Solitaire Stud Earrings · Rhodium-Finished S925

Some things require no introduction. A single stone. A perfect setting. Light, caught and held.

These solitaire round stud earrings are crafted for the woman who understands that true elegance is never loud — it simply is. A precision-cut 5A laboratory-grown zirconia, cradled in a lost-wax cast S925 sterling silver setting and sealed in rhodium plating — the same finish found on the finest white gold pieces in the world. Worn from the first meeting of the morning to the last glass of the evening, without a single compromise.

• Stone: 5A Cubic Zirconia — 6.5mm / 1ct equivalent
• Metal: S925 Sterling Silver (92.5% pure)
• Finish: Rhodium Plated
• Setting: Lost-wax cast, 4-prong
• Weight: 0.85g
• Hypoallergenic & skin-safe
• Secure butterfly back closure
• Suitable for all genders

The Craft Behind the Piece

Rhodium — Rarer Than Gold

Rhodium is among the rarest elements on earth. Applied as a precision coating over S925 sterling silver, it forms an impenetrable shield against tarnish, oxidation, and the passage of time. The finish it produces — cool, luminous, mirror-bright — is indistinguishable from white gold, and far more enduring than unplated silver. At LA VÉGA, rhodium plating is not a feature. It is the foundation.

5A Cubic Zirconia — The Intelligent Brilliance

The 5A grade sits at the very apex of laboratory-grown zirconia. Optically flawless, cut with the precision of a master craftsman, and graded for maximum light refraction — it does not merely reflect light, it commands it. At 6.5mm and 1 carat equivalent, this stone carries presence. Set in rhodium-plated S925 sterling silver, it is held with the integrity it deserves. For those who know what to look for, the difference is immediate. For those who don’t, the effect is simply breathtaking.

S925 Sterling Silver — The Mark of Integrity

S925 sterling silver is the internationally hallmarked standard for 92.5% pure silver — the highest grade employed in fine jewelry worldwide. It is substantial without being heavy, refined without being fragile. Every LA VÉGA piece begins here: with a material that carries weight in every sense of the word. Sealed beneath a layer of rhodium plating, it does not merely last — it endures.

Lost-Wax Cast Setting — The Art of Precision

One of the oldest and most revered techniques in fine jewelry, lost-wax casting begins with a hand-formed wax model — every curve, every prong, every detail sculpted with intention. The wax is then encased, melted away, and replaced with molten S925 sterling silver, leaving behind a setting of extraordinary precision and clarity. Finished in rhodium, it is the difference between jewelry that is made, and jewelry that is crafted.