Earrings
Aug 10, 2020

The Under-the-Radar Jewelry Every Minimalist Needs

by Dale Arden Chong

The best minimal earrings

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@fiahamelijnck

Sometimes, the only thing you really need to take an outfit to the next level is a pair of earrings. But when your ensemble is already plenty complicated, you don’t want to overdo it with overly bold baubles. Minimal earrings, on the other hand, will add just the right amount of glimmer. They might not be quite as flashy, but they’ll easily be a point of conversation.

If you’re someone who prefers the simpler jewels but still wants to sport something a little unexpected on her lobes, what better way to do that than turn to some of the best under-the-radar jewelry brands out there? Ahead, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite designers that have the coolest earrings on the market. From simple studs and strands, you can wear every day to more sculptural pieces that will certainly make a statement, you can let your ears be as noticeable as you want.

Kendra Scott Fern Threader Earrings

Fern Threader Earrings

These thread earrings are so modern and elegant.

Shashi Bar Earrings

Wear these every day.

Nordstrom Pavé Huggie Hoop Earrings

Pavé Huggie Hoop Earrings

The hoop earrings for the modern girl.

Gorjana Desi Chain Huggies

Desi Chain Huggies

These chain huggies are so cool.

Cloverpost Ticker Earrings

Ticker Earrings

This style is so delicate but so fierce.

Nadri Cubic Zirconia Double Hook Earrings

Cubic Zirconia Double Hook Earrings

Sculptural hoops have never let us down.

Lele Sadoughi Waterlily Stud Earrings

Waterlily Stud Earrings

If you want to wear a piece of art on your ears, these are for you.

Jules Smith Geometric Hoops

Geometric Hoops

This might be minimal, but they're anything but boring.

Set & Stones Gemma Drop Earrings

Gemma Drop Earrings

The floral detail makes these so classic.

Jules Smith Chain Sheet Earrings

Chain Sheet Earrings

The chain detail will give an edgy feel to your ensemble.

Sterling Forever Rope & Imitation Pearl Stud Earrings

Sterling Forever

Rope & Imitation Pearl Stud Earrings

How great are the pearls with this rope texture?

Baublebar Starboard Button Stud Earrings

Starboard Button Stud Earrings

Minimal enough for everyday yet stylish enough to make a statement.

Baublebar Gia Drop Earrings

Gia Drop Earrings

For days when you can't decide between classic gold hoops or pearls.

Jules Smith Girls Night Out Hoop Earrings

Girls Night Out Hoop Earrings

These barely-there hoops are actually pretty bold.

Stella & Dot Rebel Stud Earrings

Rebel Stud Earrings

Prism-shaped studs add a bit of edge to the everyday.

Madewell Stembend Ear Jackets

Stembend Ear Jackets

How elegant are these ear jackets?

Gorjana Chloe Shimmer Mismatched Earrings

Chloe Shimmer Mismatched Earrings

No one ever said minimalist style had to match, right?