Pearl earrings: how to wear this wonderful timeless piece of jewelry
Small and round for a minimal look, dangling and irregular for those who are not afraid to be daring, pearl earrings are the perfect ally to add brightness to any face and catch the eye
Ages pass, yet pearl earrings continue to stand the test of time and reconfirm themselves as trendy accessories perfect for any look. It doesn't matter what the fashion of the moment is: the extraordinary versatility of the shapes, frames and colors with which these jewels are offered cannot help but capture the attention of anyone who wants to add brightness to their complexion and add that "extra touch" to any outfit.
Stars around the world are not immune to the power of the pearl, and in every historical era they have given us examples of style that can be replicated over and over again to look their best. Audrey Hepburn, Lady Diana, Kate Middleton know well how to wear this timeless jewel and teach us in every shot how to enhance every look, from the most elegant to the most eccentric.
Here are some tips on how to choose and show off the perfect pearl earrings for any occasion.
Real pearl earrings
Wearing pearl earrings always looks good, but it would look even better if the pearls were real! Produced biologically from certain types of mollusks, these tiny calcium carbonate spheres appear precious and lustrous even before they are made into precious jewelry.
Perhaps not everyone knows that in addition to the typical white color, variants can also be found in nature that feature wonderful shades of pink, yellow, gray, deep purple and even black. The latter, in particular, are known as Tahitian pearls and come from very fragile oysters.
The shape can also vary: in addition to the classic sphere by which we know them, there are more irregular but equally splendid types, which come as oval, grain of rice, teardrop and baroque, that is, irregular.
Like marine species, pearls can be freshwater and saltwater: these include the so-called Akoya and the very rare South Sea.
Pearl earrings worn
Ideal for those who like to sport a classic and minimal look, worn pearl ears are that understated and refined touch that will embellish the outfit, adding that note of brightness that will catch the attention of those around you.
A few examples? Those worn by icon Audrey Hepburn in her most famous role as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's have made history.
Pearl drop earrings
Considered the epitome of femininity because of its reference to the element of water, pearl drop earrings look good on everyone and look good on everything. Perfect with a short haircut for those with an oval, regular face, wonderful as pendants on the round face, this type of jewelry is a faithful ally for any occasion.
Pearl dangle earrings
Lovers of pendants take note: pearl earrings also fit beautifully with a long cut, which adds the perfect highlight for those with a rather square face. Voluminous, hooped, with distinctive lines, any shape will satisfy the needs of those who want to always look their best.
Baroque pearl earrings
Irregular shapes, it is known, are difficult to match, and if we are not careful we risk completely ruining the effect of the accessories we wear. But for this particular variant of earrings, there is no danger. In fact, there are hundreds of frames that can marry with the pearl jewel and enhance every type of face.
To make no mistake, wear them with an outfit with asymmetrical tailoring and flowing, contemporary lines.
Bridal pearl earrings
For the most important day of her life, every bride would like only the best. Well, the occasion could not be one of the best to wear delicate but gorgeous dangling or butterfly clasp earrings accompanied by shiny colored pearls.
The teardrop format can also add brightness to the birthday girl's already radiant face, which can be further embellished by the presence of not-too-showy glitter.