Sleeper Earrings

Sleeper earrings (sometimes known as starter earrings) were originally created to be an easy transition earring for first-timers. 

These earrings date back as far as the 60s and 70s, and have become popular among jewellery lovers for several reasons: They’re lightweight and easy to wear, and are designed to add subtle style without distracting from the rest of your look. Smaller sleepers are popular helix earrings for those that do not want to wear a stud.

Coming in a variety of styles and sizes, including clasp and hinged designs, these are a versatile earring. A pair of yellow gold sleepers offer a classic feel, and can add a little warmth and depth to your look. Silver sleepers can provide a stunning accent to other accessories. Rose gold, meanwhile, can give sleepers a romantic glow.

Mix and match different types of sleeper earrings with hoops or diamond studs, or wear them as part of an earring stack. 

Essential for any jewellery collection, sleeper earrings are the ultimate go-to when it comes to understated style.

While in general it’s best to take earrings out before going to bed, there are a few exceptions: new piercings, and sleeper earrings. As their name suggests, sleeper earrings are specifically designed to be left in, day or night.  

Their hoop shape and small size means sleeper earrings lie flat against the ear, which prevents them from getting caught on your sheets and pillows. They’re known to be a resilient piece of jewellery, and feel so light and secure, you barely even know they’re there. 

Sleeper earrings are incredibly versatile and comfortable enough to wear both day and night. Silver and gold sleeper earrings are great for sensitive skin to help maximise comfort. Not to mention, they have a beautiful timeless style and shine.

Sleeper earrings are all very similar in size, only varying slightly in diameter. This is for good reason, as larger earrings can get caught on bed linen or pyjamas. Every ear and piercing are different: meaning sleeper earrings will look or fit differently from person to person. 

Our sleepers come in a wide range of sizes - starting at 8mm, all the way up to 16mm. When choosing your size, it all comes down to what you want from your sleeper earrings. The right size sleeper is simply the set that feels most comfortable.