Ear & Now
GIVENCHY EARRINGS SPRING/SUMMER 2012.
There is life beyond pearl studs.
Read that again.
Imagine being the girl who lives in a pair of oversize gold bamboo hoops every single day – rain or shine – on/off duty, then when it comes to your wedding day your great aunt gifts you a pair of antique pink pearls to wear as your something old – like it’s a no-brainer.
How many super chic women have felt the need to default to a pearl stud (gifted or not) when it comes to their wedding jewellery, just to ensure they’re not accused of looking “too much”? The pressure for even the most unconventional bride to look classic is colossal, but if you’re going to add detail, why not make earrings the centre of attention? Pearls don’t need to be timeless and your face furniture needn’t be pared back – consider some seriously cool contemporary designers, who are making sure every bride’s earring choice receive several double takes.
For instance, Danielle Frankel’s impressive oyster pearl earrings have all the drama of a door knocker hoop combined with the timeless appeal of (several) pearls. And If pearls were never really in the running, gold was made for the bold – look to Aligheri for beautifully crafted, 24 carat dipped creations. The made to order Fractured Memories earrings are really unique – part hoop, part sculptural drop earring, part taker of breath – also, nothing looks better against white than gold, so consider golden wedding jewellery for an impressive effect.
Alessandra Rich may do some of the best column dresses in fashion, but she also creates arresting ear décor. Highlighting the necessity of bling, her designs are OTT and Elizabeth Taylor-esque – the bigger the better. Some would say Rich’s jewellery is made with the statement making bride in mind, but there isn’t a pair that wouldn’t look good with an understated silk dress, so low-key brides can also benefit from the sparkling baubles.
A pearl stud is indeed a thing of beauty, but when it comes to bridal earring options they need to take a day off. Step into a new tradition and make your wedding day earrings seriously gasp-worthy.
