Oxidized silver drop earrings in an infinity-style loop, with a hammered, slightly bumpy texture so they don’t look factory-smooth. Each one holds a faceted teardrop stone in a warm smoky brown, set in a bronze or gold-toned bezel that has a tiny dotted edge. The top loop is open, then the teardrop hangs below, so the shape feels light even though the stone has some size.

The stone is that see-through brown that looks like iced tea or cola in the sun. Smoky quartz is usually the “grounding” stone, the one people grab when they want less mental noise and more steady energy. Brown topaz gets similar talk, more confidence and focus, less mellow. I like that the setting is dark and textured, it matches the whole grounded look without trying too hard.

BORA started with three brothers in Brooklyn, New York, and the mix of dark silver with warm metal edges is kind of their thing. They work in oxidized 925 sterling silver with bronze or gold accents, with Mediterranean influence and old-tradition shapes.