Sterling Shimmer is .925 sterling silver set with cubic zirconia, built mainly around hoop earrings with bangles, bracelets, rings and necklaces alongside. The hoops are what the range is known for — stones set continuously around the outside so the earring reads as a ring of light rather than as individual stones.
See also Shimmer earrings, Shimmer bangles, Shimmer bracelets, Shimmer rings, Shimmer necklaces, Brilliant Embers and all sterling silver bracelets.
More about sterling shimmer collection
Built around the hoop
Most of this range is hoop earrings, and the construction is what distinguishes it: stones set continuously around the outer face rather than clustered at the front. Worn, that reads as an unbroken line of light from every angle, which a hoop with stones only at the front does not do.
Cubic zirconia, and why the range uses it
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.
The rhodium finish
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 — the body is .925 silver throughout.
What to expect on the product page
Stone type, diameter or length in millimetres, weight in grams and the fitting or clasp are listed on every piece, because those are the numbers that decide whether something suits you and the photographs cannot show them.
Beyond earrings
The same construction appears on bangles and bracelets, on slim stone-set rings and on a small group of necklaces at the upper end of the range. Buying within the line is the straightforward way to get pieces that match, because stone size and setting are consistent across them.
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.
What makes a Shimmer hoop different from a plain hoop?
The stones are set continuously around the outer face rather than only at the front, so the earring reads as a complete ring of light from any angle. A front-set hoop looks plain from the side; these do not.
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 — the body is .925 silver throughout.
Is the silver real?
Yes. It is .925 sterling silver, 92.5% pure, stamped 925 on every piece. Rhodium is a finish applied over that silver, not a plating over a base metal.
Will these tarnish?
Sterling silver darkens with air and moisture, and the rhodium finish slows it considerably. A soft polishing cloth restores the shine. Keep the pieces dry and away from perfume, lotion and chlorine.
Can I buy a matching set?
Yes. Stone size, setting and finish are consistent across the range, so earrings, a bangle and a ring from the line read as a set. They are sold separately so you can choose the combination.
How do I clean stone-set silver?
Warm water, a drop of mild soap and a soft brush, then rinse and pat dry. Avoid silver dips and abrasive pastes — they strip the rhodium finish and can work stones loose in a continuous setting.
