How to choose gold hoop earrings

Hoops are among the most worn pieces: they go with a jumper, a dress or a blazer. But not every hoop looks the same on everyone. These are the questions worth asking before you choose.

1. For which occasions?

For everyday, plain medium hoops are the easiest to wear. The Essential Hoops are exactly that: put them on in the morning and forget you are wearing them. For dinners or days when you want more presence, a textured hoop draws more attention.

2. Plain or textured?

A plain hoop is discreet and goes with everything. A textured hoop, like the Braided Hoops, catches more light and looks more crafted, even with a simple outfit. For colour, the Confetti Hoops come in pink and green.

3. Gold or silver?

There is no fixed rule, but here is a simple tip: look at the veins on your wrist. If they look greenish, gold usually suits you more. If they look bluish, silver tends to look better. If you cannot tell, both will work and you can choose based on the jewellery you already wear.

4. Size and face shape

• Round face: medium, thin hoops lengthen the face.
• Long face: wider hoops add balance.
• Short or tied-up hair: the best moment for textured hoops, because they are on show.

5. Pairing with other pieces

A hoop in the first piercing and an ear cuff higher up is one of the prettiest combinations, and the ear cuff needs no piercing. To keep the balance, when the hoops are big, the necklace should be more discreet.

All hoops are in Hoops.