Prepare To Be All Ears in 2017 — It’s Time To Supersize Those Earrings!
While dainty stud earrings shaped like whimsical stars, cutesy hearts, free-spirited crescent moons, funky arrows, edgy lightning bolts, feminine daisies, nautical rope knots, and cheeky pineapples are hardly exiting the jewelry stage this year, shoulder-grazing earrings will constitute the headlining act. From extra-long tassel earrings to ball drop danglers crafted out of resplendent glass beads; gothic, bejeweled, cross-shaped designs; hula hoop-sized round earrings adorned with pearls and Swarovski crystals; and gypsy-inspired crochet numbers, this year’s designs have a bold attitude and possess an unparalleled flair for the dramatic. Below, you’ll find a bevy of earrings that are big in size and personality — in fact, none measures less than 3″ in length!
Dannijo Lazarette Earrings, $545. Available at Dannijo.com
Measuring 4″ in length, these oxidized silver marry a tribal aesthetic with a decidedly audacious industrial attitude. The upper portion of each earring features clear-colored, almond-shaped Swarovski crystals arranged in a fanned-out shape and, beneath them, an orange teardrop-shaped Swarovski crystal with two ball-shaped orange resin stones on either side. A smooth, almond-shaped, turquoise-colored stone positioned sideways is situated beneath the orange stones, completing the upper portion of the design, which is reminiscent of a feather headdress. The knotted chain creating a rope-like ladder and the door knocker-shaped charms add an urban edge
Rebecca de Ravenel Moda Operandi Exclusive Classic Tutti Earrings, $695. Available at ModaOperandi.com
Towards the end of 2016, thread-covered, multi-ball drop earrings were popping up on everyone’s lobes — largely thanks to the overwhelmingly positive response to Rebecca de Ravenel’s playful Les Bonbons earrings. Measuring 4.25” in length, this design stays true to its predecessor at its core but replaces the spheres’ threaded exterior with multi-colored beads. It’s like having strands of disco ball lights swinging enthusiastically from your ears!
Kenneth Jay Lane Turquoise Seedbead Round Gypsy Hoop Earrings, $100. Available at KennethJayLane.com
These free-spirited, 4”-long earrings exude a jet-setting gypsy energy thanks to their turquoise shade, their careful seed bead construction, the circular cut-outs along the top of each round disc shape, and the faceted beads adorning the lower rim of each disc.
Lana Large 14K Gold Bolt Stud Earrings, $1545. Available at BergdorfGoodman.com
It’s like thunder! Lightning! The way you’ll love these is frightening! Designed in a zigzag pattern meant to resemble a lightning bolt, these 14 yellow gold earrings will strike everyone’s fancy.
Gucci Earrings with Crystal Embroidery, $1450. Available at Gucci.com
These intricately embroidered, 6.5″-long, featherweight earrings nod to Italian folk art, with crystal, resin, and glass beads in bright shades of red, yellow, and blue woven onto a featherweight silk surface with a faux horn plexiglass base. From their color scheme to the floral motifs, these statement earrings are reminiscent of the costumes traditionally worn by Tarantella dancers.
J.W. Anderson Palladium-Plated Earrings, $395. Available at Net-a-Porter.com
Measuring nearly 4″ in length, these J.W. Anderson earrings speak to a clean, stark, futuristic aesthetic rooted in geometric shapes and high-sheen metals. Each palladium-coated earring features three shiny spheres of varying diameters strung together and then completed with an elongated, teardrop-shaped bead.
Erickson Beamon Pearl Safari Earrings, $478. Available at EricksonBeamonShop.com
Traipse into the fashion elite’s inner circle with these hoop-shaped earrings, which measure 3 1/2″ in width and feature a total drop of 4 inches. Featuring a hollow center, these hoop-shaped earrings are adorned with ivory glass pearls, black Swarovski crystals, and fluorescent green and punchy coral glass beads. The paisley print fabric covering the front of the clip fastenings adds a dose of free-spirited unconventionality.
Fallon Jewelry Monach Deco Tuile Earrings in Garnet, $325. Available at FallonJewelry.com
Reminiscent of Diwali lantern lamps, these long drop earrings feature gunmetal-toned chain strands of round and rectangular garnet-colored crystals dangling from the sound base of their conical tips.
Lionette Garrett Gerson Aqua Earrings, $448. Available at LionetteNY.com
These earrings swing like Sia on a chandelier! A clever juxtaposition of shapes, each earring starts off with a faceted, triangular, clear Swarovski crystal at the stud. An almond-shaped simulated white fire opal is placed horizontally beneath that triangular stud, followed by a dime-sized, round, teal-toned, magical-feeling simulated boulder opal. The earring’s curved sides, accentuated with inset, citrine-colored Swarovski crystals, add yet another geometric element to the design, while the strands of brass chains form a triangular shape and give the piece some much-needed movement.
Etro Crochet Earrings with Rhinestones, $406. Available at Etro.com
The word “crochet” is often associated with crazy cat ladies who whip up scarves, sweaters, and caps for their purring babies. And yet these floral crochet earrings are hardly dowdy, old-fashioned, or disconcertingly eccentric — instead, they’re an imaginative and modern take on an age-old craft. The cotton-backed earrings feature plastic and glass rhinestones for a hint of eye-catching shimmer.
Vanessa Mooney Astrid Knotted Tassel Earrings, $45. Available at VanessaMooney.com
The fashion world’s tassel fixation will not wane in 2017 — if anything, it will reach new heights (or, rather, new lengths!). These Vanessa Mooney earrings take hanging loose to new heights, with strands of pink thread dangling from knot-shaped nuggets, together measuring 4.25″ in total length.
Alexis Bittar Dangling Futurist Clip Earrings, $295. Available at AlexisBitttar.com
Shaped to resemble ultra sharp and pointed spear tips, the silver-toned triangular pendants of these Alexis Bittar earrings feature etchings that might remind you of a game of tic-tac-toe. These marks were inspired by rutilated quartz stones, which contain rutile inclusions produced by hydrothermal processed. The overall futuristic vibe of these 4.1″-long earrings is counteracted by the tiny coral stone adorning the hook between the spear-shaped pendant and the Art Deco-inspired stud portion.
Marni Earrings in Leather with Butterfly Clasp, $590. Available at Marni.com
These floral earrings may not possess an alluring aroma, but they’re as beautiful as an authentic bouquet. Each earring simulates a trio of gardenias, with white petals and dark green leaves molded out of leather and pistils crafted out of gold metal. The clustered blossoms remain in their fanned-out positions thanks to the malleable gold metal cylinders and rings adjoining them.
Lulu Frost Midnight Proxima Earrings, $135. Available at LuluFrost.com
They might remind you of futuristic laser mazes, spiderwebs, or star-shaped fireworks.
Whatever image they bring to the forefront, there’s no denying that these three-dimensional Lulu Frost earrings have a dynamic energy that’s captivating. Measuring 3.25″ in length, these earrings feature a diamond framework and boast an open silhouette, with arched bars along the center that create caged effect. The earrings are made out of rectangular cerulean and citrine glass stones, clear baguettes, and clear round crystals.
Ben-Amun Ruby Deco Crystal Earrings, $345. Available at Ben-Amun.com
Looking at these opulent, Jazz Age-inspired earrings, it’s easy to imagine Brigitte Helm wearing them in Marcel L’Herbier’s 1928 film L’Argent. Each earring’s wide open frame — which has four petal-like curved edges — harbors ruby-colored Swarovski crystals and clear round Swarovski crystals that together create a floral motif.
Dolce & Gabbana Multicolor Drop Earrings, $795. Available at ModaOperandi.com
Back in the ‘90s, everyone from George Michael (RIP) to Madonna rocked cross-shaped earrings and, as the trend is revived for 2017, Dolce & Gabbana is offering luxury-loving fashionistas an elegant interpretation. These clavicle-kissing clip-on earrings feature teardrop-shaped ruby red and green tsavorite-colored crystals arranged into a cross formation, with round blue tanzanite-colored stones at their centers. The dotted pattern along the perimeter of the teardrop shaped stones, along with the pearl stone dangling from the base of the cross, all underscore the design’s opulent inspiration.
Ashley Pittman Malama Dark Horn Earrings, $395. Available at AshleyPittman.com
Feel like a sophisticated safari explorer with these 4″-long drop earrings, each featuring an asymmetrical, oval-shaped dark horn stud and, beneath it, an elongated, teardrop-shaped dark horn piece — both with a starry inlay.
Bounkit Sea Shell Convertible Earrings, $490. Available at Bounkit.com
Ariel the Mermaid may have yearned to walk on land, but she would’ve held on to some of her undersea trappings if it meant she could fashion earrings like these! These artful beach-y earrings feature green amethyst, fluorite, and moonstone stones, as well as red seashells embellished with rows of Swarovski crystals. Measuring 3″ in length, the earrings can be worn in multiple ways: with all three components attached (as shown above), as studs with only the trio of clustered stones, or as single-tier dangle earrings.
Rosantica Pascoli Gold-Tone Quartz Earrings, $310. Available at Net-a-Porter.com
An unconventional take on classic gold hoops, these flirty earrings feature a veritable waterfall of faceted blue lapis bead along their front curve, with smaller beads adorning the top and bottom rims of the hoops.
J.Crew Beaded Rumba Earrings, $65. Available at JCrew.com
Look every bit as sensual and extravagant as a flamenco dancer’s scarlet gown with these cheerful earrings, featuring concentric circular shapes. Made of glass, epoxy and acrylic beads, these beaded earrings will have you reaching for some castanets.
Alexander McQueen Jeweled Cross Earrings, $795. Available at AlexanderMcQueen.com
