Indian Droplet Style Earrings

Glossy black beads dangle beneath ornate, kite-shaped tops encrusted with tiny sparkles.

This onyx, sterling silver and marcasite droplet earrings is from India, and is contemporary. Marcasite is a metallic mineral that has long been cut into small, sparkling accents and set in silver, a style popular in vintage jewelry. Pair of long earrings. Each has a pointed, fan-shaped top in bright metal, studded with small faceted stones, and a round black bead capped by a matching tiny crown. The beads are glossy, deep black and perfectly round.

Dramatic, dark and a bit fancy about it.