CZ hoop earrings come in famous and statement styles
Who would have thought that there would be so many factors to consider when shopping for cubic zirconia earrings? In order to select the right pair of cubic zirconia earrings for you, you will need to answer several questions. Do you want something more traditional or modern? Casual or formal? Flashy or subdued? Styles and sizes also vary widely with different precious metals, diameters, and hoop shapes. Selecting the right earrings to complement your face will make zirconia hoops your favorite jewelry to wear.
Hoops are usually measured in millimeters or, if they are very large, in inches. If you are looking for precious metal earrings with cubic zirconia, you will see the total weight of the earrings in grams, as well as the carat weight of the stones. Make sure you are comfortable with the size and weight of the earrings. If you’re not used to wearing large hoop earrings for several hours at a time, they can be slightly irritating at first.
Drop hoop earrings are a light, fun, yet sophisticated option. They are made up of a single ring with zircon details from which several chains of different lengths hang. Each chain can end in another cz stone, hanging 1-2 inches from the hoop. While the hoop is an important part of the earring, the focus is usually on the sparkling, dangling stones.
Banded or huggie hoop earrings are also relatively small in diameter (approximately 20-30mm) but have a thicker width between 8-12mm. This style often has a pave exterior accented with the cz stones in multiple rows running the entire length of the earring. While they don’t fall too far from the ear, they do have a great deal of sparkle and can be quite stylish. They may have square edges or a more rounded, shell-like shape. Huggie hoops come in full-size or ‘demi-hoop’ styles where the bottom does not curve as high behind the earlobe. These can be just as glamorous and not as heavy as full band earrings.
Going up in size, you’ll find medium-sized hoops with cubic zirconia accents on both the inside and outside of the earring. These are usually individually set stones, sometimes with cz alternating with a colored gemstone. For a modern look, you may like baguette cut cz stones set in a channel style around the circumference of the earring. These are slightly less noticeable than a standard setup, but have clean, sleek lines.
Custom cz hoop earrings have the name written that spans the diameter of the earring. The letters, covered with cubic zirconia, have the appearance of undulating waves. You may want the sterling silver or white gold hoop that goes so well with the brilliant cz name. Or, a gold cz name hoop is also very complimentary. Because personalized hoop earrings must accommodate names up to 10 letters long, the hoops can be quite large, between 30-40mm. They are a casual and fun look and your name will never be forgotten!
Classic hoop earrings are also embellished with cubic zirconia. You can find very fine bands lined with delicate cz stones. These earrings can be light and have delicate movement. You’ll find these statement earrings in sizes from 1 to 3 inches in diameter.
Remember when you go shopping: Hold the earrings close to your face to see how the metal color tone and size complement your features. Beautiful!
