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We often get our first ear piercings at a rather young age. For many, ears are adorned with small, delicate studs before reaching primary school. For some, this one aperture in the lobe is enough. But for the fashion aficionados and jewelry fanatics that keep up with the latest style trends, earring stacks are definite must-try. Luckily, jewelry designers know this and have given us the perfect solution to get the look without the hassle. Why pierce if you don’t have to?
The trend: multiple hoops combined in one piece, giving the illusion of additional piercings without the need for secondary or tertiary holes. We love it for many reasons, the main being the ease and access it provides. Those with only one piercing can still achieve a stacked ear look. Even better, some of the pieces listed below require no piercing at all.
Vogue’s Top Picks:
- The Everyday: Ring Concierge Bold Gold Cloud Multi Hoops, $998
- The Drama: David Yurman DY Mercer Multi Hoops, $1,750
- The Elegant: Logan Hollowell Diamond Water Drop Double Ear Cuff, $250
- The Cool Girl: Rainbow K Large Magnetic Earring, $8,292
- The Minimalist: Mejuri Twin Hoops, $298
- The Abstract: Faris Cursive Single Earring, $105
- The Fine: Maria Tash Diamond Triple Linked Eternity Hoop Earring and Cuffs, $1,990
- The Mixed Metals: Demarson Two Tone Marisa Hoops, $225
The multi hoop trend isn’t just for those with a lack of ear piercings. Anyone can maximize their ear real estate by opting for these pieces. Perhaps your stack, like my own, includes these Jenny Bird Florence Hoops alongside a single hoop option to give the illusion of three. Throw in the Panconesi Blow Up Stellar Ear Cuff for even more hoops. Whatever the case, these pieces are a great way to do more with less.
Below, a collection of the best multi hoop earrings and cuffs that serve as an optical illusion—requiring only one (or none at all) piercing.
Modest
Perfect for the modern minimalist, these bits are simple enough for everyday wear whilst remaining on trend. If you love a stacked huggie look, check out Maria Tash’s fine jewelry creation. Or go a bit bolder but still minimal with Ring Concierge’s Bold Gold Cloud Multi Hoops.
More Is More
For the big personalities with jewelry to match, these larger, more dramatic designs command attention in the most stylish way. David Yurman’s Mercer Multi Hoop Earrings incorporate a variety of hoops in different metals, textures, and sizes. For those who prefer something a bit edgier, this Rainbow K single earring climbs up the ear, giving the illusion of 10+ piercings.
With a Twist
These somewhat nontraditional pieces give the same multi hoop effect with a bit of a twist. The Faris Cursive Earring has a sort of abstract “scribble” feel to it, but still serves as a multi hoop earring. Others, like the Maison Miru Twirl Earrings, do a little loop through the ear, giving the illusion of two earrings.
No Piercing Needed
These pieces stack perfectly with any hoop you already have in; alternatively, they’re great for those with virgin lobes. Look to Suot Studio’s Triple Hoop Ear Cuff for volume, or if you like to incorporate understated bling, a diamond ear cuff by Logan Hollowell is both elegant and chic.
