Long Baroque Earrings

Long earrings change the geometry of the face — they elongate the line of the neck, draw the eye downward, create a vertical emphasis that reads as elegant without being severe. The longer the earring, the more dramatic the effect — and baroque pearls, with their irregular shapes and organic curves, are the ideal material for the long-drop form: each pearl is a different visual event, a different pause in the downward journey. These earrings feature elongated baroque pearl drops suspended from sterling silver ear wires, each pearl 15-20mm in length, each one a different shape and character.

The pearls are genuine freshwater baroque — their elongated shapes natural rather than carved, the result of the mollusk depositing nacre around an irritant that was itself elongated. Some are teardrop-shaped, others are stick-shaped, a few are the irregular, freeform shapes that make each pair of baroque earrings a unique composition. The sterling silver ear wires are hand-formed and extended, their length calibrated to position each pearl at the most flattering point along the jawline.

• Elongated baroque freshwater pearls — 15-20mm, each uniquely shaped
• Extended sterling silver ear wires — hand-formed
• Dramatic length — approximately 35-45mm total drop
• Lightweight despite their length
• Nickel-free and hypoallergenic

Long earrings are for the woman who is not afraid to be seen — who understands that jewelry can change the architecture of the face the way a good haircut can, who knows that the vertical line of a long earring is one of the most flattering shapes a human body can wear. These earrings do not whisper. They speak — in a clear, confident voice. Style them with an updo or swept-back hair to let the full length of the drop register against the bare neck. A piece for evenings, events, and any occasion where you want to be looked at a little longer.