TThey all look for them, and work hard to find a model as similar as possible to the expensive original. The case of the season when it comes to jewelsThe drop earrings Of Bottega Veneta: spotted on the earlobes of celebs of the caliber of Kendall Jenner And Hailey Bieberviral on TikTok (the trending hashtag #dropearrings has surpassed the 12 million of views), popular in street style looks.
A single drop of rain, a bright pearl of morning dew. This is the inspiration behind the earrings of the moment. A real craze, re-launched thanks to the creative director Matthieu Blazy.
Drop earrings: the cult model
Already starting from the Autumn-Winter 2022/2023 collection, the Maison had presented two versions of earrings Drops, in silver and gold, one large and one mini. Made of silver, with an 8k gold finish for the gold versions, today they are also offered by the brand with small applications of malachite, hand enamelled, degradé or ribbon effect.
But it’s the original model, minimal and cleanstill the most desired – and copied, considering the starting price of the drop earrings by Bottega Veneta: 580 euros for the smaller version.
Drop earrings on the Bottega Veneta FW23/24 catwalk (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
The most beautiful drop earrings of the season
There are many smaller brands that have intercepted the need for these shiny details of common fashionistas, offering some similar proposals – today it is fashionable to call them dupes – at a lower price. Not only that: other famous fashion houses have also presented their version of drop earrings, intercepting the trend on a large scale and offering an alternative to those of Bottega Veneta who already own them. Or maybe you’re looking for a cool but less seen piece. How to orient yourself in the choice?
From Tiffany & Co. to Zimmermann
Among the high-end brands, the most famous precedent is certainly the model designed by Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co.a true cult when it comes to drop earrings: earrings Teardrop in silver, in fact, they date back to 1974, and are still sold today. Among the new proposals, the model Pebble Of Zimmermann and the drop earcuff Anine Bing. In gold-plated bronze, the drop earrings by Alighieria jewelry brand loved by Millennials.
Silver drop earrings, Tiffany &Co. by Elsa Peretti.
Amazon’s low cost drops (and surroundings)
Among the low-cost drops, the “copies” of Amazon: you can find an infinite number of them that emulate the cult of Bottega Veneta, in metal, for less than 20 euros – like the designer ones Toeecy. The jewelery brands of the moment all offer their own personal version: best sellers, i.e Dome Of Mejuri they Sugar drop earrings by PDPAOLA. Many have already intercepted the new trend within the trend, presenting drops decorated with small pearls (Mango) or enamelled (Soko).
Drop earrings in plated silver, PDPAOLA.
How to match drop earrings
Nothing simpler: just follow the advice of those who, i Drops of Bottega Veneta, owns them. Celebrities prefer them in the large, notable size, and wear them with neutral outfits in order to enhance them as much as possible.
Wearable during the day as well as in the evening. Drops of style that really don’t go unnoticed. Even in the event of a downpour…
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