Drop Shape Rings in Sterling Silver  

Pear-Cut and Teardrop Rings With Natural Stones

The drop shape originated in 15th-century Bruges, developed by Flemish polisher Lodewyk van Berquem. This cut requires precise 58-facet arrangement to prevent the "bow-tie effect" — a dark shadow across the center that occurs when light fails to reflect evenly. Our lapidaries position each natural stone to optimize brilliance within the teardrop form. Drop shape settings work with stones across the hardness spectrum. Harder materials like topaz (Mohs 8) and amethyst (Mohs 7) suit everyday wear in exposed prong settings. Softer stones such as larimar (Mohs 4.5-5) and turquoise (Mohs 5-6) benefit from protective bezel frames that shield the tapered point from impact. Each ring in this collection uses .925 sterling silver, an alloy of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper for structural integrity. Our inventory includes drop shape rings sized from 4 to 15, with adjustable bands available for flexible fit. Stone origins span Baltic amber from Poland and Lithuania, Ethiopian opals from Wollo Province, and Arizona turquoise from Kingman and Sleeping Beauty mines. Browse the full collection to find a teardrop ring that fits your style and size requirements.