| Cleopatra loved her hoops in gold and encrusted with | | | | 2. Hook- This is for the dangling style. Yes, hoops can |
| gemstones. Eva likes her hoops large and wispy, as | | | | also dangle from a hook closure. |
| evidenced by the hundreds of celebrity pictures of her. | | | | 3. Post- This is for styles that do not complete the |
| Cleo lived thousands of years ago and Eva is a | | | | circle and for some dangling styles as well. It is the |
| contemporary desperate housewife, but they both | | | | basic post and back closure. |
| would likely agree that gold and silver hoop earrings | | | | 4. Hollow sleeve- The really big ones tend to employ |
| are a must have in any girl's jewelry box, no matter | | | | either this closure or the snap hinge closure. One end is |
| what time period she's from. | | | | hollow and the other end has a thin post that fits into |
| So, it is evident that this is one of the oldest styles that | | | | the hollow sleeve. Tension is what prevents the post |
| are still in demand today. Of course, over the years, | | | | from slipping back out. This closure is used on the very |
| this style has grown and changed to reflect the trends | | | | thin and flexible style. |
| of the time. | | | | Choosing the right size |
| Contemporary Style | | | | Big hoop ones can be as big as 110mm in size. That's |
| Traditional gold hoop earrings were just that- a simple | | | | the kind that will swing and brush the shoulders. It is a |
| hoop. There are various widths and sizes, but the | | | | very dramatic look, but not for everyone. Luckily, gold |
| simplicity stays the same. This style can also be found | | | | and silver hoop earrings come in all sizes between |
| in silver. But, just because it is simple and traditional | | | | 18mm and 110mm. |
| doesn't mean it isn't stylish- it is classic contemporary | | | | Just remember when choosing this style that babies |
| style. | | | | love to grab earrings and these give them a good |
| Variations of the traditional style include diamond hoop | | | | handle. Also, think about hairstyle and if it will just get |
| earrings, dangling charms from the top and the bottom | | | | caught and tangled in the earring. Occasion is also |
| and designs that fill in much of the open space inside | | | | important. |
| the circle. Hoops within the hoop are an interesting | | | | For a job interview, the really large size is not |
| twist on the traditional as well as side-by-side double or | | | | appropriate. It doesn't have to be the smallest size, but |
| triple hoops. | | | | the look should be conservative. You don't want the |
| Clasps | | | | interviewer staring at your ears instead of listening to |
| Because of the hoop design, there are a number of | | | | you. But, for a fun evening out, put the hair in an updo |
| different closures depending on the style of the earring. | | | | and throw on the big hoop earrings. This lets the world |
| 1. Snap Hinge- This closure is for full circles. The post | | | | know you are ready for some fun! |
| either snaps down into a y-shaped piece or snaps up | | | | Have fun with this style and rest assured that this |
| into an enclosure inside the hoop. | | | | trend will be around for another thousand years! |
