Tiger Eye Sterling Silver Earrings

There is something ancient in the eye of a tiger, and something equally watchful in the way this stone holds light. Cut from genuine tiger eye, that silken, honey-brown gemstone whose chatoyancy shifts between gold and burnt umber with every turn of the head, the cabochon is set in sterling silver that has been worked into a clean, architectural frame. The setting draws on a sensibility found in the craft workshops of Rajasthan and the Deccan, where semi-precious stones have long been paired with oxidised or polished silver to let the material speak rather than the ornament shout. At 1.8 inches in height and 0.8 inches in width (approximately 4.6 cm by 2 cm), the drop earring reads as a confident statement without tipping into excess. Weighing 8 grams the pair, the piece carries a satisfying, considered heft. These earrings find their finest company with ivory or ochre handloom silk, a Kanjivaram or a Chanderi kurta set, where the warm brown of the tiger eye answers the natural tones of the weave. They translate just as naturally into a modern wardrobe, falling well against a cream linen jacket for a festive daytime occasion or a gallery opening. Sterling silver means genuine durability; the metal will not lose its character with daily wear. The free-size closure suits most ear types comfortably, and the slender width ensures the drop sits cleanly without pulling or twisting through the day.

Details

• Material: Sterling Silver
• Dimensions: 1.8 inch Height x 0.8 inch Width
• Weight: 8.0 g
• SKU: JSX63