Gold and onyx solitaire stud earrings “Calissa”

Description

Adorable pair of 50s solitaire stud earrings in 18k gold, featuring two brilliant-cut onyx of approximately 0.2 carats. Deep black, the stones of this timeless piece make it an easy piece of jewelry to wear on a daily basis, alone or with other earrings.
Diameter: 4 mm
Weight: 0.65g
Gold hallmark 750
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Onyx, whose name comes from the Greek onyx meaning “nail” or “claw” in reference to the light and translucent shades of certain varieties of the stone, has been appreciated in jewelry since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used it in particular to make cameos, intaglios and seals, playing on the different layers of the stone. A traditional symbol of protection, strength and self-control, it experienced a real golden age in the nineteenth century, then during the Art Deco period, where its deep black contrasts with the brilliance of gold, pearls and diamonds. A variety of chalcedony with graphic and timeless beauty, onyx remains an emblematic stone of jewelry today.