Mixing & Matching Ear Piercings: Your Complete Earring Stacking Guide

The new season is all about layered jewellery, and with that comes the stacked earring trend.

Rocking multiple piercings and stacked earrings is the latest cool-girl approved styling hack that will transform all your looks from basic to edgy and trendsetting.

In this complete guide, we break down all the ins and outs for earring stacking to help you learn how to stack earrings the right way.

Jump straight in to learn ear stacking tips and get inspo with our top ear stacking ideas!

Earring Stacking 101: The Basics

Before you start creating your ultimate ear stack, there are a few basic bits and bobs worth considering. We've rounded up all the essential tips you need to create a balanced, stylish, and unique earring stack that reflects your individuality.

Check them out below:

Creating a balanced stack

When creating a stylish earring stack, you'll probably ask yourself: 'how many piercings should I add to my ear stack?'

Well, you can actually dress your ears up in as many piercings and jewellery as you like. The key to balancing your stack is choosing the right styles. If you have lots of lobe piercings, try layering up on dainty huggie hoops and studs, rather than lots of statement styles.

You should also go smaller as you work up your ear, to create a more gradient look. This will prevent your ears from looking cluttered.

Mixing Styles and Shapes

Instead of layering up with the same earrings, get creative by mixing and matching different earring styles and shapes to create a more dynamic and eclectic look.

Choose your favourite earrings with different styles that reflect your personal style. for example, if you love all things earthy and boho, mix and match different spiritual symbols, healing gemstones, and beaded styles.

Or, if you want to channel your inner rockstar, go for some edgy, grunge-core styles, like spiked studs, skulls, and chains. This will let you play around with different styles while keeping to a theme that defines your style and individuality.

Playing Around With Different Metals

Mixed metals is in this season. If you want your earring stack to really pop, create a contrast by combining different metal finishes. For example, black and gold is a classy combo that always serves, so why not try mixing some black titanium piercings with a couple yellow gold hoops and studs?

Rose gold and silver is another popular mix that adds a touch of femininity and a kick of extra luster to any look.

Combining Gemstones

Rather than sticking to the same gemstones, add a pop of colour to your ears by throwing in some vibrant gems, like citrine, emerald, opal, and ruby. This will make your ears sparkle while refreshing your outfit with some multicoloured glam!

Stacked Earrings Inspiration: Popular Earring Styles for Mixing and Matching

If you want to mix and match earrings but need some style inspo, check out our top earring style picks that will help you create the ultimate, stylish layered look...

• Studs: Stud earrings are an essential edition to every earring stack. They are dainty enough to squeeze in between earrings, making them perfect if you've got lots of ear piercings. They also help balance earring stacks, while filling empty space.

• Huggies: Huggie hoops are a no.1 choice for earring layering. These dainty hoops hug closely to your lobes, creating an understated look that goes with any outfit and suites every occasion.

• Statement Earrings: If you want to make your look really pop, throw in a statement earring or two, like some chandelier earrings or some gemstone drop earrings. This is a superb option for fancy occasions, like parties, upscale dinners, and special events.

• Ear Cuffs: Ear cuffs are fabulous illusion earrings that let you rock the edgy stacked vibe without poking any new holes in your ears. They can be used to create faux helix and conch piercings, and they make super stylish and effective gap fillers.

• Cartilage Piercing Earrings: If you've got cartilage piercings, like helix, tragus, or conch piercings, special cartilage earrings are a must-have, such as labrets and barbells.

Create Your Dream Earring Stack With Camile & Stone AU!

Camile & Stone AU is your one-stop shop for all your ear stacking jewellery!

We've got all kinds of trending styles, including huggies, cartilage barbells, dainty studs, and show-stopping statement earrings. All our earrings are specially made with premium, tarnish-free, hypoallergenic finishes, so you can rock your ear stack daily with confidence.

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