HOOP DREAMS

Whether your wardrobe’s a neat capsule of rotating basics or filled to the brim with pretty printed dresses, shirts and skirts, the right jewellery has the power to add a finishing touch to any outfit. And no accessory works harder than the humble hoop earring.

They have become jewellery’s answer to the perfect pair of jeans: the best hoop earrings can accompany any casual summer outfit seamlessly. Pair your favourite style with a structured blazer and jeans for weekends at brunch or match your favourite pair with a flowing smock dress and sandals for a sunny day at the beach. Or, they work just as well for evenings out, with a party dress and vertiginous heels.

These hard-working wardrobe heroes have had many reinventions over the years, from small rings that hug your ear to larger pairs that really make a statement. While last summer saw a huge trend for big and bold iterations, this year anything goes. Buy one new pair, in your metal of choice, and wear them with other tones – either with other earrings or with necklaces and bracelets too.

So whether you are more inclined to a paired-down silhouette or prefer whimsical finishes, we’ve rounded up our favourite options to add to any outfit now and forever.

DOUBLE TROUBLE:

Endlessly wearable, every woman needs a pair of chunky gold hoops and this offering fits the bill well. Sculptural and fluid, the Suburbs earrings from Completed Works give the desired double earring effect with just one pair. Handcrafted from certified recycled Sterling Silver plated with 14ct gold vermeil, what sets this pair apart from the rest is its scattering of topaz gemstones set into the intertwining loops.

SMALL BUT MIGHTY:

Great for every day, mini hoops will elevate even the plainest white T-shirt or sweatshirt and add some understated polish to a simple dress and sandals. Designed to stack from lobe to helix, this single huggie is crafted from 100% certified recycled 9-karat solid gold and set with a row of glittering brilliant-cut diamonds.

THE PEARL NEXT DOOR:

Pearl jewellery, in general, has been gaining ground over the past few years. Thanks to the lovely imperfection of baroque pearls and creative new designs with the stone, pearl earrings have come a long way from the typical studs we've been used to seeing in the past. Delicately and beautifully designed, these pearl climber earrings from Completed Works take on an organic drop shape crafted from baroque pearls and interlocking gold vermeil loops for a contrasting and unusual aesthetic. Inspired by nature and handcrafted from ethically sourced materials, they are an elegant addition to any timeless jewellery collection.

SHINE BRIGHT:

Not just for the evening, an embellished hoop can bring some extra personality to jeans and a light knit during the daytime. Made with 100% certified recycled silver and featuring a pin and lock closure, this gold vermeil pair from Otiumberg don’t weigh down your ears. Embellished with a glittering array or white topaz stones, you’ll light up any room you enter when wearing these.

HEART OF GOLD:

It may be daunting to invest in a trend with a motif that we’re used to finding printed on frilly dresses and embossed on handbags in the children’s department, but heart-designed statement earrings are back in a big way. This mini Oval & Black Onyx Charm 9kt Gold Single Hoop from Otiumberg offers a subtler way into the trend. What’s more, it’s made with 100% certified recycled 9kt gold.

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Speaking of sparkle, as part of our ‘Positive Change’ sustainability programme, last April we stopped selling beauty products containing plastic-based glitter. Learn more about that in Shiny Happy People. Plus, shop new sustainable sparkles.