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Earrings Styles 101: What Are They Called in English?

January 17th, 2024

Exploring the Vocabulary of Earrings.

We may be familiar with various types of earrings in Thai, but how do we describe them in English? Let’s delve into their English names to broaden our knowledge!

These earrings feature a straight post and a butterfly back. It is a classic item that many of us have at least one pair of at home.

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– Round Pave Cubic Zirconia Gold PVD Surgical Steel 990.-/pair Shop now!
– BEE HIVE with Crystal Surgical Steel 590.-/pair Shop now!
– JIGSAW Surgical Steel 490.-/pair Shop now!

Available in round loops, square loops, triangles, or ovals. They come in different sizes to match your favorite fashion style.

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– Hoop 2.5 cm Surgical Steel 490.-/pair Shop now!
– BOW Hoop with Crystal Surgical Steel 690.-/pair Shop now!
– Plain Hoop Surgical Steel 590.-/pair Shop now!

This earring type has longer pieces that display movement when worn. 

Recommended items:
– BOW Dangle Surgical Steel 790.-/pair Shop now!
– DREAM CATCHER Surgical Steel 590.-/pair Shop now!
– Tiny Moon & Star Dangle Surgical Steel 590.-/pair Shop now!

Earrings of this type feature slim chains passing through the pierced ear, hanging on each side of the lobe. Some wear them through two piercing holes for a distinctive look.

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– Dangling Cubic Zirconia Eye Surgical Steel 790.-/pair Shop now!
– Dangling Cubic Zirconia Handcuff Surgical Steel 790.-/pair Shop now!

Named after a character from Star Trek, these earrings are worn for their symbolic beliefs. One part is typically a fixed earring on the lobe, while the other side is worn on the upper ear, often an ear cuff or any non-piercing type of earring.

Recommended items:
– CHAIN Double holes Surgical Steel 690.-/pair Shop now!

Stud earrings designed to give the illusion of “climbing” up the ears.

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– Crescent Climber Cubic Zirconia Surgical Steel 890.-/pair Shop now!
– Four Bezel Cubic Zirconia AB Surgical Steel 1,090.-/pair Shop now!

Pairs of earrings that differ in style or shape but complement each other when worn together.

Recommended items:
– DOG & BONE Surgical Steel 490.-/pair Shop now!
– GALAXY & SPACESHIP Surgical Steel 490.-/pair Shop now!

Earrings shaped like bars; the closure can be detached to insert them into the ear.

Recommended items:
– Titanium Micro Barbell with Cubic Zirconia 790.-/pc. Shop now!
– Titanium TL Disc Attachment 990.-/pair Shop now!
– Micro Trinity Cubic Zirconia Surgical Steel 790.-/pc. Shop now!

This earring type doesn’t require a back; it hooks onto the ear from its curved design.

Recommended items:
– Hanging Triple Crystal Surgical Steel 690.-/pair Shop now!
– CoCr NF PAPER CLIP 1,090.-/pair Shop now!
– Mini Safety Pin Surgical Steel 490.-/pair Shop now!

Ear jackets consist of two pieces. The smaller part is usually a stud, making them easy to wear, while the larger piece is positioned behind and under the earlobe.

Recommended items:
– Trinity with Ear Jacket Crystal Surgical Steel 890.-/pair Shop now!
– PEARL with Ear Jacket Surgical Steel 690.-/pair Shop now!
– Pearl & Bow with Crystal Surgical Steel 790.-/pair Shop now!

Earrings that don’t require piercing! These C-shaped hoops are worn along the curve of the ears. 

Recommended items:
– Ear Cuff FLOWER Bouquet with Crystal 590.-/pc. Shop now!
– Ear Cuff TRIANGLE with Crystal Surgical Steel 590.-/pc. Shop now!
– Ear Cuff Crystal Surgical Steel 590.-/pc.Shop now!

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