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Everything to Know About Huggie Earrings

By:  Myra S.

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Out of all the earring styles out there, hoop earrings are the most classy yet modern pieces of jewelry. They can make a statement yet look sophisticated – the must-haves in your earring collection. But, are hoops appropriate for every occasion? Not always, especially if they are large and extravagant. If you are hooked on the hoop style and would love to include it in your rotation, huggie hoop earrings are your best bet.

So, what are huggie earrings? Huggies are little hoop earrings that encircle the earlobe and clutch it. A little thicker than a typical hoop, they usually have a hinged clasp, which means the curved back of the earring clicks into place. A simple pair of huggies looks elegant, timeless and chic. Whether worn alone or stacked with other earrings, huggies stand out nevertheless. They are a smaller version of women’s hoop earrings and are dainty enough to wear every day.

If you want to up your earring game, then it’s time to add a few pairs of huggies to your jewelry stash. Ahead, check out huggie earrings in a variety of styles and designs.

Different Types of Earrings

1. Channel-Set Diamond Huggies

These stunning mini huggie earrings can elevate almost any look, whether worn with a simple tank top and denim or a pantsuit. These full hoops with a polished finish and a solitaire sparkly diamond in the center, are every bit chic and endearing.

Angara

G, VS2 | Platinum | 1/15 carat

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Channel-Set Round Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings

2. Latchback Huggie Earrings

Looking for the perfect delicate huggie earrings to add a touch of feminine flair to your dresses? These teardrop emerald earrings are the perfect pair to consider. They combine two styles in one – huggie and drop styles. The emerald is framed by double halos and the huggie hoops are embellished with diamonds for added charm.

Angara

Best | Platinum | 1.03 carats

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Pear-Shaped Emerald Double Halo Huggie Hoop Drop...

3. J-Hoop Huggies

Wear them everyday or for special occasions, you can never go wrong with these delightful J-hoop huggies. Sapphires and diamonds are alternately set on these hoops for a striking contrast. These huggies with screw backs are easy to wear and remove.

Angara

Best | Platinum | 0.48 carat

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Blue Sapphire and Diamond J-Hoop Earrings

4. Hinged Clip Drop Earrings

The best part about drop huggie earrings is that you get the comfort of huggie earrings and the extra flair of beauty of drop earrings. These drop earrings feature a hinged clip closure that is studded with glittering diamond accents. A cushion Swiss blue topaz is suspended from the dazzling hoops that takes the centerstage on this pair. These drop earrings are comfortable to wear all day-long.

Angara

Best | Platinum | 3.83 carats

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Cushion Swiss Blue Topaz Drop Earrings with...

5. Diamond Trident Huggie Hoop Earrings

Not all huggie earrings are understated, such as these Trident Diamond Huggies. These are chunky huggies that will sparkle the brightest in your ensemble, yet look exceedingly elegant. If you are looking for statement huggie hoops, add them to your collection right away!

Angara

G, VS2 | Rose Gold | 5/8 carat

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Diamond Trident Huggie Hoop Earrings

6. Parallel Huggie Hoops

These open huggie earrings have a modern and minimalistic design, featuring parallel lines with a negative spacing in the center. The pear-shaped diamond is off-centered for a stylish appeal. These huggies are trendy, lightweight and stunningly eye-catching.

Angara

G, VS2 | Platinum | 3/4 carat

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Princess Diamond Solitaire Parallel Huggie Hoop...

Due to their small profile, huggies are exceedingly comfortable and look chic. They hug the earlobes perfectly and are great to sleep in. Whats more! To create your earring stack, you can add a pair of huggies to the mix.

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FAQ

Are huggie hoop earrings for pierced ears?

Yes, they are perfect for both lobe and cartilage piercings.

Can you wear huggie earrings all the time?

Yes, if made with hypoallergenic metals, huggies are very comfortable and can be worn all the time.

Do huggie earrings go through your ear?

Yes, huggie earrings go through the ear and designed for pierced lobes.

How do you open back of huggie earrings?

Pull open the clasp and insert the hinge bar into your selected piercing hole to set your hinged huggie earrings. Click the hinge into the other side of the earring once the bar has passed through your ear.

What is a huggie style earring?

Huggie style earrings are small and fit snugly around the ear. They sit close to the earlobe and there’s usually no gap between the earring’s circumference and the earlobe.

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