Tahitian mother-of-pearl in black is one of the most dramatic organic materials in jewelry - the dark, iridescent surface shifts between black, grey, and purple-green depending on the light source and angle, creating depth that no painted or dyed material can replicate. In these dangle earrings, black Tahitian mother-of-pearl is paired with 0.16ctw cubic zirconia accents in rhodium over sterling silver settings, measuring 2 5/16" long. The length gives the earring movement and ensures the mother-of-pearl's surface iridescence is visible as the earring swings. Fish hook closure. The combination of the dark organic shell and the bright CZ creates a contrast of organic and crystalline, dark and light, that is more interesting than either material alone. A statement earring for the wearer who prefers her drama in texture and color rather than in scale.