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 platinum-enhanced sterling silver 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.