Pearl & Silver Earrings - "Lover's Eyes"

A tiny portrait with plenty of personality. These sterling silver stud earrings feature Anna Bánkuti's signature Lover's Eye illustrations, each finished with a petite white freshwater pearl drop. The round eye motifs reference the sentimentality of antique Lover's Eye jewelry, while the softly irregular pearls add a bit of movement and contrast to the graphic artwork.

The Lover's Eye tradition was a way of keeping the image of someone special close, and Bánkuti gives the historic motif a contemporary feel through her expressive illustrations and playful use of pearls.

Compact and easy to wear, these Lover's Eye earrings are secured with friction posts and backs. A simple stud with an unusual story, they're an easy everyday piece and a thoughtful gift for anyone drawn to jewelry with a sense of history.

Cold Hard Facts:

• metal: sterling silver
• gems:
  • (2) white freshwater pearls, approx. 3.2mm x 4.8mm dimensions
• width: 3/8" diameter
• drop length: 1/2"
• earring type: friction posts & backs

FAQ

Will the color I see on my screen match the earrings in person?
Freshwater pearl luster can read a bit differently depending on the light around it, and your monitor adds its own variation on top of that. Screen settings, video cards, and browsers can all affect color slightly, so the earrings you receive may look a bit different than what you see here. By purchasing, you're acknowledging that possibility. If you'd like a true look before buying, we're happy to walk you through it over video chat.

Are the pearls identical?
Freshwater pearls can show natural variations in shape and surface. These softly irregular qualities are part of their organic character.

What inspired the eye motif?
The portrait-like illustrations reference antique Lover's Eye jewelry, a sentimental style centered on images of a loved one's eye.

How do they fasten?
They are secured with friction posts and backs.