Ear cuffs are having a moment. Perhaps you saw Colman Domingo at the Met Gala last year, sporting a dramatic Boucheron climber. Or the surreal hand-shaped Schiaparelli cuffs recently sported by Kylie Jenner in Rome. Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lawrence, and Cate Blanchett have all been spotted wearing this undeniably effortless style. It’s a low lift: no piercing is required, they slip on (albeit not always easily), are truly gender-fluid, and are easy to style in stacks. There’s historical precedent, too, from the Bronze Age through 18th-century Europe, late-20th-century punk fashion, to today’s luxe styles. Here are a few to consider for an ear upgrade.
