Essentially a stud is an earring where a gemstone appears to be held on the earlobe without any support and a post passing through the earlobe holds them. Studs generally feature solitaire diamonds. As a matter of fact, the term Stud Earrings has come to find an inseparable association with diamonds.

As suggested by the name, dangle earrings are those hanging from the earlobe at various lengths, from a centimeter to one touching your shoulder. Depending on the design, the dangle earring can either be the luxurious Chandelier or the gorgeous Drop Earring. While a Chandelier spreads out into branches in multi-levels, the Drop Earrings basically comprise of a straight dropping of a gemstone encased in metal.

All forms of circles, semi-circles, oval earrings categorize under the section of Hoop Earrings. Ranging from lengths touching the bottom of earlobe to those rubbing the shoulder, hoop earrings have been all the rage. The most common hoop earring is the continuous hoop earring, also called loops. Traditionally the hoops are metal rings, but with increasing demand of diamonds and other gems, studded hoops are now in popular demand.

Huggy earrings are the ones that cling to the earlobe. They are found in various designs and shapes, hearts and ovals being the most popular. Huggy are a popular form among teenagers owing to their suitability to casual wear.