Single Hoop Earring with Bezel-Set Stone

This item is a single, small hoop earring featuring a saddleback or 'huggie' style closure mechanism. The piece is constructed from a silver-toned metal, likely sterling silver or a silver-plated base metal, exhibiting a polished finish. A notable design feature is a small, teal or emerald-colored stone bezel-set into the interior bottom of the hoop, creating an unusual recessed aesthetic. The stone appears to be a synthetic crystal or a small semi-precious gem. Structurally, the earring consists of a curved tubular hoop and a hinged straight post that snaps into a notched cradle on the opposite side. Regarding condition, the metal shows significant signs of surface oxidation and tarnish, particularly concentrated at the hinge and the cradle closure. The post appears slightly bent from use, and there is a visible dullness to the metal's luster, suggesting the piece is likely late 20th to early 21st-century fashion jewelry. There are no definitive maker's marks visible in the current view, which is common for mass-produced accessory items of this scale.