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This One Thing: The Ear Cuff

Photo: Courtesy Of Sarah & Sebastian

Dress from the lobe up this season – no piercings needed. These nine golden, silver and sparkling additions to your jewellery collection are the perfect outfit pick-me-ups when the weather is weird.

Words by Alice Jeffery · Updated on 15 Jul 2026 · Published on 08 Feb 2024

February is a weird month for getting dressed. Summer holidays are over but the heat definitely isn’t. And even though brands are starting to drop their autumn/winter collections, we’re not quite ready to make the wardrobe changeover just yet.

In my opinion, it’s the perfect month for investing in accessories, specifically jewellery. And this year, ear candy is in. If you’re not quite up for a new piercing , ear cuffs offer a less permanent addition to your lobe – but just as much personality. Sculptural styles are particularly eye-catching if you’re sporting slicked-back ’dos in order to deal with any per cent of humidity.

Meadowlark Fizzy nine-carat gold ear cuff

$945

The Kiwi brand applies its signature tiny orb design to this style, which comes in nine-carat gold, 23-carat gold-plated and sterling silver. The Cosmo cuff is a made-to-order style with more minimalist proportions.

Buy at Meadowlark

Sener Besim Dynasty ear cuff

$180

Entwined bands are a core theme in the Melbourne-based brand’s Dynasty collection. This two-tone design is made from 14-carat gold vermeil and coated silver rhodium. There’s also a finer silhouette from the brand on sale at Bassike at the moment.

Buy at Sener Besim

Saint Valentine Vera Wave ear cuff

$55

This simple style is perfect for well-curated ears. A subtle wave will catch the light as it contours your cartilage. And it comes in sterling silver and gold-plated finishes to match with your stack.

Buy at Saint Valentine

Camilla & Marc x Otiumberg lobe cuff

$190

London-based jewellery brand Otiumberg delivers this sculptural style in collaboration with Camilla and Marc that sits perfectly lower on the lobe. This double band silhouette works further up the ear if you prefer.

Buy at Camilla & Marc

Sarah & Sebastian Ouroboros ear cuff

$1600

Delicate diamonds elevate this piece from Sarah & Sebastian. It’s designed with a spring hinge, which allows for a comfortable fit across a range of ear shapes. If you really want to make a statement, let the Lightwave silhouette tuck behind your antitragus and lobe.

Buy at Sarah & Sebastian

Mejuri diamond ear cuff

$348

Another sparkling style to slip on, Mejuri’s diamond ear cuff is handmade from 14-carat gold. This slinky twisted silver Wave design is another favourite from the Canadian brand.

Buy at Mejuri

By Charlotte All Kinds of Beautiful ear cuff

$59

There’s a raw beauty to By Charlotte’s aptly named All Kinds of Beautiful cuff. Inspired by irregularity, it’s designed to bring a personal touch. Let it stand alone or layer up with your look.

Buy at By Charlotte

Alighieri the Sun Salutations ear cuff

$294

British brand Alighieri is rooted in the idea of creating modern heirlooms. Made from gold-plated metal, this piece features a contrasting loop in recycled silver. It slips gently over the mid-ear and matches well with the brand’s signature pearl pieces.

Buy at Net-A-Porter

Pearl Octopussy black cuff

$150

Channel Scandi-chic with this black embellished design from Oslo brand Pearl Octopussy. It’s suitably chunky to wear as a standalone piece. Or you could lean into more-is-more vibes and match with oversized pieces.

Buy at Camilla & Marc

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About the author

Alice Jeffery is a freelance writer and Broadsheet’s former shopping editor.