The stones on these arcs are set on tiny prongs that fan outwards, so they catch light from every angle. It's a design that looks like a little burst of light sitting on your earlobe, not just a simple hoop.

You're looking at a pair of open C-shaped hoops. The gold band itself isn't smooth; it’s made of tiny, polished beads all fused together. Sprouting from the outer edge are nine cubic zirconia stones, each held by its own set of prongs. The stones get progressively larger towards the bottom centre of the arc, creating a small, sun-like corona that follows the curve of your ear.

We make these from 14 Karat solid gold, which means they're 58.3% pure gold alloyed with other metals for strength. It's a good balance. You get the rich colour and hypoallergenic quality of gold, but it's durable enough to resist bending or scratching from daily wear. Solid gold won't ever tarnish or flake away to reveal a base metal, which means you can wear these for years without worrying about them changing colour or irritating your skin.

• Material: 14 Karat Solid Gold
• Stones: Cubic Zirconia
• Sold as: A pair

People pick these when they want something more interesting than a standard hoop but less formal than a drop earring. The open C-shape is comfortable and doesn't get caught on things as easily as a full circle, and the beaded texture gives it a handmade quality that a simple polished band lacks.