Black Onyx Sterling Silver Earrings

There is a particular quietness to black onyx that sterling silver seems to understand instinctively. Cut and set against polished sterling silver, the deep, glassy black of the onyx anchors this earring with an almost lapidary stillness. The silhouette is slender and elongated, measuring approximately four centimetres in height and just over a centimetre in width, the silver drawn into a clean vertical form that frames the stone without fussing over it. The onyx sits in a close bezel or collet setting, its surface uninterrupted, absorbing light rather than reflecting it. Sterling silver, worked here to a bright polish, has long been the preferred metal of silversmiths across Rajasthan and the Deccan plateau, valued for its workability and its honest, cool lustre. At four point eight grams the pair rests with a pleasing, present weight that speaks of genuine metal rather than hollow form. These earrings move easily between registers. Worn with a hand-block-printed cotton kurta in ivory or rust, they provide the only punctuation a quiet outfit needs. Against a formal silk sari in deep jewel tones, the black onyx holds its own with understated authority. The free-size fitting and standard post or hook closure make them straightforward to wear through a full day. The weight of four point eight grams sits comfortably on the ear without pulling. The polished sterling silver resists tarnish with ordinary care, requiring little more than a soft cloth between wearings to maintain its clarity.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 1.6 inch Height x 0.45 inch Width
• Weight: 4.8 g
• SKU: LDA291