These small hoop earrings are plain round huggies in 316L stainless steel, sized from 8 mm to 20 mm inside, for stacking along a healed lobe, helix, tragus or conch. A hinged segment pulls outward to open and clicks back closed. It is part of our Jewelry collection.
Key features
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316L stainless steel – the steel grade the seller names on the size chart, polished smooth
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Seven sizes – 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 mm inside diameter for snug or looser fits
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Hinged click closure – the post swings out from the hoop and snaps shut, no butterfly back
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Thin 1 mm post – an 18G post inside a 2.5 mm thick hoop
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Colour packs – pairs in silver, black, gold or rainbow, or a mixed set of 8
Specifications
| Material |
316L stainless steel |
| Inside diameter |
8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 mm (0.31 to 0.79 in) |
| Hoop thickness |
2.5 mm (0.1 in) |
| Post |
1 mm (0.039 in), 18G |
| Closure |
Hinged segment |
| Colours |
Silver, Black, Gold, Rainbow |
Sizing
Measure the inside of a hoop you already wear. 8 mm (0.31 in) hugs a tragus or upper helix; 10 to 12 mm fits most lobes closely; 16 to 20 mm (0.63 to 0.79 in) hangs a little lower.
In the box
2 pcs: one pair in the colour you choose. Mixed 8 pcs: four pairs, one each in silver, black, gold and rainbow, all in the same size.
Safety
- For healed piercings only; do not use to pierce or in a fresh piercing
- Stop wearing them if the piercing becomes sore or red
Frequently asked questions
What size small hoop earrings do I need for a cartilage piercing?
Smaller sizes such as 8 or 10 mm sit snug on a helix or tragus, while 12 to 20 mm small hoop earrings suit earlobes or a looser look; the size is the inside diameter.
What gauge are the small hoop earrings?
The small hoop earrings have a 1 mm (18G) post inside a 2.5 mm thick hoop, which the seller states for every size.
Can I wear the small hoop earrings in a new piercing?
No, the small hoop earrings are for healed piercings; a fresh piercing should keep the jewellery your piercer fitted until it has healed.
What comes in the 8-piece set?
The 8-piece set of small hoop earrings is one pair each in silver, black, gold and rainbow, all in the size you choose.
Buying more than one, ordering again, or shopping for a gift or event? Email cs@elysianoble.com with the product link for a personal quote.
Shipping and returns – see our Shipping Policy and Refund Policy for delivery times and how returns work.
