Earrings

There used to be a time when mismatching earrings meant that you had lost one earring — not anymore. Designers are now purposely creating whimsical, mismatched earrings, pairing hearts with anchors, skulls with crossbones, and pearls with studs. The results? A fun and unique approach to showing off your quirky-cool style persona. Style tip: if you want to be extra dramatic, play around with varying lengths for a standout look. Or, you can be more subtle like with these Irene Neuwirth opal and diamond earrings. Step inside to shop 10 of our favorite mismatched earrings to get in on the trend now.

Looking to make Cinco de Mayo a little more sartorially festive? Forgo the traditional red, white, and green combos and let your earrings do the talking. One well-executed accent can make all the difference in your outfit, holiday or not, and we're going to make the impending accessory hunt a bit easier on you . . . and your wallet. We've rounded up 50 pairs of Mexican-inspired — think supercool calaveras, Aztec prints, colorful beading, and cheeky chili peppers) earrings — all priced under $50 to add that extra boost of fun to your Saturday ensemble. Whether you style a bold fringe hoop with a loose-fitted t-shirt and skinny jeans or mix it up with gold tribal pendant earrings and a printed Spring frock, these pieces are sure to inject that extra Cinco de Mayo flair without going overboard on the themed-dressing front. Click through to see our editors' picks and shop your favorite pairs.

The Spring runways made it abundantly clear: earrings are the jewelery must have of the season. But if adding another must have to your growing shopping list is a conflict of interest (one at odds with your budget), we're making adding to your Spring wish list and your jewelry collection a little easier. In this batch of budget-friendly finds, we sought out only the coolest and prettiest kinds of statement earrings. From classic gold hoops to jeweled cluster earrings, we've rounded up a few standouts with one thing in common — there's not a pair in here over $15. Click on to see and shop our favorite guilt-free finds.

Photo courtesy of Vogue Germany

Now that we have all of your wrist candy options out of the way, it's time to focus on Spring's fresh batch of statement earrings. With designers like Prada, Oscar de la Renta, and Jil Sander showing an array of gorgeous renditions on the runway, we're predicting a major comeback for earrings. Our must-haves list includes tassels, bohemian danglers, pretty chandeliers, and standout studs. Want to see the complete breakdown? Read our quick styling tips below, then shop our top picks in the slideshow now.

• Oversized earrings make enough of a statement on their own so there's no need to finish your look with bracelets or rings.
• If your ears can't handle heavy earrings, stud options can make just as much of an impact. Just make sure to choose a pair with brilliant embellishments.
• We love the idea of pairing a boho-inspired set with a pair of tie-dye jeans and an embroidered jacket for a cool Parisian-inspired look.

Photo courtesy of Vogue Russia

Underneath updos, pretty waves, and otherwise coiffed red-carpet hair, earrings of every kind were the finishing touch to every Oscars look. Some were prettier, ladylike varieties from the likes of Elizabeth Banks and Penelope Cruz, while others dared to make more dramatic statements with disco-inspired accents, from the likes of Karolina Kurkova; megasized emerald stunners from Viola Davis; and art-deco-feeling jewels awash in color on Anna Paquin. You won't find the million-dollar varieties inside, but we thought we might have more fun shopping the versions in our price range. From the chandeliers to the pretty studs, just click through to shop all the statement-making earrings we're obsessing over after Oscar night.

This season, the statement necklace has some competition. Dazzling, eye-catching earrings are back and better than ever as exemplified by these stylish celebs. Whether you decide to pair oversized deco earrings with a gorgeous gown or plan on going casual chic via diamond studded hoops with a jeans and tee combo, such stunners add oomph to any look, and they're also the perfect excuse to pull back your hair and show off your polished glam. Want to see more celebs showing off their intriguing earrings? Just click through the slideshow to shop our editor-approved picks!

Every girl needs a couple pairs of standout earrings in her arsenal. Not only do they add the finishing touch to any look, but earrings are also an outlet to show off your personality. So to prepare you for Fall, we chose our top pairs for you ranging from chic stud earrings for the classic cutie, to neon stunners for the fashion-forward. Which girl are you? Check out our slideshow to see and shop our top picks.