Huggie Earrings: Your Complete Guide | Linjer Jewelry
Huggie earrings are such a stylish jewelry trend that we honestly think are here to stay! Huggie earrings are comfortable, versatile, minimal, and classic. These trendy earrings will easily go down in the annals of jewelry history as timeless. Read through this short article to learn more about huggie earrings and how to style them.
What are huggie earrings?
Huggie earrings are pretty much exactly what they sound like. If you guessed that they are a type of hoop earring that hugs your ear, you got it right.
They are designed to fit snugly around the earlobe, making them a popular choice for everyday wear or for those who prefer a more understated earring style. Huggie earrings can also come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and designs!
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Gold Huggie Earrings Set | 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings - Susanna |
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14k Gold Huggie Earrings with Pearl - Alicia | 14k Gold Huggie Earrings - Emilia |
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What is the difference between a huggie earring and a regular hoop earring?
The difference between regular hoop earrings and huggie earrings mostly comes down to diameter.
Regular hoop earrings can have a large diameter, like our 30mm Rebecca Hoop Earrings. The metal wire that forms the regular hoop is also usually quite thin. Another characteristic of hoops is that they can come in a C-hoop design, like these Lise Small Hoop Earrings.
Huggie earrings will always have a small diameter, sometimes 10mm or less—like these 10mm Sonia 14k Gold Huggie Earrings. This is what makes them appear to “hug” or wrap around the earlobe. The earring seems to be pressed onto the earlobe as if it were a cuff, which is the second key difference between hoop earrings and huggie earrings.
The latch on a hoop earring is often visible. But, the latch or closure on the huggie earring is designed to flow seamlessly into the hoop so that it remains unseen, which also makes it look like it is “hugging” your ear. Don’t be deceived though, you need pierced ears to wear huggie earrings.
Huggie earrings can often be engraved or encrusted with stones, like diamond huggie earrings. They can also come in an oval, square, or chevron shape.
How to put on huggie earrings?
Putting on huggie earrings is relatively easy and straightforward. Just follow the steps below:
- Locate the hinge of the huggie earring. Gently pull the earring away from the hinge, creating an opening.
- Gently slide the huggie’s post into your piercing hole. Make sure the opening is facing downwards.
- Push down on the earring backs until they click into place.
- Adjust the earring if necessary to ensure that it is sitting comfortably and securely on your earlobe.
- Repeat the process with the other earring!
Make sure to take your time and be gentle when putting on huggie earrings to avoid damaging the earrings or injuring your earlobes. Additionally, it is essential to make sure that the earrings are securely in place to avoid losing them!
Benefits of Wearing Huggie Earrings
There are many benefits to wearing huggie earrings:
- No butterfly backs. Who among us hasn’t struggled with an earring back or even lost an earring because the back fell off?
- Unlike a cuff, when secured, it’s almost impossible for a huggie earring to fall off.
- They can be worn anywhere the ear is pierced, including the helix, tragus, or antihelix.
- Huggie earrings are much more comfortable than other earring designs. There is no latch or post to poke into your neck.
- For the same reason, they won’t tear your clothing or the sofa.
- They are ideal for athletes and new moms, because they are lightweight and hug your ears - you don’t risk having them get torn out while on the go.
- They are incredibly versatile and can be styled for many different occasions!
Find your perfect pair of hoops or huggies on our Huggie and Hoops Collection page.
