I've been wearing these halo earrings for months now, and they've become my go-to accessory. The Asscher cut cubic zirconia catches light beautifully - it's not that obnoxious 'look at me' sparkle, but more of a sophisticated twinkle that makes me feel put together even when I'm just running errands.

What surprised me most is how they've held up. No discoloration, no green ears (we've all been there!), and the stones haven't loosened at all despite my terrible habit of fidgeting with them during meetings. The weight is noticeable but not uncomfortable - though I did switch to the plastic backings as others suggested.

They're versatile enough for both my Zoom calls and date nights. The gold plating is subtle - more of a warm glow than blingy yellow - which makes them pair perfectly with both gold and silver tones in my other jewelry. My only tiny complaint? They do tilt slightly on my earlobes, giving me that 'just woke up like this' casual elegance rather than perfect symmetry.

For the price, these punch way above their weight class. They've survived my toddler's grabby hands, multiple accidental showers, and still look as good as the day I got them. If you want affordable jewelry that doesn't scream 'fast fashion', these are it.