When the wardrobe inspiration runs dry, we typically rely on our favourite fashion muses to reignite our spark. Naturally, this extends to accessories, and one Kendall Jenner just gave a particularly timeless style a new lease of life.
Touching down in Italy to attend the Venice Film Festival, the model graced the red carpet sporting a resplendent gold gown hailing from Armani’s fall/winter 1995 collection, paired with some Aquazzura stiletto sandals in nude and Briony Raymond cushion-cut diamond earrings.
Twinkling beneath her dark locks, the vintage-inspired jewels paid homage to the enduring elegance of drop silhouettes. Kendall later documented another pair of drop gems via social media, delighting eagle-eyed art enthusiasts with her rare pair of Alexander Calder earrings dating to 1955, crafted from hammered silver and steel wire, and sourced from London-based gallerist Louisa Guinness.
© Getty ImagesA stand-out jewellery trend which emerged on the Venice red carpet (fellow stars including Vittoria Cerretti and Bhavitha Mandava also championed the design), drop earrings offer a high octane alternative to more casual studs and hoops.
Yet, as Kendall coolly proved, drop silhouettes are highly versatile, available in a myriad of shapes, styles and colours to suit any occasion.
At the upper echelons of jewellery design, maisons such as Boucheron, Messika and Graff offer high-octane, diamond-encrusted creations for those with a taste for the exceptional. Meanwhile, cult favourites such as Completedworks, alongside familiar high-street names, make the art of adornment more accessible, offering covetable pieces at a range of price points.
Nowhere is the wearability of the drop earring more patently demonstrated than on the runway. And, despite being only a few days into New York Fashion Week SS27, the style’s stronghold on the fashion set is impossible to ignore.
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© ImaxtreeMichael Kors adorned his models with abstract pieces featuring modern, structural shapes and contrast stitching. Kim Shui followed suit, punctuating slicked-back, whimsical updos with large pearl structures.
Cult Gaia and Ralph Lauren amped up the glamour via extravagant gold pieces with intricate detailing. Tory Burch took a different route altogether, harking back to Noughties surf culture with petite shark tooth pendants.
From classic diamond clusters to art deco treasures, reinvigorate your jewellery box and shop our favourite drop earring designs below.
Best drop earrings to shop now:
1996 Vintage Chanel Faux Pearl Clip-On Earrings
Chanel
A luxury vintage option for those looking to inject their jewellery boxes with some designer elegance, these preloved Chanel jewels are destined to turn heads wherever you walk.
Pearl and Zirconia Recycled Silver Earrings
Completedworks
Completedworks continues to put sustainable design front and centre. This resplendent pair is crafted from recycled silver and topped with freshwater pearl and zirconia for a playful finish.
Pebble Peridot August Birthstone Drop Earrings
Edge of Ember
A petite option that's ideal for everyday wear, these birthstone pendants hailing from Edge of Ember are fitted with shimmering peridots that offer a soft pop of colour.
Mixed Metal Irwin Drop Hoop Earrings
Justine Clenquet
A sculptural take on the classic hoop, these mixed-metal earrings bring an avant-garde interplay of silver and gold tones to any jewellery collection.
Saorsa Earrings
Loveness Lee
Handcrafted in London from recycled silver, these asymmetric drop earrings feature intricate textures and organic shapes, celebrating individuality with a sculptural finish.
Cubic Zirconia Mobile Drop Earrings
M&S
An affordable choice for magpies seeking a subtle hit of glamour, M&S' shimmering drop earrings will take you from desk to date night with polished ease.
Celestial Transformer Earrings
Eden Presley
A stunning cluster of diamonds, opals and pink tourmaline crystals, these celestial show-stoppers are a statement-making piece that brings high octane glamour to your luxe jewellery collection.
Double Hoop Earrings
L'Atelier 73
A refined take on the classic hoop, these diamond and gold earrings combine understated luxury with a modern double-hoop silhouette.
Soraya Asymmetric Drop Earrings
Prya
Upgrade your ear stack with Prya's molten silver drops, ideal for those seeking an understated hit of polish.
Silver Hearts Multicharm Earrings
Bimba Y Lola
Forget charm bracelets, this season we're all about charm earrings. Bimba Y Lola's endlessly fun drop tapestries are heading straight to the top of our wish list.
Desiree 18ct Gold Plated Earrings
Rixo
Rixo's Désirée earrings combine vintage-inspired decadence with luminous opal stones, creating an elegant statement piece for special occasions from weddings to city soirées.
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