Pearl & Onyx Dangle Earrings in 18ct Recycled Yellow Gold – One of a Kind

Pearls and onyx have been paired since the Renaissance as a study in contrast — light and dark, softness and structure, restraint and intensity. That historical tension is what shaped this pair of earrings, designed as a quiet dialogue between opposing materials held in balance.

Hand assembled in 18ct recycled yellow gold in Tamara Gervasio’s Italian studio, the earrings combine freshwater pearls with faceted onyx beads in a composition that reveals itself through movement rather than declaration. The pearls reflect light with a soft, organic glow, while the onyx introduces depth and precision through its cut surfaces.

Together they form a composition that feels controlled yet alive, shifting subtly as the wearer moves. The proportions are deliberately close to the face at 4.2 cm, creating presence without excess, and a weight of 6.4 g gives them a grounded but comfortable feel.

The gold structure is stamped 750 and formed entirely from recycled 18ct yellow gold, maintaining continuity of material integrity and traditional Italian goldsmithing standards.

Features

• 18ct Recycled Yellow Gold — stamped 750
• Hand assembled in Italy
• One-of-a-kind earring pair
• Natural freshwater pearls
• Faceted onyx bead detailing
• Length: 4.2 cm
• Total weight: 6.4 g
• Stud fitting with dangle drop
• Italian hallmark 750
• Part of the Ancient Relics Collection
• One of a kind piece

Concept

A controlled study in contrast — where material opposition becomes balance rather than conflict. Pearl and onyx retain their historical pairing, but are reduced here to essentials: light, shadow, reflection, and form.

Availability

• One of a kind piece
• Ready to ship
• This exact pair will not be reproduced

Maker’s Note

“Pearls and onyx have been paired since the Renaissance — light and dark, soft and sharp, feminine and strong. I wanted to make something that held that tension. Something that felt both ancient and entirely wearable today.”
— Tamara Gervasio