Circle and assorted designs from the Brilliant Embers range â open circles, framed rounds and the shapes that sit outside the heart and dangle groups â in .925 sterling silver set with cubic zirconia, rhodium finished.
See also all Brilliant Embers earrings, the full collection, dangle earrings, heart earrings and all earrings.
More about brilliant embers circle
Why a circle reads differently
An open circle frames the lobe rather than sitting on it, which makes a modest stone count look like more. A framed round concentrates the stones at the center. Both are quieter than a dangle and dressier than a plain stud, which is the gap this group fills.
Stones on a closed shape
On an open circle the stones run around a frame, so the light moves round the outline as the head turns; on a framed round they sit together and read as one bright point. Cubic zirconia is a lab-created stone cut the way a diamond is, which is what makes either layout affordable at this size. The rhodium over the silver keeps the metal as white as the stones.
Common questions
What is cubic zirconia?
Cubic zirconia is a lab-created stone cut the way a diamond is cut. At normal viewing distance it reads almost identically at a fraction of the cost, and that is what lets a range like this use larger stones and cover more of the surface.
Are circle earrings the same as hoops?
Not quite. A hoop passes through the ear and closes on itself. A circle earring is a closed shape attached to a post or a fitting, so it sits flat against the lobe rather than hanging through it.
What does rhodium finished mean?
Rhodium is a hard white metal from the platinum group, applied as a finish over sterling silver. It gives the bright white surface that sets off a clear stone and slows the tarnishing silver does naturally. It is a finish, not the metal â the body is .925 silver throughout.
Can I wear these daily?
Yes. Post-fitted circle designs sit close to the lobe and are among the easier pieces in the range for everyday wear. Take them out before sleeping to avoid pressure on the settings.
How do I clean them?
Warm soapy water with a soft cloth, rinsed and dried. Avoid dips and abrasive pastes, which strip the rhodium and can loosen small stones.
