Teardrop earrings with contrast. The timeless onyx teardrop shape is is cut twice by a Sterling Silver streak in the form of a V. The back of the teardrop earring is fully covered in silver. Hand-made Sterling 925 Silver earrings. All articles are hand-made Sterling Silver. Sterling Silver is an alloy containing 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. This makes the metal more durable and apt for jewellery. Sterling Silver is also very easy to clean so you can always maintain your silver jewellery nice and shiny.