Hoop earrings are clearly a common style and still around after all these years. It seems they just get bigger or smaller depending on the trend for that year. Traditionally hoop earrings were made in gold and silver. They were soon made more brilliant with the addition of diamonds on the hoop or dangling inside smaller hoops. Diamond hoop earrings bring together simple elegance and sheer beauty.
A pair of diamond hoop earrings can compliment nearly every outfit and have been worn since gold became easy to acquire by ancient tribes. The earrings come in a multitude of sizes and just as many diamond settings. Gold, silver and platinum serves as the backdrop for the glimmering timeless beauties. Large hoops never seem to lose their lustre and small hoops are just as famous as they can be worn daily. Often they will have a dangling charm or diamond inside.
Other gems like sapphire, ruby and emerald can be found combined with the diamonds encrusting the hoop giving them an ultra rich look. The thickness of the hoop itself may vary. Some diamond hoop earrings will be thick and sparingly laced with diamonds and the thinner hoop may have small diamond and gem shards embedded in them.
Besides the look of the hoops, consider the type of clasps and posts you feel most comfortable wearing. Hoops will generally come with a snap hinge or post. The snap hinge is used on hoops that are full circle. Partial hoops will sport a post and back closure. Some diamond hoop earrings will have a post that fits inside the other hollow end of the hoop; these tend to be the most comfortable as well. Tension keeps the closure in place. Try to purchase and earring with a secure clasp that will also be comfortable on your ear. As you wear them and move around, it’s easy for a loose clasp to slip out enough and then you lose the earring.
Choose the right size for you, as well as the occasion. Overly large diamond hoop earrings would be best reserved for social events and a more conservative size for work or everyday use is more appropriate. The shape of your face will be a deciding factor as well as some women just don’t look right in a huge pair of hoop earrings. The diva in you will want to choose a higher amount of carats per earring but beware of the rise in cost. Diamond hoop earrings containing somewhere between ¼ and 2 carats are the most common available. Popular cuts are princess and pave, the latter having the most brilliance.
Macy’s has a gorgeous selection ranging in prices from $150.00 to $750.00. The 14k Gold Accent and Bold Pave are a modest 1 inch in diameter, perfect for regular wear. The gems fill the width of the hoop all the way around. If you prefer more gold showing and less diamond then the Diamond Fascination Gold Hoop earrings are more suitable. The width of the hoop is considerably wider and the small diamonds are spaced out down the center, allowing the gold to gleam on the perimeter.
Aside from Macy’s, Sears, Khol’s and Amazon Marketplace showcase many styles, sizes and carat weights of diamond hoop earrings. The diamonds themselves also come in different colors like yellow and pink but traditional clear seems to be the easiest to find. Take care to clean and store your diamond hoop earrings so they retain their lustre and are with you for years to come. Chances are good that they will never be out of style anytime soon.