It’s Official! It’s Time to Embrace Ear-Cuffing Season This Fall

September marks the beginning of many things. Fall, for one, but also fashion month, football, and the impending start of cuffing season—the time when singles begin their search for someone to cozy up with during the colder, winter months. Personally, I can comfortably champion all things fall, fashion, and football, but cuffing season is one fall festivity I don’t often participate in. However, ear-cuffing season is the fashion-friendly, commitment-free version that I can easily endorse.

Ear cuffs are the low-stakes, high-impact accessories that have taken the jewelry world by storm. Designed to wrap around the ear to mimic the look of a cartilage or helix piercing without the need for a needle prick, they are the ideal accessories for those not yet ready (or willing) to commit to a more painful piercing.

The Ear Cuffs to Embrace This Season:

• The Everyday Ear Cuff: Jennifer Fisher samira 10k-gold-plated micro ear cuff, $110
• The Barely There: Mejuri duet ear cuff, $48
• The Subtle Sparkle: Zoe Lev 14k diamond ear cuff, $225
• The Stack: Jennifer Fisher gold-plated ear cuff trio, $195
• The Fringe Find: Demarson astrid 12k gold-plated fringe ear cuff, $150
• The Ear Climber: Completedworks bend in the river platinum plated ear cuff, $325
• The Ear Jacket: Lady Grey helix ear cuff, $92
• The Perfect Pair: Arielle Ratner ola ear climbers, $6,250
• The Beaded Bijoux: Susana Vega ora small ear cuff, $155
• The Ear Jewel: Marie Mas queen wave ear jewel, $2,656

They’ve graced the ears of some of our favorite stylish celebs—Kylie Jenner, Sofia Richie Grainge, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicole Kidman, Greta Lee (need I go on?). Many brands, from independent, emerging jewelry designers to the luxury, high jewelry power players of the industry, have created their version of this newer, modern jewelry box staple. One I like to think of as the cooler, trendier younger sister of the classic hoop earring we all know and love.

Ear cuffs are fun, fresh, and yes, at times, maybe even a little bit funky, but they can also instantly elevate any outfit, while still keeping it chic. When paired with a crisp white button-down, your go-to pair of jeans, and a slicked-back bun, a thick gold ear cuff adds an effortless element of edge and cool-girl flair to an otherwise classic ensemble. Oh, the power of a good accessory!

So whether you’re looking for a dainty version that tops off your well-curated ear stack, or something thick and bold (and Anna Khouri-esque) that makes a statement when worn solo, there’s bound to be an ear cuff that perfectly suits your style.

Everyday Essentials

From thin, barely there cuffs, to thicker, metallic options, these ear cuffs are perfect for daily wear and great additions to any ear stack.

Sculptural Statements

These artful ear cuffs scream cool girl and make an in-your-face statement when worn solo.

Pearls, Sparkles, and Stones

A sparkly ear cuff is sure to add a touch of glam to any ear stack.