Black Onyx Drop Hook Earrings in Sterling Silver

There is a quietness to black onyx that has always suited silver best. In this drop earring, a polished black onyx cabochon is held within a sterling silver setting, its deep, near-obsidian surface drawing out the cool lustre of the metal. The silhouette is clean and elongated, measuring 1.4 inches (approximately 3.6 cm) in height, with a simple hook closure that keeps the line uninterrupted. Sterling silver, long favoured by artisans across Rajasthan and the Deccan for its workability and honest finish, lends the setting a subdued brightness rather than flash. The stone itself, smooth and uninterrupted, sits without embellishment: no filigree surround, no granulation, simply form and material allowed to speak. At 9.4 grams for the pair, the weight is present but never burdensome, a reminder that real metal has a quiet authority of its own. Wear these with a raw-silk kurta in ivory or charcoal for an evening that calls for restraint rather than statement. They are equally at ease beside a fine handloom cotton sari, where the dark oval of the stone reads almost like a brushstroke against a pale or textured ground. The hook closure suits most ear piercings and requires no fuss to fasten. The sterling silver will develop a gentle patina with time, which only deepens its character. A soft cloth restores the original brightness whenever you want it. Free size, as is natural for a hook earring, suits a wide range of wearers without adjustment.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 1.4 inch Height
• Weight: 9.4 g
• SKU: LDD466