A heart-cut red cubic zirconia, set in a 3-prong basket on a solid 925 sterling silver stud — no plating, so what you see at the setting is the metal itself, not a surface finish that can wear thin. The deep red stone reads as a clean, deliberate pop of color rather than a costume-jewelry sparkle, small enough (about 5mm) to wear every day and still notice.
What Makes This Different
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925 Sterling Silver, Left Unplated: The setting and post are solid sterling silver — there is no plated layer to thin or discolor over time on this piece.
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Heart-Cut Red Cubic Zirconia: A lab-created CZ, faceted and cut into a heart, set in an open 3-prong basket so light reaches the stone from the side as well as the top.
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Butterfly-Back Studs: A standard push-back closure — secure for all-day wear, simple to put on and take off.
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Hypoallergenic: Sterling silver is nickel-free at the post, the part that actually sits in the piercing — safe for sensitive and newly pierced ears.
Specifications
| Spec |
Detail |
| Base Metal |
925 Sterling Silver |
| Plating |
None — polished sterling silver |
| Stone |
Cubic zirconia (CZ), red, heart cut, approx. 5mm |
| Setting |
Open 3-prong basket |
| Closure |
Butterfly back (push-back) |
| Skin Safety |
Hypoallergenic, nickel-free |
| Care |
Dry, cool storage; avoid perfume & water |
How to Style It
Red is the one CZ color that reads as intentional rather than accidental — it doesn't need a matching outfit to make sense, and it pairs as easily with black or denim as it does with a red or pink piece elsewhere. Worn alone, the small heart-shaped stone stays understated enough for the office; add a second stud in a higher piercing and it becomes a curated, layered ear look instead of a single statement.
Because the setting is unplated sterling silver, it sits cleanly next to other silver-toned jewelry without any risk of a mismatched warm/cool undertone — something a plated piece can't always promise once the plating starts to wear.
The heart cut and red color make this a natural Valentine's Day or anniversary pick, but the stone is small enough that it reads as everyday jewelry the rest of the year, not a piece that only comes out once a year.
Care & Longevity
Unplated sterling silver doesn't fail the way a plated piece does — there's no surface layer to wear through at the prongs or the post. What it can do is tarnish slightly with air exposure over time, which a soft polishing cloth reverses in seconds. Follow these steps to keep both the metal and the stone looking their best:
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Keep it dry: Remove before showering, swimming, washing hands, or doing dishes. Trapped moisture is what dulls the polish fastest, not the water itself.
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Apply fragrance first: Perfume, hairspray, and lotion can dull a CZ's sparkle if it lands directly on the stone. Apply these before putting the earrings on.
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Wipe after wear: A soft, dry, lint-free cloth removes oils and restores shine in a few seconds — worth doing after every wear, not just occasionally.
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Store separately: Keep in a soft-lined box or pouch, away from harder pieces that can scratch the polished silver.