Sterling silver half hoops with a bark-textured finish — the surface worked to mimic the irregular, organic pattern of tree bark, giving the silver a matte, dimensional quality that reads as sculptural rather than decorative. Bark texture was a popular technique in the 1970s and 1980s and is one of the more enduring surface treatments in vintage silver: it catches light in a diffused, non-reflective way that makes the metal look substantial even at comfortable weights. Silver tested for sterling purity. A bold, well-made vintage silver statement earring with strong 1980s energy.
Metal: Sterling Silver 925 (tested)
Finish: Bark Texture
Style: Half Hoop Earrings
Length: 4cm
Weight: 10.9 grams (pair)
Hallmarks: None (silver tested for sterling purity)
Vintage condition — good, consistent with age and use. A one-of-a-kind pair, ready to wear.
