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Drop Earrings with Colored Gemstones Rule the Red Carpet

Zendaya and other stars are saying “color me happy.”

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3 months ago

April 29, 2024

Beth Bernstein Instore May 2024 Issue

Drop Earrings with Colored Gemstones Rule the Red Carpet

Zendaya at the 2024 Academy Awards wearing Bulgari gemstone earrings. PHOTO COURTESY OF SHUTTERSTOCK.

DIAMOND ISN’T THE only gem that is a girl’s best friend. In the past few seasons, colored gemstones have been appearing in all categories of jewelry, but the juicy larger stones in drop earrings are the style hanging from a wide demographic of women’s lobes. We saw them during awards season, and we continue to see them evolve in designers’ studios in myriad colors and shapes (the most prominent is the teardrop or pear, whether upright or inverted).

Orly Marcel 18K gold Temple Carved carnelian earrings with colored sapphire accents.

Orly Marcel

18K gold Temple Carved carnelian earrings with colored sapphire accents.

orlymarcel.com

$3,800

Linda Hoj 22K gold one-of-a-kind Amphora earrings with Ethiopian opals.

Linda Hoj

22K gold one-of-a-kind Amphora earrings with Ethiopian opals.

lindahoj.com

$9,890

Mallary Marks 18K and 22K yellow gold bezel-set mismatched earrings of light brown zircon and Mozambique tourmalines.

Mallary Marks

18K and 22K yellow gold bezel-set mismatched earrings of light brown zircon and Mozambique tourmalines.

mallarymarksny.com

$4,765

Beth Bernstein

Beth Bernstein is a published author of three books and jewelry and fashion expert with 18+ years experience. A broad knowledge of the history of jewelry and fashion coupled with a background in "the story", writing, trends, design concepts has earned Beth a proven track record.