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Now that we’re focusing on bigger earrings again this season--spring fashion shows and this season’s award shows played up this trend--how can “chandelierings” be far behind?
PHOTO These chandelier earrings by Melissa Lawton are set with white topaz briolettes, Akoya keshi pearls and 12 mm crowned pearls in rhodium-plated sterling silver with cubic zirconia accents ($320). melindalawton.com
PHOTO These chandelier earrings by Melissa Lawton are set with white topaz briolettes, Akoya keshi pearls and 12 mm crowned pearls in rhodium-plated sterling silver with cubic zirconia accents ($320). melindalawton.com
PHOTO Elizabeth Crandall’s “Mini Simone” earrings, handcrafted in 14-karat yellow gold with 14-karat fringe and London blue topaz ($725) elizabethcrandall.com
PHOTO These chandelier drop earrings by Stephen Dweck are made with champagne quartz, turquoise cabochon, labradorite, green chalcedony and sterling silver ($1,095). stephendweck.com
PHOTO Finn's “Gypsy” chandelier earrings in 18-karat yellow gold are a great smaller option for petite women ($2,000). finnjewelry.com
PHOTO Effy’s “Espresso” 14-karat yellow gold cognac and white diamond earrings ($5,000) effyjewelry.com
PHOTO Jocelyn Prestia's Carmen Earrings in 18-karat white gold with diamonds pavé, opals and dangling moons ($6,700)
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PHOTO Wendy Brandes’ “Susan” chandelier earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with 16.39 carats of peridot and 1.41 carats of diamonds ($7,500) wendybrandes.com
PHOTO Emily Armenta's got a long cascade chandelier in 18-karat yellow gold with black and champagne diamonds on yellow gold “huggie” posts ($8,790). armentacollection.com
PHOTO Royal Jewelry's 14-karat white gold earrings with yellow diamonds and round white diamonds
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PHOTO Todd Reed is swinging with these 18-karat yellow gold, fancy-cut and rose-cut diamond earrings ($15,730). toddreed.com
PHOTO From Supreme Jewelry, 18-karat white gold earrings with a total of 7.63 carats of rose-cut and round diamonds ($28,193) supremejewelry.com
PHOTO Erica Courtney's “Cha Cha” earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with 9.15 carats of blue lagoon tourmaline, 12.74 carats of peridot and 1.11 carats of diamond ($29,400) ericacourtney.com
PHOTO Michael John Jewelry’s 18-karat black rhodium gold earrings are set with 7.92 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and pearls ($44,850). michaeljohnjewelry.com
PHOTO Katey Brunini’s “Skipping Stones” chandelier earrings are made in oxidized sterling silver with 12 bezel-set opals and 2 .63 total carats of blue sapphires set in 18k yellow, white, or rose gold baskets ($46,125). kbrunini.com
PHOTO Sutra’s chandelier earrings in 18-karat white gold with Paraiba tourmaline ($300,000) sutrajewels.com
Now that we’re focusing on bigger earrings again this season--spring fashion shows and this season’s award shows played up this trend--how can “chandelierings” be far behind?
These dramatic accessories focus on the swing of multiple parts and dangles. If they make you think of the crystal chandeliers of Versailles, then you’re wearing a pair of chandelier earrings: big, dramatic, swinging and always the highlight to any look.
Here are 15 styles that range from the sublime to the outrageous, and all will surely dazzle customers who are ready for some insta-glam.
These chandelier earrings by Melissa Lawton are set with white topaz briolettes, Akoya keshi pearls and 12 mm crowned pearls in rhodium-plated sterling silver with cubic zirconia accents ($320). melindalawton.com
Elizabeth Crandall’s “Mini Simone” earrings, handcrafted in 14-karat yellow gold with 14-karat fringe and London blue topaz ($725) elizabethcrandall.com
These chandelier drop earrings by Stephen Dweck are made with champagne quartz, turquoise cabochon, labradorite, green chalcedony and sterling silver ($1,095). stephendweck.com
Finn
Effy’s “Espresso” 14-karat yellow gold cognac and white diamond earrings ($5,000) effyjewelry.com
Jocelyn Prestia
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Wendy Brandes’ “Susan” chandelier earrings in 18-karat yellow gold with 16.39 carats of peridot and 1.41 carats of diamonds ($7,500) wendybrandes.com
Emily Armenta
Royal Jewelry
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Todd Reed is swinging with these 18-karat yellow gold, fancy-cut and rose-cut diamond earrings ($15,730). toddreed.com
From Supreme Jewelry, 18-karat white gold earrings with a total of 7.63 carats of rose-cut and round diamonds ($28,193) supremejewelry.com
Erica Courtney
Michael John Jewelry’s 18-karat black rhodium gold earrings are set with 7.92 carats of round brilliant-cut diamonds and pearls ($44,850). michaeljohnjewelry.com
Katey Brunini’s “Skipping Stones” chandelier earrings are made in oxidized sterling silver with 12 bezel-set opals and 2 .63 total carats of blue sapphires set in 18k yellow, white, or rose gold baskets ($46,125). kbrunini.com
Sutra’s chandelier earrings in 18-karat white gold with Paraiba tourmaline ($300,000) sutrajewels.com
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