The main stone isn't held by prongs. It’s suspended inside the open circle, anchored from below by a hidden bridge of gold. This lets light hit the stone from every angle, making it look like it’s floating in mid-air.

These are a pair of small huggie hoops with a dangling pendant. The hoop itself is polished 14K gold with a hinge closure. Hanging from it is a small, cross-like connector set with four tiny cubic zirconia stones. This holds an open gold circle. The bottom half of this circle is finished with a diamond-cut texture that creates lots of little flashes. Inside, a bar of three more CZs sits at the bottom, with a larger, single CZ set just above it.

The body of the earrings is 14K gold, which is 58.3% pure gold mixed with other alloys for strength. You get the warm colour and hypoallergenic quality of gold, but in a form that’s durable enough for a moving part like a hinge. All the stones are cubic zirconia, not glass. CZ is a hard, lab-grown crystal that's cut just like a diamond, which means it has a similar fire and brilliance. It won't get cloudy or scratch easily with normal wear.

• Material: 14K Gold
• Stones: Cubic Zirconia
• Sold as: A pair
• Warranty: 2 year warranty

These have more detail than a simple solitaire drop but aren't as long or heavy as a chandelier earring. The mix of a polished hoop, textured circle, and brilliant stones gives you a lot to look at in a compact design. The huggie closure also means they're very secure and comfortable for all-day wear.