The graduated dangle is a format that builds its effect through accumulation: multiple stones of increasing size stacked vertically, each one contributing to a silhouette that widens as it descends from the ear. Rachel Zoe uses emerald-cut CZ for this version in 14K gold over sterling silver - the emerald cut chosen for its stepped facet structure that reflects light in broader, more architectural flashes than a brilliant cut would. Leverback closure for security with the earring's weight. The graduated form means these earrings look different from different viewing distances - the overall silhouette reads clearly from across a room while the individual stones reward closer inspection.