These are beautiful, but they are a little heavy. Since my neck is not a long one, they are also a little long for me. But I liked them so much that I didn't want to return them - so --- the answer is to remove the bottom tear drop, make that into another set of earrings. The remainder of the earrings is still beautiful, and lighter. What to do with the drop? Make another pair of earrings and those are also gorgeous. If you don't like it, or like it better the way it came, reattach as originally received. I love these and am so glad I purchased them - wish I could purchase a long elegant neck.