The Art of Layering Lab-Grown Diamond Earrings

Most of us usually spend hours deciding on the outfits but pick up any accessory we find to pair it with. Outfits are incomplete without proper accessories, and accessorizing is incomplete till we use the right ones. Paying attention to small details like the dazzling earrings playing hide-and-seek from behind your loose hair strand is what sets you apart from the crowd.

Here’s a guide on how you can shine with the diamonds on your ears!

Ear Anatomy & Layering Guide

Just like body types, we all have unique ear shapes too. And knowing what shape your ear is makes choosing the right earrings for you a lot easier. 

If you are someone with round ears, blindly go for studs or small hoops. And if you want something a little more fancy, go for a diamond cluster or halo studs.  

Like most people, if you have oval ears, go for drops and elongated designs. And if you are feeling a little experimental, play around with geometric shapes, marquise-cut, or pear diamond earrings.

For those with long lobes, you are the lucky crowd who can style almost everything! But statement studs or wide hoops add the extra glam to your everyday look! And a secret tip: avoid very long drop earrings or slim vertical bars, as they might make your lobes look longer than usual.

Now, choosing the right earrings isn’t enough if you are someone who has multiple piercings, because layering them the right way is just as important!

Always place the biggest or most detailed piece on the classic lobe to ensure maximum stability. Just above that, go with a mid-sized piece on the second lobe to ensure the balance and look. On the helix (upper outer rim of the ear), add small hoops, dainty studs, or cuffs. Top it off with statement hoops or bold studs in the conch (inner cartilage). And as a final touch, you can add tiny studs on the tragus (small cartilage flap near the ear canal).

Signature Layering Looks

You must have seen some celebrities, or even people around you, layer their earrings in a certain way only. Well, so can you!

For a signature layering look, start by choosing a statement piece like lab-grown diamond solitaire studs for the classic lobe to serve as the anchor. Always follow the cascading rule, that is, start with large, bold pieces at the lobe, graduating to smaller earrings as you move upwards for a waterfall effect. Choose pieces that tell who you are, and try to stick to one colour palette.

Now, for a minimalist soft luxurious look, go for a single row of lab grown diamond studs spaced evenly across multiple lobe piercings. You can also choose a subtle ear cuff to add a little fancy touch. Minimalist luxe is the perfect look for formal or official events.

But if you are someone who loves to stand out bright, layering bold drops, oversized hoops, or pavé huggies will give you the perfect maximalist glam! Start with bold pavé-set lab grown diamond drops or oversized hoops as the anchor, and layer upward with ear climbers, clusters, or unique chain diamond cuffs. Playing around with the colour palette is always an option for you! It's the perfect look for festivals or weddings!

Inspirational Ear Stacks By Occasion

Just like outfits, different occasions call for different ear stacks to add the final touch to your look!

You can’t wear the same minimalist look that you carry to the office to a wedding where you’re wearing a lehenga! So, how to style accordingly?

If you’re layering for office, small diamond studs or subtle cuffs add the perfect hint of dazzle to your workwear. But if you’re going to a party, statement hoops, pavé studs, and multi-stone climbers are your answer.

But for pairing with traditional wear, always trust your big diamond jhumkas along with some classic studs or ear chains!

Celebrity Ear Stack Trends

Your favourite celebrities are now slowly becoming fans of lab-grown diamonds for their eco-friendly characteristics and stunning shine! Bollywood celebs like Karishma Kapoor and Janhvi Kapoor have been seen carrying dramatic ear stacks with pavé-set diamond climbers and chunky cuffs with such grace. 

And not just Bollywood, but the red carpets have also seen lab grown diamond earrings on famous stars, starting from Emma Watson, Meghan Markle, and Deepika Padukone to Penélope Cruz. 

Even Hollywood actors like Leonardo DiCaprio, Paris Jackson, and Billy Porter have been spotted styling lab grown diamond pieces like the oversized cluster earrings or sculptural ear cuffs.

Margot Robbie and Sara Ali Khan are seen wearing sculptural diamond ear cuffs, single bold pieces that hug the outer ear, and stacks of sleek cuffs for extra drama. 

Some of the public's favourite looks of Hollywood are Hailey Bieber’s pear-shaped drop attached to a pavé diamond climber at the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party and Jennifer Lawrence’s stacked climbers on red carpet premieres. 

Sustainability Spotlight

But the question still remains, why do we prefer to layer lab grown diamonds? And the answer is right in front of our eyes!

It is a sustainable style choice because it leaves about 99% less carbon emissions compared to mined stones and uses much less water, too. Lab-grown diamonds do not cause mining damages like deforestation, soil erosion, habitat destruction, or displacement of communities. While wearing it, you can be sure that you haven’t been a part of damaging the world. You can shine with conscience and ethics! Moreover, since lab grown diamonds are produced in large quantities and in controlled environments, they cost about 10% of mined diamonds. So it's kinder on your bank balances and lets you be more versatile with the designs you pick!

Conclusion

Now that you know all about ear stacks, the rules, and what suits you the best, and most importantly, why lab grown diamonds, go crazy on your orders and glam up! Make all those heads turn!