Hoop Earrings Make A Fashionable Statement?

Answer 1

Hoop earrings have a long and varied history as jewelry for both men and women over the past several hundred years. At different points of time they have been worn by pirates, and by gypsies. Today, however, they are worn in a variety of different styles and metals by women in positions as varied as lawyers and dancers.

Hoop earrings are available primarily in gold and sterling silver metals, though they also can be purchased in expensive platinum, and exotic rose gold. Less expensive metal hoop earrings are also sold by accessory stores. Hoop earrings may also be worked in multiple metals, such as gold and sterling silver, or even gold, sterling silver, and copper or rose gold. Hoop earrings are also available in one or more metals, accented with small diamond baguettes or even smaller diamond accent chips.

While gypsies were known for their large, flamboyant, gold hoop earrings, today hoop earrings are available in both this style and smaller and more streamlined styles. Small and thin hoop earrings are especially popular with women in formal business positions, which require a streamlined appearance. Hoop earrings in traditional metals, such as gold or silver, are often these women's standard jewelry to go to work. Hoop earrings encrusted with diamonds, or other precious or semi precious gemstones, are typically reserved for more formal occasions. These hoop earrings, especially those with larger channel set diamonds, are appropriate for after hours events, such as formal dinners, weddings, and cocktail parties. The larger, more flamboyant, gold hoops mentioned above, are popular with younger girls who enjoy wearing them as an expression of their personal taste.

Hoop earrings may be purchased from a wide variety of retailers. Individually owned jewelers sell hoop earrings that the jeweler may have crafted himself, or have purchased through a jewelry wholesaler. These hoop earrings often are among the most unique, however, department store jewelry departments and large jewelry store chains often have a wider variety. Department stores, such as Macy's and Lord and Tailor, often have hoop earrings available for sale in a wide range of price points. Earrings which have a greater total carat weight of diamonds or high quality of gold will cost more.