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Hoops, huggies and creoles

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Guide to hoop earrings: small huggies close to the lobe, medium and large creoles, and click-closure hoops; sizes, materials and how to choose.

Illustration: Hoops, huggies and creoles

Hoops are circular earrings worn in the lobe. They are distinguished by size: huggies hug the lobe, creoles hang and large hoops are statement pieces.

Sizes #

  • Huggie: 8 to 15 mm diameter, snug to the lobe.
  • Medium hoop: 15 to 30 mm.
  • Large creole: over 30 mm; may be hollow to weigh less.

Materials #

18K gold, 925 silver, surgical steel, titanium and plating. For sensitive skin, avoid nickel (nickel allergy).

Closures #

There are hoops with hinge and click, lever and open ones. For heavy earrings a secure back is better (types of clasps).

How to choose #

For every day, a plain huggie or one with zirconia. For events, a creole with stones. Large hoops lengthen the face; small ones frame it discreetly.

See also #

This entry was drafted with the help of AI and is pending review by the author.