Balloon silver and 24ct gold earrings with diamonds

EDITOR'S REVIEW

The celebrated Turkish designer's signature technique of layering sterling silver with 24ct yellow gold creates a wonderful contrast that adds a unique twist to pieces such as these triple-drop Gurhan earrings from the Balloon collection. Two spheres of hand-hammered black silver are suspended from 24ct gold chain links, which are attached to sterling silver drops, set with sparkling diamonds. Turkish-born Gurhan uses ancient goldsmithing techniques to create fine jewellery with his trademark hammered texture. Now dividing his time between New York City and Istanbul, his jewellery is sold in more than 15 countries.