Heavenly pearl earrings
Happy New Pearl Year!
Kojima Company are offering an 11% discount on all pearls, through January 11. Use the discount code ilovepearls, and believe me, you will love yours!
Years ago, I noticed that pearl earrings were the ones I wore most. They lit the face, glowed in any light, and were a way to enjoy the gem for less expense than a necklace.
But let's be choosy; too many earrings depend on the label "genuine pearl", but they're pedestrian. Some stellar examples below, chosen for daily wear– and to make every day a delight.
Kojima Company are offering an 11% discount on all pearls, through January 11. Use the discount code ilovepearls, and believe me, you will love yours!
Years ago, I noticed that pearl earrings were the ones I wore most. They lit the face, glowed in any light, and were a way to enjoy the gem for less expense than a necklace.
But let's be choosy; too many earrings depend on the label "genuine pearl", but they're pedestrian. Some stellar examples below, chosen for daily wear– and to make every day a delight.
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| Witty pearl cherries |
Annette Ferdinandsen's pearl "cherries" on 18k stems are playful everyday earrings. Abut 3/4 in. long; price, $330 from Twist.
Beladora II offer a sprightly version, pearls on 14k twigs, a mid-century piece, for $395. These have clip backs.
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| Beladora II pearls on twigs |
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| Stonking pink studs |
Gumps make impeccable studs, and I'd choose a luscious baroque or off-round over a perfect sphere. Yes, you pay a premium for the name, but the quality is there, too.
At left, 15mm pink buttons glow on your ear like opalescent spotlights. Price, $450.
At left, 15mm pink buttons glow on your ear like opalescent spotlights. Price, $450.
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| White pearl snowdrift |
If you prefer white, they also offer e-normous (13.5 x18mm) baroque freshwater pearl earrings in pierced or clip versions, $1,259 (on sale). Romantic as a snowdrift lit by the moon.
If you prefer drops, swoon over the exceptional luster and overtones on this pair of 10mm Sea of Cortez pearls on 22k gold earwires, from eBay seller Ehret Design Gallery (Carolyn Ehret). The rainbow overglow will shift and change with what you wear. Price, $479 on BIN.
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| Sea of Cortez rainbow dangles |
When shopping in antique and vintage shops, inspect the pearls to make sure the surface (or "skin") is uncracked.
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| Edwardian pearl and diamond earrings |
Pearls can last for generations when not abraded or damaged by poor care. This pair of Edwardian pearl and rose-cut diamond dangles is beautifully set and, though made around 1910, the pearls look luminous. Set in rose gold. Price, $525 from Isadora's.
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| Graceful pearl and shell drops |
A pair of keishi earrings from Kojima Company reminds me of clouds over the sea; the play of blue, silver and mauve is accented by a small green diamond. Just over 2 inches long; set with 18k wires. Price, $280.
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| Keishi with green diamond |
Beladora II's pearl hoops wash out a bit in the photo but I'm certain they're lovely. 14k medium-sized hoops with 4mm pearls; price, $495.
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| Beladora II 14k pearl hoops |
Whatever your style, look for the glow and shimmery overtones that evoke memories of the sea, the pearl's first home.
Its second home is on your ears.
Comments
Great post to kick off the New Year, Duchesse!
I'll hazard a guess that you've had fun searching out these beauties.
Welcome back and Happy New Year.
Happy New Year!
Many women 'round here and maybe there too (?) wear diamond studs as their everyday earring. I like tiny bezel set ones but larger (and larger,etc.)stones start to look like competing SUVs (notice me, I'm bigger and certainly more expensive).
I go for pearl studs. Some of the diamond stud only wearing ladies think a pearl stud is staid, old fashioned, conservative. Feh! I wear them with everything .Something about the light, and the essence, as you said. I loved everyone of your choices-especially the Edwardian antique.
As I wear my pearl studs everyday - it is on and off for the shower, sleep, etc. I keep expecting the pearl to pull from the post. I don't hold it there when I take it off - but I have seen it happen. More than once.
StacyfrPgh
And Happy New Year!
I'm glad you're back, Duchesse -- hope your New Year is off to a wonderful start!
Hostess: I like to say life begins at 10mm :)
S. Let's have a glass of wine soon!
Belle: No worries, they still look splendid!
StacyfrPgh: OOOOh, what did you choose? Am sure you will enjoy them!
Kristine: Then also check the loose pearls section of Kojima Company, they sell pink pairs for far less and can drill and make them into studs for you, or you can have that done locally.
materfamilias: Thank you, it would be a good year if we could meet again.
demi-pointe: You remind me of Chanel's comment that a woman wearing a diamond "might as well have a price tag around her neck". That huge-stud-by-day-look is not my taste. Lacks subtlety. Love pear studs, my favouries are 12mm off round whites with green and rose overtones I got on eBay for $35- total fluke. Ordered 2 more pairs immediately but they were only OK.
Mardel: The hoops would suit you! Or me. Timeshare earrings?
spacegeek: Let me know if you choose something!
rb: Definitely, resoundingly envious! There is no commercial connection b/t Kojima and me. I'm simply a lover of pearls who appreciates Sarah's taste and service.
Tiffany: or is it "Happy New Ear"? Thanks!
LPC: Annette F. makes beautiful pieces; I'll be showing more in an upcoming post. Happy New Year to you, too, Lisa!
Rubi: Keishis are my favourites, such depth and play of colour.
Happy new years to you, the Bro and the kiddies.....
Jean