Good place to shop online for statement earrings?

July 18, 2023 7:38 AM

I am hunting for a pair of statement earrings to wear with this dress. Must be online, unfortunately I will not reliably have time to wander the city for this. Perhaps you have a go-to seller?

Etsy is overwhelming (and maybe full of junk??) and I don't really know where else to start shopping for such a thing. I don't want to spend a ton, since I don't have lots of opportunities to wear such a thing, but I also don't just want something totally disposable that's gonna fall apart or turn my ears green. Maybe a budget of ~$50 USD? If you've got a favorite, please hook me up!

posted by We put our faith in Blast Hardcheese to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (14 answers total)

Baublebar is basically made for this.

Kate Spade’s clearance rack also sometimes has good choices. My go-to wedding earrings - a pair of giant flower studs with pave centers - came from Kate Spade and definitely has seen a lot of use.
posted by A Blue Moon at 7:49 AM on July 18, 2023 [5 favorites]

There’s some earrings in that price range on the Ana Luisa sale page.
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 7:52 AM on July 18, 2023

I would look at Nordstrom Rack for this! Their stock is a combo of Baublebar, Kendra Scott, & similar brand cast-offs, plus cheap-o house brands. Many excellent options under $50.
posted by Snarl Furillo at 8:05 AM on July 18, 2023 [6 favorites]

Perhaps something like this? Which is a bit over your pricepoint, but the seller has other styles available as well. (If you see something with a colored stone you like, it might be worth clicking to see if there are different colour options available.)
posted by sardonyx at 8:07 AM on July 18, 2023

You could try Rocksbox jewelry rental. Statement earrings are a category. I used it years ago and just re-upped my subscription. Memail me if you want a discount code.
posted by paradeofblimps at 8:42 AM on July 18, 2023 [1 favorite]

I will second nordstrom rack. I don't know your style but Eye candy on that site has super fun, definitely statement stuff.

plus they have easy return policy.
posted by domino at 9:26 AM on July 18, 2023

I'd wear gold and/or crystals with that red. Big hoops, drop, fringe. Nordstrom crystal, Nordstrom hoops, Nordstrom hoops, Nordstrom waterfall, Nordstrom crystal fringe
Long earring emphasize the shoulders. Ask other bridesmaids, if any, and the bride what earrings they're wearing. The dress is stunning, you'll look amazing.
posted by theora55 at 9:30 AM on July 18, 2023

Museum stores often have great earrings! Here are some from the Met shop, the MOMA shop, the Guggenheim store, and you could look up whatever museums you're fond of. Some only sell high-end stuff and some just sell cute low-end things, but there's a good middle ground.

(I tried checking the Smithsonian but their jewelry sections simply would not load for me.)
posted by wintersweet at 9:54 AM on July 18, 2023 [8 favorites]

Nthing museum shops for earrings. The MCA also has a great collection.
posted by dis_integration at 10:21 AM on July 18, 2023 [2 favorites]

I use museum or consignment shops for this.
posted by jgirl at 10:26 AM on July 18, 2023

No earring suggestions, but hubba, hubba! That is some dress!
posted by kate4914 at 10:27 AM on July 18, 2023

I frequently shop for my wife at Gem Set Love here in town, but they have all their stuff online too.
posted by Dr. Twist at 11:19 AM on July 18, 2023

David Aubrey makes great earrings at a good price point.
posted by egeanin at 4:14 PM on July 19, 2023

oh, I just ran across Tyger Tyger Studio and their earrings are pretty cool.
posted by wintersweet at 6:51 AM on July 20, 2023