Huggie Earrings

Huggie earrings, also known as huggies, are a type of earring that sits snugly on the earlobe – that's where the “hug” in huggie earrings comes from. These earrings hug the earlobe closely, bringing a unique take on studs, dangling or small hoop earring styles.

Diameter is the biggest difference between huggies and more traditional hoops. Round huggie earrings are essentially very small hoops, they fit much tighter than other styles such as large rose gold hoop earrings. Additionally, some styles of gold and sterling silver huggie earrings may not include the traditional closure of other circular earrings, resulting in a different overall profile of the jewelry. 

As with other earring styles such as studs or drop earrings, there are many different styles of huggies to choose from. Popular designs include plain metal pairs, such as silver or 14k gold huggie earrings. Other styles include gemstones like diamonds, sapphires or rubies. There are also unique pairs such as white gold huggie earrings with dangling diamonds or pearls. 

While huggie earrings offer a snug fit, they are not ideal for sleeping in, especially if you’re wearing a pair with intricate designs. The prongs of gemstone or diamond huggie hoop earrings can get caught on threads while you’re sleeping which risks damaging the settings. Designs with more fragile gemstones, such as pearl huggie earrings, should not be worn while sleeping.

We offer huggie hoop earrings with backings that keep things secure. Hinged, push and snap backings are some of the designs that keep huggies in place and prevent them from falling out.

Huggies are a stylish, even trendy, jewelry choice that’s perfect to wear for any occasion. Yes, huggie earrings are in style. They're available in casual designs or more intricate fine fashion looks.

Effortlessly fashionable huggies are excellent gifts that anyone will love to wear. Gift a shing pair of sterling silver huggies for a special birthday, celebrate a special event with a pair of simple yellow gold huggies or help a bride sparkle on her wedding day with the gift of diamond and white gold huggie earrings.

If you’ve been wondering how to put on huggie earrings, it’s simpler than it may seem. To wear your huggies, open the earring or remove the backing. Slide the post through your ear and reattach the backing or close the earring’s locking mechanism. Studs and huggie hoop earrings are easy styles to wear.

When worn on their own, simple silver or 14k gold huggies can be an understated accessory that adds a trendy touch to any look. These earrings can be worn on their own or stacked with other styles including diamond studs, platinum hoops, stud earrings or love knot earrings.