Elevate Your Chignon with these Alluring Earrings
The oh-so-elegant French-derived Chignon is a timeless updo that conjures up visions of 1950s glamor. It also just happens to be the perfect hairstyle for showing off a dashing pair of drops, clusters, or chandeliers for the ultimate alluring finish.
Looking for inspiration? Here are my favorite chic earrings to pair with your chignon for an effortlessly elegant look.
Pluie de Cartier Earrings
Daring drops to decorate your lobes, Pluie de Cartier Earrings come in white gold set with six pear-shaped diamonds and 12 brilliant-cut diamonds for dramatic levels of dazzle. It would be a shame to hide these stunners under your strands, which is why they make the perfect pairing for a classic chignon.
Tiffany & Co’s Mixed Cluster Earrings
Simple yet stunning, these 18k rose gold clusters feature alternating stones in perfect proportion to subtly frame the face. Made with marquise diamonds and pear-shaped diamonds, these pretty flower-shaped earrings exude romance and refined elegance. They will work beautifully with any type of updo hairstyle, worn night or day. They’re also incredibly versatile, so you can dress them up or down depending on the occasion.
David Yurman’s Chandelier Diamond Earrings
Sleek, stylish, and utterly modern, these chandelier drop earrings etched with pave diamonds add instant sparkle to any look. They’re big, bold, and perfect for making a statement. Personally, I love this modern twist on the chandelier. They scream power and prestige and pair beautifully with satin or silk attire to create that seamless blend of softness and strength.
Chopard’s Happy Hearts
These deeply captivating double drop hearts featuring white gold, diamonds, and onyx. Chopard’s Happy Hearts line represent all of the big-hearted women around the world. These timeless pendant earrings feature natural black onyx in the form of feminine hearts suspended from smaller hearts, each containing a sparkling dancing diamond for a playful and pretty finish.
Bulgari’s B.Zero 1 Earrings
Crafted from a mixture of white ceramic and 18k rose gold, these magnificent thick hoops are the perfect accessory for dressing up your chignon. Subtle yet striking, they’re ideal for anyone seeking an elusive spin on the classic hoop. They pair especially well with a crisp white shirt for understated elegance.
Harry Winston’s Emerald-Cut Diamond Earstuds
Two singular gemstones sparkle from these handcrafted diamond stud earrings, adding a glint of glamour to each and every day. Simple yet sublime, these emerald-cut diamond ear studs appear to float in their platinum setting. Your chignon will look instantly chicer with these stunners stamped in your ears.
Tiffany & Co.’s Hexagon Drop Earrings
Saving the most statement-making for last, Tiffany’s Hexagon Drop Earrings feature bursts of color in the form of hexagon-shaped blue topazes, citrines, rubellites, and green tourmalines. They’re the perfect choice for those who favor spectacular displays of color and graphic shapes for a unique and eye-popping look. Wear them with your chignon and be the belle of the ball.
About The Author
Debbie Azar is the Co-Founder and President of Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the largest gemological organizations in the world, and a distinguished leader in the global diamond and jewelry industry. As an executive with extensive knowledge of the jewelry and gem lab industries, her entrepreneurial skills and vision have helped GSI achieve rapid and continuous growth worldwide, establishing 13 leading-edge gemological facilities on four continents. She currently serves on the boards of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, Responsible Jewellery Council, and Jewelers for Children, and is a member of the 24 Karat Club of New York. She has been featured in Forbes, Daily Mail, Good Morning America, Bloomberg, Bloomberg Businessweek, Fox Business, Fox5, CBS2, BOLDTV, Varney&Co, The Street, and NASDAQ, among others.
