Popsugar Fashion Fashion Trends What Is a Curated Ear? How to Nail the Coolest Piercing Trend: The Curated Ear 20 June 2019 by Sian Meades View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Feb 11, 2019 at 12:02pm PST Earrings have come a long, long way from the tiny gold studs we were allowed to wear at school. First we were obsessed with hoops, then we went big and dangly. For a while, we were all about climbers, and now we've pared things back a little. But just because the jewellery has got more delicate doesn't mean it's any less impactful. Because why stick to just one earring in the lobe when you could go all out with half a dozen piercings? The trend for multiple ear piercings has evolved to become the "curated ear", an eclectic mix of tiny studs and hoops that turn your ears into your own little gallery of jewels and charms. So how do you approach this trend? Most people tend to stick to just one material or metal — silver or gold, with diamonds or coloured stones — and choose one showstopping piece surrounded by more simple styles. Think about volume, too — one large piece or drop earring in a row of smaller studs will look really striking. With this look, it's tempting to just keep on piercing, and while there are no rules as to how many studs and hoops you pile on, often the trick is to know when to stop to let those pieces shine. Take a look through our gallery for a little inspiration, and discover your favourite curated ear style. Tiny Daggers View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judith (@jvdiths) on Jan 7, 2018 at 12:02pm PST 1 / 24 Subtle Sparkle View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Sep 22, 2018 at 1:00pm PDT 2 / 24 Small but Beautiful View this post on Instagram A post shared by Danielle Robinson (@_daniellebodypiercing_) on Feb 19, 2019 at 6:39am PST 3 / 24 Hoops and Studs View this post on Instagram A post shared by Identity (@identitybodypiercing) on Feb 16, 2019 at 11:56am PST 4 / 24 Petal Power View this post on Instagram A post shared by Luna (@luna_violetacc) on Feb 19, 2019 at 6:04am PST 5 / 24 Eclectic Mix View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shoes And Feathers (@shoesandfeathers) on Feb 18, 2019 at 12:46pm PST 6 / 24 Hoops of All Sizes View this post on Instagram A post shared by Judith (@jvdiths) on May 31, 2017 at 12:48pm PDT 7 / 24 Ornate Hoops View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Feb 11, 2019 at 12:02pm PST 8 / 24 Chain Reaction View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on May 8, 2018 at 1:00pm PDT 9 / 24 Hearts and Arrows View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Nov 11, 2018 at 9:53am PST 10 / 24 Bold Lines View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Oct 13, 2018 at 1:00pm PDT 11 / 24 Baby Blues View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Nov 2, 2018 at 2:15pm PDT 12 / 24 Pretty in Pink View this post on Instagram A post shared by Piercing Inspiration (@curatedears) on Feb 17, 2019 at 3:30pm PST 13 / 24 Little and Large View this post on Instagram A post shared by @bau.tista on Jun 14, 2018 at 11:39pm PDT 14 / 24 Jewel Encrusted View this post on Instagram A post shared by Louise Forbes (@lforbes94) on Feb 26, 2019 at 11:50am PST 15 / 24 Dainty Charms View this post on Instagram A post shared by Eline Rosina Jewelry (@elinerosinajewelry) on Feb 10, 2019 at 5:12am PST 16 / 24 More Is More View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Nov 4, 2018 at 2:54pm PST 17 / 24 Keeping It Simple View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dinny Hall (@dinnyhalljewellery) on Jan 30, 2019 at 11:02pm PST 18 / 24 The Long and Short of It View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacquie Aiche (@jacquieaiche) on Feb 6, 2019 at 6:01pm PST 19 / 24 Tiny Chains View this post on Instagram A post shared by Maria Tash (@maria_tash) on Oct 3, 2018 at 2:00pm PDT 20 / 24 Crystal Clear View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jacquie Aiche (@jacquieaiche) on Jan 11, 2019 at 7:01am PST 21 / 24 Off the Cuff View this post on Instagram A post shared by GEM GOSSIP™ (@gemgossip) on Dec 14, 2018 at 9:08am PST 22 / 24 Monogram Style View this post on Instagram A post shared by A U R U M + G R E Y (@aurumandgrey) on Jan 26, 2019 at 12:00pm PST 23 / 24 Off the Chain View this post on Instagram A post shared by NEW ONE jewelry (@newone) on Dec 5, 2018 at 9:01am PST 24 / 24 Fashion TrendsPiercingsInspirationFashion InstagramsJewelryEarrings