Turquoise Enamel Huggie Earrings In Silver
Turquoise enamel gives these enamel huggie earrings their colour, a blue green that reads brighter in daylight than almost any other shade against silver. It is a holiday colour more than a city one. Worn with a tan it does most of the work that a stone would otherwise be doing.
| Product Type | Huggie earrings |
| Base Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Ideal Occasion | Summer wear and holidays |
| Warranty | 6 months manufacturing warranty |
Key Features
- Turquoise enamel is inlaid along the front of the hoop, fused into a channel cut in the metal.
- The blue green shade sits between the two colours, so it works with both warm and cool clothing.
- The enamel surface is left glossy rather than matt, which is what keeps the colour looking bright.
- Polished silver borders the colour on both sides, giving it a clean edge along the length.
- Its click hinge closes against a post and holds through swimming, sleeping and everything between.
Styling Suggestions
Turquoise belongs with white, linen and anything you would wear on holiday, so save these for beach trips and warm weather rather than the office. They also sit well against a tan. Keep the rest of your jewellery silver, since turquoise and gold together can look busy.
FAQs
Is this real turquoise or enamel?
It is enamel in a turquoise shade, which means fused coloured glass rather than the mineral. Enamel gives an even colour across the whole surface, where natural turquoise carries veining and varies from piece to piece. Enamel is also considerably harder wearing than the mineral.
Why does turquoise suit summer so well?
The colour reads brightest in strong natural light, which is when most people wear it. It also contrasts with tanned skin and with the whites and creams that dominate warm weather clothing, so it stands out rather than disappearing. It is one of the few colours that gains from sunlight.
Can I wear these in the sea or a pool?
Better not to. Salt and chlorine both dull the silver around the enamel, and repeated wetting leaves marks along the edge of the inlay. Taking them out before you swim and putting them back afterwards takes a few seconds. Keeping a small pouch in your bag makes it easy to remember.
Do they suit someone who mostly wears gold?
Turquoise against silver reads cooler and crisper than it does against gold. If your other jewellery is gold, these will sit apart rather than blending in. Some people like that contrast, but it is worth knowing before you buy. Trying them against your existing pieces settles it quickly.
What dulls an enamel surface fastest?
Abrasives, which includes silver polishing cloths and dip cleaners. They are made to take a layer off bare metal and will scratch a glass surface. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth are all an enamel piece ever needs. Anything harsher is doing damage rather than cleaning.
