Erté Zizi Drop Earrings from The Met Museum

Named for French ballet dancer Zizi Jeanmaire, these stylish Art Deco drop earrings celebrate the work of Romain de Tirtoff (French, born Russia, 1892-1990), better known as Erté. The two-tone openwork fan design features satin-finish 18K gold plate and rhodium plate with Swarovski® crystals. The artist enjoyed a multifaceted career as a costume and set designer; he is especially renowned for the fabulous covers he created for Harper’s Bazaar magazine from 1915-1936. The Met houses an important collection of Erté’s original gouaches. To learn more about the artwork that inspired this Met Store product, read our blog here.