Vintage Pearl and Crystal Long Drop Earrings

Vintage Pearl and Crystal Long Drop Earrings

Vintage drop earrings beginning with a heart-shaped pearl at the top, descending into a crystal-like square stone, and finishing with an oval pearl. Each element framed by gold-metal, the whole reads as a sculptural composition — romantic and modern in equal measure.

What makes these earrings particular is the vertical sequence of three distinct motifs and the contrasting qualities of light each material brings. The heart-shaped pearl at the top carries the soft lustre that costume pearl does so well — close to skin temperature, gently warm. Below it, the square-cut crystal stone catches light sharply through its facets, releasing the kind of clear, hard-edged brilliance that a pearl cannot. The oval pearl at the very bottom returns the warmth — soft, hard, soft — three textures alternating along a 5.5cm line, the structure reading almost like a small narrative held vertically.

The gold metal frames don't simply connect the elements; they outline each one with sculptural attention, lending dimension across the whole piece. The detail in the framing is the kind of construction that signals true vintage craftsmanship. The sensibility of the 1980s and 90s — when costume jewellery was reaching for genuine design refinement — is held clearly in this composition.

The fittings are clip style, and at just 6g, the earrings stay light through long wear. Worn, they extend from ear toward collarbone in a long vertical line, with the layered light catching beautifully in profile.

They sit beautifully both ways: paired with a simple black dress or a crisp white shirt to let the earrings take the lead in the look, or with soft-toned knits or dresses for a gentler, more feminine reading. The sweetness of the heart motif balanced by the clarity of the crystal — a vintage earring that holds an adult kind of romance, with all the delicate playfulness only true vintage allows.

Length: 5.5cm

Material: Brass, gold metal plating, rhinestone, costume pearl

Period: 1980s–90s

Weight: 6g

Condition: In very good vintage condition.

Sourced/Made in: Australia

***This item ships on 12th May***

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