For those who have just gotten their ears pierced, small post earrings made from sterling silver are ideal, as they put less stress on the ear while it heals. Until the piercing is fully healed, it’s best not to use heavy or dangling earrings. But that doesn’t mean that you don’t have a lot of choices! Not at all. Post earrings come in all sorts of shapes and styles, such as crosses, hearts, symbols, animals, etc. Some are less ornate, while others are quite striking, and if you choose sterling silver you can rest assured that no matter what style you choose, it’s going to look good.

Many people prefer the look of stud earrings. This classic look bespeaks simple elegance, especially when made from sterling silver. Stud earrings usually feature cubic zirconia, rhinestones, or other gemstones. If you’re on a budget, CZ is an excellent choice when compared with the cost of diamonds. Of course, if you want to spend more, you’ll have lots of options when it comes to stud earrings.

For many women, the classic look is the dangle earring, and the styles available in sterling silver dangle earrings are almost limitless., from fairly short to "shoulder duster". Hammered silver earrings are a popular choice, and so are gemstones and cubic zirconia. If you really want to stand out, get yourself a pair of butterfly hanging earrings, as they’re sure to catch the eye of everyone, male or female!

In some ways more striking than other styles, sterling silver hoop earrings are another long time favorite, and the number of styles available is amazing—small, big, extra large, single hoop, multiple hoop, endless hoop, etc. There are post hoop earrings as well as dangle hoop earrings, and cubic zirconia and marcasite are always popular in this style.

Chandelier earrings made from sterling silver, which look just like what they sound like, are also a real eye catcher. Some are more elaborate, while others less so, but almost all include embellishments such as cubic zirconia, Swarovski crystal, or various other gemstones. Many people feel that chandelier earrings are the most beautiful style of all. But no matter, which style you choose, there’s bound to be a sterling silver earring whose beauty and elegance is just right for you.