Indian Earrings with Pearl Droplet and Spiral Motif Top

Spiral rings of glinting dark studs hold up two tidy white beads.

This earrings with pearl droplet and spiral motif top is from India, and is contemporary. It is pearl, silver & marcasite. Pearls are formed inside mollusks, and drop-shaped pearls have been used for earrings in many parts of the world for centuries. These matching earrings pair a circular, swirled top with tiny sparkling studs and a small linking stone. A polished white round bead in a cupped cap hangs from each. Short posts extend behind the swirls.

A modest swirl, with a very proud bead at the end.