The dagger silhouette applied to a hoop earring is an unexpected design move - it takes the most familiar earring format and gives it a pointed, directional edge that changes the entire character of the piece. Rachel Zoe's version graduates CZ stones along the dagger-shaped hoop in 14K gold over sterling silver, the stones increasing in size as they move toward the point, reinforcing the directional quality of the silhouette. This is a fashion-forward earring for the wearer who wants her jewelry to have a point of view - literally and figuratively. It reads as distinctive rather than merely decorative.