Get The Scoop On The Latest Trend: Huggie Earrings!
Oct 1, 2022
Shop Panama City’s Largest Selection of Diamond Huggie Earrings, Gold Huggie Earrings, and more at Maharaja’s!
The fall weather may be cooling the temperature down a bit but these new huggie earrings are heating it right back up again! Huggie earrings differ from traditional hoops but are just as fun, fashionable, and easy to integrate into your favorite fall ensemble.From Classic Hoop Earrings to Huggie Earrings
Although traditional hoops have a long history and various meanings in different cultures, huggies are here to make a statement and to enhance existing earring trends.Dating back to 1500 B.C.E. Egyptian royals wore heavy gold hoop earrings as a symbol of their wealth and power. This trend lasted for quite a while. Shakespeare himself even wore a hoop earring!
In the 1600s, the hoop earring trend declined. European men and women gravitated away from jewelry as a means to express themselves, moving instead toward elaborate hairstyles and high-collared shirts. However, many still sported subtle hoops.
In the 1700s, we saw the emergence of pearls and smaller teardrop-shaped earrings for both men and women. Hoops stayed small and simple throughout this era, and were often worn in only one ear. By the 1820s, lightweight hoops rocketed to the top of the fashion scene once more due to the influence of Roman culture. As architects modeled their buildings after Roman palaces, wearing hoop earrings in both ears became popular again.
By the mid-20th Century, hoop earrings had become popular pieces among the African American and Hispanic communities, but hadn’t caught on nationwide. It wasn’t until the 1980s that popular celebrities like Cher and Diana Ross truly pushed hoop earrings back into the spotlight.
During the 1990s and early 2000s, entire looks were built around hoop earrings. They were typically paired with a clean, straight-haired look so that the jewelry remained the focal point of the outfit. Hoops also got bigger and thicker; it wasn’t uncommon to see a woman take off her chunky hoops and tuck them in her purse after they left her earlobes feeling sore!
Hoop earrings are now a staple in every woman’s jewelry box. They’ve proven their staying power by evolving with time, adapting to each era’s trends. Unsurprisingly, there’s a new twist on the hoop earring to suit the modern woman. The latest spin on this jewelry classic is called a huggie earring.
What Are Huggie Earrings?
The small, sleek design of a huggie earring allows for the earring to hug the ear in a way that traditional hoops have never done before.Commonly referred to as mini-hoops, these earrings are available in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and colors. Some huggie-style earrings also include small charms that dangle off the end of the small hoop to offer a more unique style in today’s ever-evolving (ever-changing) fashion climate, like these cross charm huggie earrings!
Huggies typically have a built-in hinge closure mechanism that allows for anyone with pierced ears to slide the post through their ear and snap it into place.
What’s So Special About Huggie Earrings?
Although huggie earrings may not seem much different than traditional hoops, when you style them with your favorite outfit or hairstyle, you are sure to notice a difference!The comfort and convenience of a smaller and more lightweight earring offers a more casual aesthetic than larger hoops do. As more and more people work from home, a dramatic hoop might not be as comfortable, especially paired with the pajama pants we know you’re wearing with your blazer on those video calls!
It’s increasingly common for women to have multiple ear piercings and ‘stack’ their earrings for a curated look. An additional benefit to huggie earrings is that they’re easily stackable; their snug fit against the lobe makes it easy to place stud earrings or even additional huggie hoop earrings along the remainder of the ear.
As clothing and jewelry trends evolve and bolder colored garments are becoming more popular, you want to avoid overkill. Pair the perfect fall-colored cardigan with a pair of simple gold huggie earrings and you are sure to make a statement. Or match a bright red holiday party dress with a pair of silver huggies. If neutrals are more your thing, throw in a pair of gold and pave diamond huggie earrings to elegantly elevate any basic blouse.
The clean lines and sleek design of huggie earrings paired with the hassle-free hinge-back closure allows for effortless look for any time of day. The hinge-back closure is made to ensure that fabric or other accessories won’t get caught on the ends of the post. Whether you wear your huggie earrings to the office for work or for a night on the town, they are designed with posts that are not sharp enough or long enough to poke you, even as you sleep!
Huggie earrings can be worn by anyone but are ideal for busy women because they are small enough to stay out of the way while remaining stylish. Since the hoop contours so closely to the ear, they’re also harder for children to tug on, making them an ideal option for moms on the go.
Our Favorite Huggie Earrings to Flaunt This Fall
This fall, we are here for huggies! At Maharaja’s, we carry a variety of trendy huggie earrings.Shy Creation offers a number of huggie earring designs, such as these 14k yellow gold huggie hoop earrings featuring diamond-studded cross charms. Gold jewelry is always in style, and these earrings would make a great centerpiece for any earring stack. Place them in your lobe piercing to let the cross charms catch eyes. Use gold or diamond studs, pave diamond huggies, or gold cuffs along the rest of your ear and you’ll be red-carpet ready.
If sterling silver jewelry is more your taste, the simple yet elegant design of these Hearts on Fire earrings will dress up your everyday blouses or subtly accentuate a bold ensemble. Thin hoops are studded with masterfully cut gemstones for a radiant result. You simply can't go wrong with diamond huggie earrings.
Or, bring a little buzz to your holiday season with these trendy honeycomb earrings. Bee stunning in bee-autiful 14k gold jewelry. Show up in these and we guarantee you’ll be the talk of your hive.
We can't get enough diamond huggie hoop earrings. For this year’s company holiday parties and formal family gatherings, these earrings are sure to elevate your attire. Three large diamonds in delicate halo settings accent clean-cut 14k white gold huggie earrings. It’s hard to get more radiant than this.
Take a few pairs of huggie hoop earrings home to play around with some favorite studs and create a set of stackable earrings. Or, pick one to complement that new sweater you’ve had your eye on. No matter how you style them, if you’re wearing huggie earrings from Maharaja’s, you are sure to turn heads.
Huggies, Hoops, and Earrings Galore!
Huggies earrings are a great alternative to traditional hoops because of their sleek, stylish, and lightweight design. They offer a subtle sparkle to any outfit and the freeing assurance that they won’t snag, tear, poke or fall out during your busy days. Ideal for busy parents or ladies who like simple yet effortless jewelry, these small huggie hoop earrings come in a number of designs and work great with any style.Although huggie earrings are trending now, there is still nothing wrong with the classic hoop design or a sparkling pair of studs. They’ve withstood the test of time for good reason, after all. If the traditional hoop earring style is more your thing, don’t worry, we’ve got those too! Check out all the hoop earrings we have in stock!
