Ormsby Earring Rattlesnake Bones w/ Lava Stones & Iridescent Crystals

These earrings are built as a striking five-tier vertical cascade of rattlesnake vertebrae, creating a long, skeletal silhouette with a strong sense of rhythm and repetition. The vertebrae introduce a pale, bone-like structure throughout, with their small, intricate forms stacked or linked to emphasize a natural, articulated flow.

At the very top, a lava stone anchors the first tier, its matte black, porous surface setting a raw volcanic tone that contrasts with the pale vertebrae below. This introduces an earthy, grounded start to the composition.

The second tier is crowned with a large faceted iridescent crystal, becoming the visual focal point of the entire design. Its cut surfaces catch and scatter light in shifting flashes of color—cool blues, purples, and subtle rainbow highlights—creating a luminous break in the otherwise organic, muted palette.

The remaining three tiers are each topped with lava stones, repeating the dark volcanic texture and reinforcing a grounded, elemental theme. This repetition creates a sense of descent and structure, as the design moves from a single luminous centerpiece into a series of darker, earth-bound accents.

Overall, the earrings feel bold, totemic, and slightly anatomical—combining bone-like vertebrae, volcanic stone, and prismatic crystal into a layered vertical composition that alternates between light and shadow, delicacy and raw earth energy. 

4.75" long, sterling silver wire