The 5 Earring Trends Every Bride Should Consider
We love discussing engagement rings and wedding dresses, but if we’re being honest, they get all the attention. Earrings for brides, however, are an accessory that no walk down the aisle should go without. We know you’ve got your hands tied between planning everything from invitation designs to table settings, which can make it hard to keep up with the latest bridal earring trends. So we tapped jewelry designer Elisabeth Bell for her insight on what brides are wearing during this wedding season.
“Sentiment and meaning are something to consider; everyone has their classics, but it is important to have something that feels unique to you on your special day,” Bell says. Bell noted that brides are shifting away from traditional white diamonds to alternatives such as emeralds. “Emerald is considered the stone of successful love,” she explains.
According to the designer, she’s been doing a lot of redesigns for clients that have incorporated heirloom jewelry, which result in more contemporary pieces. Bell also noted a trend in opting for more modern designs such as hoops and earrings that you’ll want to wear to your nuptials and every day after.
With these trends in mind, we rounded up our favorite earrings on the market for you to wear on your wedding day. Whether you’re looking for a pair of simple hoops or want something bolder to match your personal style, these baubles will cause anyone to look twice.
Non-Diamond
Hoops
Emerald
Modern
Heirloom-Inspired
When your big day comes and all eyes are on you, be sure to wear a pair of these earrings. After all, it’s your day.

Dale Arden Chong is the Senior Fashion Commerce Editor at ELLE.com, where she edits and reports on the latest trends, labels, and designers in the fashion space to bring you the best items that will elevate your wardrobe. She has a robust knowledge of high-quality design, construction, and materials based on testing hundreds of products over her eight-plus years in the industry, writing stories for Glamour, Who What Wear, Entertainment Tonight, and others. Dale graduated magna cum laude from the University of Southern California's Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism with a degree in Journalism and a minor in Communication Design. In 2015, she was a finalist for the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Award.