Chain Earrings

A fine cable-chain connects the front of your earring to the butterfly back, creating a draped loop under the earlobe that shimmers as it swishes. Our rhodium-plated sterling silver and 18K gold vermeil chain earrings have beetroot-red garnet studs and are sized at 18 mm. Pair them with static studs if you want them to be the star of the show or drop studs if you love an adorned ear. Prices from $89 to $109. We offer free Australia-wide shipping on orders over $129. Need help deciding? Get in touch at info@bowerbirdjewels.com.au.

FAQs

What should you do if the chain on your earring breaks?

1. Stop wearing it straight away so the chain doesn’t snag and make the damage worse.
2.  Find the broken part (jump ring, chain link, clasp, threader bar) and keep every piece in a small pouch.
3. Don’t try to tie the chain or force it back through links. It usually bends the links and makes repair harder.
4. If it’s a jump ring that opened, a jeweller can close or replace it fast.
5. If the chain itself snapped, a jeweller can usually replace a short section or swap the whole chain so it looks neat again.
6. If the earring is plated, ask the jeweller to avoid harsh polishing so the finish stays intact.
   

Should you stack chain earrings with studs or drops?

Both work, depending on the look you’re going for.

Go with chain + studs if you want a clean, balanced look with a combination of static and dynamism.

Alternatively, pair chain + drops if you feel dressier and bolder. This combo works best if your drops are slim, so the ear doesn’t look crowded.

Can chain earrings be worn only in the first earlobe piercing?

If the chain will rub, snag, or pull when you move your hair or take off a jumper, it’s the wrong spot. For cartilage, choose purpose-built jewellery or get advice from a professional piercer.

• First lobe piercing: Easiest and most common. Chains dangle naturally and show their length.
• Second or third lobe piercing: Works well for shorter chains or delicate threaders. Great for layering.
• Cartilage piercings (helix, forward helix): Sometimes works, but only if the jewellery is designed for it. Cartilage piercings can be tighter, more sensitive, and can snag more easily.
• Tragus / conch / rook / daith: Not ideal for standard chain earrings unless the piece is specifically made for those placements.