These hoops are set with stones on both the front outer curve and the back inner curve. This means they look like a continuous loop of gems from the front, with no plain metal showing.

You're looking at a pair of large, elongated oval hoops. From the front, it's an unbroken line of round-cut cubic zirconia, each held by four small prongs. Turn it to the side, and you see the open lattice gallery that lets light pass through the stones. The back of the hoop curves up to a hinged post that clicks securely into a catch, making them easy to put on but hard to lose.

The base metal is solid 925 sterling silver, which means it’s 92.5% pure silver mixed with alloys for strength and durability. It’s a standard for quality jewellery, so it's good for sensitive skin and won't turn your ears green. The stones are cubic zirconia, a diamond simulant known for its clarity and fire. The open gallery setting lets maximum light hit the stones from all sides, making them sparkle. A secure spring lock keeps them in place all day.

• Materials: 925 Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia
• Size: 3.1cm x 1.9cm
• Hoop Thickness: 2mm
• Post Thickness: 1mm
• Sold as a pair

People pick these when they want the sparkle of a tennis bracelet but for their ears. The oval shape is a little more modern than a round hoop, and it follows the line of the jaw. Because the stones are set on the inside of the back half, they look complete from every angle.