The scoop on hoop earrings (How to wear hoop earrings)
The circle has no beginning and no end. That’s probably why hoop earrings are always in fashion! We are here to give you the definitive answers to a few age-old questions:
Is it what’s inside the hoop that counts?
There are plenty of fascinating reinterpretations of the classic hoop earrings. Add a bit of spark, color and style by wearing hoop earrings with featured gemstones. Anything from clear Swarovski crystals for a sparkling “diamond” look to ravishing red garnet dropt or trendy turquoise chips.
| Garnet Passion Red Garnet and gold filled handmade hoop earrings |
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Does size really matter (a.k.a “The Goldie Locks approach to hoop earrings”)?
Hoop earrings are often worn as a statement piece. Usually, the bigger the hoop – the bigger the statement! But keep in mind that the same pair of oversized hoop earrings that was the rage at yesterday’s chic cocktail party might enrage your boss when you wear it to the office. When dressing for work, opt for an office friendly middle sized hoop.
Remember, it’s not the size, but what you do with it…
| Seduction Red coral and gold filled handmade hoop earrings |
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Is less really more?
When wearing large hoop earrings, you are running the risk of crossing the line from “Oh Mama” to “Hoochie Mama”. With oversized hoops, you want to limit yourself to one statement piece and complement it with tasteful makeup and little to no other jewelry.
But when you are wearing smaller hoops, feel free to mix and match to your delight!
| Cyprus Chic Turquoise and goldfilled handmade hoop earrings |
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If you wore an earring and no one could see it, did it make an appearance?
Ok, ok… maybe the original question had something to do with trees in a forest, but the philosophical issue remains the same. Buying a beautiful hoop earring and covering it up with your hair is an unspeakable crime against fashion! Long hair is the perfect occasion for some super large hoop earrings, or hoop earring variations such as this one.
| Feng Shui Green jade handmade hoop earrings with dangling gemstones |
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