Dangle earrings in rhodium-plated 925 silver draw out a deep, matte black from the black onyx, free of reflections that scatter the eye. The cabochon cut doesn't chase sparkle - it rounds the surface of the stone and gathers light into one calm point, so the onyx reads as a smooth, dark plane. The dangling line of the earrings falls freely by the face, brushes the hair and traces the movement of the neck with every turn of the head. It's a modern shape, clean in outline, without unnecessary flourishes.

Each of the two onyx stones was examined and selected individually, so that colour and surface clarity stay even across both earrings - hence the high quality at a price that still stays reasonable. Silver and other precious metals keep getting more expensive, so a well-matched stone at this price is a smart choice today. Refined silver of European quality is coated with a layer of rhodium, a hard metal resistant to scratching, so the shine lasts and the earrings need cleaning less often. The 925 fineness confirms the purity of the alloy, and the French maker's mark - a legally protected stamp registered with the French assay office - attests to the origin of the metal. In old craft traditions, black onyx was linked with strength, endurance and self-assurance.

They look best styled total black - worn with a black turtleneck or a plain sweater, they draw the eye to the face while the rest of the outfit stays uniformly dark. Hair pulled into a bun or smoothed back reveals their full length and lets the clean line of the pendant stand out. At 3.9 grams, the earrings wear light all day, from a morning outing to an evening gathering in the same muted colour palette.