So I decided to bring a little more oomph to my OEC studs. I had some halos added, made with 2 point ACAs that I wasn't using, had them pulled apart and used them around my OECs for a little extra sparkle. Very white and twinkly!
With pearl drops:
Without the drops (roughly 2.1ctw and 9mm across):
Love the changes.. GREAT idea!!
I'm glad you like the balance. I think it adds something extra to the aesthetic, as well as some extra oomph. I think I'll get a lot of wear from them!
Thank you, @bright & shiny! Jewelry can be a lovely distraction, and it's certainly playing that role in my life at the moment! These earrings definitely contribute.
Thank you, @Rubies-R-Me! I tend to take 2 attempts at virtually everything before I get it right - sometimes more! I think these have hit the mark at this point. Finally! I also have a few different pearl pair drops to go with them, so that's nice, too.
Awww - thank you, @rcjtraveler! That's very kind!
Thank you, @DorotheaBrooke - I love the soft sheen of pearls. While I do adore diamonds (and I DO mean 'adore'!) - it's nice to have something a little...more...calm, from time to time. And pearls go perfectly with cashmere cardigans, don't you think?
One last shot that makes the comparison a little more clear. I also like the balance between pearl and diamond stud better with the halo added.
Just when we thought they couldn't look any better - they do! Absolutely lovely
I call this project a resounding success - a beautiful and well-deserved celebration piece
I'm very happy with the way they turned out and their wearability. My sized earlobes tend to cut things down to size, so 9mm for the studs isn't overpowering at all, and even with the pearl drops added, they still have a nice day-to-evening feel about them.
The most perfect change. They were stunning before, but now they just have a bit more oomph & a lovely presence
One last shot that makes the comparison a little more clear. I also like the balance between pearl and diamond stud better with the halo added.
I think it still looks very casual, I think because the drop is not long. It's like a stud with a dangle. Love it. Feels like very much daily wear. @mrs-b You are giving me ideas...And lastly....
Earrings!
Last year (I think? The months are bleeding together....) I bought a pair of OECs from Ivy and Rose. They're around 1.5ctw, F colored, and eye clean. I absolutely love them! As well as wearing them alone, I also wore them with a lovely pair of Sea of Cortez pearls given to me by Yssie on my birthday last year. The pearls are grey with a beautiful pink undertone.
But recently, I've been one of many people who have developed a passion for blue pearls, and when this pair of large, blue, baroque akoya pearls popped up on PearlzAustralia's Instagram site, I snavelled them up quick smart! DKJ added posts and loops, and here we are - 10.3 - 10.4mm blue pearls with OEC diamonds. What can be better than that? Actually, perfectly round, sky blue, 10mm akoyas can be better than that, but I have it on the best authority (@molinePDG ) that I'll need 5 times the budget and a fair dose of patience till *they* become a reality in my jewelry box! So in the meantime, I have these more casual but equally adored beauties to enjoy.
The color in these next 2 photos is VERY washed out due to very poor lighting - and they're *very* blurry for the same reason, but I'm including them for a sense of proportion. Keep in mind, I have the largest and longest earlobes in recorded history - but even on my ears, these have lovely presence. LOVE!!
And that's it!
So I decided to bring a little more oomph to my OEC studs. I had some halos added, made with 2 point ACAs that I wasn't using, had them pulled apart and used them around my OECs for a little extra sparkle. Very white and twinkly!
With pearl drops:
Without the drops (roughly 2.1ctw and 9mm across):
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