Wedding Earrings

Lars — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:27:00 +1100

What kind of earrings should I wear at my wedding?

The earrings you choose to wear on your wedding day will be photographed just as much as, or perhaps even more than, your wedding rings; therefore you should make sure that they complement your other wedding jewellery as well as your hairstyle in order to pull your whole look together.

Most brides tend to choose earrings set with either diamonds or pearls and will select a style that reflects their personality. These are both very elegant options that will look timeless in your wedding photographs.

In terms of design, the common choices are studs, drops and chandeliers. Of course, there are no set rules; however this general guideline is a helpful starting point.

Studs
Studs can be made with two pearls, two diamonds or a cluster of diamonds. Pearls come in a range of colours including pink, peach, white, cream and black. The size you choose will depend on your personal taste.

If you decide on diamond studs, you have a range of setting options to choose from including ‘claw’ and ‘bezel’ settings.

Alternatively, having a cluster of small diamonds in each earring will cost significantly less than having one larger diamond and you won’t be missing out on any sparkle. With this option you will also have to choose between the settings mentioned previously and the shape of the overall earring (square, round, triangular etc). Stud earrings will complement an up-style and can be worn with a matching necklace.

Drops
Drop earrings can be set with pearls, diamonds, neither or a mixture of both. Drops fall somewhere between chandeliers and studs in terms of size and are usually 2cm - 4cm long. Often they will be very narrow in width and will ‘drop down’ with a pearl hanging on the end or often with diamonds set from stud to base. Drop earrings will suit all hairstyles and are best worn without a necklace.

Chandeliers
The largest earring option, chandeliers are generally wide, long, dangling and delicate. They demand attention and will decorate your neckline also, replacing the need for a necklace. Chandeliers look great with any hair style but are usually reserved for those who like to wear statement jewellery. When purchasing chandelier earrings, make sure they’re not too heavy otherwise they’ll become uncomfortable and will drag down the earlobes. Many styles are very lightweight and will feel no heavier than drop earrings.

Larsen Jewellery specialises in custom made jewellery design and can work with you to create a beautiful pair of wedding earrings for your special day. For more information or to book in for a no-obligation design appointment, please contact us on 02 9223 2006.

Pearl Jewellery

Lars — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 12:24:00 +1100

A diamond may be the epitome of romance and longevity but the pearl has long been a statement of sheer luxury and sophistication. Last century this little gem defined the style of some of our most adored fashion icons and royalty - the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Jackie Onassis, Elizabeth Taylor, even the Queen Mother. But now the ever-classic pearl ensemble appears to have come of age with newly found urban spunk.

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The natural pearl is a gem secreted by marine molluscs. The creature has a remarkable capacity for producing nacre as it goes about defending itself from parasites that have lodged themselves inside the oyster's soft body. By depositing layer upon layer of pearly material over a foreign object, the pearl is born. In an almost identical fashion, the cultured pearl is formed with man's intervention by surgically implanting an irritant to stimulate the mollusc into its gem-creating activity.

Some people mistakenly believe that cultured pearls are fake pearls. But just as farm-raised cattle produce real beef, farm-raised pearls are real pearls whose beginning is triggered by man rather than by the vagaries of nature and chance. Australian cultured pearls are grown in large oysters and are harvested in waters between 60 and 120 feet deep. Australia is the world's major producer of white South Sea pearls and during the 1998 season the tropical waters off northern Australia yielded approximately sixty percent of total world production.

Another really exotic pearl is the Tahiti cultured pearl, commonly known as the black pearl, (which comes from the black-lipped oyster) and was a secret treasure of coral islands and long considered a royal symbol. The Tahiti black pearl's magical name evokes both its colour and origin, as it is indigenous to the deep turquoise waters of the French Polynesian lagoons.

Pearls come in a variety of shapes that range from the classic round or oval to the heavy baroque pearl with its intriguing tail. The button-shaped pearl is cushion shaped and the mabe is a half sphere with one flat surface. When selecting the right pearls for you, look for lustre and colour tones that are clear and not dull. Check for chips or blemishes and if a cultured pearl necklace is your penchant, choose one that is appropriate for your personality and appearance. You may prefer a long necklace for that 1920s carefree look or a short or choker collier for a more sophisticated "statement".

Having selected and purchased your pearls, you must take care to treat them as the precious jewels that they are. Never toss them into your jewellery box along with the rest of your jewellery. They could be scratched by the hard or rough surfaces of harder stones or hard metal edges. Instead, take care to wrap them in a soft, clean cloth. Always apply make-up, hair sprays and perfumes before you drape the pearls around your neck.

The pearl is a mysterious and charming gem of the sea and a perennial favourite of women all over the world. This luminous beauty is the only gem that is perfect as soon as it is released from its hiding place; it requires no cutting, no polishing. It simply is.

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