Materials and Features:

• Subtractive Sculpted Zebra Lamination: A technical masterclass in French polymer engineering. This features a structural "caked" construction where a high-pigment white surface is fused over a carbon black foundation. The perimeter is hand-ground until the core "bleeds" through the corners, a definitive industrial hallmark of the François Schoenlaub studio.

• Architectural "Puzzle-Stack" Geometry: The design utilizes a high-octane 3D assemblage of two distinct geometric plates. This asymmetrical fan-out silhouette creates significant shadowbox depth and a "Memphis Milano" aesthetic that is the signature of the mid-1980s Guillemette L'Hoir atelier.

• 5mm Tapered Dome Contouring: Carved from a substantial 5mm, high-density Rhodoid block and hand-finished to a 2mm razor-edge corner profile. This sculptural tapering creates an optical distortion where straight-line motifs appear curved, providing a premium "thermal weight" and an acoustic "clack" that distinguishes these as archival treasures.

• High-Density Studio Rhodoid: Boasting a lightweight but resonant industrial mass, these earrings utilize high-pressure baked cellulose acetate. This material provides a premium "thermal weight" and a durable, glass-like finish that maintains its archival clarity over decades.

Type: Pierced earrings with original round industrial stabilizer adhesive pad and professional-grade post assemblies

Age/Origin: Circa 1984–1986 / Paris, France

Marks: Unmarked (Attributed based on technical "subtractive" tapering and industrial stabilizer pad assembly unique to the L'Hoir/Schoenlaub studio)

Measurements:

• Thickness: 5mm (Center) / 2mm (Edges)

• Dimensions: 2.0 inch long x 2.0 inch wide

• Weight: 16.1g

Condition: Excellent structural condition. The internal lamination remains perfectly stabilized with zero pigment separation across both heavy-gauge components. Earring A maintains its original high-polish surface sheen with exceptional brilliance. Earring B displays localized surface scuffing alongside a visible epoxy/adhesive shadow along the central intersection line, suggesting a vintage repair or re-gluing of the tiered plates over time. The pair is priced accordingly, marked down significantly from it’s mint archival valuation to account for these localized character marks.