These elegant brass earrings feature a triple teardrop design, adorned with faceted rose quartz stones for a soft, feminine touch.
- Triple teardrop design with faceted rose quartz stones
- Brass bezel setting enhances the soft pink hues of the stones
- Natural stone variations in color make each pair unique
- Dimensions: 2.5" x 0.5" for a graceful, elongated drop
- Handmade in India, showcasing expert craftsmanship
design: A cascade of three pear-shaped rose quartz stones, each set in a smooth brass bezel, drops from the ear in a graceful, elongated line.
size: Approximately 2.5" long x 0.5" wide.
material: Brass with faceted rose quartz
features: Triple teardrop drop design, faceted gemstone cut, hand-set brass bezels, post backing
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture and perfume to keep the brass setting from tarnishing.
disclaimer: Rose quartz is a natural stone, so color depth and faceting will vary slightly from pair to pair.
The Story
The teardrop, or pear cut, is one of the oldest stone shapes in jewelry making, prized because its rounded top and tapered point catch light differently depending on how it hangs. Here three teardrops are stacked in graduated sizes, a common device in Indian brass jewelry for building movement and length without adding weight.
Bezel setting, the technique used to hold each stone, is a hand-finishing method where a thin rim of metal is worked around the stone's edge until it sits snug and fully framed. It's slower than prong-setting but more forgiving of a natural stone's irregular thickness, which is why it's favored for gemstones like rose quartz that are cut by hand rather than machine-calibrated.
Brass has long been a working metal for jewelry across India, valued for being workable at the bench, taking a warm gold-toned finish, and holding a bezel securely. Pairing it with rose quartz's pale pink tones is a straightforward, popular combination, letting the stone's color do the talking against a soft gold frame.
Each earring starts as a sheet of brass, cut and shaped into three teardrop bezels, then hand-hammered and burnished to bring up their warm luster. A jeweler facets the rose quartz separately, cutting angled surfaces into the stone so it catches light, before setting each one into its bezel and pressing the metal rim down by hand to lock it in place. The three teardrops are then linked and finished with an ear post, all done at a bench in India by artisans working in small batches rather than on an assembly line.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: India
- Craft Tradition: Brass bezel setting
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a statement earring with movement, in a soft everyday color palette
- Wear It With: Pairs well with an updo or pulled-back hair that lets the full drop show, worn with warm neutrals or denim
- Purpose: Everyday wear, evening wear, gifting
- Gemstone: Rose Quartz
- Metal: Brass
Rose quartz is a pale pink variety of quartz, one of the most familiar and widely worked gemstones for its soft, consistent color. It's commonly associated with warmth and gentleness, which suits its long history as an accessible, everyday stone for jewelry rather than a rare or ceremonial one.
Questions & Answers
Are these earrings hypoallergenic?
The earrings are made of brass, which some with sensitive ears may want to be mindful of; if you're prone to metal sensitivity, consider adding a clear protective coating or wearing them occasionally rather than daily.
Will the two earrings look identical?
They'll be closely matched but not perfectly identical, since each rose quartz stone is faceted by hand and natural stones vary slightly in color and pattern.
How should I store them to prevent tarnishing?
Keep them in a dry pouch or lined jewelry box, away from humidity, perfume, and lotion, and they'll hold their finish much longer.
Are they lightweight enough for all-day wear?
Brass is a relatively light metal, so despite the three-stone drop, they're comfortable for extended wear, though anyone with stretched or sensitive earlobes may prefer to save them for a few hours at a time.
What outfits do these pair best with?
Their warm gold tone and soft pink stones work well with neutral or earth-toned outfits and look equally at home dressed up or down.
