Pearl earrings add timeless class to any outfit but that doesn’t mean they have to be stuffy or old-fashioned. It’s all about balancing traditional elegance with modern shapes and silhouettes, from clustered hoops to simple diamond accents.
Stellar jeweller Sophie Bille Brahe knows how to craft a pearl, and her designs are the gifts that keep on giving (should you be so lucky). From boucle-style encrusted hoops to her Botticelli drops and oversized rosettes to dangling floral chandeliers, if you invest in just one designer this season, you’ll be spoiled for choice with her treasure trove of unique creations.
Elsewhere, timeless, everyday studs with added flourish come courtesy of Valentino Garavani and Annoushka, while vintage-style Chanel danglers will always bring a certain je ne sais quoi to the party. Mizuki adds contemporary shapes and silhouettes to the mix, while Mateo’s extensive range of pearl masterpieces is another collection to add to the wish list.
Not sure where to begin? Here are the best pearl earrings to buy now.
Annoushka diamond and pearl drops
Kicking off with a classic, you can’t go wrong with timeless studs: whatever your age, whatever the occasion, they’ll always feel right. Crafted in 18 karat gold, and handset with freshwater pearls, pair with Annoushka’s pearl ear jacket for a funkier, modern lift.
2020 Chanel faux pearl drop earrings
There’s not actually anything vintage about these Chanel lovelies, but they do look like something out of the ‘80s dressing up drawer – in a good way only, of course. Gold-plated luminous faux pearl drops with brilliant gold-plated detail surround the raised CC logo: instant fashion credentials.
Mateo Wave gold and pearl and diamond hoop earrings
Made from 14 karat gold, these pearl and diamond hoop earrings are modern and elegant yet classic and fun, with their unique, wave-like silhouette. Team with a simple dress or jeans and blazer for a look you’ll turn to time and time again.
Jil Sander freshwater and baroque pearl earrings
Handcrafted in Italy from gold-tone brass, these lustrous baubles are set with cascading drops of freshwater and baroque pearls. Add the matching necklace for full Wilma Flintstone vibes – we promise they’ll make your outfit rock.
Mizuki gold and pearl hoops
These darlings are exclusive to Net-A-Porter and demonstrate how the pearl can be both modern and every day. Set to hang from an oval hoop, they can be stacked with a range of orb-adorned rings in various shapes and sizes.
Sophie Bill Brahe Grand Rosette pearl earrings
Pearl-purveyor of dreams Sophie Bille Brahe makes your little girl jewellery box fantasies a reality. These big pearl bows are so wrong they’re right and are available in two sizes – alongside a whole collection of complementary pearl pieces.
Mateo Crescent Moon diamond and pearl earrings
A second nod to the pearl-loving designer (and it was still hard to narrow it down), these gold and white pearl crescent moon drop earrings are designed to resemble modern mobiles. Crafted from 14 karat yellow gold and cultivated freshwater pearls, we’d indeed be over the moon with a pair of these on our lobes.
Valentino Garavani faux pearl logo stud
These simple, Valentino-stamped studs are a great entry-level investment, and tick all the boxes for everyday wear, but won’t disappoint when you need a bit of evening sparkle, either. Need these in your life? Tell us about it, stud.
Atelier VM Single Sara Perla drop earring
Crafted from solid 18 karat gold, this single earring epitomises the brand’s appreciation for light, refined styling with an elongated, fine box chain strung with a single lustrous white pearl. Style it as part of an asymmetric pair or add to a mismatched but carefully curated earscape.
Shaun Leane Cherry Blossom diamond and pearl hoop earrings
These unique beauties are inspired by the claws, feathers, and quills of the natural world. The enchantingly sculpted hoops with diamond-encrusted enamel flowers and three freshwater pearls give us all the Midsummer Night’s Dream feels.
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