Sterling Silver Marcasite Pierced Stud Earring

This item is a single sterling silver stud earring, designed in a decorative, vintage-inspired style. The earring is small in scale, featuring an ornate metal mount that secures a clear or translucent stone, likely a small cubic zirconia or glass, accented by what appears to be marcasite around the border. The earring is crafted from 925 sterling silver, as evidenced by the '925' hallmark stamped clearly on the back of the setting. The color of the metal is a bright, polished silver, though some minor tarnishing and surface patina are visible in the recessed areas, which is typical for sterling silver of this age. The construction involves a cast metal setting with a traditional post for pierced ears. The post appears straight and intact, though the butterfly clutch backing is missing in the photograph. The style suggests a late 20th-century mass-produced piece made to emulate Art Deco or Victorian jewelry. The overall condition is good, showing minor signs of use and surface wear, but the hallmark remains legible, indicating a standard level of craftsmanship for commercial silver jewelry.