Pared-down metallics lend a grown-up vibe to statement earrings inspired by the MTV generation

(Above) Tau Disco double-drop earrings with brown diamonds in 18k gold and sterling silver; $30,220; VRAM; 310-859-9545; vramjewelry.com

 

Moon Phase drop earrings with black diamonds in 18k yellow gold; $4,000; Pamela Love; sales@pamelalove.com; pamelalove.com

 

Mixed-Diamond Doorknockers in 18k gold; $7,980; Shay; 646-745-6831; shayfinejewelry.com

 

Root earrings in 14k yellow gold–plated brass; $535; Jennifer Fisher; 888-255-0640; jenniferfisher.com

 

Oval Marx earrings in Alpaca silver; $95; Anndra Neen; sales@anndraneen.com; anndraneen.com