Earrings

Several factors play a part in choosing the right earrings for you. What colour metal do you like to wear? Do you prefer to wear stud earrings that are neat and versatile? Is your style edgier, with several piercings in graduated sizes? Perhaps you're always wearing hoops? Consider what you want the overall jewellery vibe to be and go from there!

Remember that your earrings are metal and may contain a precious stones. Use a mild soap that won't react to the metal or stone. Store your earrings in a secure and clean padded jewellery box, so there's less chance they will get damaged or lost.

If you're out and about, studs are probably be the most practical choice of earrings. Stud earrings are less likely to become tangled in anything, and you can save the dressier earrings for another time. Small hoops are also usually a safe option because they don't look out of place in an everyday setting but are always chic.

If you have sensitive ears or skin, you must pay attention to the material from which your earrings are made. For example sterling silver, 9ct, 14ct and 18ct gold tend to be hypoallergenic and should cause less of a reaction to your skin. Consult the team at Ryan Thomas beforehand if you have any issues regarding the best materials for sensitive skin.

Ryan Thomas has a diverse edit of materials in our earrings collection. The most popular options are gold, platinum, white gold, and silver. An accompanying precious stone, such as emeralds, diamonds, sapphires and pearls, is often a feature to give them that stunning finish.

Choosing the earrings that will go with your hairstyle is straightforward. Generally, longer hair that reaches your chest tends to go well with stud earrings or small hoops, so the hair won't hide longer pieces of jewellery or become tangled with the earrings. Short hairstyles or updos mean that more of your neck will be on show, so you can opt for longer earrings to accentuate your neck.

Consider the style of the person you're buying for. Do they wear silver or gold, or perhaps rose gold? Do they prefer dainty or chunky jewellery? Are they petite? If so perhaps stud earrings or small hoop earrings. If tall perhaps longer drop earrings might suit?