Popular Emerald Earring Styles

Round studs, channel set baguette hoops, and drop earrings are some of the most popular earring styles for emeralds. Hoops bring a dash of modern edge, dangling or drop earrings add glamor and drama, while understated studs are a timeless go-to.

How to Wear Emerald Earrings

Emeralds complement every skin tone. They add warmth and contrast to fair skin, enhance the natural golden undertones in medium and olive complexions, and pop with vibrance against deep skin tones.

If you want your earrings to be the focal point of your outfit, we recommend pairing them with neutrals, like a black dress or a grey top. You can keep them as the lone pop of color, or pair them back to other emerald accessories or shoes in a matching shade of green. For a high contrast look, wear them with a tangerine orange or scarlet red.

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Styling Emerald Earrings for Different Occasions

Depending on your workplace and dress code, we generally recommend opting for subtle, low-profile earrings for everyday wear. A classic round or oval-shaped emerald stud earring is perfect for the job. But, if you want something for an evening out or the weekend, you can throw on a larger halo stud style or hoops.

Emeralds are easy to style for every occasion, and make a great gift. As May’s birthstone, emeralds are a particularly thoughtful way to mark a friend or loved one’s birthday or other special milestone.

How to Care for Emeralds

Emeralds require slightly more care than harder gemstones like diamonds, sapphires, or rubies. Because the stone is softer and more vulnerable to impact, it’s best to remove emerald earrings before vigorous workouts or activities like swimming or showering. To clean your earrings, you can use lukewarm water, a mild soap, and a soft microfiber cloth. We recommend avoiding ultrasonic or steam cleaners unless you have confirmation from the jewelry manufacturer that it is safe to do so.