The star inside isn't just floating — it's anchored to the horseshoe with four fine posts. Each of its eight points is finished with a beaded texture that catches light differently than the polished gold around it, making you look a little closer.

These are stud earrings, shaped like a classic horseshoe with the opening pointed up. The gold is polished to a high shine. Set inside is an eight-pointed star with a tiny, bead-like texture along each arm. A single, round-cut Cubic Zirconia sits right in the centre. The post uses a standard butterfly back, which has a small clover cut out of it.

We make these from solid 14 Karat gold, not plated or filled. It’s 58.3% pure gold mixed with other alloys for strength, which means they’re tough enough to resist the dents and scratches that come with being worn all the time. Solid gold also means the colour won't ever flake or rub off because it's the same material through-and-through. It's a great choice for sensitive ears. The centre stone is a high-grade Cubic Zirconia, cut for lots of sparkle.

• Material: 14K solid gold
• Stone: Cubic Zirconia
• Closure: Post with butterfly back
• Sold as: A pair

People seem to pick these when they want a lucky charm that's not too obvious. They're small enough to sit neatly on the lobe and wear every day, even in a second or third piercing. The combination of the polished horseshoe and the detailed star gives them some depth when you see them up close.