David Yurman earrings are crave-inducing for anyone who is into edgy and modern earrings with a signature elegance and a classic twist. However, not everyone can go all out and buy every DY set of earrings that tickle their fancy. Even if you belong to that small percentage that are capable of doing so, being in the know about DY earrings is a must for both a good buy and a stunning collection.
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So here is your complete guide to everything you need to know about David Yurman earrings including:
- The pros and cons of buying replicas or Yurman-inspired earrings,
- The various types, styles and designs of genuine David Yurman earrings
- Other luxury brands that have the timeless air of David Yurman earrings
Considering David Yurman Replica Earrings?
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It is no secret that David Yurman is not for everyone and not because of its unique design but because of its hefty price tag. Genuine David Yurman earrings can cost you up to a minimum of $300 plus for a brand new pair. Used ones that are up for sale on auction sites do not fall far from that tree either and should save you only about a buck or so (if you’re lucky). A $200 dollar pair still happens to be extremely expensive for most. This is when you can start entertaining the option of getting a set of David Yurman replica earrings instead.
The biggest edge and pro with replicas or designer-inspired jewelry is their price. You get the look and feel of the item you want for a significantly lower price than the original. You should be able to get a a set of David Yurman replica earrings for more or less $20. Just remember to keep your expectations low; you always get what you pay for after all.
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I’ve seen a pair of David Yurman-inspired earrings that costs about $50 and the craftsmanship on the item was impressive. In order to know how good a quality of a replica is, you must know how the original looks like first. You can go to their official website, get a good impression of the style you have in mind and take note of the nuances. Another advantage of getting replicas than the real thing is you get to buy plenty of items so you can change your look more often.
Like all things, however, you won’t get all good things with replicas. While you get to save on David Yurman replica earrings, you can’t be choosy about the design because the choices are very limited. You have to be very wary of the manufacturers too because some might include cheap metals in the items that you might be allergic to. The good ones use sterling silver that are gold plated or with rhodium plating and they use cubic zirconia for the enhancers.
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The Styles: Cable, Cookie, Hoop, Pave, and Pearl
David Yurman has an extensive range of earring designs and each design are styled in a variety of ways too and thus make one always able to find something that’s right for them. Design wise the brand covers all there is in the book from the simple studs and hoops, to the elaborate drops and chandeliers.
That being said, it doesn’t take a lot to become an expert in telling whether an earring is a David Yurman or not because the luxury brand is pretty consistent with its styles. The most popular style that sets DY apart from everything else is its cable. As the word implies, DY earrings with cable styles feature cable aesthetics which pretty much appear like curved lines on your earrings. This cable design lends itself to all the earring types available. It’s in the studs, the drops and the chandelier. It can appear as a backdrop or a finishing touch to other elaborate style like appearing as a holder for fringes or serving as a frame for a stud. It can also be the focal point of the earrings such as the case of the following drop and stud earrings.
But I think the most admirable characteristic of the David Yurman style is its beautiful craftsmanship. The lines are always seamless. I found cable styles from other luxury brands but they’re not as seamless and oftentimes have gaps in between the cables that make them look like a David Yurman knock-off.
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Another notable David Yurman earring design is the cookie earrings. Again, aesthetically it represents how a classic cookie looks like: a circle frame with a circle centerpiece. For the outer circle, the studs feature the famous DY cable carvings and the inner circle features a variety of enhancers, from a simple pearl or precious stone cut to a faceted one to an elaborate pavé diamonds.
David Yurman’s hoop earrings are probably my most favorite type in the lot. This is because most of David Yurman’s hoops are very versatile. They can be worn with a casual getup or they can finish off a fancy dress. These are just some of the luxury brand’s most versatile hoop earring offerings:
They are usually styled in a variety of ways but usually features DY’s famous cable lines at its finest. Two hoop styles to look out for are the confetti and the X-collection.
The pave is more or less at par with the cable in popularity when you’re talking about David Yurman styles and designs. When DY says pave it exclusively means pave diamonds and this styling is almost always present in all of DY’s collections, like the cable. Because they’re diamonds, you can be sure even without looking at the price that when you’ve set you’re eyes on a David Yurman with pave, you should be ready to shell out a lot of cash. If you plan on building a David Yurman collection, you definitely need an item that has this style.
Lastly, we have David Yurman’s pearl earrings. Pearls are timeless and versatile and it is only befitting for the luxury brand to include the enhancer to its many collection. Pearls can be found in all types of DY earrings including cookies or studs, hoops, drops and chandeliers. Some of the most timeless pearl designs of DY are these simple studs and hoops that you can use for any occasion and can definitely put the extra oomph into any outfit.
Looking at Other Brands: John Hardy and Tiffany Earrings
There are a lot of luxury jewelry in the market today and few, such as David Yurman, standout from the rest because they carry with them an overall theme that creates trends and transcends them. Let’s take a look at some of these brands interpretation of art through their earring creations:
John Hardy. Inspired by the East, John Hardy’s earrings carry an organic feel to them and it isn’t just because it is created with the East and nature in mind but also because each piece represents the company’s overall vision of sustainable luxury. Business goes on with the environment and workers in mind.
Each John Hardy piece carries a representation or an interpretation of nature in them. You’ll find leaves, pebbles, tribal patterns and a symbolism of bamboos and the seas, among others, in each set of earrings. They are actually quite a beauty to behold, these John Hardy earrings. I do think you have to be a little on the adventurous side to truly appreciate them.
Tiffany & Co. This brand has been synonymous to luxury since the 1800s and there’s a reason for its unwavering popularity: simplicity and elegance. Most Tiffany earrings have clean lines and a very delicate feel and look about them. Every once in a while it throws in an elaborate collection but most of the time, it is pretty consistent with its classic, simple and elegant theme. For the woman who likes it simple and clean, Tiffany is the earring of choice.
John Hardy and Tiffany belong at different ends of the spectrum in terms of design and stylings; David Yurman sits in between. Think about this before you go get yourself great pair of designer earrings. Thankfully, jewelry do not depreciate in value which makes them worthwhile investments.