Hoops, hoops and hoops

Hoops, hoops and hoops

Sunday 1 August 2021

 

The classic hoops are back and we see them everywhere. Having a pair of hoops is like having a basic white t-shirt.It is that timeless piece of jewellery that goes with everything and that you need in your jewellery collection.

Why hoops have always been on trend and what is so special about them. 

Hoop earrings originated in Africa, dating back to Nubia, a civilization that existed in the fourth century in what is now present day Sudan, according to Yekaterina Barbash, associate curator of Egyptian art at the Brooklyn Museum. In ancient Egypt, both men and women wore hoop earrings. Egyptian royalty including queens and pharaohs like Nefertiti, Hatshepsut, Tutankhamen and Cleopatra wore gold hoops but it was more for style than for any other purpose. 

Seeing the reappearance of the hoops earrings brings back memories. Hoops were the first pair of earrings I purchased, I would were them all the time with pretty much anything. Most of my classmates had them as well, some girls would wear the large hoops and that's how you would recognise who the cool girls were. 

It is definitely exciting to see them back again. I would say there are more variety of style, shape and colours which is great cause I feel before we would see the same sorts of style over and over which means we did not have much choice.

I have selected a few pieces below that you might be interested in if you are looking to invest in a nice pair of hoops that stands out. 

Jennifer Fisher - 2"Natasha Hoops

Jennifer Fisher is known for classic hoops. If you are looking to invest in a classic pair of hoops but with a bit of difference, I would definitely recommend Jennifer Fisher. 

Aurate New York - Love me Knot Diamond Hoop earrings

I absolutely love Aurate New York hoops. They are simple, timeless and so chic. I would recommend Aurate New York hoops, if you are looking for smaller hoops at an affordable price and for very good quality.

Timeless Pearly - Gold-plated, pearl and glass hoop earrings 

I would recommend Timeless Pearly if you are looking for chic pieces that stands out. The hoops are partnered with a mismatched pendant which makes them so unique. 

Stone and Strand - Pearl Huggies 

I had to add the pearl hoops of course. They are the new trends of hoops so if you are look to get on trend, definitely consider the peal hoops.

I am curious to know, do you wear hoops ? if yes, which do you tend to go for ?

Ref: Sandra E. Garcia (2018) Why I Can’t Quit You, Hoops, The New York edition edn., New york: The New York Times.

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