Tahlia Skaines: The Jewellery She Wears
If you've been down a Tahlia Skaines rabbit hole recently (no judgement, same), you've probably noticed her jewellery. It's not loud. It's not overdone. It's just that perfect stack that makes you think she rolled out of bed looking like that, when really she's made some very considered choices about what she puts on her body every day.
Tahlia has that effortless approach to getting dressed that a lot of us are chasing. And a big part of it comes down to her jewellery. The right pieces, worn consistently, are doing a lot of quiet work.
So let's talk about what actually makes her style tick, and how to get that same energy without overthinking it.
What Tahlia Skaines' jewellery style actually is
The best way I can describe it is elevated everyday. Nothing too precious, nothing too fussy. She leans into gold, keeps her ear stack interesting without going overboard, and mixes textures in a way that feels considered but not curated-to-death.
It's the kind of jewellery you wear to the beach and then straight to dinner. No swapping out pieces, no leaving your good stuff at home because you're worried about it. Just on, done, gorgeous. (Honestly, that's the whole vibe we've been building toward at The Littl for ten years.)
A few things I notice every time:
- Gold hoops in the lobe, usually in the 20mm to 30mm range
- Something interesting happening in the helix or upper ear
- Layered rings, nothing too chunky
- A simple necklace or two that sits nicely together
None of it is trying too hard. That's the point.
The hoop situation
If Tahlia's ear look were a formula, hoops would be the foundation. A good open hoop in the lobe does more work than any other single piece of jewellery. It frames the face, it catches light, and it works whether your hair is up or down.
Our 20mm Open Hoop Stud Earrings are the ones I keep recommending for exactly this reason. They're the size that photographs beautifully without overwhelming a smaller face, and the open design means they feel lighter than a solid hoop. Waterproof, hypoallergenic, 14k gold-filled. You can wear them swimming and they will not let you down.
If you want something with a bit more presence, the 30mm version is the one. Same construction, just a touch more drama. Not gonna lie, once you go 30mm it's very hard to go back to anything smaller.
What's going on in the upper ear
This is where things get fun. A flat lobe look is fine, but adding something to the helix or cartilage is what takes an ear from nice to actually interesting. Tahlia keeps it simple up top, which is the right call because it lets the hoops below do their thing.
Our Beaded Helix Piercing is one of our bestsellers for exactly this reason. It adds texture without competing. Small, neat, gold. It sits quietly in the upper ear and makes the whole stack look more intentional. (People will think you planned it. You kind of did, but it only took about thirty seconds of decision-making.)
If you want more guidance on building out an ear stack like this, I wrote a whole post on helix earrings and what to know before you buy that covers sizing, placement, and what actually fits a helix piercing versus what just looks like it would.
Why the jewellery lasts (the part that actually matters)
One thing I want to be clear about, because I think it matters: the reason Tahlia's jewellery always looks good is partly the pieces themselves, but it's also the quality of what she's wearing. Jewellery that tarnishes, turns green, or irritates skin gets taken off. And jewellery that gets taken off stops being part of your look.
The pieces we make at The Littl are 14k gold-filled, which means a solid layer of 14k gold bonded to a brass core. It's 100x thicker than gold plating. That layer contains 58.3% pure gold by weight within the gold layer itself, and legally must make up at least 1/20th of the total piece by weight. It won't flake, it won't turn your skin green, and it's safe for sensitive skin because there's no nickel, lead, or cadmium sitting against you.
You can shower in it, swim in it, sleep in it. The gold-filled construction is designed to withstand daily life in a way that plated pieces genuinely aren't. If you want to understand the full difference, I broke it down properly in this post on gold-filled vs gold-plated.
The ring stack she's got going on
Rings are the finishing touch. Not a lot of them, not stacked knuckle to knuckle, just a few that sit nicely together and feel like they belong.
Our Beaded Ring with Freshwater Pearl is one I keep coming back to for this kind of stack. The bead texture adds interest and the pearl breaks up the gold without looking matchy-matchy. It pairs well with a simple gold band on the next finger. Understated but not boring. (That is genuinely the hardest combination to pull off and this ring does it without trying.)
If you want to browse more options in this space, our full rings collection has everything from plain bands to CZ styles, all in the same 14k gold-filled construction.
How to actually shop this look
You don't need to buy everything at once. The smartest way to build a Tahlia Skaines-inspired stack is to start with one great hoop and work outward from there. Get the lobe sorted first. Then think about what's happening in the upper ear. Then add rings last, once you know what your overall vibe is shaping up to be.
Start with the 20mm hoops if you're unsure about sizing. They're the most versatile we make and they work on every face shape. Go to 30mm if you want to make more of a statement or if you already know you like a larger hoop.
And if you're building toward an everyday look that actually holds up, it's worth reading our guide on everyday jewellery that actually lasts. It covers what to look for and what to avoid so you're not replacing things every six months.
What's your current everyday stack looking like? I'm always curious what people are actually wearing.
P.S. If you're building a helix stack for the first time and not sure which size hoop fits a cartilage piercing, our post on helix hoop sizing will save you a return trip.
