Make it personal: How to create the perfect earring stack

14 January 2026
By Fashion Quarterly

Stack, swap, shine – Michael Hill’s new Earring Charms collection makes it easier than ever to personalise your ear stack.

Michael Hill's Earring Charms collection. Imagery: Supplied.

This season, self-expression takes centre stage at Michael Hill. Following the beloved Pendant Bar Collection, the iconic jeweller unveils its newest evolution — Earring Charms — a celebration of individuality.

Featuring 14 interchangeable designs, the new Earring Charms are crafted to empower you to make it personal. From the luminous sheen of ethically sourced laboratory-grown diamonds and pearls, to the saturated hues of sapphires and vibrant enamel motifs, each charm invites you to tell your own story. Whether worn as a daily signature or layered for a bold statement, every combination becomes distinctly, and unapologetically, yours.

The foundation of the collection lies in polished or beaded hoops, offered in sterling silver or 10kt yellow gold, and available in three considered sizes. Minimal yet refined, these hoops are designed to mix, match, and transform with ease —perfect for building your own curated ear.

“Earring stacks are one of the most coveted trends right now, and Pendant Bar offers endless ways to build them,” shares Jo Feeney, the chief marketing officer at Michael Hill. “From symbols of love and guidance to tokens of good fortune, each charm adds meaning as well as style — whether chosen for yourself or given to someone special.”

The experience is as intuitive as it is indulgent: Step one: choose your hoop — your preferred style, size, and metal finish. Step two: select your pendants — a personal edit of 14 unique earring charms that reflect your mood, memories, and milestones.

The launch also introduces a new Link Bracelet, marking another step in Michael Hill’s evolution toward personalised fine jewellery. Available in sterling silver, 10kt yellow gold, and, for the first time, 18ct yellow gold vermeil, the bracelet’s alternating clip design allows for easy layering of charms — an effortless invitation to build your own story, link by link.

Jewellery meets self-expression with Michael Hill’s Pendant Bar Earring Charms. Designed for the modern muse, these pieces reimagine the everyday with meaning. Make it personal. Make it yours. 

Michael Hill Snake Single Earring Charm in 10kt Yellow Gold, $109.
Michael Hill Oval Cultured Freshwater Pearl Single Earring Charm in 10kt Yellow Gold, $119.

Explore the full Pendant Bar Earring Charm Collection at michaelhill.co.nz

This article was originally published in Fashion Quarterly’s Summer 2026 issue. 

Imagery: Supplied.

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