Edera Real Bride: Leanne
Customized Statement Earrings for a Destination Wedding
Lovely bride-to-be Leanne contacted me last year in her search for the perfect finishing touch to her bridal look. She had already found her gorgeous gown—a white, mermaid-style dress accented with a crystal belt—as well as a bracelet and headpiece, but wanted a pair of sparkling earrings that would complete her outfit. Leanne had spotted the "Delphinium" earrings in my collection, and they formed the starting point for a custom pair of earrings for her destination wedding in Jamaica.
The gracefully curving vine and flower motif on the Delphinium earrings worked well with her other accessories, but needed to be created in a different color scheme to match her gown. I used a custom-selected mix of white and off-white pearls and beads, as well as pure silk threads in an ivory color, to create Leanne's earrings.
The other requirement in the design memo: more sparkle! Although the original Delphinium earrings had subtle accents of crystals, I increased the sparkle quotient by adding a larger clear crystal to the center of the floral lace motifs, and by embellishing the beaded leaves with tiny, clear Swarovki crystals. The earrings fastened with sterling silver posts inset with glittering cubic zirconia stones. The rhinestones and tiny white glass beads used on the earrings were vintage, dating from the 1950s, instantly adding a traditional "something old, something new" to Leanne's look.
The end result was a dramatic, shoulder-dusting pair of earrings that sparkled, but still retained a delicate feel. Framed with a gorgeous veil and an upswept hairstyle, they completed Leanne's elegant and glamorous wedding day look.
Congratulations to Leanne and Matthew!
To find out more about commissioning a custom design for your special design, please visit our Custom Design Services page.
Credits
Photography: Dwayne Watkins | Dress: Pronovias, from The White Gown, New York, NY | Belt & Bracelet: BHLDN
“The pictures do not do these beauties any justice. I am so very excited to wear these on my wedding day. Ivy was a pleasure to work with, and was even willing to make minor changes to the design so that the earrings matched my other accessories.”
Shop the Look
Inspired by delphinium blossoms, these long drop wedding earrings are flowering with intricate detailing and vintage character...
COUTURE DETAILS
Dramatic and eye-catching, the earrings incorporate lace motifs and beaded leaves entirely handcrafted in our studio
The lace flowers are created with silver metallic foil threads and embroidered with vintage beads and white pearls
Hand-wired branches of freshwater rice pearls elevate the earrings to heirloom-quality, while tiny beaded leaves dotted with opalescent white seed beads add texture to the design
The earrings incorporate vintage crystals and glass beads dating over 50 years old, instantly adding the traditional "something old" to your wedding ensemble
Clear crystal accents provide additional sparkle
Sterling silver posts set with cubic zirconia complete the vintage look
Meticulously finished on the back, the earrings are beautiful when viewed from either direction
COLOR OPTIONS
Lace & Metal: Silver
Silk and Beaded Accents: Ivory silk with white beadwork
Also available in Cream
DIMENSIONS
3.5"(8.75cm) x 1"(2.5cm)
HEIRLOOM-QUALITY MATERIALS
Sterling silver posts and ear clutches
Freshwater pearls
Vintage glass seed beads and crystals (c. 1950s)
Premium crystal pearls and rhinestones
High-quality metallic foil threads
Pure silk threads
Non-tarnishing silver-plated wire
SHIPPING & PRODUCTION TIMES
The Delphinium Earrings are a made to order design. Please allow up to 3 weeks for them to be created specially for you.
For more information on turn-around times, shipping, and returns, please visit our Shop Policy page
As seen on the television series Reign, worn here by actress Anna Popplewell
Additional Image Credits: B. Erkmen Photography & Alix Gould