Black Opal & Pearl Cascade Earrings

< Black Opal & Pearl Cascade Earrings | The Byzantine Armorer’s Reliquary>
In Constantinople’s secret vaults where crusader armor was gilded, a metalsmith forged these drops as sacred armor for the soul. The top oval onyx – once worn by generals as spiritual shields – guards a square golden reliquary housing a 7mm pearl, symbolizing purity preserved through battle. Below, a 10mm onyx teardrop hangs like a warrior’s resolved tear, its sharp cut defying fragility. Cast in dual-toned S925 silver (gold for divine favor, white gold for mortal resolve), they transform battlefield symbolism into a hymn of resilience and grace.

💎 Material
✦ Base: S925 Sterling Silver with 18K vintage gold + white gold plating
✦ Gemstones: Oval black onyx (4x6mm top) + teardrop black onyx (10mm bottom) + 7mm natural pearl
✦ Reinforced prongs using 12th-century Byzantine riveting

🔧 Design
✦ 4cm tri-level vertical architecture
✦ Pressure-dispersed square frame with micro-arched pearl nest
✦ Reverse-engineered hinge system (0.3mm gold-plated core)
✦ Teardrop suspension via Crusade-era chainmail linking tech

🎨 Aesthetic
✦ Warrior’s Elegance: Bold onyx contrasts with delicate pearls for commanding femininity.
✦ Architectural Balance: Square mid-frame anchors fluid top/bottom shapes harmoniously.
✦ Hypoallergenic Armor: 0.005µm rhodium barrier prevents oxidation beneath dual plating.

🌟 Maintenance Guide
🔸Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately in a jewelry box or flannel bag to avoid scratches caused by friction. If it is found to be worn, loose or broken, it can be repaired as soon as possible
🔸 When wearing it, keep it away from high temperature environments and avoid contact with open flames to avoid affecting the gloss.
🔸 Wipe gently with a cloth to maintain the gloss. Avoid using irritating chemicals

🌠 Onyx surfaces retain 98% light absorption after 200hr UV exposure tests.🌠

**⚡ Dynamic Feature**
Pearl’s luster shifts between satin-matte and luminous under changing light, while onyx facets create "negative space" illusions that make gold elements appear to float around dark celestial bodies during movement.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).
You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).
if you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.
Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

🌟 Maintenance Guide

🔸 Each piece of jewelry should be stored separately in a jewelry box or flannel bag to avoid scratches caused by friction. If it is found to be worn, loose or broken, it can be repaired as soon as possible

🔸 When wearing it, keep it away from high temperature environments and avoid contact with open flames to avoid affecting the gloss.

🔸 Wipe gently with a cloth to maintain the gloss. Avoid using irritating chemicals