One of the most exciting trends shaking up fine jewellery is the evolution of ear wear. No longer restricted to drops or studs, jewellery designers have been devising increasingly creative ways to adorn the ear, including the most lavish of designs – the ear cuff.
While these daring, red carpet-ready designs are undeniably appealing, they do throw up a few questions. Can I wear them in the daytime? Are they comfortable? How secure are they? The latter question being of particular importance if you are considering a luxury ear cuff, such as the exclusive black lacquer and diamond Quetzal ear cuffs from Cartier's Magicien collection, or the delightfully pink sapphire, tourmaline and diamond ear cuff, below, from Piaget’s Sunny Side of Life - both released this year.
If you are drawn to ear cuffs, but are still a little unsure, read on for the answers to some of the most common ear cuff conundrums.