Dangle earrings with red cabochons

A pair of dangle-style earrings featuring large, circular red cabochons. Each red stone appears consistent with polished resin, glass, or possibly a treated natural material like carnelian or coral, housed within a silver-toned metal bezel. The bezels are bordered by a twisted rope or cable-textured wire detail, which is stylistically consistent with Southwestern or Balinese-inspired jewelry designs. One earring is shown with a silver-colored French hook ear wire and a small plastic safety clutch; the other is missing the hook, appearing only as the decorative drop. The metal lacks visible hallmarks or stamps in this image, though its luster is consistent with sterling silver-plated or stainless steel base metals. The red cabochons exhibit a smooth, high-gloss finish with no significant surface scratches or chips visible. These pieces are in the style of contemporary artisanal or 'boho' costume jewelry, likely dating from the late 20th century to the present. The identification remains a hypothesis as material composition cannot be verified without physical testing.

Based on my visual examination of the provided image, I have assessed this pair of dangle earrings featuring red cabochons and twisted wire borders. These earrings appear to be contemporary costume jewelry in a boho or Southwestern style. I cannot verify the metal content from a photograph as no hallmarks are visible; the luster suggests either a base metal with silver plating or stainless steel. Similarly, the red stones could be resin, glass, or a treated organic material, but their exact composition cannot be determined without physical testing. One earring is notably missing its French hook, which significantly impacts the immediate wearability and value of the set. My valuation is based on similar artisanal-style jewelry typically found in retail or secondary markets. If the metal were verified as sterling silver and the stones as natural carnelian or coral, the value could increase to the $45-$75 range. Conversely, if they are determined to be mass-produced plastic and base metal, the value would likely fall below $10. To confirm a higher valuation, an in-person inspection of the metal with an acid test or XRF analyzer, as well as a microscopic examination of the red cabochons for natural inclusions, would be required. The current estimate reflects the item as a decorative, unbranded accessory in its current damaged state.