The sighting: Former First Lady Michelle Obama posted an Instagram video about her experience executive-producing the new Netflix show The Later Daters. Obama wore a colorful shirtdress and a chic pair of earrings for the occasion.
The jewels: Obama is wearing the Column Emerald Cut Drop Earrings from V by Laura Vann.
The 18K yellow gold vermeil style, listed online for $184, features a pair of emerald-cut white topaz stones each suspended from a column-shaped bead of green Indian agate.
The trends: Sleek and understated with a hint of movement, these earrings incorporate the trends of statement studs, green gems, bezel settings and elongated stones.
What do we think? These earrings are great! I love the juxtaposition of the smooth agate columns with the faceted topaz, and the movement allowed by the way the topaz is suspended is such a great touch.
These earrings were a great pick for this dress, and they’d be a great pick for almost anything. I also think they strike an appropriate note for post-White House Michelle Obama: They’re stylish and from a small woman-owned brand, but not outrageously expensive.
On a personal note: I also own a couple of pairs of earrings from V by Laura Vann, and I find them quite impressive for their price point.
Judgment: 14/10 for an excellent earring choice.
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