Credit: Best gold hoop earrings
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The hoop earring is the wear-with-everything accessory. Here are 13 to invest in if you’re looking to upgrade your jewellery game this summer.
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. In all its variations, it can add edge, polish or just an element of fun, making it perfect for levelling up your summer wardrobe.
From sculptural, statement-making resin styles from independent labels to mini huggies pioneered by those New York cool-girl labels, there really is a hoop for every occasion.
Credit: Best gold hoop earrings
Everything from skinny to chunky, gold to silver and embellished to sculptural all work. Buy one new pair, in your metal of choice, and wear it with other tones – either with other earrings or with necklaces and bracelets too. Mixing and matching means you can incorporate current jewellery trends alongside your favourites and really make your look your own.
Here’s our edit of the best styles available to buy right now.
Pandora Moments Charm Hoop Earrings
These gold hoops are the perfect size for everyday; chunky enough to add polish and make a subtle statement, whether paired with smart, tailored separates or relaxed casualwear – like an oversized linen shirt, boyfriend jeans and sandals.
Shrimps & Daisy London Organic Pearl Hoops
These pretty vintage-inspired gold hoops are the perfect partner to all of your summer occasionwear, from ankle-grazing dresses to printed cotton and silk co-ords.
Shop Daisy London x Shrimps organic pearl embellished hoops, £115
Thomas Sabo Small Hoop Earrings
At a little over half an inch in size these huggies from Thomas Sabo, which also come in silver and rose gold, are the perfect style for minimalists. Wear them with simple slip dresses and sandals or a crisp blue shirt and off-white baggy jeans for an effortless daytime look.
Monica Vinader Deia hoop earrings
These neat hoops from Monica Vinader, aptly named after the stylish seaside town Deià in Mallorca are the perfect holiday earrings. Wear them with bright cotton and linen shirt and short sets and add layered necklaces or bracelets for evening.
Otiumberg Mini Chunky Gold Hoop Earrings
These chunky hoops strike the perfect balance between statement and subtle, making them great day-to-night style. Wear them with silk separates and an oversized blazer with flat ballet pumps for easy summer style.
Missoma x Lucy Williams Square Malachite Charm Mini Hoops
Give a subtle nod to old-school glamour with these mini hoop earrings from Missoma’s collaboration with the super-stylish Lucy Williams. The malachite charm detail adds polish to eveningwear and adds a stylish edge to daytime dresses.
By Pariah 14ct Yellow Gold Vermeil Sabine Hoops
Wear these sculptural hoop earrings with a strapless knitted top and indigo jeans, or a strapless cotton dress, mesh ballet bumps and a small shoulder bag for an effortless summer evening look.
Swarovski Dextera Hoop Earrings
A great way to dress up a simple outfit in an instant, these small embellished hoops make a big impact. Wear them with statement accessories and simple ready-to-wear.
H Samuel 18ct Yellow Gold 12mm Sleeper Hoop Earrings
A lesson in simplicity, these sleeper earrings are perfect for anyone looking for a great everyday earring to go with simple staples. Wear these with everything from sleeveless knits and denim skirts to tailoring and wide-leg trousers.
Daphine Cosmos Earrings
A light, elegant shape, Daphine’s earrings are the perfect partner to slubby summer tailoring.
Lylie 9ct Yellow Gold Tale of the Thames Hoops
These twisted gold plated hoops from luxury sustainable jewellery label Lylie are made in the UK from salvaged precious metal. An unusual and elegant earring shape they look great for special events and occasions with formalwear but also with stylish separates for weekends.
Pandora Signature I-D Hoop Earrings
These chunky logo-embossed solid gold hoops are a great option if you’re looking for an investment buy. Pair them with all of your favourite wardrobe foundations from a classic T-shirt and tailored trousers to an oversized white shirt and denim maxi skirt.
Astley Clarke Large Linia Hoops
These rose-gold hoops will make any outfit pop. And with a secure click closure, the hoops feature a ridged textural detail that runs across the design, making them perfect for stacking and everyday wear.
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