What is the best thickness for hoop earrings?
If you want your earring to hang down a bit, an 8mm size is also great for cartilage piercings, as well as on the lobes. For most conch and daith piercings, 10mm hoops are ideal. However, if you have a larger space inside the ear, you might want to consider a 12mm hoop for conch and daith piercings.
What is a good size for hoop earrings?
While 20-30mm hoops are a good size for everyday wear, smaller and larger hoops are also popular. Smaller, huggie style hoops are a practical yet chic choice while larger hoops make a major statement.

Is 925 sterling silver good for earrings?
So, is 925 sterling silver good for earrings? Yes. Generally, 925 Sterling silver is suitable for earrings, specifically high-quality 925 sterling silver, as it does not contain nickel alloys. However, suppose you suffer from some metal allergy, such as copper.
What is the most popular size hoop earring?
20mm to 40mm
Medium Hoops (20mm to 40mm) Medium-sized hoop earrings are the most popular size for both metal and diamond hoop earrings. Medium hoops are popular because they’re highly flattering and versatile.
What is the smallest earring size?
These 1mm (1/32 inch in Diameter) Nose Studs / Ball Stud Earrings are smallest possible size and are barely larger than the ear posts themselves.

What are small hoop earrings called?
Cartilage hoops or “clickers” are a small hoop style earring designed for healed piercings, and come in a range of colors and styles and designs. Slightly smaller than huggies, our cartilage hoops are safe for all kinds of ear piercings including lobes, tragus, rook, helix, forward helix and the auricle.
How many mm is a standard earring?
JEWELRY TYPE
Standard Hoop Inner Diameter | |
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Ear Cartilage (Helix, Tragus, Lobe, etc.) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
Earlobe (Main, 2nd, 3rd) | 5/16″ (8mm) |
Earhead, Thin Helix (Hole near the edge) | 1/4″ (6-6.5mm) |
Conch | 3/8″-1/2″ (10mm-12mm) |
What’s the difference between 925 silver and sterling silver?
When 92.5% of pure silver is mixed with 7.5% of other metals (often copper, nickel or zinc), the resulting alloy is called sterling silver. So, to wrap up, there is no difference between the terms sterling silver and 925 silver.
What do hoop earrings symbolize?
They symbolize strength and international fashion. Being a circle, hoop earrings show unity, infinity, and wholeness. Hoop earrings have been a staple of Latino culture. As minorities and immigrants in America and Europe, hoop earrings became a symbol of strength, identity, and resistance to discrimination.
What size is a normal earring mm?
How do I know my earring size?
Hold the ruler up to your ear and measure the distance between the piercing and the edge of ear….Our standard sizes for the small hoop earrings are:
- 8mm or 1/4 inch (inside opening is 6.5-7mm)
- 10mm or 3/8 inch (inside opening is 8.5-9mm)
- 12mm or 1/2 inch (inside opening is 10-11mm)