Earrings for Every Occasion

Earrings are accessories that can make any occasion feel more special. They can also set the mood or accentuate the style of any outfit. It is important to choose the right earrings for the right occasion.

I love these earrings made from real orchid petals by the artist Danai in Thailand. I actually own these earrings, and I wore them to lunch with my sister and my nieces in July. I paired these unique earrings with a colorful sundress, light brown, strappy sandals, a leather fringe purse, light makeup, and nail polish that picked up both of the gorgeous colors in the earrings. I also had pink polish on my fingernails, and purple on my toes. I get quite a few compliments on these earrings, and I enjoy telling people they are real orchid petals. I just think that is the coolest idea for earrings. In my opinion, these are best worn for a casual occasion during warm weather.

I usually try not to choose pieces from the same part of the world to write about in one article, but these tear drop pearl earrings from Thailand created by the artist Matta really caught my eye, so I couldn’t resist writing about them. I think I will buy this pair of earrings myself, honestly. I was never fond of pearls in my teens and early twenties, but now, in my early thirties, I love the understated and delicate look of pearls. Pearl jewelry is so feminine and elegant.

The tear drop shape of the pearl set in sterling silver make these earrings more interesting than classic round pearls. I would not wear these earrings with an outfit that is too causal, such as with sweatpants or yoga pants, but I would wear them with something as causal as a dressy blouse over fitted jeans or a pair of leggings. They would also complement attire as formal as a wedding gown, and everything in between. (Think spring/summer dress, cocktail dress, or evening gown.) I like these earrings because they are versatile, and can be worn for so many types of occasions. The best part of purchasing these earrings from UNICEF is that it will allow 36 children to get a vaccination to prevent them from getting measles.

These sterling silver and cultured freshwater pearl sea horse earrings would be great for a casual occasion, such as going to an afternoon movie or to yoga class. These earrings are inspired by Indonesian sea life and created by the artist Desi Antari from Indonesia.

I always knew I had a penchant for sterling silver jewelry, but I recently realized how lacking my jewelry collection is in gold.  I discovered this after I bought a gold necklace I am currently wearing almost daily, and realized I didn’t have a pair of gold earrings to go with it.

 I do not feel dressed unless I am wearing earrings so I have been in search of a pair of gold earrings to go with my gold necklace. My personal taste, at least when it comes to gold jewelry, is understated and subtle, and these fair trade gold plated filigree earrings from Peru, created by the artist Guiliana Valz-Gen, are perfect! These could be worn for any occasion, casual to formal. I cannot think of an outfit or occasion these would not be appropriate for.

We can’t forget about work-appropriate jewelry.  You know – the way we earn a living and are able to add to our jewelry collections? These intricate artisan crafted floral silver hoop earrings would add style and womanly grace to a professional outfit, such as a pencil skirt or slacks with a lace blouse. Not too large at 0.8 inches in diameter, these earrings were crafted in Indonesia by the artist Kenari.

One could wear these attention-grabbing Taxco silver and soft green chrysocolla earrings to the office for work, but I would wear them if I were going on a tour of a museum, to a music festival, or out walking around during the day on vacation. I would prefer to wear them in the daylight hours to make their beautiful green even more noticeable. I visualize wearing these with a long sundress or flowing skirt and off the shoulder top. I suppose these earrings make me feel like celebrating the best parts of life. Purchasing these earrings by the artist Alon Diller from Mexico will provide 87 children vaccines against polio, so that should make your heart sing.

No matter what the occasion, UNICEF Market will have the earrings you are looking for, including amazing floral earrings and dangle earrings similar to the earrings featured here.