Green Opal Leaf Hook Earrings in Gold Plated Sterling Silver

There is a particular stillness in a leaf held just before it falls, and this earring captures exactly that moment. Cut in the soft silhouette of a single leaf, each drop measures one and a half inches in height by half an inch in width (approximately 3.8 cm by 1.3 cm) and weighs a composed 7.9 grams for the pair. The centrepiece is a green opal cabochon, a stone beloved for its milky, almost aqueous depth, set within a sterling silver frame that has been given a warm gold plating to temper the coolness of the gem. The leaf outline is clean rather than fussy, its edges suggesting the quiet draftsmanship of a silversmith who understands that restraint is its own ornament. Sterling silver as a base ensures a density of feel that fashion alloys cannot replicate, while the gold plating lends the warmth of a more traditional palette. Wear these against a silk kurta in ivory or sage for a literary festival or a Sunday gallery visit. They are equally right clipped beneath a gathered bun at a small wedding lunch where you wish to be present without overwhelming the occasion. The hook closure is slender and sits comfortably through a standard piercing without pulling. At half an inch wide, the drop rests close to the jaw rather than swinging broadly, making these entirely practical for a long working day or an evening that begins at a desk and ends at a dinner table.

Details

• Material: Gold Plated Sterling Silver
• Colour: 1.5 Inch
• Dimensions: 1.5 Inch Height x 0.5 Inch Width
• Weight: 7.9 g
• SKU: LDE037