The Elise Drops

A polished sterling silver teardrop hanging from a slim French wire, long enough to move when you turn your head. Puffed rather than flat, so the shape catches light across its whole surface.

The Metal Truth
Material: 925 Sterling Silver
Finish: Rhodium-plated, high polish
Best for: Everyday wear, workdays, a polished drop that goes with anything
Wear note: About 2.4 grams for the pair and about 30 mm (just under 1 1/4 inches) long. The hollow, puffed shape keeps them light enough to wear all day.
Care: Take them off before sleeping, showering, swimming, or working out. Put them on after perfume, lotion, and hairspray. Because they're hollow, they can dent if pressed or dropped, so store them flat in a pouch, which also keeps the French wires from bending. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wearing. Skip silver dips and abrasive polishing cloths, which can wear down the rhodium plating.

About the Rhodium
Rhodium is a precious metal in the platinum family. Fine jewelers use it to give white gold and sterling silver their bright, white finish, so it's a standard step in quality jewelry, not a shortcut. Underneath is real 925 sterling silver, never base metal. With regular wear, the plating can soften over time, and any jeweler can refresh it.

Why We Chose It
A teardrop is one of the most flattering shapes for an earring: it draws the eye down and frames the face. We chose this one for its puffed form, which gives it soft, rounded light instead of a flat flash.

Styling Notes
Wear them alone with your hair up, or pair them with the Vera Box Chain and a small silver pendant for a coordinated look.

Gift Confidence
An easy, elegant gift for someone who wears silver every day. No sizing to guess at. Add gift packaging at checkout for a ready-to-give box and a personal note.

Details
Metal: 925 sterling silver, rhodium-plated
Construction: Hollow
Length: 30 mm
Width: 9.65 mm (about 3/8 inch)
Weight: Approx. 2.4 g
Backing: French wire
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