Hoop Earrings The Essential Guide
Hoop earrings have a place of honor in every jewelry collection. Whether bold and brilliant or subtly stunning, the perfect hoop earring is out there for any and every occasion that arises. Simple to wear and versatile for any style, shop JTV’s selection of hoop earring designs with a variety of closures to find the essential hoop earring that every woman needs.
Types of Hoops
Choosing the Right Size Hoop
Drop Lengths
Hoop Closures
Saddleback
An attached hinge at the front allows the slightly curved post to be maneuvered and held in place by two upright wires behind the ear. The saddleback is a common closure type for hoop earrings.
Latch Back
Best suited for huggie earrings and known for its security, the latchback closure has a hinged post for easy attachment to the ear and locks into place at the back with a snap.
Omega
A hinged post is secured by an omega-shaped wire for the backing. Omega closures can also be modified for people without pierced ears.
Hinge With Post
A hinge at the bottom of the hoop allows the earring to fold apart to fit the post on the ear and fold back together to secure the end of the post within the earring.
Post
The most common closure for J-Hoop earrings, the post earring features a butterfly backing to secure the earring in place so it’s easy and comfortable to wear.
