PSA: Statement earrings are back.
Following years of quiet luxury (thanks Succession) which, on the lobe, translated as diamond studs, gold posts or simple huggie hoops, the tide has turned, and bold jewels have made a triumphant return in a big way.
What's on the menu? Fruit.
You cannot move for fruit-themed earrings. Bananas, citrus, bunches of grapes, and of course, cherries. You might find a smattering of other produce - think more innocent versions of the now double-entendre aubergine - but cherries are proving the, well, cherry on top of an outfit, whether adding an unexpected hit of playfulness to officewear, or for wholesome fresh-off-the-farm appeal at the weekend.
A good pair of earrings has the mercurial power to elevate any outfit. White tee and jeans? Add a pair of pop-arty bananas and you're good to go. First date dress? Cute dangling cherries say you're keeping things breezy - and if nothing else, can help as a conversation starter. An entire fruit salad brushing your shoulders? Say hello to Carmen Miranda 2.0 - now tell me, who wouldn’t want to channel the Brazilian samba icon?
Besides, draping yourself in fruit-themed jewellery could act as a visual reminder to get more onto your plate, too. Can wearing the right jewellery make you healthier? Time to find out.
If you’re ready to go to the market, we’ve gathered up the finest and funnest fruit-themed earrings to bring a smile to your face and inject some charm into your outfit.
It’s the new way to enjoy your five-a-day. Go on, have a nibble.
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Anthropologie Strawberry Fruit Drop Earrings
Celebrate strawberry season without saying a word: these Anthropologie earrings are ready to do all the talking. The enamel fruit is finished with 14k gold brass and tiny clear crystals to give them extra pizzazz.
Buy now £48.00, Anthropologie
COACH Cherry stud earrings
Subtle, but not small enough to go unnoticed, Coach’s cherry-themed studs are ripe for plucking. The pair comes in a branded Coach gift box, an easy win if you’re looking for a gift in a hurry.
Buy now £75.00, Harvey Nichols
Kybele Studio Pomegranate Earrings With Jade Accents
Pomegranates already look like jewels, especially when scattered over a salad or on hummus. Naturally, they make fitting inspiration for jewellery, as these red jade-accented earrings prove so beautifully.
Buy now £122.00, Wolf & Badger
CHLOE Bananas drop earrings
Proving fruit isn’t just a costume jewellery theme is Chloe, who has taken a bunch of bananas and made them into the chicest version possible. Wear them on holiday for endless styling opportunities: on the beach, by the pool and at the bar.
Buy now £270.00, Harvey Nichols
Cult Gaia Strawberry Earrings
Aside from the gold colour and brass metal, these strawberry clip-on earrings look just like the real thing.
Buy now £142.00, Revolve
Tory Burch banana-shaped earrings
Designer Tory Burch offers a more cartoonish version of banana earrings, rendering theirs can’t-miss-it yellow with realistic hints of green and brown. They’re designed to hug the lobe, adding to the fun.
Buy now £188.00, Farfetch
Jacquemus Les Boucles Bananes earrings
A brand that’s perhaps best known for its range of handbags does other accessories rather well too. There’s no missing Jacquemus’s golden banana earrings studded with yellow stones to catch the light.
Buy now £590.00, Harvey Nichols
Kenneth Jay Lane Gold-Plated Cherry Drop Earrings
With hammered gold-plated leaves and double cherry drops in a bright red resin, these sweet earrings are ideal for any age.
Buy now £75.00, Liberty
Accessorize 5-Pack Fruit Stud Earrings Gold
Cheap and cheerful, this multipack of five studs from Accessorize has a flavour of fruit to suit every mood. The cherry, lemon, banana, apple and watermelon motifs add a splash of playful colour to any outfit.
Buy now £8.00, Accessorize
Reis Limoncello Hoop
Slip on these hoops and you’re instantly transported to a sun-drenched Italian cafe, espresso in hand.
Bold yet refined, these 14K yellow gold earrings bring a bright, fresh energy, the perfect touch to lift any look, day or night.
Buy now £380.00, Reis
Zara enamelled fruit earrings
For those who don’t want to go too matchy-matchy, Zara has pooled together some fun fruit and veg-themed huggie hoops. Pair them with your existing jewellery or use one to shake up your curated ear for summer.
Buy now £5.39, Zara
