Asymmetrical Pearl Earrings with Pink Sapphires - "Pearl River" Bugs & Insects The mixed-metal construction

The mixed-metal construction

with luminous abalone tucked beneath the cap as delicate gills

gem: (1) petite round ruby accent

Blending classical imagery with thoughtful craftsmanship

dial: sunray brush fir green

Asymmetrical Pearl Earrings with Pink Sapphires - "Pearl River" Bugs & Insects The mixed-metal constructionThere's a particular quality to water in motion, the way light catches a ripple differently than it catches still glass, that this pair of asymmetrical drop earrings by Michael Jensen manages to bottle. Long cultured pearls trail below oxidized sterling silver settings, each one paired with pink sapphires in a mix of faceted and cabochon cuts that catch color and texture in equal measure. No two sides match, and that's the entire point. The kinetic,