Get the Hug on Huggie Earrings
Huggie earrings have become a mainstream jewelry staple loved for their sleek, modern look. But what exactly makes an earring a “huggie”? Beyond their snug fit, huggies have distinct characteristics that elevate the lobe. Let’s hug it out over the need-to-know details on huggie hoop earrings!
Perfectly Proportioned
Huggies get their name from the way they hug the earlobe snugly. Their petite hoop size gives them a more refined, delicate appearance compared to standard hoops.
The ideal huggie hoop diameter is approximately 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch—subtly small but still impactful.
Elegant, Tapered Shape
Quality huggies feature a tapered teardrop or oval shape that narrows at the bottom. This tapered silhouette creates a more elongating effect on the ear versus round hoops.
The smooth tapered shape also ensures huggies sit comfortably on the lobe without awkward gaps.
Flat Profile
Huggies have a flattened cross-sectional profile rather than round. The flat back lies seamlessly against the ear, while the thinner front edge adds polished style.
This flatness keeps them more lightweight compared to bulky round hoops.
Made for Everyday Wear
Designed for comfortable all-day wear, huggie hoop earrings are versatile enough to become daily signature pieces. Their fuss-free shape works for both dressed up and casual looks.
Durable huggies hold up well to daily wear without warping or irritating healed piercings.
Subtle Glamour
While understated, huggies still confer elegance and polish. They’re three-dimensional enough to catch light and attract attention to your face.
For glamour that whispers rather than shouts, huggies are a celeb stylist favorite!
With their delicate size and refined tapered shape, huggie hoops absolutely live up to their affectionate name. Slip on these everyday huggable earrings to instantly elevate your style!
FAQs about Huggie Earrings
One of the most common questions at our jewellery store is, “What is the difference between Huggie and hoop earrings?” The answer is actually quite simple. Huggie earrings are smaller and fit snugly against the earlobe, while hoop earrings are larger and circle around the entire ear.
Huggie earrings are a style of hoop earrings that are small in size and hug the ear. This means that the earring sits close to your earlobe.
Huggie earrings take their name from their design. Most often they consist of small, metal hoops that ‘hug’ the ear, very close to the earlobe. They are also known as huggie hoop earrings. Huggies are designed with two different back closures, lever or hinged back (latch) closings.
Earrings that use a ‘fish hook’ fastening, on the other hand, are more likely to come off as nothing is stopping the hook from sliding back through the piercing. There is nothing worse than losing one earring! However, Huggies will stay in place all day long because of the hoop earring fastening types.
