How to Style Multiple Earrings: Ideas for Two or Three Piercings
The short answer: Put your most noticeable earring in the first piercing and add smaller pieces above it. For two piercings, a hoop and a stud make a simple starting point. With three, add one more subtle piece. Make sure the earrings stay visible and do not press against each other.
What should you wear in the first and second piercings?
The first lobe piercing can carry the main piece, such as a hoop or a more noticeable stud. Choose a smaller design for the second. One option is to wear the Gold Zirconia Semi-Hoops below and the Floral Zirconia Studs above. Check both product measurements against the spacing of your piercings first: two detailed earrings may sit too close together on some ears.
How do you style three ear piercings?
Build the look from the bottom up: one focal piece, a smaller earring, then a simple stud. Repeat one detail, such as a metal tone or a clear stone, to tie the pieces together. Both ears do not have to match exactly; you can style one more fully and keep the other understated. Explore more options in the AuraGleam earrings collection.
What should you check before choosing earrings?
Look at each product’s size, weight and fastening. The Livia Tanzanite Stud Earrings, for example, are listed at approximately 13 mm in diameter. Whether another earring fits visibly beside them depends on where your piercings sit. If your hairstyle changes how much of your ears shows, read Which Earrings Suit Your Hairstyle? for more ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Do both ears need to match?
No. You can wear two or three earrings on one ear and just one on the other. Repeating a color or shape helps the two sides feel connected.
Can you mix gold and silver earrings?
Yes. For a more restrained look, choose one main metal tone and use the other as an accent. Leave enough space between the individual pieces.
Can I use regular studs in a new piercing?
Follow your piercer’s advice when choosing jewelry for a new or healing piercing. These styling ideas are intended for healed piercings.