[xeresana]

OK...so it's been a while but, I saw somewhere, and I think it may have been Oprah, a pair of earrings where one side had a black drop-shaped pearl and the other side had a "matching" drop-shaped white pearl. Wherever I saw it (and you'd think I'd remember) I absolutely loved it. Whether it was the way the earrings were styled or the way the woman carried it, I don't know. But, in this instance it didn't look like some cheesy 80's black and white thing. In fact it was so stunning to me, I was completely fascinated by those earrings. It reminded me of a goddess, balancing good and evil. Shortly after I saw it, I set out to find a pair of earrings like that and discovered that in all of the internet, no seller seemed to have anything like this. I'm really intersted in finding a pair of earrings like this. Any idea where I might look? Or am I really looking for a "custom" piece? In that case, any ideas where to find someone to make it?

Thanks again!

[jshepherd]

Oprah did this with a pair of studs a few years back. I thought it was a great look as well. We actually carried this for a short time but could not find much interest in the style. What you are looking for does not would too far fetched. It is just two separate earrings that match in shape, just not color!

[pattye]

Hi Xeresana,

The earrings sound like a great concept! I think I recall Wallace Simpson and maybe Coco Chanel and others wearing studs in black and white. Probably could be done quite reasonably in high quality freshwater, maybe a custom job by one of the forum members????'
Need confidence to wear, however!!! I would like to see with opposite colors in round pearls above the drop pearl swinging below. Good luck!!
pattye

[Valeria101]

How about more colors than black & white (particularly since FWS don't come in natural black). I couldn't find a casual example of the concept, but here's the one that first came to mind (LINK). Just imagine a version with a simpler setting and three natural freshwater colors arranged in the same manner: one pair of round & drop of the same color (say, white) and the other two pearls of different, interesting shades (say, the light purple/gray and cream/pink available in the larger sizes). Wouldn't mind that for sure!

[Ashley]

I was working with a great client on putting this little number together using Gold and White South Sea Pearls. That was a fun job! I'm having a bit of a problem attaching the image that we took of the pearls for her approval, but I hope this works... It was such a funky idea that I had to share! The pearls for earrings were large rounds on top 10-11mm, with dangling drop shapes approx 11x14mm. I selected White South Sea pearls with a distinctive Ivory overtone so they would harmonize with the Goldens.

[jshepherd]

We have mixed colors a few times in the past as well. We have never gone as dramatic as that pair of mismatched Tahitian earrings, however. Although the pieces are fun and they attract a lot of attention, we have never really been able to find a place for them in our product mix. They do not usually become regular products.

Here is a pair of earrings that uses three different shades of fresh -
http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=666

Here is a necklace we put together for Geena Davis -
http://www.pearlparadise.com/detail.aspx?ID=936

[Valeria101]

Originally Posted by jshepherd

Although the pieces are fun and they attract a lot of attention, we have never really been able to find a place for them in our product mix. They do not usually become regular products.

'Guess that's the point with such a design - to remain pairless... Rare1 has more whacky one of the kinds than the website suggests. I never got it why they put so little attention to the website, despite a rather young clientele (think, university magazine ads - that where I found out about them).

How does the three-pearl necklace work? Don't quite get where the three pearls in the back fit in - would the chain go twice around the neck to bring them infront?

[salem]

I would assume it is meant to be worn with an upswept hairstyle. Would that be right? It would accent the back of the neck in a rather unexpected, but very attractive way. Just my 2 cents. Maybe I have been in Japan too long. lol

[pattye]

I thought from the description of the Geena necklace the three pearls hang down the back of the neck rather like an extender would, a pretty echo of the pendant in the front.
All the variations offered for interesting combos were great! Love the gold and ivory pearls. I personally would love the dark purple and platinum silver. (As my hair is nearly white.)

Pattye

[jshepherd]

You've got it Patty. They were designed to drape down an open back. The clasp can connect to any point on the chain above the pearls.

[thepearlgirls]

We had a pair in our South Sea collection that is mismatched as I like to call it. Personally I don't think I would be able to carry the look but apparently it is a very popular style in Asia as the mismatched earring style are one of the best sellers at our stores there. We brought a few pairs here to the US to see if they would sell and sure enough, 4 pairs were gone within 2 weeks. Unfortunately I only have a picture of the only set left with us.

[purepearls]

I've only seen one woman in person wearing one black Tahitian earring and one white South Sea earring. She was a fashion editor so she could get away with the look. There's no doubt that it is very dramatic and a definite attention-getter!

[pattye]

Hi Pearlgirls and All,

I really like the looks of that set! The butterflies (I think that is what they are make the pieces a bit more light-hearted.

I certainly agree, it will take a confident person to wear the B-W combo however. Guess that is the fun of it!! To know we deserve something gorgeous as pearls and not be self-conscious about having something so special!!!

I have seen some photos of Mia Mesa of PearlParadise wearing some huge strands of pearls, and if I recall correctly, she looked gorgeous, and quite petite. So my conclusion is--go for what appeals to us and have fun with it--we can develop a signature look by going outside the box!!

IMHO, Pattye

[thepearlgirls]

Hi Pattye!
Yes they are light hearted butterflies! Too bad I can't pull that look off. I certainly agree with you when it comes to having fun and wearing what appeals to us. I'm 5'1, very petite but I love wearing huge pearls. My everyday studs are 13-14mm and I love huge chokers! My hubby always likes to joke around and say that people see my pears before they see me, LOL. I also think it is somewhat of a cultural thing. I'm Asian and Asian women tend to wear larger pearls, at least that is what I have observed here in the US.

Ria

[purepearls]

I absolutely agree! You should wear what makes you feel confident and you should also be confident enough to wear what you want. Large pearls are not hard to pull off and make a stunning statement!