I normally prefer round to baroque pearls but in these spectacular drop earrings, the curve of the pearls mimics the flow of the setting to wonderful effect. Maybe it’s because I just (finally) saw the movie Black Swan, but wouldn’t these express the dual nature of the swan so perfectly?

The venerable Italian jewellery house Buccellati considers this part of their “High Jewellery” collection; there are no prices mentioned on the web site but if you have occasion to wear a pair of earrings like these, price is immaterial.