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Cindy’s TrendTracker: Big earrings

TrendsFeb 16, 2016

Cindy’s TrendTracker: Big earrings

Statement earrings swept the Emmy Awards this past Sunday and big earrings were the talk of the recent spring fashion runways. 

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Miseno’s “Ventaglio” diamond and pearl earrings, set in 18-karat white gold ($27,200) misenousa.com
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Efva Attling’s sterling silver “Garden of Eden” earrings ($615) efvaattling.com
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Nathalie Regnier’s “Spirits of Mompox” feather earrings are made in 18-karat gold with emeralds, feathers, enamel and mompox filigree ($2,750). nregnierjewelry.com
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Amali’s African opal earrings are draped in an 18-karat gold chain set with champagne diamonds ($2,970). amalijewelry.com
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Lika Behar’s 24-karat gold and oxidized silver “Leaf Drop” earrings offer pear-shaped cabochon labradorite and gray diamonds ($3,740). likabehar.com
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Todd Reed’s oxidized sterling silver earrings with white brilliant diamonds ($5,280) toddreed.com
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Sarah Graham’s “Clover” triple-hoop earrings, made in 18-karat yellow gold and oxidized cobalt chrome with cognac and black diamonds ($5,760)
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Armenta’s “Old World” oxidized silver and 18-karat yellow gold large, reversed-pear mesh earrings are set with with malachite and rainbow moonstone doublets, white and champagne diamonds and white sapphires ($6,990). armentacollection.com
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These mixed-shape “Gemma” drop earrings by Lauren K. are set with diamonds and blue sapphires in 18-karat white gold ($8,195). laurenk.com
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Unhada’s “Bali Dynasty” earrings with fossilized coral, rose-cut labradorite, opals, diamonds and carved diamond leaves set in 18-karat yellow gold ($11,625) unhada.com
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Vtse’s 18-karat gold earrings with 48.97 carats of beryl, 1.32 carats of yellow sapphire and 20.50 carats of fancy tourmalines ($14,500) vtsejewelry.com
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Suzanne Kalan’s one-of-a-kind 18-karat white gold and earrings offer white diamond baguettes and London blue topaz drops ($16,000). suzannekalan.com
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Sutra’s emerald, sapphire and diamonds dangle earrings, set in black gold ($19,000) sutrajewels.com
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Madstone’s “Zeus” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with zircon, andalusite, tourmaline and diamonds ($19,000)  madstonedesign.com
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Leticia Linton’s white gold earrings, set with rubies and white diamonds ($19,000) lbldesign.com.br
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Supreme Jewelry’s 18-karat rose gold earrings with yellow diamonds, marquise-cut diamonds and round diamonds ($20,835) supremejewelry.net
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Lauren Harper’s pink tourmaline and diamond earrings are set in 18-karat gold ($21,560). laurenharpercollection.com
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These 18-karat white gold earrings from Pasquale Bruni offer tanzanite, sapphires, and white diamonds ($31,020). pasqualebruni.com
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Aspen Diamond’s platinum earrings (with detachable drops) are set with 168 diamonds weighing a total of 20.25 carats ($120,000). aspendiamond.com
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Pamela Huizenga’s 18-karat gold earrings with 39.35 carats of fossilized sequoia drops and diamond accents (price upon request) pamelahuizenga.com
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Statement earrings swept the Emmy Awards this past Sunday and big earrings were the talk of the recent spring fashion runways.

Let’s get ready for the residual buzz by bringing out big earrings and sharing them with customers. Let’s go big and not go home until we’ve had some fun in them!

Here are 21 styles to share with customers. Retailers will find a pair for every personality and style type--even the more timid fashionistas can go a little bigger than usual. It’s an instant glam-maker.

Michelle Graffis the editor-in-chief at National Jeweler, directing the publication’s coverage both online and in print.

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