Silver and Black Stone Drop Earrings

This is a pair of silver-toned drop earrings, each featuring an oval-shaped, dark stone, likely black onyx or a similar material, centrally set within a stylized, textured metal frame. The frame itself has a crescent moon or ram horn-like shape, with deeply incised lines radiating outwards from the setting on one side, giving it a ribbed or feathered appearance. The metal appears to be sterling silver, indicated by the visible "925" hallmark on the reverse side of one earring, alongside what appears to be a maker's mark that reads "JOST." The craftsmanship suggests a cast or forged construction, with a deliberate antiqued or oxidized finish that enhances the sculptural details and provides contrast to the highlights on the raised areas. The visible surface shows some wear consistent with age and use, including slight scratching on the metal and possibly a light patina that has settled into the recessed areas, which is desirable for aged silver. The black stones are smooth and polished, exhibiting a subtle sheen, though one of the stones appears to have a slight reflective line across its surface, which might be a surface scratch or an inclusion. The earrings are suspended from simple shepherd's hook ear wires, also made of the same silver-toned metal, which show minor signs of bending and tarnishing. The overall design suggests a bohemian, ethnic, or artisan-crafted aesthetic, possibly from the late 20th or early 21st century. The quality of the silver and the apparent hand-finished details indicate a piece of decent craftsmanship.

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