Huggie earrings are hoop earrings that closely wrap around — or “hug” — your ear lobe. As opposed to larger hoop styles, huggies are usually more lightweight, making them perfect for everyday wear or for stacking.

Stud earrings are typically a small and light earring designed to sit snugly on top of your earlobe. Studs do not dangle, feature a hoop, or curve up the ear, like other designs. Studs are considered effortless staples that are easy and comfortable enough to wear on a daily basis.

You may stack earrings in two different ways. For those with multiple piercings on each ear, it’s best to start with a drop earring or hoop in the lowest piercing, then add huggie hoops or studs as you move up. For those with only one piercing, start with an earring, hoop, or stud of choice, and then layer with cuffs higher up the ear.

Lab-grown diamond earrings feature man-made, above-ground diamonds. Lab-created diamonds are anatomically identical to mined diamonds and the only difference between the two is origin.