Materials and Features:

• Bezel-Set Core Architecture: A masterclass in 1980s structural evening fashion. This features a thick, custom-cast asymmetric hexagonal base metal frame meticulously engineered with an elevated central bezel wall. This internal rim permanently sockets a high-gloss, midnight black oval Lucite acrylic cabochon, perfectly mimicking genuine black onyx gemstone slices while maintaining a comfortable, wearable weight.

• High-Density Pavé Halo Framing: The perimeter features 42 individually handset, clear round brilliant-cut glass crystal rhinestones. Each stone is nestled tight within micro-prong cup wells and backed with a reflective silver foil layer to supercharge light refraction, creating an intense, uninterrupted halo shimmer that beautifully contrasts with the dark central cabochon.

• Engine-Turned Hatch Reverse Casting: The structural reverse of the chassis is finished with a molded diamond waffle-grid texture. This specialized industrial technique maximizes surface cohesion during the plating process and prevents visible surface scratching or metal friction flaking while maintaining a highly professional, boutique-tier reverse profile.

• Triple-Layer Rhodium Plated Finish: The base metal chassis is heavily sealed in a thick, mirror-bright rhodium plating. This premium finish provides exceptional resistance against surface tarnish, dulling, or chemical pitting over decades of storage.

Type: Post-style pierced earrings

Age/Origin: 1980s (Retro-Revival Runway Era / USA)

Marks: Unmarked

Measurements:

• Weight: 16g

• Dimensions: Approx. 1.25” length, and just under 1” wide

• Thickness: 4mm at centre, metal framing is 2mm.

Condition: Excellent Archival Condition. The heavy rhodium plating remains flawlessly stabilized across both the high-gloss rims and textured recesses with zero pitting, plating loss, or base-metal bleed. The crystal rhinestones remain beautifully bright and clear with no dead or yellowing foils, and both soldered pins remain completely rigid and linear.