Photo courtesy of Piaget

We are obsessed with symmetry, idolise perfection, and eternally seek the ideal match. But sometimes certain things have to stand alone to really be appreciated. Sometimes imperfection, oddity and irregularity are just as beautiful as the conventional alternative—proven by these five offbeat elegant answers to the mismatched earring trend. 

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Piaget 

As one of the items in the Sunny Side of Life collection, this mismatched ear cuff is full of energy with a vibrant semi-precious pink stone set among diamonds.  

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Chanel 

  Keep it classic with this diamond earring from Chanel: it's elegant enough for any black tie event, but edgy enough to make a stylish statement.

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 Chow Tai Fook

Get elemental with these science-inspired space age earrings. Keep your other jewellery minimal and let them be star of the show. 

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 Dior

Try a twist on the traditional stud earring with this Dior green-and-gold combination. 

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 Ronald Abram

 

Get back-to-front and inside-out with this silver and gold contrasting duo. The clever combination of gems and stones is a subtle way to give your jewellery a fresh look.  

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 This article first appeared in the November 2016 issue of Hong Kong Tatler