The halo stud earring has earned its classic status by solving a design challenge elegantly: surrounding a center stone with a ring of smaller stones doubles the apparent size and brilliance of the earring without changing its silhouette. At 3.22 total carats in round white cubic zirconia - center stone plus halo - these rhodium over sterling silver studs create an earring that reads as fine jewelry from a distance while remaining entirely accessible in price. The rhodium over sterling silver setting keeps the white metal bright and resistant to daily wear. These are the earrings that photograph beautifully, wear comfortably, and deliver the sparkle of a diamond halo stud at a fraction of the investment.