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Fall fashion is all about bolder-is-better jewelry in 2024, from abstract metals to lustrous pearls to pronounced pendants and dangling drop earrings that practically skim the décolletage. They all come in lockstep with the revived boho-chic trend long anticipated for fall 2024 — but if there’s one standout style worth the investment, allow us to point you to refreshed and revived iterations of the best chandelier earrings.
This season’s chandelier earring trends mark a departure from minimalist jewelry trends in recent years as the fashion pendulum swings back toward audacious attitudes (despite viral “demure” buzzwords). Defined by multiple tiers of cascading gemstones, pearls, beads, or diamonds, chandelier earrings are designed to reflect light and catch the eye, drawing attention to the face and framing it with glamour. The style is believed to date all the way back to 300 B.C.E; they were referred to as girandole earrings in the 17th and 18th centuries before taking on the name of grandiose light fixtures in the 1920s.
Chandelier earrings meld with boho-chic stylings we’ve seen quietly trending for months, whether through tie-dye-printed Coach Tabby Bags or the wedge sandal resurgence sparked by Chloé’s Fall 2024 runway. It’s a natural progression from summer’s cowboy core trend that highlighted natural textures like suede and turquoise, but this season it’s less Americana and more ’70s-chic. And, since early aughts fashion was heavily influenced by disco queens and free spirits of that decade, key accessories like chandelier earrings are back in the forefront. Think: casually glitzy Y2K styles à la Paris Hilton, Sarah Jessica Parker’s signature Fred Leighton briolettes in Sex and the City, or earthy gemstone earrings that peaked at Coachella in the 2010s.
Diamond chandelier earrings remain a timeless staple in bridal fashion. However, the accessory has steadily evolved as a contemporary statement in abstract shaping with colorful jewels. Kaia Gerber opened the Valentino fall 2023 Couture show in heavy gems that draped past her collar bones. For fall 2024, Schiaparelli presented triangular ornaments with glittering baubles while Arthur Arbesser made mobiles out of multi-colored gemstones. Louis Vuitton, on the other hand, stuck with the classic 2000s iteration of flashy chandelier earrings, much like Hilton who revived the earring look on the 2023 Grammy Awards red carpet and Bella Hadid who dazzled in a pair at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.
Left to right: Paris Hilton attends the 65th Grammy Awards; Kaia Gerber walks the Valentino Couture fall 2023 runway; Bella Hadid attends the “L’Amour Ouf” red carpet at the 77th annual Cannes Film Festival.
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The beauty of chandelier earrings is that you don’t have to wear them with a gown — take Gerber’s Valentino runway look, for example. The best chandelier earrings add fashionable oomph to a simple ensemble of a crisp button-down and denim, offering boundless versatility you can wear from the office to dressy events like weddings (and holiday parties that are right around the corner!). The trend’s resurgence is proof that they never go out of style, making them a well-worthy jewelry box investment you’ll cherish through decades of wear.
Below, shop the best chandelier earrings to adorn your ears this fall and beyond.
Top Chandelier Earrings of 2024
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Blue Nile Pink And Green Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings In 14k Yellow Gold
Hello, glamour! Blue Nile‘s Pink And Green Tourmaline Chandelier Earrings pull in versatile, earthy color trends with oval tourmaline stones that sparkle and shine in the light.
Plus, now’s the perfect time to invest in high-quality chandelier earrings, tennis bracelets, engagement rings and more luxury jewelry during Blue Nile’s Anniversary Sale.
Price upon publish date of this article: $1,752
Ben-Amun 24k Gold Electroplated Pearly Drop Cross Earrings
Regal and bold, this 24k gold chandelier earring style is fit for any queen. It’s right on trend, too, with its colorful glass stones, dripping pearls, and handcrafted cross silhouette inspired by Ancient Egyptian amulets.
Price upon publish date of this article: $370
Blue Nile Diamond Trio Drop Earrings in 18k White Gold
This striking style from Blue Nile combines two fall 2024 jewelry trends in one: cascading chandelier jewels and drop earrings. The modern iteration includes three rows of pear-shaped diamonds framed in glistening white gold. Despite the luxe-factor, this on-sale pair isn’t too long or loud, so they can play with a chic “old money” shirt dress or a cozy fall sweater.
Price upon publish date of this article: $9,996
Lucy Quartermaine Petal Chandelier Earrings
Made of durable sterling silver, these Lucy Quartermaine earrings offer a step forward for minimalists who want to dip their toes into fall jewelry trends. They’re simple and elegant while delivering on dangle with five short chains and shiny baubles.
Price upon publish date of this article: $196
Jennifer Behr x Julia Berolzheimer Marinda Chandelier Earrings
Inspired by ’70s-era poolside glamour, these boho-chic chandelier earrings will add colorful personality to any ensemble. Handmade with 18k gold-plated brass, they feature an assortment of natural stones and vintage turquoise beads sourced from the ’90s.
Price upon publish date of this article: $648
Ippolita Small Crinkle Chandelier Earrings in 18k Gold
Ippolita’s Small Crinkle Chandelier Earrings make another boho-chic with hand-hammered 18k gold medallions. A mix of oval and circle charms brings organic-inspired intrigue, while the textured metal glistens as it catches the light.
Price upon publish date of this article: $1,995
Chan Luu 18k Gold-Plated & Freshwater Pearl Drop Earrings
Rather than rows of jewels dangling from a central bar, this contemporary chandelier earring style from Chan Luu is hung by a large freshwater pearl. It drapes small gold chains and textured gold-plated sterling silver that elegantly frames another small shimmering pearl.
Price upon publish date of this article: $165
Shine By Sterling Forever Chains & Pearls Chandelier Drop Earrings
If your earlobes get weighed down by hefty jewelry pieces, these 14k gold chandelier earrings are a great lightweight option. Featuring several trends with simple chains and baroque pearls, it’s effortless to pair with everything from a slip dress to baggy jeans.
Price upon publish date of this article: $92
Petit Moments Cascais Drop Earrings
If you’re looking for a more affordable pair of chandelier earrings that read opulent, we adore these faux-pearl and crystal chandelier earrings from Petit Moments. Eclectic and quintessentially boho-chic, they’re available in three color options at Nordstrom to suit your fall color palette.
Price upon publish date of this article: $30
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Olivia Cigliano is a Commerce Writer & Producer at Footwear News and WWD where she writes shopping content across fashion, beauty, footwear, TikTok style trends, and more. Cigliano received her bachelor’s degree in journalism from Emerson College, and her byline can be found in publications including Elite Daily and CR Fashion Book. She is currently based in New York City. At WWD, she regularly reports on seasonal fashion trends and jewelry.
