Ever since our calendars started filling up with endless Zoom meetings and virtual happy hour invites, the top half of our wardrobe has been getting all the screen time. If your fave white tee or chicest cami needs a seasonal update, throwing a colourful pair of earrings into the mix just might do the trick. Thankfully, there's no shortage of talented homegrown jewelry designers that make show-stopping ear candy.
Next time you hop on a video call, let your lobes do the talking with oversized hoops, layered dangling chandeliers and chunky studs that showcase your unique style. Scroll to shop some of our favourite made-in-Canada statement earrings.
In her Toronto studio, designer Corey Moranis twists and bends Lucite into sleek rings, bangles and earrings. We love the fresh look of this transparent pair—which also comes in six stunning shades. What's more, 10 percent of the brand's June proceeds will be donated to Black Lives Matter Toronto.
Knotted Loop Earrings, $150, coreymoranis.com.
Toronto-based Asia Clarke works with recycled materials and semi-precious stones to create her delicate designs.
Norleans Earrings, $40, wildmoonjewelry.com.
This pretty, textured pair by Vancouver-based designer Mariana Carneiro is made from lightweight polymer clay, so you don't have to compromise on comfort to make a statement.
Lisa Earrings, $33, etsy.com.
These wearable works of art from Gabrielle Desmarais' Achromat collection won't go unnoticed. Each pair is made from wood that has been laser-cut in Montreal and hand-finished in Chambly, Que.
ACH11 Earrings, $120, simons.ca.
Winnipeg jewelry brand Dconstruct offers eye-catching pieces made from concrete and resin. Their latest collection features ultra-trendy layered hoops that come in an array of bright neon hues, including this ombré orange-and-peach combo.
Triple Link Earrings, $80, dconstruct.ca.
Working with sleek mixed metals, Toronto-based designer Corrine Anestopoulos handcrafts timeless pieces with a modern twist. These 14-karat gold-plated beauties will look just as good with a summer dress as they do with a blazer (but let’s be honest, who’s wearing a blazer right now).
Mirage Huggies, $90, ilovebiko.com.
Indigenous designer Warren Steven Scott creates his trademark ovoid earrings based on traditional designs found in the carvings and paintings of his ancestors, the Coast Salish people. His bold laser-cut acrylic creations come in a wide range of designs and stunning colours, like this zesty dangling chandelier.
Salish Chandelier Earrings, $70, warrenstevenscott.com.
These earrings are a chic take on classic hoops by Montreal-based ceramist Stéphanie Goyer-Morin (a.k.a. Goye).
Small Ceramic Hoops, $48, etsy.com.
Montreal fashion designer Noémie Vaillancourt’s love of soft textures and pastel hues is evident in this delicate pair of feather earrings.
Feather Earrings, $65, noemiah.com.
Inspired by Brutalist architecture, Saskatoon-based Amanda Nogier—who has a background in industrial design—handmakes colourful earrings from a mix of brass and concrete.
Grid Stud Earrings, $193, betonbrutdesign.com.
Jewelry designer Julie McKenna crafts bohemian earrings from polymer clay in her Prince Edward Island home studio. We’re crushing hard on these simple textured pendants with a pearlescent finish.
Pearlescent Clay Earrings, $25, etsy.com.
Calgary-based interdisciplinary artist Bramble Lee Pryde creates graphic earrings in sterling silver and gold overlay. Each of her eye-shaped threaders is crafted by hand.
Eye Ear Threaders, $89, lelouula.com.
In her Yellowknife studio, designer Tania Larsson creates intricate beaded jewelry using caribou hide that she tans and treats herself. She finds inspiration in the Gwich'in culture, and this particular pair of earrings is based on her grandmother's beadwork. Her unique pieces sell out quickly, so keep an eye on her website and Instagram account to find out when the next batch becomes available.
Caribou Tufted and Beaded Studs, $195, tanialarsson.com.
Made from a mix of wood and leather, these show-stopping earrings by Montreal-based jewelry brand Louve give the hoop trend a minimalist spin.
Pam Earrings, $84, louvemontreal.com.
This Hamilton, Ont.-based brand—which has earned Jillian Harris' seal of approval—offers tassel earrings in an array of pretty colours, but we're partial to this dusty rose pair.
Tassel Earrings, $28, etsy.com.
With earrings that combine brass, rattan and fringe, this Montreal brand's latest creations are right on trend for summer.
Gazelle Earrings, $78, thisilk.com.
These contemporary candy-coloured earrings are handcrafted in Halifax by designer Anne-Sophie Vallée.
Hydriam Earrings, $75, etsy.com.
This summer’s coolest hoops are supersized, yet dainty enough for everyday wear. Fun fact: This pair's chic geometric shape was inspired by the Saskatoon brand's logo.
OD Hoops Earrings, $135, oneirodesigns.com.
These versatile earrings from Toronto-based Par Ici come with a minimalist bar that can be worn on its own, or with a dangling chain that instantly takes the look from day to night.
Detachable T Earrings, $139, paricijewellery.com.
Winnipeg-based designer Jayda Hope makes stunning statement pieces from clear resin. These holographic danglers from her Pink Lemonade collection are playful and perfect for summer cocktail dates, even if you’re sipping solo.
Wonder Stud Dangle Earrings, $46, etsy.com.
A mix of geometric shapes and a cool sage hue give these drop earrings by Vancouver brand Tink a laid-back vibe.
Lucy Earrings, $38, tinkmodernjewelry.com.
Thanks to their unexpected, fluid shape, these speckled earrings from Montreal-based brand Wasted Effort are a playful take on classic shoulder dusters.
Spanish Dancer Earrings, $147, wastedeffort.ca.
For Reunion Island-born and Vancouver-based designer Sadjéda Umar, crafting jewelry for Zano by Sadj, her newly-launched brand, is a way to pay tribute to her roots—“zano” means earring in Creole. These Avant-Garde studs turn bold primary colours and geometric shapes into a high-fashion statement.
Geometric Avant-Garde Studs, $30, etsy.com.
To give her Wavy Studs a lived-in, vintage feel, Nova Scotia-based designer Sarah Sears artfully patina'd her metals.
Wavy Stud Earrings, $65 each, sarahsearsjewelry.com.
Dynamic shapes, textures and colours are a common theme throughout Edmonton-based Hello Ashto’s collections.
Wavy Baby Earrings, $35, etsy.com.
These 14 karat gold-filled ear threaders—whose shape was inspired by sea shells—are handmade in Nova Scotia.
Spiral Threaders, $47, etsy.com.
Using recycled materials, Vancouver-based brand Wolf Circus makes affordable jewelry without compromising on quality. These chunky hand-blown glass hoops are a fresh take on a classic trend.
Small Glass Hoops, $155, wolfcircus.com.
Calgary-based designers Alexandra Manitopyes and Angel Aubichon make bold neon laser-cut earrings that give traditional Indigenous iconography a modern twist.
Medicine Florals Earrings, $125, indicity.ca.
Designer Allison Asis handcrafts each piece from Cadette's extensive line—which includes necklaces, rings, anklets and earrings—in her Toronto studio. The Hera earrings feature negative space and pearls—two of summer's biggest trends.
Hera Earrings, $255, cadettejewelry.com.
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