Aquamarine Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold - "Mirror of Ice" Elk Ivory drop: Australian Koroit opal

drop: Australian Koroit opal

These lovely drop earrings

pristine winters

and why do these look the way they do

Aquamarine Stud Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold - "Mirror of Ice" Elk Ivory drop: Australian Koroit opalTwo cushion shaped aquamarines, cool and clear, set into warm 18K yellow gold. Kimberly Collins built these around that contrast on purpose, blue against gold, soft corners against a clean geometric outline, but not a typical round stud. The matte satin finish on the gold keeps the whole thing understated rather than glossy, which lets the aquamarines do most of the impressing. At about a quarter inch, these sit close to the ear and stay there,