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I never thought earrings could be so life-changing, TBH.

When I turned 18, my mom bought me diamond earrings — like, real diamonds, not cubic zirconia — as a birthday present. I always had eyed my mom's, so I was beyond excited to have a pair of my own. I amassed quite the jewelry collection during high school, but nothing was prized as much as those studs, and I wore them. Every. Single. Day.

I kept them in my earlobes 24/7. I wore them to bed, in the shower, in the pool, to the beach, and everywhere in between. The classic style and small, simple diamonds paired easily with any outfit, and they quickly became my go-to accessory. I never thought I'd find another like them — that is, until I came across a Net-A-Porter sale last November.

I wasn't looking for anything in particular but ended up scanning the on-sale jewelry when these gold threader earrings by Chan Luu caught my eye.

SHOP NOW Gold Bar Chain Thread Earrings, CHAN LUU, $58

I had seen this "threader" earring style, in which you literally thread the metal through your ear so that it falls down the back of your lobe, become more popular and was eager to try it out for myself. But I was unprepared for how much I absolutely LOVED them once I put them on.

The delicate gold metal is so minimal and delicate, yet the long chain in the back makes them stand out more than my trusty diamond studs. It's been almost seven months since I made this life-changing jewelry purchase, and I've worn the earrings almost every day.

The long, thin style and gold hue pair with any outfit, and the accessory is an easy way to dress up even the most casual ensemble. I've received countless compliments on them, mostly from complete strangers, and I love to tell them about my newfound love of threader earrings. (Don't worry, mom — I still wear those diamond studs you bought me.)

Plus, these earrings are so light, they feel like you're barely wearing anything on your ears at all. So basically, if you're looking to add a jewelry staple to your collection, this style will transform your earring game, and you'll never want to wear anything else.