18K Gold Plated Zirconia Hoop Earrings – 12.4mm

18K Gold Plated Zirconia Hoop Earrings, 12.4mm

A small hoop set with zirconia, 12.4mm outer diameter and 2.5g, in an 18K gold plated finish. Ten stone shapes to choose from, including marquise, pear, oval, hexagonal and heart.

12.4mm Is a Huggie, Not a Hoop

That is the single most useful number on this page. At 12.4mm across, the hoop sits tight against the lobe rather than hanging from it — closer to a huggie than to the hoops most people picture. It does not swing, does not catch in hair or a scarf, and it is comfortable enough to leave in. If you were expecting something that dangles, this is not it.

Ten Shapes, One Setting

The stone shape changes the character far more than the size does. Marquise and pear elongate and read as dressy. Oval is the safest everyday choice. Hexagonal is the most modern. Heart is the one to buy as a gift rather than for yourself. Because the hoop itself is identical across all ten, two different shapes worn in two piercings still read as a set.

Product Details

Plating: 18K gold
Stones: Zirconia, with crystal side stones
Outer diameter: 12.4mm
Weight: 2.5g
Shapes: Marquise, pear, oval, hexagonal, heart and more
Declared: Cadmium, nickel and lead free

Nickel, Lead and Cadmium Free

Worth taking seriously on an earring, because the post sits inside the piercing for hours at a time. Nickel is the most common cause of contact dermatitis in jewellery, and both cadmium and lead are restricted in jewellery sold in the UK. The supplier declares this piece free of all three.

Care

Plating is a surface layer whatever the karat. Take these out before showering and swimming, put them in after hairspray, and store them dry. Wipe with a soft dry cloth rather than washing — residue behind a set stone is what dulls it.

FAQ

Is this solid 18 carat gold?
No. It is 18K gold plated — a gold layer over a base metal. Any solid gold article over one gram sold in the UK must carry a hallmark.