Faceted Black Onyx Sterling Silver Earrings

Black has always known how to hold its own. Faceted from smooth black onyx, each stone is cut to draw and drink light in equal measure, its planes catching a quiet glimmer that belies the depth of the colour beneath. The setting is sterling silver, bright and cool, a metal that complements the ink-dark stone rather than competing with it. Black onyx has long held a place in Indian jewellery sensibility, prized in the ateliers of Jaipur for its grounding quality and its willingness to sit beside coloured stones or stand alone with equal confidence. Here, it stands alone. The faceted cut gives the stone a contemporary geometry while the silver mount keeps the silhouette spare, honest and enduring. At one inch in height (approximately 2.5 cm) and ten grams across the pair, the earrings carry just enough presence without heaviness. Wear them with a silk kurta in ivory or slate for an evening where quiet elegance is the point. They work equally well with a clean white shirt and tailored trousers when you wish your jewellery to do the speaking for you, without raising its voice. The free-size drop suits a range of ear piercings comfortably, and the sterling silver construction means everyday wear invites no anxiety. At ten grams, the earrings sit without strain, making them as suitable for a long day's work as for a considered evening gathering.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 1 inch Height
• Weight: 10.0 g
• SKU: JYQ88