These earrings play a bit of an optical trick. The two squares look like they're passing right through your earlobe—one pavé square in front and a polished gold one peeking out from behind, creating a three-dimensional shape that sits right on the lobe.

This is a pair of stud earrings built from two open squares. The front-facing square is set with a line of tiny, round pavé stones that catch the light. The second square, made of high-polish 14K gold, sits just behind it, angled to look like it's emerging from the other side of your ear. The post is attached to the top corner of the front square and secured with a standard butterfly back.

We make these from 14 Karat solid gold, which is 58.3% pure gold mixed with other metals for strength. This means the earrings have a rich, warm colour but are durable enough to resist bending with everyday wear. It also means they're a good choice for sensitive ears. The stones are cubic zirconia, and each one is individually set by hand into the pavé channel, not glued. This keeps them secure and lets light enter from the sides to maximize sparkle.

• Material: 14K Solid Gold
• Stone: Cubic Zirconia
• Backing: Butterfly back
• Sold as: Pair

You'd choose these for the architecture. They aren't a flat stud or a simple hoop. The design creates negative space and a sense of depth on the earlobe that you don't get with other earrings. They look a little different from every angle you see them.