Boho Ear Stacks Are Back—But Thanks to These Illusion Earrings, You Don't Need the Extra Piercings

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The boho earring stack trend.
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An ear stacked with hoops, chains and studs was once the unmistakable badge of every cool girl, from Miley Cyrus to Taylor Swift. Even I was tempted to pierce my upper lobe and helix back in the day, though I never went through with it. (Hey, even on the ear, some of those spots can be very painful.) Well, those Coachella-esque stacks are making a comeback, but this time around, we have plenty of illusion earrings to help achieve the look sans a trip to Claire's (#TBT).

These earrings combine multiple designs in one piece to create a complete, layered look, and all you need is one piercing (if that). So if you want to get in on the trend of donning multiple earrings without the commitment, look no further. I found five glitzy, boho styles up for grabs, starting at just $65.

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No need to get a second—or third—lobe piercing when you can wear this style that gives the illusion that you did. Thanks to its triple-hoop design, each one looks like three separate earrings, even though it's only a single post. This investment-worthy pair is crafted from 14-karat gold vermeil and features a dangling design adorned with white zirconia crystals to make a sparkling statement.

With its spike charm and dainty chain, this 14-karat gold plated earring delivers a bold-yet-timeless look. Simply slip it into your lobe piercing and attach the illusion cuff above it to instantly channel a cool-girl vibe. One reviewer said they get compliments every time they wear it, while another shopper with sensitive ears mentioned they can wear it "all day long with no reaction." Sounds like it checks every box to me.

Sometimes less is more, and these double hoops prove it. Featuring two small hoops—one slightly larger than the other—they create the look of a second ear piercing in one. They're made from recycled sterling silver plated with 18-karat gold and decked out with small-but-glittering cubic zirconias. IMO, they offer just the right amount of sparkle for everyday, plus as one buyer noted, they're "very light, and they go with everything," making them a versatile choice.

Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, but these diamond-inspired cubic zirconia are most definitely your wallet's. Featuring a cluster of oversized stones that climb up the ear with the help of a cuff, the brass-based earrings—available in either 18-karat gold or rhodium plating—live up to their Hollywood name by offering major red carpet glam. Whichever finish you choose, you’ll want to wear your hair up to show off these beauties, which are sure to dazzle.

These aren't your grandmother's pearl earrings. Plated in glistening 18-karat gold, this set includes two ear cuffs, including a triple-hoop with a chain for added drama. Unlike the other pieces in this list, you don’t need any piercings to rock these—all you have to do is affix them to your helix, and you’ll have an A-list ear party ready to show off.



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