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Bold Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold Vermeil

Bold Hinged Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold

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Why We Love It
Hypoallergenic
Strong & Highly Durable
925 Sterling Silver
2YR2-Year Warranty

Details

18K GOLD, SEALED WITH PALLADIUM

Warm. Rich. Unmistakably gold. That’s how our 18K gold finishes look on day one, and our palladium layer helps them stay that way.

WHAT IS OUR PALLADIUM PLATING?

Our gold vermeil starts with a 925 sterling silver core, and our gold-plated pieces start with a brass core. Before we apply the gold, we coat the core with palladium, a precious metal in the platinum family. This layer acts as a barrier, slowing the movement of metals from the core into the gold, where they can dull the color over time.

Then we electroplate 18K gold on top: 3.0 microns on our vermeil and 0.5 microns on our gold-plated brass. The palladium layer helps the finish retain its original 18K gold color and glow, wear after wear.

18K GOLD VERMEIL

A 925 sterling silver core, a palladium layer, and 3 microns of 18K gold. Our thicker gold finish gives the piece a rich color and the look and feel of fine jewelry. It comes with a 2-year warranty.

GOLD-PLATED BRASS

A brass core, a palladium layer, and 0.5 micron of 18K gold. It’s our more affordable option for everyday wear, with the same three-layer approach to help preserve the color and shine.

14K SOLID GOLD

Solid gold throughout, for a precious piece made to keep close for years to come.

About These Earrings

Substantial gold huggies with secure hinged closure — bold scale meets daily reliability. The bold hinged huggies for the woman who wants statement size with the closure that stays, and the friend whose hoops need both substance and security.

The Details

  • Material: 18K Gold Vermeil over 925 Sterling Silver
  • Colors: Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
  • Style: Classic
  • Perfect for: Anniversary, Graduation, Birthday

Designed for the Bold Hinge

18K gold vermeil over 925 sterling silver, in substantial bold huggies with secure hinged closure. Gentle on sensitive skin, made for daily wear, and finished to hold its mechanism — with a 2-year warranty on every piece.

Shipping

Ships in 3-5 business days, free US shipping.

For the Substantial Hinge

For milestone birthdays, anniversaries, or the woman whose bold huggies need the closure that stays. The bold hinged for the substantial daily.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatch
Ready-to-ship and engraved pieces ship within 24 hours. Personalized and handcrafted pieces take 3–6 business days. Made-to-order details are final at checkout. Check your selections, spelling and address.

Delivery
Free US shipping in 2–4 business days after dispatch. International delivery: UK 5–10, Europe 8–12, and other destinations 7–14 business days. Import fees may apply.

Returns
Return eligible unused items in their original packaging within 30 days. Personalized and engraved pieces are final sale. If yours arrives damaged or incorrect, email us within 7 days.

Email us before sending a return. See our shipping policy and return policy for full details.

2yr Warranty

All Glamour Jewelry House pieces come with a 2-Year Warranty. If your jewelry experiences production-related issues such as discoloration or breakage within two years of purchase, we will provide a replacement at no extra cost. To remain eligible, customers should follow our jewelry care instructions to ensure proper use and maintenance.

Our story

Designed for the names and moments you want to keep close. Our pieces are made by goldsmiths in Istanbul and finished by hand.

Meet Glamour Jewelry House

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Gina Rodin

I loved these earrings at first. I did notice the hinge was a little loose but didn’t want to deal with the exchange cause I loved them so much and they were a Christmas gift. Well after wearing only two times the one earrings hinge that was loose became worse. I know I should’ve handled it when I received it. When I reached out to the seller their reply was: How did this happen? They never replied again and I had to file a claim with Etsy. They weren’t super expensive but expensive enough. I thank Etsy not the seller for refunding our money. The seller was rude and the quality of the earring was meh for the price. Buyer beware!!!!

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Rusti LeeAnn Harris

The box is gorgeous and minimal, it comes with the cutest little bag you’ve ever seen, and they are in my ears at this very moment since I got them yesterday for my birthday.
Ok; perfect size, they are wide where they aren’t too minimal and you can dress them up or down. The gold is the perfect shade too. It isn’t tacky, super yellow/bronze gold. It’s nuanced light gold. Like blonde gold. I love them, buy them, trust me, I’m picky.

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Etsy customer

Item’s not the same size or shape as the one in the photo.. in real life it’s rounder and smaller. It came tarnished in the place where it’s stamped

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Octavia W.

I really love this earring, gorgeous and perfect fit for my ears, I really want to give 5 stars, but I am little bit disappointed because I found there is a dent on one of the earring.

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Lydia

Tony was extremely helpful in exchanging the first pair of these earrings that I ordered. They arrived damaged, but he was very understanding and sent me a new pair. These earrings are very delicate and lightweight, but I love the style and they are so hard to find. Thank you Tony! The second pair arrived in good condition!

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Lori Davidson

Beautifully made and so cutev

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KR W

Very beautiful earrings. I’m not sure why I thought they’d be larger, but I don’t mind the size at all.

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Etsy customer

Cute item, just wasn't for me after all. Shipping was fast, customer service was excellent. Would purchase from this seller again.

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Catherine Pastore

I really like these earrings. I’m just a little concerned because one doesn’t always click securely to stay closed. It does seem to be working in, though, and so far so good. I did not rate customer service because I have had no need to contacts the seller.

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BEATRICE

Tres belles boucles d'oreille et service client efficace

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Michelle

Great earrings! Very light and comfortable to wear.

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Sarah Evangelista

Nice earrings love them thanks!

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Etsy customer

These are so darn pretty, comfortable and go with everything. They are my go to earrings and I love them. Shipping was incredibly fast too, thank you so much!

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Patricia

I love my earrings! Exceeded my expectations. Delivered on time, beautifully boxed,quality top notch.

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Etsy customer

This is the 5th pair I purchased. When they were slightly late, I was sent a gift ahead of my purchase. Excellent transaction. i highly recommend.

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Etsy customer

I had an issue with my earrings and Tony, the owner, took care of it. Much appreciated.

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Viviane

Wunderschöne Creolen, passen sehr gut um die Ohrläppchen. Die Qualität ist auch hervorragend.
Vielen Dank

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Kathryn Fishbain

Great earrings, comfortable to wear all day. Would purchase again.

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Annie

Well-made, nice sturdy, shiny pair of earrings.

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Martine

These earrings were a great gift for my daughter. There were some issues with the item being out of stock, but the seller resolved it quickly and we received the earrings in time for Christmas.

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Nancy L Black

These earrings are beautiful, but unfortunately, they did not fit my ears. I am returning them.

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Etsy customer

My third pair. Excellent transaction. i highly recommend.

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Susan

The earrings are beautiful. Exactly what I wanted.

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Emily Buening

The owner was very quick to make things right when I told him I received the earrings with an issue.

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Etsy customer

Excellent transaction. i highly recommend.

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Paula Pipkins

I bought these earrings supposing them to be 18K Gold plated, 5 times thicker than regular plating. It took many days to acclimate to the metal surface and design of the post. They are pretty. I like them.

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Alyssa Arcement

First pair came in scuffed but GHJ reached out immediately and offered to send me new earrings. Very happy with their customer care.

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Etsy customer

Excellent transaction. i highly recommend. My second purchase.

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Janet

You can’t fault these earrings, they’re beautiful and make a statement!!!

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Deana Deninger

Thick Hinged Huggie Earrings | Gold Earrings

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Anna

Classy and exactly as pictured, thank you!

As seen on you

The Glamour Jewelry House shop on Etsy: Miami Beach, Florida, 4.8 stars from 36.8k ratings and 220.1k sales

220,000+ Sales on Etsy Since 2020

You're in Good Company.

Glamour Jewelry House began on Etsy in 2020 and has since grown to more than 220,000 orders, with a 4.8-star average from 36,800 customer ratings.

This website is our home for higher-end pieces: 18K gold vermeil over sterling silver, plus our Fine Jewelry collection of solid gold and natural diamonds, with a 2-year warranty on qualifying orders placed here.

Antique engraving of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul: merchants, shoppers and a rider on horseback beneath long painted stone arches

Made in the Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

Centuries of Skill. In Every Piece.

Not a trend. Not a shortcut.

Your piece is made by goldsmiths in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, where gold has been shaped, set and polished since 1461, and you can see it in the details: clean lines, an even polish, nothing rough against your skin.

A goldsmith melting gold in a crucible with a torch on a workbench

Color That Holds Up

Real Gold. Real Silver. Nothing Cheap Underneath.

3 microns of 18K gold.
15 times standard plating.

Most gold-tone jewelry is a thin coat over base metal. Ours starts with solid 925 sterling silver, then adds 3 microns of real 18K gold, about 15 times the 0.2 microns of standard plating, so the warm color holds up to everyday wear. The silver base is gentle on sensitive skin.

Shopping on a budget? Our gold-plated option uses 0.5 microns of gold over brass. Want gold all the way through? Select designs also come in solid 14K.

925 sterling silver.
15x the gold of standard plating.
2-year warranty on vermeil.

A designer's hand sketching a flower signet ring in white ink on dark paper

Finished by Hand · Checked Before It Ships

Made With Care. Down to the Last Edge.

With your name or without it.
Every piece gets the same attention.

Whether it's a flower signet like the one sketched here or a name in the font you chose, every piece is polished by hand until it sits smooth against your skin, and checked before it ships.

Choosing a personalized piece? It's made to order after you check out, with your name, initial or birthstone set exactly as you typed it: the right spelling, the right accent, the right font.

Polished by hand.
Checked before it ships.
Personalized pieces made to order.

Luxury earring box with a soft grey lining, shown with stud earrings inside

Free US Shipping & Gift-Ready Packaging

Ready to Give the Moment It Arrives

Nothing to wrap. Nothing to prepare.

Every order arrives in our signature gift box with a soft suede pouch inside. Shipping across the US is always free. Want a bigger moment? Upgrade to our luxury jewelry box, chosen to fit your piece.

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Discreet Packaging
Your order travels in a plain outer box, so nothing on the outside gives away what is inside.
Luxury Jewelry Box
Every order comes in our signature gift box with a suede pouch. For something more special, upgrade to our luxury jewelry box: a fabric-wrapped case with a soft grey lining that holds your piece securely, ready to give the moment it arrives.
Free Shipping
Shipping is free on every US order. Your piece ships within 3–5 business days, then standard USPS delivery takes 2–4 business days, with a tracking number as soon as it is on its way. We also ship worldwide.

2-Year Warranty · Free US Shipping · Gift-Ready

Make It Yours.

Arrives damaged or incorrect? We'll make it right.

Choose your options above. We'll take it from there.

Make Yours
Fair pricing: we sell direct from our own workshop, so you are not paying the middleman.

Questions, answered

Everything people ask before they buy this earring.

What are huggie earrings?

Small hoops that hug the earlobe — usually 8 to 12 millimetres across — with a hinge at the back that clicks shut, so there is no butterfly back to lose and no gap for a pillow to catch. They are the hoop you wear day and night: small enough to sleep in and sit under headphones, substantial enough to read as jewelry. Bigger hoops are an outfit; huggies are a habit.

How do I open and close hinged huggie hoops?

Hold the hoop by the sides, find the tiny notch at the back opposite the post, and swing the post away from the hoop — it hinges open like a door, about 45 degrees, without force. Thread the post through the piercing, then swing it back until you feel the click. Do not pull the two halves apart as if they were a key ring; the hinge is on one side only. If it feels stiff the first few times, that is the clasp being new, not wrong — it loosens to a clean click within a week.

Is this earring real gold?

It depends on the metal you pick, and only one of the three is solid gold. 14K Solid Gold is solid 14K gold all the way through, not a layer over another metal. 18K Gold Vermeil is a 3.0-micron layer of real 18K gold over solid 925 sterling silver — 15 times the 0.2-micron industry standard, and vermeil is an FTC-defined term, not a marketing word. Gold Plated is a 0.5-micron layer of 18K gold over a brass base, 2.5 times that standard. Choosing White Gold/Silver? On vermeil it is the sterling silver itself, on plated a silver-tone finish over brass, and on 14K solid white gold. Warranty: 1 year on Gold Plated, 2 years on vermeil and 14K.

What is different about 14K Solid Gold?

It is the same design, made of gold instead of finished in it. 14K means 58.5% pure gold, alloyed for strength — the standard for fine jewelry you wear every day. It is solid gold all the way through, not a layer over another metal: no base metal underneath, nothing to wear through. That is why it costs more — with vermeil and plated, the gold is a surface layer measured in microns; with 14K, the gold is the metal the piece is made of. The gold does not tarnish and does not mind the shower or sleep, and it is the one that gets handed down. 2-year warranty. Every 14K piece is made to order, so it takes 4 business days longer than vermeil or plated.

Can I sleep in huggie hoops?

Yes. A huggie sits flat against the lobe with a closed hinge, so there is nothing to snag a pillow and nothing to fall out — most women who own one pair sleep in them every night. The only caution is the metal: for sensitive ears, the overnight pair is 18K Gold Vermeil (solid sterling silver under the gold) or 14K Solid Gold in yellow or rose (gold all the way through). The shower is a separate question — 14K can stay in; Gold Plated and vermeil come out first.

What size hoop earrings should I get?

8–12 mm is a huggie (tight to the lobe, for sleeping and daily wear); 15–25 mm is a small hoop (the everyday size that reads from across a table); 30–40 mm is a medium hoop (the outfit size, stops above the jaw); 50 mm and up is a statement. If you have never worn hoops, start at 15–20 mm. If you are buying for a second piercing, go one size smaller than the first. Hoop sizes are the outside diameter; if you want the exact size of this pair before you order, message us and we will tell you.

Can I shower or sleep in my earring?

It depends on the metal. 14K Solid Gold: yes to both — it is solid gold all the way through and does not tarnish, so it can stay on in the shower, in bed and every day in between. The one exception is a piece with pearls or soft natural stones: those come off before water whatever the metal. 18K Gold Vermeil: sleep in it, yes; shower, pool and gym, no. Gold Plated: off before the shower, the pool and the gym, and ideally at night too — water, sweat and perfume are what wear plating down fastest. With vermeil or plated, jewelry goes on last, after lotion and perfume have dried, and back in its anti-tarnish pouch when it comes off. Clean the metal with a soft dry cloth; never use jewelry dip or anything abrasive on vermeil or plated, which strips the finish.

Why do some hoops hurt my ears?

Usually one of three things: nickel, weight or a hinge left half-closed. Nickel in a cheap alloy is what makes a lobe itch, burn or turn red, so the metal touching the piercing matters most — and on this hoop you choose it: Gold Plated is 18K gold over a brass base, 18K Gold Vermeil is 18K gold over solid 925 sterling silver, and 14K Solid Gold is gold all the way through. Weight is the one people forget: a large, heavy hoop pulls on the piercing all day, which is why small, light hoops are kinder to tender lobes. And a half-closed hinge rubs, so swing it shut until you feel the click.

Can I wear these hoops in a second piercing or cartilage?

Lobe piercings, yes, all of them. For a second or third lobe hole choose a huggie or a small hoop one size down from your first. For cartilage (helix), a hinged huggie in the smallest size works on a fully healed piercing — the hinge closes in a circle, which suits the curve of the ear — but the post is the standard lobe gauge, so do not use one in a fresh or tight cartilage piercing. Our flat-back studs are the safer choice there.

How fast does this earring ship?

In 18K Gold Vermeil or Gold Plated it is ready to ship and leaves our Miami studio within 24 hours on business days, with free standard USPS shipping on every US order — typically 2 to 4 business days door to door. In 14K Solid Gold it is made to order, so allow 4 extra business days before it ships. Expedited shipping is available at checkout for ready-to-ship items. You get a tracking number by email when it is on its way, and it arrives in our signature gift box with a suede pouch, so if it is a gift you are already done. We ship worldwide; international delivery runs 5 to 14 business days depending on the destination, and any customs duties are the buyer's.

Are these earrings good for sensitive ears?

It depends on the metal you pick. 14K Solid Gold is solid 14K gold all the way through, not a layer over another metal. 18K Gold Vermeil has a solid 925 sterling silver base; Gold Plated has a brass base. If your ears are very reactive, choose 18K Gold Vermeil, or 14K Solid Gold in yellow or rose, and wipe the posts with a little rubbing alcohol before the first wear — sensitive ears are a reason to choose the metal carefully, not to skip earrings.