Pink Earrings

Pink Earrings

Gemstone earrings can come in all colours, but one of our absolute favourites are pink earrings. The vibrant tones of these gems can be very complimentary to any skin tone and pair beautifully with gold or rose gold. There are numerous pink gemstones that might be used to make earrings, so let’s take a closer look.

Pink Tourmaline

Though tourmaline comes in many colours, its name coming from the Sinhalese turmali which means ‘a mixed colour precious stone’, one of the most popular varieties is pink tourmaline. The colour of tourmalines is determined by the presence of different elements. In pink tourmalines, it’s the presence of manganese and iron that produces the stunning pink of tourmalines, which can vary from pale light pink to bright hot pink. As tourmalines measure 7-7.5 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, they’re perfect for earrings, which don’t come into contact with many other surfaces. These earrings can be made into small studs or dressed up with the addition of diamonds to add more sparkle.

Pink Sapphires

Sapphires are almost synonymous with the colour blue, but they actually come in a variety of colours. Sapphires are made up of the mineral corundum that is coloured by trace elements of chromium, which is how they get their pink colour. Pink sapphires might come in hot pink, light pink, purplish pink, or even an orangey pink, as with the rare Padparadscha sapphire. It is entirely up to the individual which shade they prefer. While darker tones will be better suited to gold earring settings, the paler tones will work well with either silver, platinum, or gold.

Pink Diamonds

Pink diamonds are extremely rare and expensive, so you’re unlikely to come across them for sale. However, very occasionally, pairs of earrings such as these heart shaped pink diamonds adorned with diamonds, become available. A 1 carat pink diamond can sell from anywhere between £100,000-£135,000.

Pink Topaz

Pink topaz is one of the most valuable varieties of topaz. In fact, it’s so rare it comes from a sole deposit near the Brazilian town of Ouro Preto, known as Mino de Capão. Again, the shade of pink topaz can vary from pale pink to deep pink, with stones often being dichroic (having two-colours visible when viewed from different angles). Its therefore important to have an expert cutter to ensure that the finished gemstone doesn’t have an uneven colour.

Pink Quartz

Pink quartz has become widely popular for its purported spiritual benefits. Whether you believe in them or not, this smoky gemstone looks beautiful when made into a pair of earrings, especially when paired with rose gold. Also known as rose quartz, the stone can have varying levels of translucency/transparency. Its blushing hue is very soft and, unsurprisingly, has become a symbol of love. This stone is a great alternative to some others listed here due to its affordability.

Morganite

Morganite is a pink variety of beryl, a mineral that also makes up emeralds and aquamarine. Morganite can come in pale pink or an orange-pink depending on its chemical composition. Untreated morganite tends to have a salmon colour, however the gem is almost always heat-treated to improve the pink colour. Similar to pink topaz, morganite has a distinct dichroic nature, so, again, an expert cutter will be required to ensure that the stone does not have an uneven colour. Morganite is another relatively affordable gemstone, costing around £200 per carat.

Rhodolite Garnet

While we’re primarily used to seeing garnets in vivid shades of red, garnet can come in pinks and even greens. Rhodolite garnet, or pink garnet, tends to come in darker hues of purplish-pink. It is often the case that other garnet species, such as grossular and spessartite, are present within rhodolite garnet. The higher the spessartite content, the lighter the rhodolite’s colour. Rhodolite gemstones, like morganite and rose quartz, are another affordable gemstone, making them a great option for engagement rings as well as January birthstone jewellery.

Pink Opal

Pink opal is a type of common opal that tends to be quite opaque and does not have the “fire” of a precious opal. The colour of a pink opal might range from bright baby pink to a more creamy pink-white. The brightest specimens of pink opal tend to be found in Peru, however it can be found throughout South America, the USA, and Australia. Much like Rose Quartz, pink opal has gained a lot of popularity in jewellery owing to purported spiritual associations, however it remains an affordable option for pink earrings.

Type of Earrings

While there are many types of earrings, we’re going to take a look at four popular styles which you might consider when picking pink earrings.

Studs

A stud is a small earring which is incredibly versatile. It can either feature a pink gemstone in a claw setting, or be more ornate, with additional gemstones or metal work adorning the earring. One such example of a more ornate earring is this pink opal earring designed to look like a wing. Or, for a simpler earring, take a look at our pink tourmaline studs.

Drop Earrings

Drop earrings are those which dangle below your earlobe. Often, they’ll feature a length of metal with either a gemstone or worked piece of metal hanging off of the end. Much like studs, they’re incredibly versatile and can be worked in various ways. You could even incorporate in leather, such as these rose quartz earrings from Chloé

Hoops

Hoop earrings are incredibly popular and are usually simple metal hoops. However, why not jazz them up a bit with a pop of colour? You might incorporate the gemstone by using it as a stud which then attaches to the hoop or have the pink gemstones studded around the outside of the hoop.

Huggies

Huggie earrings get their name from the way they wrap around your ear. Often, they are in the shape of a hoop, and have a hinge halfway through, allowing you to open them and clip them through your ear. Much like hoop earrings, huggies can be adorned with pink gemstones, as has been done with these vintage Channel huggies, which feature emerald cut pink tourmalines.