Adapted from the short story "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant, The Earrings tells the story of a young woman in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, who wishes to better her station in life. The film follows her on a path of deception and disappointment as she vacillates between multiple identities in pursuit of her aspirations. As she tries to insert herself into high society, her ambitious nature threatens to unravel her relationships with the people she loves most, forcing her to choose between passion and loyalty.