20 Tiny Earrings That Sum Up Your 20s

Tiny studs, often times sold individually and meant to be mixed and matched, elevate your earring game. They even tell a story. These choice tiny embellishments sum up what it’s like to be in your 20s, when the thrills and pangs of youth feel all-consuming.

Some of tiny jewels cost a pretty penny, but part of “adulting” means finding investment bling you’ll wear all the time. With emoticon-inspired studs and an update on the classic pearl, these statement stud earrings serve as mementos of that time in your life when you are finding yourself.

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1. All Eyes on You

Keep your eyes on the stars with these sparkly studs.

Delfina Delettrez, Emerald, diamond & yellow-gold earring, £1,130 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

2. What a Stud

Speaking of studs, every girl in her 20s needs one.

Delfina Delettrez, Diamond, pearl & yellow-gold earring, £785

3. Roll the Dice

This is the time for risky business. Just don’t roll the dice when it comes to your sexual health and safety.

Alison Lou, Diamond & yellow-gold Dice earrings, £2,740 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

4. Broken Hearted

Your 20s are filed with heartbreak, but diamond pavé is a most excellent distraction.

Alison Lou, Diamond & yellow-gold Broken Heart earring, £440 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

5. Go Bananas

Get wild. It’s your decade to go a little nuts…

Dolce & Gabbana, Crystal-banana clip-on earrings, on sale at £465 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

6. Better Safe than Sorry

But just make sure you practice adulting life skills to protect yourself.

Loren Stewart, Yellow-gold earrings, £276 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

7. I Heart You

Go ahead, fall in love.

Alison Lou, Enamel & yellow-gold Heart earring, £290 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

8. IDK

If you have no clue what you’re doing with your life, you’re not alone.

Alison Lou, Diamond & yellow-gold Question Mark earring, £210 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

9. Bite Me

Learning to stand up for yourself is a fruitful experience.

Alison Lou, Diamond & yellow-gold Question Mark earring, £210 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

10. Bar None

You’ll feel like you’re living your best life ever, bar none.

Ileana Makri, Diamond & yellow-gold earring, £438 | Courtesy Matches Fashion

11. Star Gazing

Sometimes, though, you’ll need a little celestial inspiration.

Selim Mouzannar, Diamond & pink-gold Istanbul earrings, £1,960 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

12. Cuffing Season

You might move in with your significant other and bicker over domestic duties.

Ileana Makri, Sapphire, rodolite & yellow-gold ear cuff, £440 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

13. Happy Face

Still, your 20s are filled with smiles, as you come into your own.

Alison Lou, Diamond & gold single Happy Face earring, £415 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

14. Hats Off

Nothing beats landing your first dream job. Congrats!

Alison Lou, Yellow-gold Top Hat earring, £380 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

15. Daisy and Confused

Sure, there will be many 20-something moments filled with angst and confusion.

Alison Lou, Sapphire, enamel & yellow-gold Daisy earring, £425 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

16. Shooting Star

You’ll probably chase some shooting stars…

Diane Kordas, Diamond & rose-gold Cosmos earring, £874 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

17. Go Fly a Kite

But when the love of your life ghosts you, you’ll be able to say, “Go fly a kite,” and move on to the next.

Orit Elhanati, Kite diamond & yellow-gold earring, £1,358 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

18. One Direction

Your life is starting to feel like you’re making strides in the right direction.

Elise Dray, Diamond & white-gold Piercing Pleureuse earring, £1,447 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

19. Get Twisted

Eventually, however, things will get twisted.

Alison Lou, Sapphire, ruby, emerald & gold Twister earrings, £1,280 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion

20. Purple Haze

A question that will play on loop: Am I happy or in misery? Luckily, your 20s don’t demand an immediate answer.

Ileana Makri, Ruby & oxidised white-gold earring, £228 | Courtesy of Matches Fashion