Faceted Green Onyx Sterling Silver Earrings

There is a particular shade of green that belongs entirely to still water and old forests, and these earrings have captured it. Each drop is set with a faceted green onyx stone, its surfaces cut to catch and scatter light in the manner of a polished cabochon's quieter cousin. The choice of sterling silver as the mount is deliberate: the cool grey-white of the metal does not compete with the stone's depth but frames it, the way a window frames a landscape. Sterling silver has a long tradition in Indian jewellery beyond the gilded mainstream, especially in pieces made for daily wear where the artisan's emphasis falls on proportion and finish rather than on accumulated value. At 10 grams and 2.4 inches (approximately 6.1 cm) in length, each earring moves with a considered weight, present without being heavy. Wear these with a silk kurta in ivory or pale sage for an afternoon gathering where understatement reads as confidence. They are equally at ease alongside a crisp white shirt and tailored trousers, lending a single note of colour to an otherwise pared-back ensemble. The free-size hook closure suits most ear piercings without adjustment. Sterling silver benefits from occasional polishing with a soft cloth to maintain its brightness, and the faceted onyx requires nothing beyond a gentle wipe. This is a piece designed to be reached for often, without ceremony.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 2.4 inch Length
• Weight: 10.0 g
• SKU: JXV05