Gold-Tone Pear-Cut Teardrop Dangle Earrings

This pair of dangle earrings features a three-part articulated design that suggests a contemporary or late 20th-century aesthetic. Each earring begins with a circular post-style stud, likely housing a small round-cut clear stone in a bezel setting. Suspended from the stud is a curved, open-work metal bridge with a wave-like or infinity-style aesthetic, finished in a polished yellow-gold tone. The terminal element is a prominent pear-cut (teardrop) clear stone held in a minimalist prong setting. Based on visual cues, the metal appears to be a plated base metal or possibly low-karat gold; notably, the earring posts show a distinct silver-colored metallic finish, which is common in stainless steel or surgical steel posts used for hypoallergenic purposes in costume jewelry. The large teardrop stones exhibit high clarity but lack the refractive 'fire' typical of high-quality diamonds, suggesting they are likely cubic zirconia or glass. The craftsmanship is of a commercial grade, with standard jump-ring connections facilitating the movement of the drops. Condition appears fair to good, with some visible wear on the metal plating near the friction points. There are no immediate maker's marks visible in the photograph, though value would be confirmed by checking the back of the bridge or the posts for '14K' or brand stamps.