Heart earrings from the Brilliant Embers range, in .925 sterling silver set with cubic zirconia and rhodium finished. The heart is the most given shape in the line, and these are the earrings that pair with the heart necklaces from the same collection.
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More about brilliant embers heart earrings
Why hearts sell as a pair
A heart earring is almost always bought alongside something else â a matching necklace, or as the second half of a gift. That is why the range keeps stone size and setting consistent across hearts in both pieces, so the two read as a set rather than as two similar things.
The stones and the finish
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. Rhodium over the silver is what keeps the white of the metal matched to the white of the stone; without it the silver would warm and the contrast would soften.
Common questions
Do these match the Brilliant Embers heart necklaces?
Yes. The range keeps stone size, setting style and finish consistent across its heart pieces, so an earring and a necklace bought from the line look like a set. They are sold separately rather than boxed together.
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.
Is a heart earring suitable for a teenager?
It is one of the most common choices. A small stud heart in sterling silver suits a younger wearer, is light enough for daily wear, and is a shape that does not date.
Will sterling silver irritate pierced ears?
Sterling silver suits most people, and the rhodium finish puts a barrier between skin and the copper in the alloy. If you have reacted to sterling before, check the product page for the post material.
How do I keep them bright?
A soft polishing cloth after wear, stored dry and separately from harder pieces. Put them on after perfume and hairspray rather than before, which is what dulls a finish fastest.
