Hoop Earrings: The main type of sterling silver hoop earring is ideal for both men and women. Men often wear a small hoop in one ear as this is seen as being very fashionable. The practice comes from pirates, who used to wear earrings in one ear to establish their wealth. Women can wear any size hoop they want and they can range from being small to incredibly large. Girls can also wear a huge range of hoop earrings, however these are often smaller when compared to women’s ones.

The Dangle Earring: Earrings that dangle are much more suited to women. The earrings come in a range of shapes and styles, not to mention that they can be set in stones with a range of additional features. It is very common to find longer earrings and they can even be so long that they touch the shoulders as well. The type of earrings that you buy will largely depend on what you want them for, whether it is for going out in or whether it is to attend a formal event.