Gold Openwork Leaf Drop Earrings

A long pointed leaf drawn in open gold lines rather than solid metal, swinging clear of the lobe on a hinged fitting.

Made from 925 sterling silver under a layer of 18K gold, with no stones.

The silver underneath is nickel-free, lead-free and cadmium-free to European standards — hypoallergenic, and comfortable for most sensitive ears.

Put them on with a plain dress and nothing at the neck: a long earring is the one piece that needs no help from anything else. The fitting folds shut behind the ear rather than relying on a push-on back, so a drop this length is not going to work itself loose over a long dinner. They arrive in a free jewellery box with a polishing cloth.

More on how gold plating over silver behaves in our guide to plated silver jewellery.