Modernist Black Pearl and Silver Drop Post Earrings

This pair of earrings features a contemporary minimalist design characterized by a geometric vertical bar drop terminating in a round black pearl. The earrings are constructed from a silver-toned metal, likely sterling silver or white gold, though no hallmarks are visible in the photograph. Each earring consists of a small cubic or circular post head that sits on the earlobe, from which a flat, rectangular bar descends. Attached to the bottom of each bar is a single dark pearl, approximately 8-10mm in diameter, exhibiting a lustrous, dark gray to charcoal hue with peacock overtones suggestive of Tahitian or treated black pearls. The spherical shape of the pearls appears uniform and well-matched across both pieces. The construction utilizes a classic post-and-butterfly-nut closure, with one earring missing its back in the image. The condition appears fair to good; the metal surfaces show minor surface scratches consistent with light wear, and there is a slight patina developing on the silver. The aesthetic follows a mid-to-late 20th-century modernist style, emphasizing clean lines and the contrast between the rigid geometric bar and the fluid, organic roundness of the pearl. The overall craftsmanship suggests a designer or boutique jewelry piece rather than mass-produced costume jewelry.