Petal to the Metal: 10 Fantastically Floral Stud Earrings January 13, 2016 by BRITTANY SIMINITZ

These flowers are always in style (and bloom forever)

Though floral motifs in jewelry seem to fluctuate in abundance, I don’t think there’s ever a time when we’re not interested in them. The flower is an always welcome sight and addition to any collection—especially when adorned in gemstones. There’s a growing list of jewelry trends for 2016 that I’m starting to get excited about, but these beauties transcend time. It doesn’t matter what season it is, what the Color of the Year is, or

whether we’re taking a minimalist or maximalist stance on wearing jewelry—there is forever a place for pretty petals. My favorite way to wear them is in the form of a stud earring. The look adds a cheerful pop to any ensemble and highlights the face. And there are so many wonderful ones out there right now. Behold:

Diamond flower earrings in 18k black rhodium with 1.8 cts. t.w. rose-cut diamonds and 0.6 ct. t.w. full-cut diamonds by Bavna, $13,200

Brown diamond flower earrings in 18k white and yellow gold with 7.96 cts. t.w. diamonds by Supreme Jewelry, $22,226

Flower earrings (single pictured, carat weight is for the set) in 18k gold and platinum with 10.73 cts. t.w. citrines, 8.23 cts. t.w. peridots, 0.94 ct. t.w. rubies, and 2.36 cts. t.w. diamonds by Oscar Heyman, $46,000

Flower earrings in 18k white gold with 5.55 cts. t.w. rubies and 1.67 cts. t.w. diamonds by Andreoli, price on request

Flower earrings in 18k yellow gold with 7.71 cts. t.w. rubellites and 1.02 cts. t.w. Mandarin garnets by Akiva Gil, $3,000

Flower earrings in 18k yellow gold with gray mother-of-pearl and iolite by Bahina, $2,150

G Boutique daisy earrings in 18k yellow gold with 0.04 ct. t.w. diamonds by Gumuchian, $1,000

Flower earrings in 18k yellow gold with 1 ct. t.w. natural color rose-cut diamonds and 0.04 ct. t.w. diamonds by Alishan, price on request

Rose stud earrings in 18k black rhodium with 1.14 cts. t.w. black diamonds by Borgioni, $4,440

Floral stud earrings in 14k Honey Gold with 5.05 cts. t.w. Cinnamon Citrine and 1.28 cts. t.w. Chocolate Diamonds by Le Vian Chocolatier, $4,397