook backs

Among the easiest types of earring backs, fishhooks are a favourite for drop and dangle earrings. It's a long, curved wire that threads through the piercing and hangs freely without any support at the back.

• Latch Back Closure

A signature closure for hoops and huggie earrings is latch backs. Basically there’s a hinged post that clicks into a small groove or latch on the opposite side of the earring. The notable attributes of this earring back design are its seamless look upon closing and secured lock. 

• Omega Backs

Omega backs are the epitome of secure elegance, and you see them mainly in fine jewellery and statement earrings. This closure pairs a straight post with a hinged, horseshoe-shaped clip that folds up behind the earlobe—its curved design resembling the Greek letter Omega (Ω).

• Saddleback Earring Closure

For hoops, saddleback earring closure is a secure option. It features a hinged post that snaps into a curved, saddle-shaped bar on the opposite side of the hoop. The click sound you hear while locking them assures that the earring is securely locked. 

FAQs of Different Types of Earrings

1. Are hoop earrings in style?

Hoops never go out of style, and they are a universal favourite. In La Vita’s collection, you can find many different types of earring designs under the hoop category. We have hoops that are thin, chunky, textured, or embellished with pearls or stones to match every kind of taste.

2. Are dangle and drop earrings the same?

You may refer to dangles as close cousins of drops. Both of them drop below the earlobe and swing as you move – it's just that drops have minimal swing compared to dangles.

3. What earring goes with everything?

Studs, hoops and pearls are a few types of earrings that go with everything. Studs are tiny and simple, so they add a subtle grace; hoops are classic and versatile; and pearls have always been a favourite choice for centuries for pairing with everyday as well as party outfits.

4 What earrings look best with straight hair?

With your sleek and straight hair, if you want to make a statement, then make a choice from La Vita’s statement earring category. They will draw everyone’s attention to your face. In contrast, if you have curly hair, then find earrings with curves, like hoops and huggies.

5. What type of earrings are trending?

Huggies, pearl earrings, studs, chunky hoops, dangles and drops are trending. You explore a wide variety of all these types of earring names in La Vita’s collection.

6. What type of earrings are good for everyday wear?

Nothing else but studs is perfect for everyday wear. That’s because they are tiny, comfortable and lightweight, so wearing them all day long doesn’t feel inconvenient. You can also explore Huggies and small hoops in La Vita’s collection for the same comfort level and ease.