The odd couple: Mismatched earrings
Mismatched 
earrings, always a bit eccentric, can brighten a sober outfit. I've always had at least one pair. You can mismatch in many moods, from subdued to rocker. Some of the best are on Etsy, repository of quirky crafts. While a few looked like occupational therapy projects run amok, there are some standouts, and the prices are very good.
1. Above, asymmetrical pair of small peacock-feather earrings from Etsy seller LorenaCatalaniMorata, $14.
2. Witty sterling and polymer dots from Etsy seller susanandyerjewelry, $60.
3. Subtly mismatched 18k gold ovals measure just over 1/2" across and 1" long (2 1/2cm long and 1 1/2cm across) from Etsy seller emmateale, $63.
4. Odd little mismatched crosses, 1-inch long, $1.50 from Etsy seller MaRiKa997.
5. Arty elegance: 19th century Chinese brass and enamel earrings from Chelsea Marketeers, $198. These measure about 1 1/8 inches below a 2 1/2 inch chain. Hooks are modern.
6. Steampun
k showstoppers: Marianne Anderson earrings in oxidised silver, 18k gold and freshwater pearl. £220 (about $400 US). Seriously beautiful jewelry from a Glasgow-based goldsmith and designer.
7. The big finale: Fuoco earrings in 18k rose gold by Luna Scamuzzi for Lucifer Vir Honestus, one of my dream jewelers.
Each earring is posted, the thin squiggle of gold that dangles delicately pinned to each disc, $3,580 from Ylang 23.
earrings, always a bit eccentric, can brighten a sober outfit. I've always had at least one pair. You can mismatch in many moods, from subdued to rocker. Some of the best are on Etsy, repository of quirky crafts. While a few looked like occupational therapy projects run amok, there are some standouts, and the prices are very good.1. Above, asymmetrical pair of small peacock-feather earrings from Etsy seller LorenaCatalaniMorata, $14.
2. Witty sterling and polymer dots from Etsy seller susanandyerjewelry, $60.
3. Subtly mismatched 18k gold ovals measure just over 1/2" across and 1" long (2 1/2cm long and 1 1/2cm across) from Etsy seller emmateale, $63.
4. Odd little mismatched crosses, 1-inch long, $1.50 from Etsy seller MaRiKa997.
5. Arty elegance: 19th century Chinese brass and enamel earrings from Chelsea Marketeers, $198. These measure about 1 1/8 inches below a 2 1/2 inch chain. Hooks are modern.
6. Steampun
k showstoppers: Marianne Anderson earrings in oxidised silver, 18k gold and freshwater pearl. £220 (about $400 US). Seriously beautiful jewelry from a Glasgow-based goldsmith and designer.
7. The big finale: Fuoco earrings in 18k rose gold by Luna Scamuzzi for Lucifer Vir Honestus, one of my dream jewelers.
Each earring is posted, the thin squiggle of gold that dangles delicately pinned to each disc, $3,580 from Ylang 23.
Comments
I wonder if there is even $450 worth of gold in them.
materfamilias: Think you would look (even more) beautiful in gold! I wear gold in both colours and silver but like you 3-4 favourites 80%.
sisty: Sometimes people tell me,
"Uh, your earrings don't match"- and need to be reassured it's deliberate. Have fun!
LPC: I love them too- and check out her site, her work has a very specific point of view and beautiful execution.