You’re going to love or hate these pastel gemstone earrings.
You see what I mean? They’re not your average ear wear.
These earrings are each anchored by a larger oval-cut gemstone within a matching surround: kunzite on some side and lemon quartz on the other. Beneath each gemstone surmount is a circular-cut diamond spacer and a pavé-set diamond cap, from which dangles a magnificent mobile of gemstones. The bunches of stones (they don’t seem streamlined enough to be “tassels.” “Pom-poms,” perhaps?) are made up of a boquet of faceted kunzite, lemon quartz and varicolored sapphire stones.
Moment of truth: what do you think of these? I love unusual jewelry and I think the shape of these is interesting, but I can’t decide if I find the colors to be pretty or slightly insipid. I know I’d like these in richer jewel tones. I might like them as they are. What do you think? Yay or nay?
These unusual pastel gemstone earrings were listed in a December 2013 auction at Philips. All images and info are thanks to Phillips.
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I love the chandelier part, but not the large stones in unmatched colors.
Oh sure, why not? I mean, they’re kind of horrible but in a kind of wonderful way.
Haha, I love that way of putting it. They definitely score major points for originality, and you know I love color.
I think all my time in the queer community, hanging out with drag queens has totally raised my love of camp. That may be what I mean by “horrible in a wonderful way.” If there’s one thing I’ve toned down in my own dressing as I get older, it’s my campness… most of the time.
I think there’s a lot to be said for style that’s unboring, whether or not I find it actually appealing myself. Does that make sense? I feel more joy from an outfit that is nutty but interesting than something blah and safe.
I agree.
I agree with you on wanting to see richer jewel tones, but YAY for kunzite and the fun, mismatched color design! I don’t think the like/dislike answer is quite so simple – these really make you contemplate!
Agreed. I love that they exist, and I find them delightful to look at, but they’re not a color scheme I would ever want them next to my face. However, that’s also related to my coloring. Someone with a darker skin tone than mine might be able to rock these pretty hard.