What is a sleep earring?

A sleep earring is a small hoop earring. The term comes from the fact that their small size leads some people to sleep while wearing the earrings. However, you may still want to remove your sleep earrings before bed to prevent them from getting caught on anything during the night. Some people refer to sleep earrings as sleeper or sleeper-style earrings. Explore a large collection of hoop earrings on 1stDibs.