Peter Brams Designs built a reputation in 1980s New York for jewelry that leaned modern without losing warmth, and this pair of black onyx hoop drop earrings is a clean example of exactly that. Each earring pairs a glossy black onyx hoop with a sculptural triangular gold top, marked PBD 14K on the reverse, the designer's signature hallmark. The look reads polished and architectural without trying too hard, the kind of earring that works as easily with a blazer as it does with an evening look.
Gold content here is intentionally minimal by design, letting the onyx hoop do the visual heavy lifting while the gold element anchors the piece and does the structural work. That's consistent with a lot of Peter Brams' output from this era, using gold as accent and connection point rather than bulk.
If you collect signed designer pieces from this period, or you just want a bold black and gold earring that doesn't feel dated, this pair earns its place in a jewelry box.
