There’s no doubt about it—travel has returned. People are packing up, getting out, and living it up. Two years ago, one year ago—even several months ago—today’s Britt’s Pick might have held a different vibe: a tribute to faraway places only to be dreamed about. But today, let it be an ode to the comeback, a celebration of exploration. And the piece—earrings by GFG Jewellery—looks worthy of a celebration indeed.
Dubbed Gondola, the earrings’ inspiration comes from precisely that source—those iconic, romantic boats most often associated with Venice, Italy.
“The Artisia earrings are inspired by different artistic shapes that have inspired me from my memories of my travels over the years,” says designer Nilufer Kizilkaya, who created the collection the earrings belong to. “The Gondola earrings especially were inspired by gondola boats in Venice.”
The boatlike shapes that dangle from the earrings’ second tier definitely exhibit that canal style, down to the gemstone passengers—one earring slightly different from the other.
“I placed the gemstones specifically asymmetrical, as I believe that everything not exactly symmetrical has an equally soothing effect,” Kizilkaya explains. “It gives a feeling of curiosity—the effect of the unexpected is always eye drawing.”
If one were to take the inspiration literally, I see a pear-shape couple snuggled up for a romantic ride through the Italian canals in one boat; the other, a parent sitting back as their child peers from the tip of the gondola, excitedly pointing out its colorful sights.
Without the backstory, the earrings are just as splendid: a geometric display of very wearable color, with its vivid emeralds (May is approaching, so birthstone seekers, take note!) and earthy brown diamond.
Top: Gondola earrings in 18k yellow gold with 4.77 cts. t.w. Zambian emeralds and 0.16 ct. t.w. fancy color diamonds, $8,275; GFG Jewellery
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