Gold earrings were Princess Diana’s signature—here are 16 we love for under $500

8 December 2023

The sixth and latest season of The Crown puts the people's princess back in the spotlight. One of her style signatures that's easy to take inspiration from: gold earrings that add instant polish to an outfit

Chunky gold earrings were Princess Diana’s shortcut to an always polished, elevated look—as the The Crown Season 6 reminds us. “I think Diana was probably a bit of a magpie,” costume director, Amy Roberts, previously told Vogue, when discussing her trademark accessories. “There’s a real core identity that comes through her jewellery, because she did a lot of it herself. She enjoyed it.”

As temperatures drop it can be hard to add personality to practical outfits, as winter coats are buttoned up and warm hats are firmly glued to our heads. However statement studs can be an easy way to put an elegant spin on any winter look, regardless of how many layers are involved.

From elegant, feather-light clip-on studs by So-Le Studio, which are made from gilded leather remnants, to the poetic, enlarged flowers that have become a trademark of the French up-and-coming brand Destree, we have selected 16 bold studs that Princess Di would approve of. Another bonus? We have selected designs from cult brands like Ysso, Anissa Kermiche and CompletedWorks that are all under $500.

gold earrings — Courtesy of Alessandra Rich

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Alessandra Rich silver-tone faux pearl and crystal clip earrings, $241 from Net-A-Porter

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Anissa Kermiche Fil d'Or gold-plated earrings, $207

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Completedworks Knotted gold-plated earrings, US$232 from Matches

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Destree Sonia Triple Daisy gold-plated earrings, $388

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Fallon Triple Wrap crystal and gold-plated earrings, US$158 from Matches

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Georg Jensen Daisy medium single ear cuff, €154

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Julietta Heart Stud gold-tone earrings, $168 from Browns

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Kenneth Jay Lane Crescent Moon gold-tone earrings, $93 from Browns

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Paola Sighinolfi Lira gold-plated earrings, US$178 from Matches

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So-Le Studio Not a Knot Crystal Grey earrings, $369

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So-Le Studio Not a Knot Gold earrings, $369

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Sterling King Delphinium gold-plated earrings, $507 from Browns

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Susana Vega gold-plated Maurita beaded drop earrings, $283

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Ysso Chain Link earrings, $499

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So-Le Studio gold-tone Minialie Leaf leather drop earrings, $399

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Sterling King gold-plated Titania faux-pearl stud earrings, $456

This article was originally published on British Vogue.