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Graduated Huggie Hoop Earrings

Triple Huggie Hoop Earring in 22k Gold
By Tagili Designs
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in elegance with these stunning triple huggie hoop earrings, meticulously handcrafted in
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2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

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22k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Round Diamond Graduated Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
largest at the bottom to create these sparkling huggie earrings for her. Embraced on both sides by
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver

.925 Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Round Diamond Graduated Huggie Stud Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Embellished with natural diamonds, these striking 1.00 c.t. earrings are not your average huggy
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver, Silver

TJD 0.50 Carat 14 Karat Yellow Gold Round Graduated Diamond Huggie Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A sparkling delight, these diamond hoop huggie earrings fit her charming aesthetic. Embellished
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

David Wysor Rope Motif Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18K Yellow Gold Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
These David Wysor Rope Motif Huggie Hoop Earrings are a stunning addition to any jewelry collection
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Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

0.53ctw Diamond and Emerald Hoops, 14k Yellow Gold, Huggie Hoops, Sparkle
Located in McLeansville, NC
These stunning 14k yellow gold huggie hoops are adorned with a total carat weight of 0.53 diamonds
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2010s Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1.0 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The refined sense of elegance displayed in these diamond huggie earrings is marvelous. Sparkling
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold, Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Fred 14K Yellow Gold Graduated Grooved Polished Hoop Huggie Clip on Earrings
By Fred
Located in Montclair, NJ
Here we have 100% authentic hoop huggie clip-on earrings made by the famous designer Fred from
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1990s Clip-on Earrings

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Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Green Pink Bi-Color Tourmaline Linear Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
your jewellery box with the unique watermelon bi color tourmaline huggie hoop earrings. Set in 18 karat
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Marina J. Graduated Pearl and Solid 14k Yellow Gold Tassel Earrings
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Light yet bold pair of Earrings by Marina J. This elegant pair features a Pearl embedded solid 14k Yellow Gold Flower, with a studded back. A short solid 14k Yellow Gold chain hangs ...
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Attwood & Sawyer Silver Tone Clear and Ruby Red Rhinestone Clip On Earrings
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Christian Dior Vintage J'Adore Dior Enamel Ring
By Christian Dior
Located in Nice, FR
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Golden South Sea Pearl Diamond Hoop Earrings 0.55 Carat 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18K Yellow Gold diamond hoop earrings weighing 0.55 carats with a 10-11 mm Golden South Sea Pearl. Available in all gold & pearl colors.
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex small hoop earrings in 9k recycled yellow gold, set with natural white diamonds. You can wear them traditionally in two ears or layer in one if you have multiple piercings. Th...
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Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold and Diamonds
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TJD 0.50 Carat Diamond 10 Karat White Gold Inside Out Classic Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
These diamond hoop earrings will brighten up your everyday look. These sleek diamond hoop earrings are accented with 122 round-cut diamonds in prong setting and hand-crafted by our i...
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Large Butterfly Cubic Zirconia Clip-on Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fabulous Large Butterfly Faux Diamond CZ Clip-on Earrings These earrings feature top quality marquis and pear shape cubic zirconia, handset in platinum rhodium plated sterling silve...
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Large Butterfly Cubic Zirconia Clip-on Earrings
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By Michael Kneebone
Located in Austin, TX
Huge (18mm) gray mobe pearls reflecting a rainbow of colors are paired with cabochons of azurite in chrysocolla in these daring earrings. The gems are set in handmade 18k yellow gol...
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Silver and Blue Oval Glass Marcasite Ladybird Flower Statement Ring circa 1970s
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Fabulous silver ring featuring an oval faceted blue glass stone, circa 1970s. The setting has an intricate design with marcasite set flowers, and ladybirds decorated with faux pearls...
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Trifari Alfred Philippe Invisibly Set Brooch
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Vogue Seed Bead and Pave Ball Tassel Earrings
By Vogue
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Vogue Seed Bead and Pave Ball Tassel Earrings with clip back fittings from the 1960's. A tassel of silver lined crystal seed beads is ended in pave crystal balls. A pave ball and ca...
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Grey Pearl Earrings, 18 k White Gold
Located in Bad Kissingen, DE
750 white gold - hallmarked with the fineness - 34 grey, roundish freshwater cultured pearls with a diameter of approx. 5-7 mm - Dimensions of the earrings: ca. 2,7 x 3,0 cm - Wearab...
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Important Trifari Alfred Phillippe Fruit Salad Bird Brooch
By Alfred Philippe for Trifari
Located in New York, NY
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Diamond Star Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
These huggie style hoop earrings are crafted in 18 karat white gold with a matte finish. They feature 10 round diamonds totaling approximately 0.05 carat total weight. The inside of ...
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Roberto Coin Burnished Finish .75 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
round brilliant VVS-VS clarity and F color white Diamond Huggie Earrings.These earrings weigh 16 grams
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20th Century Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Roberto Coin  Burnished Finish .75 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
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Amalfi Cross Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
feature graduated beading with a tapered profile, and are slightly larger than a huggie with a .38
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Amalfi Cross Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
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Jingle Dangle Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
dolphin's nose in profile. Slightly larger than a huggie with an .38" interior diameter, the Dolphin Hoops
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Faceted Labradorite Briolette Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
unexpected glamour. Narrow beaded 18k gold hoops feature graduated beading along the rim and are slightly
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Faceted Labradorite Briolette Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
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Fire Agate Tip Toe Drop Earrings in 22 Karat Gold
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Located in Santa Fe, NM
tightly shut for security, the beading is reflected again in a graduated rim on each hoop which is
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2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

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Fire Agate Tip Toe Drop Earrings in 22 Karat Gold
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Blue Topaz Rain Beetle Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
drop earring. Each blue topaz rain drop is hung from a narrow beaded hoop, also in 18k gold which click
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2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

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Heart Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold heart huggie hoop earrings. These simple hoops feature a
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Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

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Mini Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18k White Gold, Dime Size Hoops
Located in McLeansville, NC
These classic, timeless mini huggie hoop earrings are the perfect accessory for any outfit! Crafted
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Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

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Mexican Wide Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
earrings. Crafted from sterling silver, these huggie hoop earrings measure 3/4 inch in length and are the
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Vintage Ribbed Shrimp Huggie Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
These stunning Vintage Ribbed Shrimp Huggie Hoop Earrings are the perfect way to make a statement
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Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

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Wide Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver, Small
Located in McLeansville, NC
These wide silver huggie hoop earrings are the perfect accessory for any occasion! Made of sterling
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Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold Black Onyx Huggie Hoop Earrings, Onyx Inlay Hoops
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold black onyx huggie hoop earrings. These classic style
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Wide Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver, Small Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
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Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

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Italian Milor Ridge Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18k Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
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Mini Gold Wreath Oval Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14KT Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold mini wreath oval huggie hoop earrings. These simple hoops
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Located in McLeansville, NC
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2ctw Cubic Zirconia Multi Row Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14K White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
These exquisite Cubic Zirconia Multi Row Huggie Hoop Earrings are the perfect accessory for adding
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Located in McLeansville, NC
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3.35ctw Double Row Garnet Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 1/2 Inch
Located in McLeansville, NC
These stunning double row garnet huggie hoop earrings are the perfect accessory for any occasion
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Solid Gold Square Huggie Hoop Earrings, 14K Yellow Gold, Length 5/8 Inch, Small
Located in McLeansville, NC
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Wide Silver Braided Huggie Hoops, Sterling Silver, Small Silver
Located in McLeansville, NC
These stylish wide silver braided huggie hoops are the perfect addition to your jewelry collection
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By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Spectacular three row diamond huggie earrings from the Ramage Collection by Buccellati, crafted in
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Vintage 14KT White Gold .85ctw Diamond Huggie Hoops, Classic Diamond
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat white gold diamond huggie hoop earrings. The classic style earrings
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1 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold huggie earrings featuring 2 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately
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diamonds weighing approximately 2cts G color and VS-SI clarity. These gorgeous huggie earrings lay close to
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Adina Reyter One of a Kind Large Diamond Spike Dragon Hoops
By Adina Reyter
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
ensemble with these One of a Kind Large Diamond Spike Dragon Hoops. 14k yellow gold huggie hoops with
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Blue Lace Agate Dangle Hoop Earrings, 14kt Yellow Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
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11.40ctw Marquise Citrine Diamond Dangle Earrings, 14kt White Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
earrings features small diamond huggie hoops suspending marquise cut citrines weighing approximately 11.20
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Small Hammered Huggie Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver, Wide
Located in McLeansville, NC
These small hammered huggie hoop earrings are perfect for everyday wear. Crafted in sterling silver
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Ridged Huggie Hoop Earrings, Sterling Silver, Wide Ribbed
Located in McLeansville, NC
sterling silver, these ridged huggie hoop earrings are 1/2 inch long and feature wide ribbed detailing for
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14 Karat Yellow and White Gold Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat yellow and white gold huggie hoop earrings. These earrings feature a flat wide
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Solid Gold Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings, 18KT Bi-Color Gold
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 18 karat bi color gold wide huggie hoop earrings. These solid gold huggie hoops
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Vintage 14KT Yellow Gold 1.20ctw Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of vintage 14 karat yellow gold 1.20 ctw diamond wide huggie hoop earrings. These earrings
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Roberto Coin Enamel and Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning Roberto Coin huggie earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold, pink, red and brown enamel
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18 Karat Yellow Gold and Brown Diamonds Pavè Garavelli Huggie Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
18 Karat Yellow Gold and Brown Diamonds Pavè Garavelli Huggie Earrings The traditional and classic
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Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

John Hardy Buddha Belly Dot Sterling Silver 0.44 Round Diamond Huggie Earrings
By John Hardy
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Congolese Citrine Wand Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Congolese Citrine Wand Drop Earrings in 18k gold gleam with honey golden light. Fitted with caps
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John Hardy Buddha Belly Sterling Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Columbia, MO
Silver Finish Polished Style Huggie Hoop Earrings Fastening Omega Length x Width 17.4 X 14.0 mm Metal
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Cartier Paris Sophisticated Lapis Lazuli Gold Earrings
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Made in France 18kt. yellow gold Cartier huggie style hoop earrings. Each earring is set with six
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Graduated Huggie Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of graduated huggie hoop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and silver. Our selection of items includes 6 vintage examples as well as 8 contemporary versions. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. Our collection of graduated huggie hoop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Adina Reyter, Fred and Garavelli each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Browse our collection of 6 diamond versions today to add the perfect touch to your look. A selection of round cut and baguette cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of graduated huggie hoop earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Graduated Huggie Hoop Earrings?

Prices for graduated huggie hoop earrings start at $395 and top out at $4,678 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,021.

Finding the Right hoop-earrings for You

It is almost impossible to overstate how popular hoop earrings are today. They are routinely seen adorning the ears of high-profile women, ranging from Michelle Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B.

The roots of the hoop-earring phenomenon literally stretch back to the dawn of civilization. On view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to 2,600–2,500 B.C. that experts agree is among the oldest known examples. Hoop earrings can also be found in the Met’s Egyptian art gallery as well as in the museum’s displays of Greek and Roman art.

What inspired the original hoop design and why it was adopted by so many jewelers in the ancient world are unknown. It doesn’t have an origin story, feeling rather like the jewelry equivalent of the wheel. There just seems to be a logic to a circle that goes from the front to the back of the lobe.

“Hoops have been worn for millennia because they are unfathomably chic,” says Annabel Davidson, the editor of Vanity Fair UK’s special jewelry edition. “The way they accentuate the jawline, elongate the face and add a touch of flamboyance to a look is clearly a timeless expression of confidence, femininity and sartorial savvy.”

Throughout the ages, there have been countless decorative variations of hoop earrings. While the style can be found in just about every era, it was far more popular in some periods than others. Certain looks from yesteryear reflect cultural interests, while others are purely glamourous.

On 1stDibs, shop vintage diamond hoop earrings, gold hoop earrings, contemporary hoops and many more varieties of this wildly popular accessory.

Questions About Graduated Huggie Hoop Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    A huggie hoop earring is a hoop earring that is so small that it touches the bottom of the ear lobe. As a result, the earring looks like it's hugging the ear. Usually, huggie earrings are thick and have either a lever or hinged closure. Find a variety of huggie hoop earrings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between huggie and hoop earrings comes down to the specificity of the terms. A hoop earring is any earring that hangs below the ear and consists of metal or other material formed in a shape with an open middle. Hoops are often round, but they come in other shapes like squares and ovals, as well as in a wide range of diameter sizes and thicknesses. Huggie earrings are thick hoops that are so small that they appear to hug the earlobe. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of hoop earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 4, 2023
    Yes, men can wear huggie hoop earrings. In fact, the size of huggies makes them a great pick for everyday wear, and they are available in a variety of materials, giving men many options to consider. Many male celebrities have been photographed wearing huggies, including Morgan Freeman, Justin Bieber, Bono, David Beckham, Lewis Hamilton, Colin Farrell and Keith Urban. There are no rules when it comes to men's jewelry, so you're free to wear any earrings that appeal to you. Find a diverse assortment of huggie hoop earrings on 1stDibs.