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Elongated Hoops
Hoops are one of the oldest styles of earrings, dating back to ancient cultures (Egyptian and Roman societies, African tribes and East Asian cultures) to more recent celebrities (Josephine Baker, Diana Ross, Angela Davis, Sade, and Jennifer Lopez).
They were and still are a symbolic adornment that have represented everything from royalty, femininity, empowerment, and much more.
Gold in a variety of “hoop” shapes and sizes have long been the default metal when it comes to hoops. But sterling silver and white gold have been inching their way into popularity for some time now and have even die-hard yellow-gold lovers converting to a different side of the metal pond.
Argent tones call for a sleek and modern design, like these elongated styles that represent a variety of personalities and styles. Each of these can easily be worn by anyone from a minimalist maven to a punk princess. – A versatile trend at its best.
Ashley Hoop
Melissa Kaye’s luxuriously modern fine jewelry brand is based in New York. An ideal setting for “drawing inspiration from geometric and natural patterns” to create a mix of timeless, yet edgy jewels. These are an example of that mix with a combination of an updated hoop shape set with varying-sized diamonds.
Melissa Kaye 18k white gold and approx. 8.68-carat diamond “Ashley” hoops, $47,950 at Melissa Kaye.
Diamond Twist
These diamond twist hoops are a literal example of how designer Anita Ko creates “luxury pieces with a unique twist”. Like all of her designs, they project a sophisticated flair, whether worn on the red carpet or a city sidewalk.
Anita Ko 18k white gold and 2.14-carat diamond pave twisted hoops, $11,250 at Anita Ko.
Extended Pave
Pandora started in 1982 as a local jewelry store in Copenhagen, Denmark, and has grown into one of the most recognizable jewelry stores across the world. It’s best known for its charm bracelets, which were launched in 2000 and this earring is a great base for their charm designs. It can be worn alone for a minimal look or you can add your favorite charms for a more sentimental look.
Pandora “ME Extended Pavé” link single earring, $45 (each) at Pandora.
Dextara Hoop
Swarovski needs no introduction for any sparkle-seeking jewelry lover. They're known for their luminous crystals that decorate everything from clothing to homeware and these are sure to satisfy the highly sought-after shimmer one might be seeking from their jewels.
Swarovski Rhodium plated and crystal “Dextera” hoops, $169 at Swarovski.
Single Link
Tacori is a recognizable brand that has been around for 40 years with three generations of owners creating handcrafted signature pieces. These hoops are part of the “Eclipse Collection” that features hand-set round brilliant diamonds on an iconic TACORI crescent.
Tacori 18k white gold and diamond “Single Link” earrings, $2,090 at Tacori.
Infinity Hoops
First-generation Chinese-American, Molly Wang started Lafonn in 2010 and brought “the look of real” designs to the market. These hoops, like all their jewels, feature Lassaire® simulated diamonds that allow each creation to give the wearer an attainable look of luxury.
Lafonn sterling silver bonded with platinum and “Lassaire” clear simulated diamond “Infinity” hoops, $165 at Lafonn.
Market Editor: Johannah Masters
