Fleur-de-lis Earrings Collection
Want to put a touch of sophistication on an outfit without making a very big jewelry statement? The John S. Brana Nob Hill Fleur de Lis Earrings Collection has pieces that are sure to suit your sense of style.
While understated in terms of their size, the earrings in this artisan crafted jewelry line still command attention, making them a great way to balance a statement necklace or to complete a casual ensemble with a touch of sophisticated flair.
16 CT Carnelian Vermeil Fleur-de-lis Post Earrings
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18.5 CT Green Onyx Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings
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29.5 CT Bear Quartz Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings
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23 CT Citrine Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings
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In Short
Fleur-de-lis earrings pair a decorative vermeil fleur-de-lis top with faceted gemstone briolettes hanging beneath, on sterling silver posts.
What Is This Collection?
The fleur-de-lis is a stylised three-petalled lily used in heraldry for centuries. Here it forms the decorative top of a post earring, with a gemstone briolette suspended below it. Every piece is handcrafted by John S. Brana in his San Francisco studio.
What This Collection Includes
Post earrings around 1 1/2 inches long, with vermeil fleur-de-lis tops and carnelian, garnet and other faceted gemstone briolettes.
How the pieces differ
They differ by gemstone colour, since the fleur-de-lis top stays consistent across the collection.
Who this collection suits
Anyone who wants a secure post fitting with gemstone movement, and buyers drawn to heraldic and traditional motifs.
Fleur-de-lis Earrings in This Collection
The collection currently holds 4 pairs. The fleur-de-lis design stays the same, so the choice comes down to stone colour, metal, stone size and price.
| Earrings | Price | Metal | Stone | Best for |
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| 18.5 CT Green Onyx Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings | $185.00 | Sterling silver | Green onyx, 18.5 ct | Cool tones and the lowest price |
| 16 CT Carnelian Vermeil Fleur-de-lis Post Earrings | $265.00 | Vermeil (gold over sterling silver) | Carnelian, 16 ct | Warm tones and gold wearers |
| 23 CT Citrine Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings | $280.00 | Sterling silver | Citrine, 23 ct | Golden colour for silver wearers |
| 29.5 CT Bear Quartz Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings | $310.00 | Sterling silver | Bear quartz, 29.5 ct | The largest stones and most presence |
The pairs are listed at 1 1/2, 1 3/4 and 2 inches long; the citrine pair is 1 3/4 inches. Check the length on each product page before ordering.
Best Pick for Each Shopper
The criteria that matter here are stone colour, metal tone, stone size and budget.
- If you have cool skin tones or want the lowest price – choose the 18.5 CT Green Onyx Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings at $185.
- If you have warm skin tones or wear gold – choose the 16 CT Carnelian Vermeil Fleur-de-lis Post Earrings at $265, the only vermeil pair.
- If you want golden colour in silver – choose the 23 CT Citrine Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings at $280.
- If you want a bolder statement – choose the 29.5 CT Bear Quartz Sterling Silver Fleur-de-lis Earrings at $310, with the largest stones in the collection.
- If you are buying a gift – pick by the colour she wears most, since every pair shares the same fleur-de-lis design and needs no sizing.
How to Choose
| Option | What it is | Who it suits | Check before ordering |
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| Warm gemstones | Carnelian, garnet and amber tones | Warm skin tones and autumn wardrobes | How the colour reads in daylight |
| Cool gemstones | Amethyst, topaz and quartz tones | Cool skin tones | Whether it contrasts with the vermeil top |
| Post fitting | Fastens like a stud rather than hooking | Work, travel and secure everyday wear | That you prefer posts to hooks |
| Briolette drops | Stones cut all round and hung free | Movement below a fixed top | How much swing you want |
Quick Match by Shopper
- You have warm skin tones or an autumn wardrobe – choose carnelian, garnet or amber-toned briolettes.
- You have cool skin tones – choose amethyst, topaz or quartz tones for contrast with the vermeil top.
- You need earrings that stay put – any pair suits, since every design uses a post fitting rather than a hook.
- You want the stone to catch light – every pair uses a briolette cut, faceted all the way round; pick by colour.
- You are buying a gift – decide on colour first, since the fleur-de-lis top is the same across the collection.
Criteria that matter most
- Post security – a post fitting sits closer to the ear and is harder to lose than a hook
- Briolette cut – faceted all the way round, so the stone catches light from every side as it moves
- Vermeil – sterling silver with a thick gold layer, so the base metal is precious
Collection Details
| Attribute | Detail |
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| Collection | Fleur-de-lis Earrings Collection |
| Made by | John S. Brana, handcrafted in San Francisco |
| Packaging | Gift boxed |
| Returns | See the returns policy |
| Prices, stock and product details last confirmed | 29 September 2026 |
Prices, stock and product details on this page were last reviewed on 29 September 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is a fleur-de-lis?
A stylised three-petalled lily, used in European heraldry for centuries. Here it forms the decorative top of the earring above the hanging stone.
Q2. What is a briolette?
A teardrop-shaped stone faceted all the way around and drilled at the top, so it hangs freely and catches light from every side as it moves.
Q3. Are these studs or drops?
Both. They fasten with sterling silver posts like a stud, with the gemstone briolette hanging below for around 1 1/2 inches of total length.
Q4. What is vermeil?
Sterling silver with a thick layer of gold over it, so the base is a precious metal rather than brass. It gives a gold look with better quality than plating.