Pearl and Turquoise Earrings and Cufflinks in 14k Yellow Gold

I made this set for a very close friend before her wedding. I told her I wanted to make some earrings that she could wear during the wedding or whenever she felt most inspired to wear them. Both of her parents are lapidary artists and I asked them quietly to cut some stones for this purpose without her knowing. I made the cufflinks for her husband to be with a matching pair and set the lot in 14k yellow gold to elevate the look. The earrings have added drama with a cascade of freshwater pearls dangling beneath. The result was striking.