Cold weather dressing calls for a little drama. Enter the statement earring. Whether it’s bold proportions, colourful gemstones or beautiful craftsmanship doing the work, these are the pieces that prove winter style doesn’t have to be boring
These 18ct Rose Gold Diamond & Smoky Quartz Drop Earrings reinterpret the classic drop earring with bold proportions. Oversized smoky quartz, diamond pavé and polished circular links give this timeless silhouette a fresh edge. R213,000; charlesgreig.co.za
Bulgari’s Serpenti can do no wrong in our eyes, which is just as well because it keeps finding new ways to reinvent itself. The Serpenti Viper Earrings in 18K yellow gold feature the collection’s iconic serpent motif, finished with pavé diamonds on the head and tail. They’re a bold take on one of jewellery’s most enduring designs. POA; Bvlgari Boutique, Shop U28A/B Diamond Walk, Sandton City, picotandmoss.co.za
Whether your look leans towards edgy or timeless, the Pomellato Together Earrings in 18K rose gold with 98 white diamonds fit the bill. Two polished circles, linked by a diamond pavé connector, create a sleek, contemporary design that works just as well by day as it does after dark. POA; BHH Boutique (Hyde Park Corner/V&A Waterfront), bhhboutique.co.za
Proof that statement style isn’t all about size. The LV Cube stud earrings combine gold-toned metal, enamel and rhinestones in a playful design inspired by Pateki, a puzzle game created by Gaston-Louis Vuitton in 1932. Engraved details referencing the House’s iconic canvas add another layer of charm. POA, louisvuitton.com
These Pengusa Earrings in Jasper are unapologetically bold. Sierra Leone-born, London-based designer Satta Matturi combines single-mine-origin yellow gold, rich red jasper and sparkling diamond pavé in her signature sculptural silhouette. Part of the Pengusa collection, inspired by a lineage of powerful noble women, they are equal parts contemporary art and exceptional fine jewellery. POA, matturi.com