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Elongating Earrings: Threader, Linear Drop & Ear Cuffs from Kendra Scott & Mejuri
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items If your face is round or your neck feels short, a long vertical line of threader, linear drop and shoulder-duster earrings visually lengthens everything from jaw to collarbone. If you would rather skip a new piercing, the ear cuffs and climbers here ...
These are the earrings I reach for when a plain black dress needs something. The cascade is long enough to draw the eye down and make your neck look longer, and they are lighter on the ear than they look.
Emma Gold Chandelier Duster Earrings
Two pear-cut green stones stacked in a gradient give you a little vertical length without any heaviness. If you want color that is still quiet enough for the office, this is the pair I would start with.
Ada Gemstone Drop Studs in Emerald
At 47 mm these thread through the lobe and hang in a long, slim line, which is exactly what flatters a rounder face. They are nickel-safe with titanium posts, so my sensitive ears do fine wearing them all day.
Bezel-Set Chain Threader Earrings
A silver option for anyone who lives in cool tones. The long straight line of white crystals is perfect for a wedding or holiday dinner when you want sparkle that lengthens the face rather than widening it.
Gracie Long Tennis Linear Earrings in Silver
Climbers sweep up the ear instead of hanging down, so they work when a long drop feels like too much. This vintage-gold pair has a Victorian look that makes jeans and a sweater feel dressed up.
Phoenix Ear Climber Earrings in Vintage Gold
Playful enamel and crystal charms hang in a little vertical stack, so they add length and a smile at the same time. I would wear these with a plain white tee and nothing else on, and let them do the talking.
Fruit & Icon Drop Earrings
These are barely-there threaders at about 2 inches, with a little metallic detail so they do not feel too plain. They are my easy choice for work days when I want length but nothing flashy or fussy.
Huxley Threader Earrings in Silver
This is the splurge pick on the list, in solid 14k gold with pavé diamonds. They double your ear space even with a single piercing, so one lobe hole can look like a whole curated stack.
Pavé Diamond Climbers
Turquoise is my go-to for adding color to fall neutrals. The sunburst frame gives it a gentle drop, and it pairs beautifully with a camel coat or a denim jacket when the weather turns cooler.
Mariah Vintage Gold Drop Earrings in Turquoise Magnesite
A slim, modern cuff in 18k gold vermeil that you can wear with or without any extra piercings. I like it as the first piece in an ear stack because it looks intentional even when it is the only thing on.
Diedre Ear Cuff in 18k Gold Vermeil
At 3.5 inches these are the longest line on the list, which makes them great if your neck feels short. The single pearl at the bottom keeps the look soft, and the post back stays put through a long evening.
NADRI Maiden Pearl Crystal Linear Drop Earrings
Soft milky resin caps give a pop of pastel at the end of a tiny threader. They are only about 33 mm, so they are a gentle starting point if you have never worn threaders before and want to test the look.
Resin Threader Earrings
Ivory mother-of-pearl in a slim gold line looks fresh against a tan or a deep fall color. It is a dressier option that still reads easy, and the price is friendly if you are trying linear styles for the first time.
Brielle Gold Linear Drop Earrings in Ivory Mother-of-Pearl
A dark hematite finish with white sparkle gives you dramatic length for holiday parties. At about 4.5 inches they are the real statement, so I keep the neckline simple and the hair swept up and away.
Tallulah Shoulder Duster Earrings in Hematite
For an heirloom-quality threader, this is the one on the list, in 14k gold with a soft, neutral gemstone mix. The slightly asymmetrical design feels special enough for an anniversary or a gift to yourself.
Yves 14k Yellow Gold Threader Earrings in Neutral Gemstone Mix
Three pear-shaped diamonds climb the ear, and it is sold as a single, so you can wear one as an accent. I like the lift it gives a shorter haircut, because the sparkle sits higher on the ear and draws the eye up.
Lab Grown Diamond Pear Climber Stud
Interlocking links in 18k gold vermeil hang in a clean vertical line that lengthens without any stones at all. They are a good everyday-meets-dressy pair when you want gold that feels substantial and polished.
Danielle 18k Gold Vermeil Interlocking Drop Earrings
Two freshwater pearls stack to about 24 mm, so you get length with a classic feel. They look modern rather than traditional, which is why I wear them with jeans just as often as with a dress.
Bold Pearl Drop Earrings