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We don’t have to tell you that gold hoop earrings are essential to any serious jewelry collection. What we do have to tell you about is all the brands making high quality 14 and 18 karat gold hoops at affordable prices – and as sustainably as possible.
You shouldn’t have to replace your favorite gold hoops earrings every few months because their shine starts to wear off or their low quality leads to discoloration. It’s time to find the pair of gold hoops that will last you a lifetime. Below, we’ve found the best brands you can trust are doing justice to the classic style.
Kinn: Bold Hoop series (from $520)
If you’re looking for gold hoops you’ll be able to pass on to your children and grandchildren, Kinn is the jewelry brand you need to check out. Kinn was founded by Jennie Yoon in 2017 because she wanted to “to replace the antique jewelry [her] parents lost when their home was robbed.” What’s come of her endeavor is a collection of pieces that feel like they’re from another time. Kinn’s selection of gold hoops are not only classically elegant, but some are designed with modern boldness in mind. The Bold Hoop series (from $520) ranges from extra-small to large and the weighty chunkiness of these hoops makes them quite the accent piece all on their own. Kinn also carries Classic Hoop Earrings ($480) if you’re looking for a subtler look, and finally, the Lightweight Hoop Earrings ($200) offer the most delicate golden glimmer. Kinn uses recycled 14 karat gold whenever possible and is created from existing jewelry, making its products as sustainable as possible.
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Ana Luisa: Classic Hoop Bundle (on sale for $139)
Ana Luisa became carbon neutral in 2020 and believes in making beautiful jewelry that’s affordable and accessible. Ana Luisa has a very cute collection of tiny hoops, some that even defy the traditional idea of what a hoop can or should be. The Gold Bold Hoops ($175) and Gold Huggie Hoops ($120) are both on the small side and fit snugly on the earlobe for a very demure and subtle look. The Alyssa Hoops ($95) have a more geometric, super-hero look that we’re obsessed with (do they remind anyone else of those “S” drawings everyone learned to make in elementary school?) and the Rox Small ($75) set is for anyone that prefers an oval shape. One of our Ana Luisa favorites has to be the Onda Mini ($55) set: these earrings are technically hoops but their splattered star shape is charming and whimsical if you’re actually totally over circles. Finally, if all you want is a gold hoops starter kit, check out the Classic Hoop Bundle (on sale for $139) to jumpstart what will surely be a lifelong obsession with hoops.
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Gorjana: Gold Mini Open Heart Huggies ($250)
Gorjana offers a stunning selection of 18 karat gold plated brass earrings. The Shawn Huggies ($55) are bold at a quarter of an inch wide and perfect for anyone who wants more of a cuff look, while the Reed Hoops ($50) scream trying to make partner at your law office—you need these for your next interview. Gorjana’s solid 14 karat gold offerings include the Gold Mini Open Heart Huggies ($250), which we love for their romantic and flirty vibe, and the Gold Classic Hoops which come in two different sizes: 22 mm ($340) and 30 mm ($390).
Missoma: Squiggle Large Hoop Earrings (£135)
If you’re not a hoop purist and your interpretation of a circle is pretty loose, even squiggly, perhaps, then you cannot skip out on the gold “hoops” selection from Missoma, a London brand based in Notting Hill. Squiggle earrings abound. The Squiggle Large Hoop Earrings (£135), made from 18 karat recycled gold plated on brass, bounce and twirl before an abrupt stop that makes the design quite open-ended. The Molten Ovate Hoop Earrings (£89) are also a bit twisted and the metal with which this set is made looks intentionally worked, giving the earrings an ancient feel. If what your heart desires is a squiggle and some color, the neon pink enamel on the Squiggle Wavy Two Tone Enamel Medium Hoops (£115) won’t disappoint.
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Mejuri: Paperclip Hoops ($48-68)
Mejuri is a jewelry brand whose designs are all completed in-house before being sent to master jewelers around the world. Eighty per cent of the gold used for the brand’s pieces is recycled and the rest is mined from responsible sources, so you can shop Mejuri’s collection of hoops knowing you’re being an environmentally-minded consumer. The Tube Hoops ($48-98) are made from 18 karat solid gold on sterling silver, which means they’ll last longer, and the fact that they’re hollow makes them lightweight for easy wearing all day long. The cuff-like Daily Hoops ($58-98) and bubbly Chunky Hoops ($98-148) offer a couple of thicker options, and the Paperclip Hoops ($48-68) probably would make the perfect office accessory – but don’t be afraid to wear them on a night out!
Whether you’re looking for something for the everyday, for work, or fun and flirty for a night out, we hope you’ve found something you love!
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