Turns Out, This One Accessory Is the Easiest Way to Upgrade Your Basic Jeans-and-White-Tee Outfit

From experience, I’ve discovered you’re either a statement earrings person or you're not. I’ve always understood the appeal of an everyday curated ear; that perfect balance of stylishly in-between stacked-up cuffs and simple, barely-there piercings aligns with my less-is-more approach to jewellery.

And yet, I can't help but notice that more and more fashion people are elevating the simplest of looks (like a jeans-and-tee outfit) with incredibly cool statement earrings, and I can't deny that I find it so chic.

Fisayo Longe , CEO of London-based contemporary fashion brand Kai Collective, wears statement earrings.

From the start of the 2020s, statement jewellery has become almost impossible to ignore. From larger-than-life modern heirlooms draped around the necks of many of our favourite stylish celebs to sculptural cuffs that mesh Art Deco vibes with something elevated yet wearable, I have to admit that nothing draws the eye quite like a dramatic piece of jewellery.

Ellie Delphine wears statement floral earrings.

Though jewellery trends move far slower than fashion, it's safe to say, for the most part, that the '80s are back. From cascading pearls that wouldn't look out of place in an Old Hollywood movie to square shapes fit for royalty, statement earrings of all iterations are everywhere right now. Brands like Lie Studios and Heaven Mayhem were founded on inspiration from these '80s motifs with a touch of modern elegance, but it wasn't until the ever-popular Bottega Veneta Drop Earrings debuted on the luxury label's autumn/winter 2022 runway that statement earrings truly took hold. Becoming widely popular, by 2023, it was a rarity to step outside without spotting someone (or several someones) wearing a pair (or one of the many more affordable replica styles that sprang up seemingly overnight).

Sofia Boman wears '80s-style silver-and-black oval studs.

Since then, we’ve seen everything from florals in bloom to square studs that would make Princess Diana herself swoon. The beauty of a statement earring? Whatever design you choose, they're such an easy way to elevate any look. Whether you're a maximalist and want to take your 'fit to the next level, or a minimalist after a quick and simple way to make your simple yet effective outfits sing, statement earrings will become your new favourite accessory.

So, with that in mind, scroll on to see the best statement earrings available now, organised by price point.

Shop the Best Statement Earrings:

1. The Best Statement Earrings Under £50

2. The Best Statement Earrings Under £150

3. The Best Statement Earrings Under £250

4. The Best Statement Earrings Under £350

5. The Best Statement Earrings Under £550