The charm on this earring is a long, four-sided spike. As it dangles from the hoop, each of its flat, polished faces catches the light differently. The effect is a little flicker of gold right below your earlobe with every turn of your head.

You're looking at a pair of small, solid gold hoops. They close with a hinge, so they sit quite close to the ear. A small jump ring connects the hoop to a charm—an elongated, four-sided pyramid that tapers to a point. The entire surface is high-polish gold, which reflects a lot of light, especially along the sharp edges where the flat planes of the spike meet.

We make these from solid 14 Karat gold, not plated or filled. That's 58.3% pure gold alloyed with other metals for strength. This makes the hinge mechanism durable enough for daily wear without worrying about it bending out of shape. Because it’s solid gold all the way through, the colour won't fade or rub off over time. It also means the post that goes through your ear is nickel-free and hypoallergenic, so it shouldn't irritate sensitive skin.

• Material: 14 Karat solid gold
• Hoop Diameter: 1 cm
• Charm Height: 1 cm
• Sold as: A pair
• Warranty: 2-year warranty

Some people find a plain hoop a little too simple, but don't want a big, dangly earring. This is the in-between. The hoop itself is small and hugs the ear, but the sharp, geometric spike adds a bit of length and a very clean, modern line.