Star Stud.

Michelle Williams sporting sporty little rocks at The Golden Globes.

With statement necklaces, statement shoulders and statement colours having been up front and centre on the fashion stage these past few seasons, there’s a growing desire to turn down the volume and step out in something a little more subtle. 

The stud earring plays this role perfectly; it provides just enough sparkle to avoid being boring, but not so much as to blind the audience.

City Grid 24 karat gold-plated stud earring, $44, Jenny Bird (www.jenny-bird.com).

Black diamond stud earring, $585, Anne Sportun Experimetal (742 Queen St. W., www.annesportun.com).

Coca earrings, $22, Foxy Originals (www.foxyoriginals.com).

Runway button post earrings with clear crystals in matte silver and copper, $143, lia sophia.

Loon jewelled Studs, $45, Banana Republic.

Pavé-set marcasite and sterling silver stud earring, $109, Thomas Sabo (www.thomassabo.com).

Originally published in The Toronto Star (thestar.com), January 18, 2011. Written by me.