Yellow Gold Earring Hoop Sets

About Hoop Earrings

Hoop earrings are a very traditional earring style. The earrings are made from metal that is formed into a hoop that typically goes through the pierced holes in the ear. These would have been the style of earring that were worn by people in ancient civilizations and examples of hoop earrings can be found in many museums and collections.

Hoop earrings are generally formed from a piece of metal that is attached at one end to a thin pin. The thin pin is worn through the ear and this is clipped into the other end of the metal. This gives the impression of a continuous hoop. There are other ways of fastening hoop earrings, however, including hinges, clips and wires. The type of hoop earring fastening will largely depend on personal preference.

Gold Hoop Earrings

Hoop earrings can be made from a variety of metals. It is important the pin of the hoop earring is made from silver, gold or a non-allergenic metal as this is worn through the ear. The rest of the earring can be made from base metals or plastics as these are not in direct contact with the skin.

Gold is a popular choice for earrings as the warm yellow of the gold complements a variety of styles and occasions. Gold can be dressed up or down making it an extremely versatile metal.

Yellow gold can be found in different grades. These are known as karats and help determine the value of the earrings. Pure gold, for instance, is 24 karats, which means it is made from 24 parts gold. Pure gold is considered too soft for everyday jewelry wear. Very high quality earrings can be found in 18 karat or 22 karat gold. More everyday jewelry items are found in 9 karat or 13 karat.

Features of Yellow Gold Earring Hoop Sets

Choices in yellow gold earring hoop sets are extensive. Features include:

Size

The range of hoop size ranges from extremely tiny through to large and dramatic styles. The smaller, more discrete style is more suitable for everyday wear. Not only do the smaller earrings look more professional in certain circumstances, they are also more practical as they are less likely to get caught in machinery or grabbed by young children’s hands. Large hoop earrings can look stunning and are wonderful for evening wear.

Gemstones

Hoop earrings can be set with gemstones. Tiny rows of gemstones along the outside of the hoops catch the light and bring an added dimension to the earrings. The type of gemstone will vary from precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds and rubies, through to semi-precious stones such as agates and quartz.

Some semi-precious stones have unique coloring or marking such as tigers eye, jade or tanzanite making them an interesting alternative. Gemstones also represent birthdays and gold hoop earrings set with birthstones can make a very thoughtful gift. Handmade earrings can be found featuring wonderful Swarovski crystals which have a bright and clear sparkle.

Finish

Many gold earrings are available with a variety of finishes. While a bright shiny polish remains popular, other finishes include satin and matte. A satin finish has a subtle silk like sheen and really complements the creamy yellow of gold. A matte finish is without any form of shine, but the inner depths of the gold give the earrings a unique feel. Some yellow gold earrings are engraved or carved with facets. The light catches against the different carved surfaces and these can make a dramatic statement.

Weight

This is an important feature as hoop earrings that are too heavy can pull at the ear and be uncomfortable to wear. Many large hoop earrings are made from hollow gold. This takes away some of the weight from the gold and makes the earrings easier to wear. Good quality yellow gold earring hoop sets will be made from hollow gold with thick walls. This means that although the earrings are hollow they will be able to withstand the daily knocks that comes with normal wear and tear. Cheaper hollow gold hoop earrings may have thin walls that, although makes them light and comfortable, also means that they may be fragile and need to be handled with care and stored safely when not being worn.

Gold hoop earrings are a classic style, remaining as popular today as they have been throughout the centuries.