Natural Pearl Romanesque Drop Earrings - "Mississippi Rose Romanesque"

Graceful and undeniably romantic, these earrings evoke the elegance of heirloom jewelry passed down through generations. Luminous rosebud freshwater pearls set in a yellow gold bezel, ringed by an oxidized sterling silver halo and four petite diamond accents at the cardinal points that catch the light like tiny stars.

A fine chain connects the two different pearls, letting the wing pearl sway with real movement. Designed by Michael Jenson as a true left and right pair, the earrings play with a bit of asymmetry on purpose, which only adds to the sense that these were made by hand. Because the Mississippi wing pearls were formed naturally, no two look quite alike, so the pair you receive will have its own particular character.

The whole effect lands somewhere between old-world and current, textured silver and warm gold, structured stud and loose, swinging pearl. It's a good fit for someone who wants a piece with a bit of whimsy and craft behind it, whether that's a gift for a person who already loves unusual jewelry or a pair you're picking out for yourself.

Cold Hard Facts:

• metals: oxidized sterling silver + 22K gold
• gems:
  • (2) natural Mississippi River wing pearls
  • (2) rosebud freshwater pearls
  • (8) natural diamonds, 0.08ctw
• width: approx. 1/2" at widest point
• length: 2"
• earring type: 18K gold friction posts with sterling silver extra-large (9mm) friction backs

FAQ

Will the color I see on my screen match the earrings in person?
Pearls carry natural iridescence that shifts a bit depending on the light, and the gold and oxidized silver settings can read slightly warmer or cooler depending on your screen. Monitor settings, video cards, and browsers can all affect color slightly, so the earrings you receive may look a bit different than what you see here. By purchasing, you're acknowledging that possibility. If you'd like a true look before buying, we're happy to walk you through it over video chat.

Are the pearls perfectly matched?
Not exactly. Mississippi River wing pearls are naturally formed, so each one shows its own shape and surface character. That variation is part of what makes the pair distinctive rather than a flaw to work around.

Are these stud earrings or drop earrings?
Both, really. They combine a stud-style top with a suspended pearl drop for movement and added length.

What makes these a contemporary design?
The mix of oxidized silver, high-karat gold accents, and naturally formed pearl shapes gives them a look that sits closer to contemporary design than a conventional pearl earring.