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12 PAIRS OF STATEMENT EARRINGS UNDER $300
Whether it’s classic pair of diamond studs or an arm-filled stack of bangles, everyone knows jewelry is the finishing touch to any look. However, no jewelry makes quite an impact the way a pair of statement earrings does. With the ability to transform even the most boring ensemble into a party-ready look, they’re the ultimate quick fix.
Though statement earrings are a seasonless item, I find myself reaching for them more during the summer. Perhaps because my daily uniform consists of purposely-simple and straightforward dresses (this, this, and this) that are primed for a pair of eye-catching earrings.
Below, 12 bang-for-your-buck pairs you can score for under $300.
CANO SUE GOLD-PLATED EARRINGS
Moda Operandi has led me to so many new brands over the years, one of which is Cano. The Colombian jewelry house is responsible for some of my most favorite pairs of earrings. I love the artful aesthetic and despite the fact that the handmade earrings appear heavy, they’re incredibly lightweight.
SHOP // $200
REBECCA DE RAVENEL CASPIA FISH EARRINGS
The epitome of a summer statement earring! These hand-painted fish earrings have been a favorite of mine for a long time. They are always a conversation-starter and the perfect finishing touch to a warm-weather all-white look.
SHOP // $225
AMOR IRACA RAFFIA HEART EARRINGS
Raffia is synonymous with summer, and I love the way it’s interpreted here with these handmade heart earrings. Bonus: these ring in at under $50!
SHOP // $52
LELE SADOUGHI CHERRY EARRINGS
Embrace the unofficial fruit of summer with a pair of these playful cherry earrings. Wear yours with your favorite striped t-shirt and white denim or don them as the finishing touch to your summer cocktail look.
SHOP // $125
VINTAGE GLASS PEARL STARFISH EARRINGS
When it comes to statement jewelry, vintage pieces always take the cake. These vintage starfish earrings are so much fun and a great example of how costume jewelry just gets better with time.
SHOP // $275
TORY BURCH DOORKNOCKER EARRINGS
My latest and greatest addition is this acrylic pair from Tory Burch. They’re definitely a statement-making pair but because they’re clear, they’re not loud and don’t take away from the rest of your look. Bonus: they’re surprisingly lightweight!
SHOP // $198
KENNETH JAY LANE CABOCHON EARRINGS
If studs are more your style, these under-$150 cabochons from KJL should fit the bill. I have them in two colors and wear them all the time.
SHOP // $115
CULT GAIA HERA EARRINGS
Every girl needs at least one pair of hoops in her jewel box. Cult Gaia puts an artful spin on the classic style with these. Wear these with anything and everything.
SHOP // $158
DANS LES RUES SRLS BONNIE EARRINGS
For the girl who wants anything but a neutral, these heart-shaped studs are a bold and playful addition. I normally steer clear of anything so girly but there’s something about these that makes it work.
SHOP // $188
TUCKERNUCK POM EARRINGS
A go-with-everything, when-in-doubt pair you’ll wear a million time over this summer. They ring in at under $75, making them a great gift option for a girlfriend, too.
SHOP // $68
SWAROVSKI MILLENIA HOOP EARRINGS
Crafted in one of my favorite color combinations for jewelry, these pink-and-yellow sculptural hoops are showstoppers.
SHOP // $300
COMPLETEDWORKS DROP EARRINGS
This new-to-me jewelry brand has made me think about pearls in a whole new way. I love the way designer Anna Jewsbury combines contrasting shapes and materials to put a slightly edgy spin on something so feminine. Each piece is a work of art.
SHOP // $135
