Monday, May 11, 2015

Hoop Earrings for Every Occasion

There are some universal pieces of jewelry that can be worn anywhere at any time. Hoop earrings are one of them. Due to the many different styles, sizes and types of metal that they come in, you can wear a different pair of hoop earrings every day – and turn them into your signature statement piece. Or, you can pick up a few great pairs of them and save them for special occasions; the choice is yours. That is the best thing about hoop earrings – their versatility is endless!

Pave Hoop Earrings
Pave hoop earrings consist of a metal base with hundreds of tiny gemstones (usually diamonds, but sometimes a mix of diamonds and other stones like rubies, sapphires and emeralds) are stunning when worn with evening wear or a cocktail dress. When worn with other jewelry, such as necklaces and bracelets, make a nice accent piece. However, you can also wear this type of hoop earrings alone, using them to accentuate your face and the neckline of your dress.

Small Hoop Earrings
This type and size of earrings are very versatile, and can make any type of outfit look polished. They can be worn with everything from business wear (particularly a pants or skirt suit) to jeans and a nice pair of boots. Small hoop earrings are usually measured in millimeters – 2 to 3mm is the standard, and come in many different types of metals, including sterling silver and 10K gold. Feel free to wear other jewelry with them – even if the metals are different – or match them accordingly.

Large Hoop Earrings
Larger hoop earrings make more of a statement. You are more likely to see these decorated with gemstones, have an open metal work design, or have an embossed or “cut” pattern on them. Their larger size makes it easier to design intricate patterns around and on them. These earrings are measured in inches, and the size refers to the diameter. For example, you may see them sold in 1.25 or 1.5 inch sizes. You can wear this type of jewelry with the same outfits and on the same occasions as small hoop earrings, however, they will call a little more attention to themselves – and you, of course!

Hoop Earrings with Precious Gemstones
Some hoop earrings – usually the larger ones – have larger gemstones embedded in them. You’ll often find them in a mix of diamonds and a colored stone, arranged in a pattern. If you happen to find a matching necklace, bracelet or ring, you can wear them as a set for maximum impact, as long as you keep in mind that these should be worn for special occasions, otherwise people might just get used to seeing you in them, and that would detract from the attention you’ll get for wearing them!
As you can see, hoop earrings are indeed a universal type of jewelry. Thanks to their many different styles, you might put on a pair for date night, for work, or for a wedding or other black-tie event. There is nothing you can’t wear a pair of them to!

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