Rainbow pastel pearl earrings

A gold-tone medallion above an open pastel hoop

What you notice first is the stud rather than the hoop: a round medallion with a radiating pattern at its centre and a line of small clear rhinestones following the edge. The circle of beads hangs from it and stays open, so the pair reads as a curve rather than a solid ring.

Bead sizes change as the circle climbs

The largest beads sit at the bottom of the hoop and the smaller ones travel back up towards the lobe. That shift in volume is what softens the outline; a hoop strung with beads of a single size would sit far more stiffly against the jaw.

Six quiet shades and two that speak up

Powder pink, pale blue, lilac, soft yellow, taupe and white carry most of the circle. A turquoise and a coral come in stronger and keep the mix from looking washed out. Because the surfaces are matt, all that colour still settles down next to a plain shirt.

Where a pastel hoop sits in an outfit

Colour this varied does the talking on its own, so it is easier to leave the neckline bare and let the earrings be the one bright thing. If you would rather have something that moves, look at the styles that drop below the lobe instead.

What these hoop earrings are made of

Keeping the beads matt and the rhinestones clear

Perfume and hairspray are the two things to keep away from the pair: spray first, put the earrings on afterwards. Lay them flat instead of hanging them, so the hoop is never pulled out of its curve, then wipe the gold-tone medallion with a dry soft cloth. Do not soak the beads.