How to choose diamond hoops
Huggies, classic hoops and statement hoops, and how to wear each.
Hoops are the most worn diamond earring for a reason: they suit every face, every outfit and every day. Choosing well comes down to three things.
1. Size
- Huggies sit close to the lobe. They work for every day, for sleeping in, and for stacking with a second piercing.
- Classic hoops hang just below the lobe. They're the easiest to wear from day to night.
- Statement hoops are wide or long. They're the piece people notice first.
2. How the diamonds are set
- Pavé: many small diamonds set close together for an all-over glitter.
- Channel: diamonds set flush between two walls of gold, smooth to the touch.
- Single stone: one diamond at the front, quiet and clean.
3. The gold
White gold looks the iciest. Yellow gold warms the skin. Rose gold sits in between. Every hoop in the collection comes in all three; switch between them on any piece to compare.