Open Pear-Shaped Dangling Gold Earrings 14kt Yellow Gold

These Open Pear-Shaped Dangling Gold Earrings feature open pear silhouettes with moving parts in 14kt yellow gold, fabricated at 4.40g pair weight with 2 inches in length and 14.50mm thickness. The open construction (negative space within the pear silhouette rather than solid metal fill) gives the earrings visual lightness despite the 2-inch length, the moving-parts construction means the pear shapes swing freely as the wearer moves, adding kinetic visual interest distinct from rigid drop or dangle pieces. Butterfly push-back studs secure the earrings reliably for daily or evening wear.

Earrings at a Glance

• Metal: 14kt yellow gold (purity 585)
• Earring weight: 4.40g (the pair)
• Earring length: 2.00 inches
• Earring thickness: 14.50mm
• Design: Open pear-shape silhouette with moving parts
• Finish: High polished
• Closure: Butterfly push-back studs
• SKU: AJGLDE-0075

About the Gold Construction

These earrings feature no stones, the value is entirely in the 14kt yellow gold (purity 585) and the open-pear silhouette design. The open construction uses negative space within the pear shape rather than solid gold fill, the result is a pendant silhouette that reads as visually substantial (the 14.50mm width and 2-inch length give clear presence) while using less gold per piece than a solid-fill pear of the same dimensions. The pair weight of 4.40g reflects this efficiency, the earrings have statement scale without statement weight.

About the Moving-Parts Construction

The moving-parts construction means the pear silhouettes are attached via hinge or articulation rather than fixed rigidly to the earring posts, the result is that the pears swing freely as the wearer moves, catching light at varying angles and adding kinetic visual interest distinct from rigid drop earrings where the entire piece moves as one unit. Butterfly push-back studs secure the earrings via the post-and-backing system, reliable for daily wear without requiring constant adjustment.

Why Shop With Treasured & Co.

• ✔ Free domestic shipping on every order, fully insured
• ✔ Affirm financing at checkout, multi-payment plans available on orders over $100
• ✔ In-store viewing at our Astoria, NY showroom: 30-06 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103
• ✔ Ear-piercing consultation and earring sizing available on request
• ✔ 30-day return policy on standard pieces, lifetime cleaning and polishing
• ✔ Family-owned jeweler since 1990, every piece inspected by our master goldsmith

Why Open Silhouette Gold Earrings

Open-silhouette fine-jewelry earrings (where the outer shape is defined by gold but the interior is negative space) occupy a specific contemporary design niche, the silhouette reads as substantial without the visual heaviness of solid metal fill, well-suited for buyers who want statement-scale earrings that remain wearable for daily occasions. Combined with moving-parts construction (where the silhouette articulates freely), the result is a piece that has both visual presence and kinetic interest. Pear shape is one of the classic fine-jewelry silhouettes, particularly recognised in pendant and dangle earring traditions across decades of fine jewelry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the metal real 14kt gold?

Yes. Real solid 14kt yellow gold (purity 585), not gold-plated or filled.

What does open silhouette mean?

Open silhouette refers to a design where the outer shape is defined by gold but the interior is negative space rather than solid metal fill. The pear shape outline is gold but the inside is open, giving visual lightness despite substantial overall dimensions.

What does moving parts mean?

The pear silhouettes are attached to the earring posts via hinge or articulation, so the pears swing freely as you move. This produces kinetic visual interest with the light catching at varying angles, distinct from rigid drop earrings where the entire piece moves as one unit.

Are these comfortable for daily wear?

At 4.40g for the pair (2.2g each), these are mid-weight earrings, well-balanced for daily wear. The butterfly push-back closure secures reliably without requiring constant adjustment.

Can I view these in person?

Yes. Available at Treasured and Co., 30-06 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103. Hours: Mon-Sat 10:30AM-6:30PM, Sun 11:30AM-5:30PM.