Wire-Wrapped Teardrop Dangle Earrings

This is a pair of handcrafted dangle earrings, exhibiting a modern or contemporary style with an industrial aesthetic. Each earring features a teardrop-shaped frame constructed from a thicker gauge wire, which then serves as a base for a dense, irregular wrapping of finer gauge wire. The material appears to be a dark metallic wire, possibly stainless steel, oxidized silver, or a similar alloy, giving it a gunmetal gray or dark silver color. The wire wrapping is haphazard yet visually cohesive, creating an open, cage-like structure that allows light to pass through, adding to their visual lightness despite their potentially robust construction. The overall form is a flattened teardrop, tapering from a wider, rounded bottom to a narrower top where it connects to the ear wire. The ear wires are standard fishhook style, also in a matching dark metallic finish, and connect to the main earring body via a small jump ring. There are no visible maker's marks or signatures. The condition appears good, with no obvious signs of damage, significant wear, or repairs, though some slight surface scratching consistent with light use might be present upon closer inspection (not clearly discernible from the provided images). The craftsmanship suggests a handmade item, with the irregular wire wrapping being a deliberate design choice rather than an imperfection. The style period is likely contemporary, possibly dating from the late 20th century to the present day. The quality indicators include the uniform metallic finish and the consistency in size and shape between the two earrings. The unique aspect is the abstract, organic nature of the wire wrapping within the structured teardrop outline.