Gold Hoop Earrings
FAQs
They have a rich cultural history dating back to ancient Egypt. Both men and women wore them as a symbol of strength and individuality. Their significance continues today both as a form of self-expression and a fashion statement. In sleek, minimalist styles they add an understated finishing touch to a professional ensemble. In bold, impactful designs for special events, there’s a hoop for every style and occasion. It is this versatility that makes them so appealing.
Most have a standard post fitting with butterfly back, and many of the pairs in this style come with a charm drop as part of the design. Creole-style, meanwhile, have a hinge on the post which flips open to be pushed through the ear before closing securely. There are also styles that have an ear wire that simply threads through the ear like a hook.
Some are hinged so that you can open the whole earring, push the post through and then close it. We call these a ‘hinged hoop’. Smaller pairs with this style of opening can be classed as huggies, as they ‘hug’ the earlobe. Many of our hinged styles also come with a charm drop option.
When choosing the perfect pair, you'll want to consider size and shape, as well as where they will sit if you have more than one piercing. Oliver Bonas Jewellery Buyer, Lianna Sheppard recommends: ‘With multiple piercings it can be impactful to layer a few, with bigger sizes lower down the lobe. I love wearing studs in my second and third hole with a pair of simple hoops in my first.’
You might want to experiment with different metals, from classic gold and silver to rose gold. Make things interesting by adding charm drops and distorted designs in a variety of shapes and silhouettes. You can also add drama with playful costume jewellery.
Charm hoop earrings add a touch of movement, swinging and catching the light as you move your head. Decorative designs make a simple dress sing and add just the right amount of glamour to a wedding or graduation outfit. Think bright shades of resin and enamel, twinkling inlaid stone, beaded finishes and clusters of pearls.
Whether you prefer yours classic and understated or in maximalist, eye-catching designs, they are now part of a capsule wardrobe. Well-styled hoop earrings are no longer seen as ‘trashy’ and will never go out of fashion.
Oliver Bonas Jewellery Buyer, Lianna Sheppard says: ‘I like having some different scales and textures in my collection to style with different types of outfit.’ 1cm, 2cm and 3cm sizes are all great for casual looks and office-wear.
Daytime styles are often smaller in scale and simpler in colour and design. You can wear your everyday hoops on their own or stacked with studs or huggies if you have more than one piercing.
If you’re ready to go large, choose from styles up to 5cm. These are in delicately hammered finishes, decorative molten metal and cutout designs. They are the real statement-makers. If stacking, wearing a combination of smaller huggies and plain studs. This allows the larger earring to take centre stage.