Enhance your look with these two way waterfall earrings featuring a pearl sphere stud. Enjoy the versatility of wearing them as small stud earrings or with the dangling waterfall tassel.
- Can be worn as small stud earrings or with dangling waterfall tassels
- Pearl sphere stud with interchangeable post backing
- Gold plate brass
- Made in Brazil
- Dimensions: Stud 0.3" wide, tassel 3" long
design: A two-way drop earring: a single pearl sphere stud sits atop a rectangular fringe of fine gold-plated brass chains that cascades in a waterfall of vertical strands.
size: Stud approximately 0.3" wide; tassel approximately 3" long.
material: Gold-plated brass chain fringe with a pearl sphere stud.
features: Two ways to wear (stud alone or full waterfall tassel), interchangeable post backing, multi-strand chain fringe
care: Keep away from water, perfume, and lotion, and store flat or hanging so the chain strands don't tangle.
disclaimer: As with any fine chain piece, slight variation in pearl luster and in how the individual fringe strands fall is natural.
The Story
Fringe and tassel earrings belong to a long lineage in jewelry design, where movement is the point: multiple fine chains, cut to even lengths and set side by side, catch light differently with every turn of the head. The effect depends entirely on volume and precision — enough strands, evenly spaced, to read as a solid curtain of gold rather than a handful of loose links.
This piece adds a practical twist to that form. The pearl sphere stud is mounted on its own interchangeable post, so the fringe can be removed entirely, leaving a simple pearl stud for daytime wear. It's a construction choice as much as a style one: two distinct earrings built from a shared finding.
A piece like this starts with cutting dozens of fine brass chain lengths to a uniform size, then gathering and fixing them along a small bar so they hang evenly and don't twist. The bar and chains are gold plated as a finished unit for consistent color and shine, and the pearl sphere is set separately onto a detachable post so it can be worn with or without the fringe. Getting the fringe to fall straight and full, strand by strand, is the fiddly part of the job — it's checked by hand before the piece is finished.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Brazil
- Ideal For: Someone who wants one earring that can go from a simple daytime stud to a statement evening tassel.
- Wear It With: Wear the pearl stud alone with everyday looks, then click on the fringe for dinner, dressier outfits, or an updo that shows off the movement.
- Purpose: Everyday wear, evening wear, gifting
- Gemstone: Pearl
- Metal: Gold-plated brass
Pearls are among the few gems formed by a living creature rather than mineral processes, which has long made them a symbol of purity, femininity, and quiet luxury across cultures. Set as a simple sphere stud here, the pearl gives the earring a classic, understated anchor point above the more contemporary chain fringe below.
Questions & Answers
Can I wear these as simple stud earrings?
Yes. The pearl sphere stud attaches to an interchangeable post, so you can remove the waterfall fringe and wear just the pearl stud for a more understated look.
How long is the tassel?
The fringe measures about 3 inches long, with the pearl stud itself about 0.3 inches wide.
Will the gold plating wear off?
Gold plating is durable with normal wear but can dull over time with exposure to water, perfume, or lotion. Removing the earrings before showering or applying products will help the finish last.
Do the chain strands tangle?
They're set closely along a fixed bar so they hang evenly, but like any fine chain fringe they can shift in storage — lay them flat or hang them rather than tossing them loose in a drawer.
Are these good for sensitive ears?
The post is gold-plated brass rather than surgical steel, so if you have a metal sensitivity, keep that in mind before wearing them for extended periods.
