As expounded before in my Ole Lynggaard Sweet Drops post, my taste in jewellery leans toward the clean, minimalist, and versatile; organic shapes with a modern sensibility. All of those notes - with the possible exception of versatility - are hit upon by Shaun Leane's Hook Earrings and the smaller, less dramatic Talon Earrings. I first saw them on Mia Wasikowska in her W Magazine photoshoot with Jane Eyre co-star Michael Fassbender, where I was captivated by how - like the gleaming rapier in Wasikowska's hand, with its lush, curvaceous hand-guard, set against the deadly steel blade - the earrings brought into balance the opposites of sharp and delicate, masculine and feminine, warning and invitation. These are earrings with serious attitude, as declarative as a tattoo, but requiring a great deal less in long-term commitment.
Available in either yellow gold, rose gold or silver, the Hook Earrings and Talon Earrings are weighty and substantial in the hand; gently framing the face, they are striking, decidedly sculptural in their multidimensionality. I have worn mine in all seasons, but find that they cohere most effortlessly with simple outfits that are not too riotous in colour or heavily ornamented.
Shaun Leane Silver Talon Earrings from Little15 Jewellery, Shiseido Shimmering Cream Eye Colour in SV810 Tin and BL711 Angel, Shu Uemura RD198 and Cle de Peau R1 Black Baccara
Photo: JustJared
That's just perfect. It's got interest but not too much interest, like a good watch. =)
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't wear them to work, but they are my favourite off-hours earrings. For some reason, they don't look right when I wear them with my eyeglasses; perhaps it's just too much busyness around the face.
ReplyDeleteMakes me wish I didn't have metal allergies. =)
ReplyDeleteThat must be very frustrating. What metals can you wear, do you know?
ReplyDeleteI can tolerate 18k gold or sterling silver for a few hours, but they still make my ears weep. It's ok. My earlobes are attached, anyway,
ReplyDeleteWhat about something less reactive like platinum or titanium?
ReplyDeleteOh, really? I had some idea gold was the most neutral. I'll check it out; I only got my ears pierced a few years ago, so I haven't really experimented.
ReplyDeleteIt's probably not the gold you are allergic to, but one of the metals it's been mixed with, like nickel. Platinum is generally considered hypoallergenic.
ReplyDeleteThat makes sense. I do react to nickel (fastenings).
ReplyDeleteTitanium is also nickel-free, so you can try as well.
ReplyDeleteWonderful earrings! Dain, my mother had a similar allergy (severe enough that we used to shellac the backs of her jeans buttons). She often found earrings direct from artists, where she could guarantee that the gold was at least 18k or higher.
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