Minimalistic Sparkly Drop Earrings are sterling silver 92.5. They feature three tiered cubic zirconia on simple straight silver wire. They dangle sweetly from a silver stud with butterflies on the back. These Dainty CZ earring studs are simple yet classy. We love the price and the colour is perfect for evening or even as Bridal earrings. These medium length CZ earring studs look great for a bit of sparkle.

Difference between Rhinestone and cubic zirconia

Rhinestones are much like cubic zirconia Cubic zirconia. Both are  popular diamond alternatives, each have unique attributes. Cubic zirconia is a lab-created gemstone that brilliantly mimics diamonds at a fraction of the cost and ethical implications – it also comes in various colors. Rhinestones are affordable options made from leaded glass or crystal that offer their own distinctive sparkle.

Sterling Silver meaning

Minimalistic Sparkly Drop Earrings are made from sterling silver and features a 92.5 stamp. This means it is 92.5% fine silver with no more than 7.5% of copper or other metals. This formula is internationally accepted and it gives sterling silver the hardness and the tolerance to work with. Anything higher than 92.5 would be too soft and tarnish too quickly. When you buy sterling silver from us, we can guarantee it is just that!

If you see the words silver plated, that means it only has a coating of sterling silver over another alloy. This will fade over time and is not able to be polished. Our sterling silver products are not plated but sterling silver all the way through– nothing but the good stuff for you!!

Sterling Silver care tips

To keep your sterling silver looking its best, use a silver polishing cloth or silvo on an old rag and give it a gentle rub. This will give your jewellery back its brilliant shine! Silver will tarnish from being exposed to air but will take a good six weeks to discolour. Items that are worn constantly will take a lot longer! To preserve the shine on your silver avoid contact with ammonia, alcohol, fingernail polish remover or turpentine. ALWAYS remove sterling silver jewellery while in natural hot pools because of the high sulphur content in the water. Do not use silver dip. Dip cleaners work for the first few times but it puts a layer on the silver and can discolour stones and shell. Toothpaste is also not a good idea as it is too abrasive.