The hinge is built right into the hoop, so when you click it shut, the circle is seamless. There’s no separate post or backing to fuss with or lose. It's just one clean, continuous loop of polished gold.

You're looking at a pair of hoop earrings with a high-polish finish. They're about 2mm thick, giving them a solid, rounded profile instead of a flat edge. One earring is shown from the side, a straight line of gold. The other faces forward, showing its 15mm inner diameter and the small, integrated hinge at the top. Light creates a bright, sharp reflection that travels along the entire curve of the hoop.

We start with a core of 925 sterling silver, not a hollow tube, which gives these hoops a satisfying density. Over the silver, we plate a layer of 14K gold, that's 58.3% pure gold, for its rich, warm colour. Before the gold, a layer of rhodium is applied, which means it acts as a barrier to prevent tarnishing. Finally, we add a clear E-coating over everything. This is a protective layer that helps the gold plating resist scratches and wear from daily use.

• Materials: 14K gold plating, E-coating, and rhodium plating on a 925 sterling silver base
• Closure: Hinged post
• Inner Diameter: 15mm
• Width: 2mm
• Sold as a pair

This is a practical size. The 15mm diameter sits just below the earlobe on most people, so it has movement but won't get caught on collars. And at 2mm thick, it feels substantial and looks like solid gold, but it’s still light enough to wear all day without noticing it.