“Tear-jewel”: the accessory that brings tears to your eyes

Expect a wave of emotion: the next jewelry trend plays on the shape of a tear. Like a drop of water, it delicately rests under the eye for a striking effect.

It’s time to get out the tissues with this subversive jewelry trend. In line with the opulent and flashy accessories that are captivating our current desires, the teardrop jewel is catching our eye—literally. Like a sparkling drop sliding down the cheek, this whimsical jewel adorns the eyes with a touch of sparkle. It is part of the wave of teardrop-shaped jewelry, which is experiencing a meteoric rise, particularly in the form of sculptural earrings with XXL proportions . Inspired by the tears tattooed by Mexican gangs as a sign of mourning, this trend is reinventing itself in a luminous and festive version. Available in pearl or oval stone, it is delicately attached to a headband or, more often, to glasses, like an elegant charm.

The jewelry trend that is gaining momentum

The teardrop jewel is making a discreet appearance in collections. As for the transgressive jeweler Alan Crocetti, known for his bold designs, he has made it a couture piece with a silver ear cuff from which a sparkling teardrop hangs under the eye—a hypnotic jewel that we can’t help but admire. In a more accessible register, the Kimhékim label is reinterpreting the idea by integrating it into everyday accessories. For its spring/summer 2025 collection, it is betting on black sunglasses decorated with a white pearl suspended under the eye, a detail that immediately set social media alight. Same approach at Ian Charms, who is surfing on the Y2K aesthetic by sprinkling his glasses with fanciful pearls suspended on each side. Already omnipresent on necklaces, bracelets , earrings and bags, are charms now extending to sunglasses? Nothing is certain yet, but one thing is for sure: these jewels bring a touch of cool and elegance to our classic black glasses.