How to Layer the Rivage Huggies with Stud Earrings
By Skultuna I Officiell webbutik – Skultuna 1607 | Published: 2026-10-26
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to layer the Rivage Huggies with stud earrings for a balanced ear stack. Step-by-step advice on pairing enamel huggies with gold studs for everyday style.
Quick answer
Layer the Rivage Huggies in dark brown with simple gold studs to create a balanced ear stack that adds texture without competing for attention.
Why the Rivage Huggies work with studs
The Rivage Huggies have a dark brown enamel finish with gold-plated accents, giving them a subtle marine-inspired look. Because the color is muted and the huggie shape hugs the earlobe, they don't overwhelm a small stud. A plain gold stud or a tiny diamond stud sits comfortably in the lobe above or below the huggie without visual clutter.
One trade-off: the enamel surface is smooth but not glossy, so it pairs best with polished gold studs rather than matte or textured ones. If your studs are also enamel, the stack may look too busy. Stick to one enamel piece per ear.
Where to place each earring
For a standard single lobe piercing, the Rivage Huggie sits naturally in the center of the lobe. A stud can go either in the same piercing (if the huggie is thin enough to share the hole — not recommended for this style) or in a second lobe piercing above or below. If you have only one piercing, wear the huggie alone and add a stud to the other ear for a mismatched but coordinated look.
If you have multiple piercings, place the stud in the upper lobe and the huggie in the lower lobe. This creates a vertical line that elongates the ear. Avoid placing both on the same cartilage piercing unless the stud is very small.
Step-by-step layering guide
- Choose a simple gold stud: Select a small gold stud (plain ball, flat disc, or tiny gem) that matches the gold-plated accents of the Rivage Huggies. Avoid studs with large or dark stones that compete with the brown enamel. A 2-3mm gold ball stud is a safe starting point.
- Decide on placement: If you have two lobe piercings, wear the Rivage Huggie in the lower hole and the stud in the upper hole. For one piercing, wear the huggie in one ear and the stud in the other for a balanced asymmetry. Keep the stud above the huggie to let the huggie's shape stand out.
- Check the fit before wearing: Insert the stud first, then gently slide the huggie into its piercing. Make sure the huggie clasp is fully closed and the stud post doesn't press against the huggie's enamel. If they touch, switch ears or use a smaller stud. The enamel can scratch if metal rubs against it repeatedly.
- Style with the rest of your outfit: Let the ear stack be the focal point by keeping other jewelry minimal — a thin gold chain or no necklace at all. The dark brown enamel pairs well with neutral, earth-toned clothing and gold accessories. Avoid adding a second pair of earrings in the same ear; one huggie and one stud is enough.
Product details
- Rivage Huggies - Dark Brown: Enamel construction with gold-plated detailing, dark brown finish, huggie style for comfortable everyday wear. The enamel gives the Rivage Huggies a unique matte look that contrasts nicely with shiny gold studs, making your ear stack more interesting without adding bulk.
Rivage Huggies - Dark Brown
