Of all bridal jewelry, the engagement ring is the pièce de résistance that often garners the most interest and attention. Though, one could argue that bridal earrings are an equally (if not more) important day-of detail. They are, after all, the sole jewelry item that will frame a bride’s face.
While a bride’s engagement ring may be blocked by a gorgeous bouquet, or hidden behind the interlaced fingers of her partner’s hand, her bridal earrings will have prime real estate in almost every close-up beauty shot and side profile still captured on the big day. And trust us, that’s a lot of photos!
So the pressure is on to pick the perfect pair—ear candy worthy of eternal memorialization, if you will. Maybe that’s with a refined pair of pearls, something sparkly, or a unique pair of earrings that can serve as your something blue or something new. Either way, there’s bound to be a pair that perfectly complements the wedding day look (and even, the wedding after-party look!).
Below, our guide to the best bridal earrings on the market today—those well worthy of a long-term commitment, and the finishing touch you need not forget when planning your most enviable outfit to date.
Vogue’s Favorite Bridal Earrings:
- The Classic Pearl Earring: Sophie Bille Brahe 14k yellow gold pearl earrings, $1,080
- The Double Drop Pearls: Mateo duality 14k yellow gold pearl earrings, $600
- The Sparkly Stunner: Jane Taylor twinkle twinkle 14k yellow gold topaz earrings, $1,695
- The Diamond Dangles: Mejuri micro-pavé diamond rivière earrings, $598
- The Braided Hoop: Yvonne Léon 9k gold & braided diamond earrings, $2,940
- The Something Blue: Mateo 14k gold, topaz, & diamond earrings, $3,500
- The Stylish Swirl Earrings: Bea Bongiasca vine diamond pavé drop earrings, $3,290
- The Diamond Dazzlers: Ondyn 14k gold & diamond elettra earrings, $4,475
- The Reimagined Pearls: Lelet mercury pearl ear climbers, $118
- The Delicate Diamond Climbers: Graff pavé butterfly diamond ear climbers, $4,700
Precious Pearls
Pearls are a timeless wedding day earring. They are elegant, sophisticated, and refined–all qualities many brides strive for when carefully crafting their wedding day looks. Yes, we said looks (plural!) because who has just one these days?
Something Sparkly
The walk down the aisle is a bride’s moment to truly shine, so why not opt for something with a little extra shimmer?
Something Blue
For those still searching for something blue, consider this your excuse to invest in a seaside shade of gemmy drops. There is truly no better way to break up an all-white outfit than with two topazes, some sapphires, or a duo of aquamarines. Want something a bit more subtle? Try popping a small pair of studs or huggie hoops in your second or third piercing to add a tiny hint of color.
Something New
Many bridal earrings are tried and true classics that have withstood the test of time, but some brides aren’t interested in sporting a style that’s already been done before. Instead, they’re hoping to discover *something new—*a special pair of earrings that incorporates traditional bridal jewelry elements, like diamonds, pearls, and precious metals, but interpreted in a unique, stylish way that exudes modernity and new-age, it-girl coolness.
