Here’s to the ear

From tiny “huggie” hoops to swishy tasselled earrings, these are the jewellery trends to try now. But if earrings aren’t your thing, we’ve even thrown in some hair jewellery too

Earrings are hanging out for attention, and we have the latest trends to try.

When it comes to jewellery trends this year, earrings have largely dominated, and they’ll likely be hanging around (sorry) for the rest of summer.

From micro to maxi, studs to swingers, earlobe accoutrements are what you need right now to complete your holiday wardrobe – or cheer up this frankly dreary summer we’ve been having at home.

Hair jewellery is also having a moment, too, and it’s the perfect addition to an on-trend braid or updo.

These are our top picks for summer’s four coolest jewellery trends.

Tassel earrings

If you’ve embraced this season’s Cuban fashion trend, first of all, we salute you – all those ruffles and hothouse hues

are so dreamy. Second, you simply MUST buy a pair of tasselled earrings to complete your Flamenco dancer emoji look. Jangly and beaded or long and swishy – the choice is yours.

– Ettika tri tassel earrings, £30.80, Revolve.

– M&S Collection tassel Havana drop earrings, £15.

– Oliver Bonas Celest ombre chain tassel earrings, £12.

Huggie earrings

Giant hoop earrings look great on some people (namely Rihanna), but not everybody wants a pair of huge gold discs flailing about every time you so much as turn your head.

For the avowed minimalist, huggie earrings are where it’s at. These micro hoops are ideal if you’ve got multiple piercings – stack them all the way up or mix and match with teeny tiny studs. – Alexi mini CZ rose gold hoops, £40. – Beaverbrooks 9ct gold hoop earrings, £95.

– Otiumberg raspberry ruby huggie hoops, £297 for two.

Graphic earrings

At the other end of the earring spectrum are the bold, multi-part danglers that are anything but minimalist.

Graphic, but not overly glitzy, these statement earrings work best in natural materials like shell, wood and hammered gold.

– Wolf and Moon pale pink three arch earrings, £90, Handmade at Amazon.

– Bimba Y Lola triple hoop earrings, £39.

– Oliver Bonas Rothko statement earrings, £18.

Hair jewellery

This season’s pins and combs have a cool, Grecian goddess vibe about them and aren’t “wedding-y” like most hair jewellery. Add a few silver pins to a relaxed French plait or fasten a messy bun with a gold cuff – this look is beachy, not bridal. – Kitsch star hair comb, £10.78. – Topshop leaf drape hair combs, £10. – Stjernestunder Origami star hair pins, £3.77 for two, Etsy.

Clockwise from below left: model wears Oliver Bonas Rothko statement earrings; Kitsch star hair comb; Oliver Bonas Celest ombre chain tassel earrings; M&S collection tassel Havana drop earrings; the Ettika tri tassel earrings; the Wolf and Moon pale...