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We Tried Heaven Mayhem's Celeb-favorite Earrings, And They're Both Cuter And More Lightweight Than You'd Expect
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I've always been a firm believer that you're never fully dressed without a killer pair of earrings — and that's precisely Heaven Mayhem's specialty.
Heaven Mayhem — a woman-founded brand that features earrings, belts, and now watches — quickly garnered buzz after Hailey Bieber was spotted wearing the brand's earrings on multiple occasions. Countless other influencers, including Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Sofia Richie Grainge, Jasmine Tookes, Matilda Djerf, Lori Harvey, and Melissa Wood Tepperberg, are fans of the line.
Though the earrings may look chunky, they're not as heavy as they appear. The brand lists the weight of each pair, so those with sensitive ear lobes can avoid overly hefty pieces. But even bolder picks like the brand's ultra-popular Mini Knot earrings are only 0.22 ounces.
Someone once told me, "Your jewelry introduces you before you speak" — and Heaven Mayhem certainly makes quite an impression. We like the brand so much that it also made our lists of the best hoop earrings and the best affordable fine jewelry.
While it's hard to pick favorites from this line, here are seven pieces we keep reaching for again and again.
Mini Knot Earrings
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The Mini Knot is one of Heaven Mayhem's signature styles — it consistently sells out, and was the first pair I ever bought from the collection. It also happen to be one of Hailey Bieber's go-tos— and trying them on only reinforced the obvious: Mrs. Bieber has good taste.
I'll admit I was a little concerned about the weight of these earrings after seeing how large they were. To my relief, they're surprisingly lightweight due to the hollow construction. Not only are these available in silver and gold, but they also come in a fun mixed metal version as well — which is great if you like to combine silver and gold jewelry.
Note: If you're looking for something a little bigger and bolder, Heaven Mayhem's Double Knot earrings are an enlarged but identical version of the Mini Knot.
Gigi Earrings
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"I love vintage style, so I was taken immediately when I saw these bold pearl earrings. Since gawking over them when they arrived in the box, I've used them as my secret weapon to dress up plain sweaters, solid-color dresses, and other simple outfits.
"They would look fantastic dressed up — and would be a beautiful, bold bridal accessory — but I've had fun using these Gigi Earrings as an unexpected accent to casual looks. If you really want to draw the eye to them, I recommend pairing them with a black turtleneck. You'll feel like a chic Parisian it-girl even if you're just going out for coffee." — Samantha Crozier, style editor, Insider Reviews.
Tabi Earrings
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The Tabi is one of Heaven Mayhem's bestsellers, and it's easy to see why. These oversized studs (they measure 1 inch by 1 inch) make quite a striking statement, regardless of what you're wearing them with. Personally, I like to let them shine by pairing them with understated ensembles like a v-neck tee and straight-leg jeans. Actress Rosie Huntington-Whitely paired them with a white tank, white leather pants, and gold cuff bracelets. You can't go wrong here.
There's so much to love about the Tabi — namely the the rounded square shape and unique design etched into the 18k gold-plated brass. This style looks a bit like something I would have "borrowed" from my oh-so-chic grandmother's collection (and begged to keep). I got a zillion compliments when I wore the Tabi out to dinner on my honeymoon in Jamaica.
Also praiseworthy? The fact that when I accidentally packed these in a satchel with other earrings, they didn't get scratched whatsoever.
Croissant Earrings
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"I have a few Heaven Mayhem earrings and have become fully obsessed with the brand. The pieces strike the exact note of vintage elegance that I'm constantly searching for. Despite the chunky look, none of their earrings are overly heavy. But some, like the Tri Gold earrings, err on the side of weighty compared to my everyday earrings.
"These Croissant Earrings, though, are lightweight enough that I can forget that I'm wearing them, despite them being quite the statement piece. They look like the vintage costume jewelry that I always want to buy but never get because they tend to be clip-on earrings (pierced ears didn't become as ubiquitous until the '80s).
"But these are everything that I want: vintage-looking, lightweight, and nickel-free for my sensitive ears." — Samantha Crozier, style editor, Insider Reviews.
Tower Earrings
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Who says stud earrings have to be boring? You'll be hard-pressed to find another pair like this one, with its dramatic and architectural-inspired X shape on this architectural-inspired pair. I wasn't sure how the Tower Earrings would look on my ears, particularly since one of my earring holes has stretched out a bit over time, but they actually hung quite nicely.
I can't wait to wear these with blazers and fuzzy sweaters in the fall, but at the moment I'm reaching for them on date nights when I want to add a bit of effortless drama to an LBD.
Prize Earrings
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While all of the pieces in Heaven Mayhem's collection have some throwback appeal, this pair has a particularly retro vibe due to the center stone and oval-shaped frame. I have the black pair because they're super versatile, but if you're looking to add a bit of color to your look, note that the Prize also comes with red and turquoise stones.
These didn't hang totally straight on my ears — they angle a bit backward likely because of my piercing holes being stretched out — but I didn't really mind that.
Aria Earrings
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Why wear one hoop when you can wear four? The Aria has become my favorite pair of earrings — not only in the Heaven Mayhem line but in my whole jewelry collection. These eye-catching sculptural earrings are surprisingly light as a feather (again, because they're hollow), and give oomph to even the simplest outfit. Did I mention that the way the light reflects off of them is truly magical?
Pair them with a tank bodysuit and midi denim skirt, or an off-the-shoulder cocktail dress. Just know that whatever ensemble you're sporting these earrings are always the main event.
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