It’s interesting to me how many different things people are trying with earrings lately, often encircling, enhancing or oddly adorning the curve and inside of the ear, rather than just hanging from lobe.

These earrings from Cristina Ortiz at Net-A-Porter  lie along the outer curve of the ear, with a long dangling spike, measuring 2-34 inches (not sure if that is the total length of the piece or the drop alone). They are 9 karat blackened gold, set with 3.45 carats of black diamonds. Guaranteed to make an impact; the price is also impressive at USD $8.500.