October 03, 2023

Here at DEMI+CO we have seen an increase in popularity of customers buying hoop earrings and in particular huggie hoop earrings. As a family run brand, we love to get feedback from our customers and add new items as styles and trends change. Our gold huggie hoop earrings collection is one of our biggest and our huggies collection is growing due to popularity. Huggie hoops are very versatile and can be subtle and dainty but can also be a powerful statement hoop too.

 

Below we have put together some useful and interesting information, we have included 13 reasons why huggie hoops are so popular. As well as the history of ear piercing from ancient times to the present modern day, including how and when alternative ear piercings became fashionable. Also not forgetting the most frequently asked questions as well our bestselling gold huggie hoops for you to browse or add to cart. 

 

Yellow Gold 13.3mm Huggies Earrings

Looking for a minimal yellow gold huggie hoop with a simplistic design and lovely shine? These small gold hoop earrings will go with everything and anything, making your life that little bit simpler! You can accessorize any outfit when you pick these gold huggies out of your jewellery box as gold is a great metal to fit all face shapes and sizes, bringing your look together effortlessly! We also think that these would be another great pair of tiny gold hoops to get your child started on as they are simplistic and cute, perfect for a minimalistic but elegant style.

 9ct gold huggies

Yellow Gold 12mm Diamond Cut Hinged Huggies Earrings

These adorable and light weight gold huggie hoops are not just your average huggies, made with 9ct gold and with an easy to wear hinged style these gold huggies have extra textured detailing giving them more sparkle and shine. Ideal for everyday wear and suitable for various piercings.

 gold huggie hoop earrings

13 factors contributing to their appeal:

  1. Timeless Elegance: Gold huggie hoops exude a timeless and classic elegance that appeals to people of all ages and styles.
  2. Versatility: They are incredibly versatile and can be worn with both casual and formal outfits, making them a go-to choice for many occasions.
  3. Durability: Gold is a durable and long-lasting metal, ensuring that huggie hoops will remain in great condition for years.
  4. Variety: Gold huggie hoops come in various sizes, designs, and gold tones (yellow, rose, white), allowing wearers to choose the style that suits them best.
  5. Minimalist Aesthetic: The minimalist design of huggie hoops complements contemporary fashion trends that emphasize simplicity and understated elegance.
  6. Comfortable Fit: Their snug fit "hugs" the earlobe, making them comfortable for all-day wear without discomfort.
  7. Easy to Layer: They pair well with other earrings, allowing for stylish ear stacking and mixing and matching with studs, cuffs, or other hoop sizes.
  8. Celebrities' Influence: Many celebrities and influencers have been spotted wearing gold huggie hoops, which can influence fashion trends and increase their popularity.
  9. Symbolism: Gold is often associated with wealth, luxury, and prosperity, making gold huggie hoops a symbol of status and success.
  10. Gift-Worthy: Huggie hoops make for great gifts due to their universal appeal and the sentiment attached to gold.
  11. Cultural Significance: Gold holds cultural significance in many societies, which can add to the desirability of gold jewelry, including huggie hoops.
  12. Quality Craftsmanship: Well-crafted gold huggie hoops are a testament to skilled jewelry craftsmanship, further enhancing their allure.
  13. Investment Value: Gold jewelry, including huggie hoops, can serve as an investment due to the inherent value of gold, making them appealing to those looking to combine fashion and financial security.

In summary, the popularity of gold huggie hoops can be attributed to their versatility, elegance, comfort, and cultural significance, as well as their appeal to fashion-conscious individuals and those seeking a timeless and valuable accessory.

 

Yellow Gold 16mm D/C Huggies

Want something that is gold, simple and yet has a little bit of texture and pattern to it? Why not take a look at these yellow gold huggie hoops? We think that small gold hoop earrings are a wonderful way to dress up your look in style and bring a great sense of fashion and uniqueness to your everyday look. Accessorizing your outfit with these chic gold hoops will allow you to feel confident, bold and trendy. Emit elegance and sophistication with these tiny gold hoops snuggly clipped to your ear, turning every head when you enter a room!

 gold huggie hoops

 

Yellow Gold 13.5mm Round Crystal Hoop

Choose a bit of bling with these sparkly gold hoops. This pair of graceful hoop earrings are a luxurious choice, and would look seriously splendid with a glam cocktail dress and killer heels for those special events. We love small gold hoops with a bit of texture and pattern, and we think these are a go-to pair for a simplistic, yet chic look. With something a little more than a minimal gold hoop, these diamante gold huggies will see you through days of glamour and professionalism as they can be worn for any occasion! 

 

 diamante huggie hoops

 

 

Yellow Gold Plain Hinged Oval Hoop Huggies

These on trend geometric style medium gold oval hoops are the perfect statement hoops that you can wear daily. Made with 9ct gold and with a width of 1.1cm these gold hoops are perfect for the office, casual date or special occasion.

 gold oval hoop earrings

Yellow Gold Cz Huggies

Go that little bit extra with these stunning gold huggies with crystal detailing, these diamante hoops are ideal for taking a look from day to night. Light and comfortable to wear, easy to take on and off with an added hinge and three layers of diamante make these huggie hoops oh so extra!

 diamante huggie hoops

History of ear piercing from Ancient to Modern time

  1. Ancient Origins:

  • Ear piercing can be traced back thousands of years. Archaeological evidence suggests that it was practiced by ancient cultures across the world, including in Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Europe.
  • The oldest mummy ever discovered, known as Ötzi the Iceman (dated to around 3300 BCE), had pierced ears. This indicates that ear piercing was done in ancient Europe.
  1. Cultural Significance:

  • In many cultures, ear piercing held significant cultural, religious, or tribal importance. For example:
    • In ancient Egypt, both men and women wore earrings as a symbol of their social status and wealth.
    • Among some Native American tribes, ear piercings were part of ritualistic and spiritual practices.
    • In Hinduism and Buddhism, ear piercings are considered sacred and are performed during certain religious ceremonies.
  1. Alternative Ear Piercing:

  • The practice of ear piercing primarily focused on the earlobe for much of history.
  • Alternative ear piercings, such as cartilage piercings (e.g., helix, tragus, conch), started gaining popularity in the late 20th century.
  • The punk and alternative subcultures of the 1970s and 1980s played a significant role in popularizing alternative ear piercings as a form of self-expression and rebellion.
  1. Pop Culture Influence:

  • Pop culture figures, celebrities, and musicians have often popularized alternative ear piercings. For example, Madonna's multiple ear piercings in the 1980s contributed to their popularity.
  • The "grunge" and alternative music scenes of the 1990s also embraced piercings, including those in the ears and other body parts.
  1. Mainstream Acceptance:

  • Over time, alternative ear piercings became more mainstream and socially acceptable. Many people now view them as a form of self-expression and fashion rather than rebellion.
  • Professional piercers and jewelry designers have emerged to cater to the growing demand for alternative ear piercings, ensuring they are done safely and with high-quality jewelry.
  1. Modern Trends:

  • Today, alternative ear piercings remain popular, and the possibilities are nearly endless, with various ear piercings like daith, rook, and industrial piercings being sought after.
  • The popularity of ear stacking, where multiple piercings on the same ear are coordinated with various types of jewelry, has also grown in recent years.

In summary, ear piercing has a rich history, with practices dating back millennia and evolving over time. Alternative ear piercings became particularly popular in the late 20th century, influenced by cultural shifts, pop culture icons, and changing fashion trends. They continue to be a popular form of self-expression and adornment in modern times.

 

9ct Yellow Gold 0.25ct Curb Huggies

The epitome of wearable luxury these 9ct gold huggies are adorned with 0.25ct diamonds, making these huggies extra special. These bold huggie hoops with diamonds are the ultimate statement huggie hoops. These diamond huggie hoops are ideal as a stand alone huggie or why not curate your look with our gold and white gold sleepers and stud earrings.

 diamond huggie hoops

Yellow Gold Cz Huggies

These adorable and beautiful gold huggies with diamante are just divinely stunning. Made with 9ct gold and delicately adorned with cubic zirconia these tiny gold hoops are comfortable to wear and easy to take on and off with a hinge. These subtle and bold hoops are ideal for everyday either a statement piece or with a curated look.

 gold huggies

 

What is the difference between huggie and hoop earrings?

The difference between huggie and hoop earrings is size, huggie hoops are called huggies because they are very small earrings that hug the lobe of the ear. The snug fit is why they are given their huggie hoop name, hoop earrings are generally larger and there is a gap between the hoop and the ear lobe.

 

What are the huggie earrings in your ears?

Huggie earrings are the small hoops that fit close to the ear lobe or they can also be used in other piercings such as the tragus (in front of the ear canal), helix (at the very top of the ear) and the daith (the first fold of the ear above the tragus).

 

Are huggie earrings fashionable?

Huggie earrings are classic and timeless and therefore always in style. Huggie earrings styles go in and out of fashion from super small to slightly chunkier - but this also depends on personal taste and style. Huggie earrings are a must have if you do have a jewellery collection and enjoy wearing hoop earrings.

 

Yellow Gold Cz Huggies

If you are after a more delicate gold huggie hoop with diamante then look no further, these thin gold huggie hoops are made with 9ct gold but are slightly narrower and more elegant. The subtle scattering of diamante adds a little extra glam without being too much.

 gold diamante huggie hoops

9ct Yellow Gold 0.42ct Diamond Earrings

Go all out bold and chunky with these statement huggie hoops, magnificent and majestic made with 9ct gold and 0.42ct diamonds. Gold hoops never looked so mesmerising, these gold chubby huggies are fine mix of statement and staple, why not just wear them as standalone statement hoops or curate them with some diamond studs for a look that’s just extra.

 huggie hoop earrings with diamonds

Why are huggie earrings popular?

Huggie earrings are popular because they are very versatile, they can be worn on any part of the ear in almost any piercing. They are also popular because they are comfortable, lightweight and easy to wear. Some sleeper huggie hoops can also be worn at night and if made with gold or titanium they can also be worn in the shower therefore they don’t require to be taken on and off making they very convenient.

 

What size hoop earrings are classy?

Smaller hoop earrings can be classy and timeless such as 10mm to 30mm. Medium sized hoops around 30mm to 40mm are also popular because they are versatile and can be adapted for various looks and styles. Medium hoop earrings in particular are ideal for office, evening attire and a weekend casual look too. It all depends on personal style and comfort and what your personal preference is.

 

9ct Yellow Gold 0.25ct Diamond Earrings

Ooze ultimate sophistication with these small gold huggie hoops with 0.25ct diamonds, subtle enough for daytime glam and bold enough for the night as well. These gold and diamond hoops are easy to wear with the hinge clasp and are light and super comfortable to wear all day and all night long. You need to add these stunning huggie hoops with diamonds to your jewellery collection.

 chunky gold hoops

9ct Yellow gold 0.08ct single cuff earring

A mix of edgy design and glamour these 9ct gold and 0.08ct diamond ear cuffs are the perfect addition to your curated look. Why not mix these cuffs with one of our gold sleepers, diamond studs and some stunning huggies for a look that just shouts trendsetter.

 gold cuff earring

Curating your ears is a personal way to express yourself, so there’s really no one way about it. You can try whatever you like, such as wearing every coloured huggies all up your ears, from gold huggie hoops, to silver huggie earrings, and rose gold huggies. You can even stick simple studs in all the holes, or mix and match, playing about with different lengths and sizes of earrings in every piercing, or even simply wearing ear cuffs to add an edgy essence. The choice is completely up to you!

 

We hope that you enjoyed this blog post and managed to learn a little something about huggie earrings, along with how to curate your ear. We love to give you advice, and we hope that you found a product within this blog post worth investing in. Customer service is a huge priority of ours so if you have any questions at all, feel free to email us or get in touch through our social media DMs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

10 questions and answers about cubic zirconia earrings

13 ways to accessorise twist hoop earrings

Quiz: Which White Gold Hoop Earrings Suit Your Taste in Jewellery?

10 of the best selling gold hoops

11 things you need to know about medium hoop earrings

9 ways to wear hoop earrings like a fashion blogger; Textured hoop earrings

8 ways to wear statement hoop earrings

Small silver hoops; best sellers

Silver rings 10 best sellers and FAQ's

Creole hoop earrings; FAQ's

10 Surprising Facts About Rose Gold Earrings

Everything you need to know about Rose Gold Hoops

Silver hoop earrings medium; 10 of the best selling

Silver hoops small; FAQ'S

Rose gold hoop earrings; bestsellers and faq

9ct gold necklaces and 9ct gold pendants; our best sellers

White gold earrings; bestsellers and faqs

Pearl drop earrings everything you need to know

Cubic zirconia drop earrings; best sellers and FAQ's

10 surprising facts about rose gold earrings

9ct gold earrings; FAQ's

How to clean gold hoop earrings

FAQ's about cubic zirconia hoop earrings

10 frequently asked questions about silver stud earrings

How to look after heart earrings: Top 10 heart earrings

Diamond stud earrings: FAQ's

Square earrings; FAQ's

Flower earrings; Top 10

Why you should wear pearl earrings

Pearl earrings; FAQ's

How to look after cubic zirconia earrings

10 reasons why chunky silver hoops are so versatile

Which sterling silver studs suit your zodiac style

7 frequently asked questions about huggie hoops

Quiz: Which silver drop earrings suit your taste in jewellery

15 small gold hoop earrings for the gold jewellery lover in your life

13 things you didnt know about silver hoop earrings

Guide: Which diamond earrings suit your taste in jewellery?

Locket necklaces; FAQ's

Quiz: Which thick gold hoop earrings suit your taste in jewellery?

Quiz: Which gold stud earrings suit your taste in jewellery

Quiz: Which rose gold earrings suit your taste in jewellery?

Gold stud earrings; FAQ's

Chunky gold hoops vs twisted silver hoops; what’s your preference?

Which white gold earrings suit your zodiac sign?

10 of the best 9ct rose gold earrings and 10 occasions to wear them

10 compelling reasons why you need small gold hoop earrings

13 Things About Gold Sleeper Hoops You May Not Have Known

Does sterling silver tarnish? Tips on looking after sterling silver earrings

Quiz: Which sterling silver hoops suit your taste in jewellery

Why We Love Rose Gold Hoop Earrings (And You Should, Too

How to look after your gold hoop earrings: 10 tips 

Quiz: Which gold hoop earring suits your taste in jewellery

Quiz: Which gold hoop earring suits your lockdown style?

Gold hoop earrings: Our predictions for this year 

Gold hoop earrings to suit your Chinese zodiac sign

Bestselling gold hoop earrings of this year: Our top 10 count down

Chunky gold hoop earrings to suit your zodiac personality

Gold Hoop earrings: Pro's and con's

Christmas Gifts: Gold hoop earrings top 10

Reveal gold hoop earrings that suit you: Take the Quiz to find out!

Wedding earrings; 5 classic styles

Mothers day presents; Our top 5 picks

FAQ's: Gold hoop earrings 

Rose gold earrings; Our top 10 styles 

Huggie hoops; How to wear them

Gold bracelets for women; Which one suits your personality?

Statement necklaces; Top 10

Womens copper bracelet; Our top 10

30th Birthday presents: 10 gifts for her 

Simple gold hoop earrings: Top 10 + reviews

Silver earrings; Top 10 best earrings 

Bridal jewellery; Our top 10 bridal bracelets 

Silver bracelets for women: 10 under £33

Chunky necklaces; our top 5 statement styles

Ask me anything: 10 answers to your questions about sterling silver hoop earrings

Wedding anniversary gifts; jewellery gifts

Top 10 best statement earrings

Storage for jewellery; gram worthy jewellery boxes

Jewellery Organisers; Top 10

Presents for mum; 10 gifts for her 

Best Friend gifts; £20 or under 

Silver Hoop Earrings; 5 Sassy Styles

Gold necklace for women; 5 of the newest trends

E gift card; Give a gift in minutes

 



Also in Jewellery style, tips and trends

Copper magnetic bracelets guide
Copper magnetic bracelets guide

November 13, 2024

When we first started DEMI+CO our first few magnetic bracelets were all copper, we never realised the popularity of copper bracelets and copper magnetic bracelets till our first few orders were made and then they just took off. Since then, we have continued to add to our copper magnetic bracelet collection making it one our largest magnetic bracelet collection to date. The dual benefits of copper and magnets is what makes the bracelets appealing as well as the aesthetic rose coloured hue of copper which gives it its warmth and shine. Recent requests of copper bracelets without magnets have resulted in us also adding a no magnets range too.
Read More
<font color=#000000>9 things you didn’t know about stainless steel bracelets</font>
9 things you didn’t know about stainless steel bracelets

October 09, 2024

We have covered stainless steel as a topic many a times over the years with a number of blog posts, we do get a lot of customer questions and feedback over our stainless steel bracelets. Stainless steel is an incredibly versatile metal. Majority of our customers prefer stainless steel magnetic bracelets over any other metal. Stainless steel has so many benefits and is a classic all-rounder when it comes to mens stainless steel bracelets and womens stainless steel bracelets. We find that for those who require a magnetic bracelet but have an active lifestyle stainless steel seems to be the best option due to its durability and flexibility over a longer period of time.
Read More
Copper bracelet for arthritis
Copper bracelet for arthritis

September 17, 2024

There have been some studies on magnetic therapy benefits, which we have detailed below, however not enough research has been conducted to make any of the findings conclusive. However here at DEMI+CO we feel that if our magnetic bracelets are helping our customers then we feel its enough to detail their reviews and testimonials in the hope that it helps others.

Read More