I like both of these earrings (and have the ones by Elsa Peretti). I think they’re very wearable while still being elegant and a bit different.

Elsa Peretti for Tiffany’s earrings are rock crystal on a platinum wire with a .06 ct diamond. The crystal measures 22 cm across. US$795 and available at www.tiffany.com or in stores.

Or these similar designs by Ivanka Trump, described as black onyx bead earrings on diamond pave wire, with .08 diamonds total for $750. They also come with a faceted rock crystal bead in place of the black onyx. Available at www.ivankatrumpcollection.com or at her NY shop.