Hoop Earrings

Hoop earrings in solid sterling silver, 9ct and 18ct gold and platinum, made by hand in our own workshop at 210 Upper Street, Islington. Most jewellers have their pieces made overseas; we make ours here. Plain hoops from 9mm to 20mm across, hoops set with diamonds, pearl hoops and charm hoops, sold as pairs and, for many designs, as single hoops to wear alone or mix and match. Start with the metal, or with a question.

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Most bought hoop earrings

The hoops we sold most, in the shop and online. Rather not choose from the whole range? Start here.

From 45 orders with a hoop earring, January 2025 to September 2026

Budget

Solid gold, silver or platinum hoop earrings

Every hoop we make is solid metal all the way through: no plating, no vermeil, no base metal underneath. That is why our hoops cost more than most you will find online, and why they can be worn every day, dressed up or down, polished and repaired for years. Every precious metal piece we make is assayed and hallmarked.

Sterling silver

Our lowest prices. Silver darkens slowly with wear and polishes back bright.

9ct gold

37.5% gold, a paler, softer yellow. Harder than 18ct and costs less. Curve, Liquid, Twistio and Shimmer Redux are made in 9ct.

18ct gold

75% gold, with a richer colour. Our diamond hoops and Mini Hoops are made in 18ct yellow, white and rose gold.

Platinum

White all the way through and does not tarnish. The first choice of metal for our Mini Hoops.

Solid, vermeil or plated?

Vermeil and plated hoops are a thin layer of gold over silver or a base metal, and the layer wears through in time. A solid hoop has no layer to wear off.

Platinum

Platinum hoop earrings

Few jewellers make hoops in platinum. Our Mini Hoops are plain platinum hoops with a hinge made by hand, in four sizes from 9mm to 20mm, as a pair or a single hoop. Which size is yours?

Mini Hoop Earrings Extra Small in platinum

The one we'd choose

Mini Hoop Earrings Extra Small

A 9mm plain platinum hoop that sits close to the lobe, small enough to sleep in and to wear in a second or cartilage piercing. Put it in and leave it. Also made in 18ct yellow, white and rose gold, and sold as a single hoop.

from £1,250

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Gold

Gold hoop earrings

Warm, solid 9ct gold for the Liquid, Curve, Twistio and Shimmer Redux hoops, and richer 18ct gold for the Mini Hoops and diamond hoops. The price for each metal is on each piece.

Liquid Hoop Earrings in 9ct yellow gold

The one we'd choose

Liquid Hoop Earrings

A thick gold hoop with a rippled surface, part of our Liquid range, which we have made for many years. It has the weight of a chunky hoop without looking heavy, as happy with a T-shirt as a black dress, and comes in sterling silver as well as 9ct gold.

from £635

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Silver

Silver hoop earrings

Solid sterling silver hoops, from plain and sculpted to hoops strung with pearls, all easy to wear every day. Most are also made in gold.

Budget
Curve Hoop Earrings in sterling silver

The one we'd choose

Curve Hoop Earrings

A wide hinged hoop, hollow inside so it is lighter than it looks: bold, but comfortable all day. The hoop we sold most in the shop. Made in silver, 9ct gold and, to order, 18ct gold.

from £660

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Hoop earring sizes in mm

We give sizes as the outside diameter: the measurement across the outside of the hoop. Many brands give the inside diameter, so a hoop sold elsewhere as 11mm can be larger than our 11mm. If you are matching a hoop you already own, measure across the outside.

9mm

Sits close to the lobe. Also worn in a helix, tragus or rook piercing.

11mm

Our most bought size. A small hoop that still shows as a hoop.

About 30mm

Our largest diamond hoop, set with diamonds that taper towards the back.

Other designs

For the Liquid, Curve, Soho, Twistio and pearl hoops, call +44 20 7359 4977 for measurements, or pop in and try them on at the shop.

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Thin or chunky hoops?

Thickness changes how a hoop looks more than its diameter does. A fine hoop reads as small and quiet; a wide one is seen from across a room. Which suits you?

Fine

Fine

The Mini Hoops: a plain hinged hoop that sits close to the ear. Easy to wear every day and to sleep in.

Sculpted

Sculpted

Liquid, Soho and Twistio: a hoop with a shape of its own, rippled, squared or twisted.

Chunky

Chunky

The Curve: a wide, confident hoop, made hollow so it stays light enough to wear all day.

Set with stones

Diamond hoop earrings

Pavé hoops set along the front with small diamonds, each stone set by hand under a microscope in our workshop: a line of light that follows the curve. Made in 18ct gold or platinum, as pairs or singles, and to order with other stones, including black sapphires. Hoops set with stones take four to six weeks to make.

Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings Extra Small in 18ct rose gold

The one we'd choose

Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings Extra Small

The diamond hoop we sold most: 9mm across, set with diamonds along the front, in 18ct yellow, white or rose gold or platinum. Small enough to wear every day, with sparkle enough for the evening. In the shop we have also made it with pink sapphires.

from £1,985

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Men's hoops

Men's hoop earrings

The usual men's hoop is a small, plain one, 9 to 15mm across, often worn singly in one ear. Our Mini Hoops and diamond hoops are sold as singles as well as pairs, in platinum and 18ct gold. Want something with more weight? The Soho and Twistio hoops come in silver and gold.

Mini Hoop Earring Small in platinum, sold singly

The one we'd choose

Mini Hoop Earring Small

A single 11mm platinum hoop with a hinge made by hand. Small and plain enough to leave in every day, with a T-shirt or a suit. If you want a pair, buy two, or the pair listing.

from £650

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Can you sleep in hoop earrings?

Most questions about wearing hoops every day are really about plating: whether it will wear off, turn, or irritate. Solid metal answers most of them.

Sleeping in them

A solid hoop does not wear through, so you can leave it in. Small, fine hoops (9 and 11mm) sit closest to the ear and are the most comfortable to sleep in. Take larger hoops out at night so they do not catch.

Showering and swimming

Water does not harm solid gold or platinum. Take hoops out for swimming pools and the sea, and rinse off soap so the metal keeps its shine.

Tarnish

Gold and platinum do not tarnish. Sterling silver darkens slowly with wear; a polishing cloth brings it back, or we can polish it in the workshop.

Sensitive ears

Plated and vermeil earrings have another metal under the gold. Ours are solid silver, gold or platinum with no plated layer. We cannot give medical advice: if you know you react to a particular metal, ask us about the alloy before you order.

How they fasten

The Mini Hoops, the Curve and the small Pavé Diamond Hoops open on a hinge made by hand. Ask us how any other design fastens before you order.

Jewellers at the bench in our Islington workshop

Made in Islington

Why our hoops cost more

Our hoops cost more than demi-fine hoops because they are solid metal, hallmarked, and made by hand in our own workshop at 210 Upper Street. The hinges are made here, and every diamond is set here by hand. Because we make them, we can make them to order: another metal, another stone, or a single hoop from a design sold as a pair. Tell us what you want, and make it yours.

Bespoke jewellery

Making time and delivery

Plain hoops

Approximately four weeks from order.

Set with stones

Four to six weeks from order.

Delivery

Free UK shipping on orders over £100. We post internationally.

Come in

Pop in to try the sizes at 210 Upper Street, Islington, or book a video call.

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Hoop earring questions

What size hoop earrings should I choose?

For everyday wear and for sleeping in, 9 to 11mm. For a hoop that is clearly seen, 15 to 20mm. Our largest, the Pavé Diamond Tapered Hoops, measure about 30mm across. If you are unsure, measure a hoop you already wear across the outside and compare, or pop in and try a few.

Are your hoop sizes the inside or outside diameter?

Outside. Our 9, 11, 15 and 20mm Mini and Pavé hoops are measured across the outside of the hoop. Many brands quote the inside diameter, so their hoop of the same number can be larger.

Are your gold hoops solid gold?

Yes, gold all the way through. Every hoop we make is solid 9ct gold, 18ct gold, sterling silver or platinum, with no plating or vermeil, and every precious metal piece is assayed and hallmarked.

Can I sleep and shower in my hoops?

Solid metal will not wear through, so yes. Small hoops are the most comfortable to sleep in, and to forget about. Take them out for swimming.

Are your hoops suitable for sensitive ears?

They are solid silver, gold or platinum with no plated layer or base metal underneath. We cannot give medical advice; if you know you react to a particular metal, ask us about the alloy before you order.

Can I buy a single hoop?

Yes. The Mini Hoops, Pavé Diamond Hoops and Shimmer Redux Hoop are sold singly as well as in pairs. For other designs, ask us: we can make one to order.

Do men wear hoop earrings, and what size?

Yes, and men have worn hoops for centuries. The usual choice is a small plain hoop, 9 to 15mm across, often a single one: understated, and easy to wear every day. Our Mini Hoops are sold singly for that reason.

Are your hoop earrings hallmarked?

Yes. Every precious metal piece we make is assayed and hallmarked, the independent proof that it is the metal we say it is.

All Hoop Earrings

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