Which hoop earring shape should you choose?
A small hoop earring can be worn from morning to night and is easy to forget on the ear. A large hoop frames the face and is enough to dress up a black sweater or a white shirt. Between the two, the shape changes everything. The round hoop remains the most classic, the oval hoop lengthens the face, the square hoop or the U-shaped hoop draws a more graphic line. The flared oval hoop widens slightly toward the bottom and catches the light.
What size of hoop earrings should you wear?
The size of a hoop earring is read from its diameter or its height. The gold-tone steel hinged hoops come in 14, 22 and 30 mm, from the most discreet, right against the lobe, to the one that shows from the front. The Wide and Domed Hinged Hoop Earrings measure 16 mm high and weigh a little over seven grams, a short but full hoop. At the other end, the Daiki hoop, in 5 mm flat wire, reaches six centimeters in diameter. For a first pair, a medium size goes with almost any outfit.
Silver, gold-plated or stainless steel hoop earrings?
Most of our hoop earrings are in 925 sterling silver, and some receive a rhodium plating that makes their shine whiter, like the Ordiam hoops. Our house hoops come in two finishes, silver and gold-plated, to match your other jewelry. A few pairs are in stainless steel, gold-tone steel or acetate, like the Flower earrings, raised flowers set on a gold-tone steel hoop. To find out what the hallmark on a silver hoop means, the page 925 sterling silver, what the hallmark tells you answers in detail.
What should you wear with hoop earrings?
A pair of fine hoops goes well with a stud in a second piercing, and our stud earrings are made for this. With a large hoop, keep the neck bare or choose a short pendant, so the eye goes to the ear. If you are looking for more movement, drop earrings take over, and nothing stops you from wearing a hoop on one side and a drop earring on the other.
How do you care for silver hoop earrings?
925 sterling silver tarnishes on contact with air, perfume and perspiration. Take off your hoops before the shower or the pool, wipe them with a soft cloth after each wear and store each pair separately, closed, so the rings do not scratch each other. The silver care guide details the steps to restore their shine.
