Dangle Earring with Black Faceted Stone and Tapered Drop

This is a single dangle earring featuring a silver-toned metal construction. The earring has a standard stud post with a butterfly-back closure visible, indicating it's designed to be worn through a pierced earlobe. Immediately below the post, connected by a small jump ring, is a small, irregular-shaped clear or slightly opaque bead, possibly glass or crystal, which appears faceted. Following this, connected by another jump ring, is a square-shaped, faceted black stone, likely a black onyx, glass, or similar synthetic material, set within a simple silver-toned bezel setting. The final component of the dangle, connected by another jump ring, is a tapered, conical drop element. This drop has a ridged or fluted texture, with a metallic silver-toned top portion and a translucent, light brown or amber-colored lower section, which also appears to be faceted. The connection points are simple jump rings, suggesting a contemporary or costume jewelry construction. The metal appears to be a base metal alloy, showing minor wear and possibly some tarnishing consistent with age and use. There are no clear discernible maker's marks or signatures visible from the provided images. The overall aesthetic suggests a modern or contemporary style, likely from the late 20th to early 21st century. The craftsmanship appears to be commercially produced rather than artisan, with standard jewelry findings. One potential condition issue is a slight bend in the earring post, but it appears to be functional. The item is clean but shows slight signs of use.