hoop earring

Round ear adornment

A hoop earring is an earring shaped like a ring or loop that passes through the earlobe and curves back to meet itself.

Hoops range from small and understated to large statement pieces: She wore gold hoop earrings.

The style spans cultures and eras, equally at home in ancient jewelry and contemporary fashion.

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  • lobeRounded projecting part
  • ringClosed curve shape
  • goldElement seventy-nine
  • gold platedSurfaced with precious metal
  • jewelryOrnamental personal accessories

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earring style/shape

hoop earringstud earring

Jewelry worn through earlobe

stud · diamond stud · ear cuff · drop earring · dangle earring

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G