Cartilage Hoops

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Cartilage Hoops

Cartilage Hoops

Cartilage hoops are small, close-fitting hoops made for upper-ear piercings such as the helix, conch and tragus. Our cartilage hoops come in plain, beaded and crystal-set designs to help you build the perfect curated ear.

Mix them with huggie earrings on the lobe, or add an ear cuff for a pierced look without a new piercing. Explore more in ear piercing jewellery.

What are cartilage hoops?

Cartilage hoops are small hoops designed for piercings in the firmer upper ear, such as the helix (outer rim), conch (inner shell) and tragus.

A brief history

Cartilage piercings have been practised in many cultures for centuries, but they surged in popularity in the 2010s with the rise of the curated ear, where several small pieces are styled together.

How to choose

A 6 to 8 mm hoop suits most helix piercings, while the conch often needs 10 to 12 mm. Only wear hoops in a cartilage piercing once it is fully healed, which can take several months.

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AJJ silver minimalist flower huggie hoops, small dainty silver hoop earrings with delicate flower design and secure huggie style
Minimalist Flower Huggie Hoops • small hoop earrings • tiny hoop earrings • dainty hoops • silver hoops • huggie hoop earrings

Minimalist Flower Huggie Hoops • small hoop earrings • tiny hoop earrings • dainty hoops • silver hoops • huggie hoop earrings

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AJJ tiny huggie hoop earrings in 18K gold plated sterling silver, open helix design with dainty, minimalist style.
AJJ tiny huggie hoop earrings in sterling silver and 18K gold plated, open helix design, dainty minimalist hoop earrings.

Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings | Dainty Silver Helix Hoops 18K

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AJJ Amelia minimalist silver huggie hoops, small open dainty earrings, perfect for everyday wear.
Amelia Minimalist Huggie Hoop Earrings | Dainty Silver Hoops

Amelia Minimalist Huggie Hoop Earrings | Dainty Silver Hoops

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Cindy Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist Small Hoop Earring Set - Amber James Jewellery
Small gold huggie hoop earrings set with cubic zirconia and minimalist sterling silver design, featuring pave detailing.

Cindy Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist Small Hoop Earring Set

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AJJ gold conch huggie hoop earrings, rounded cartilage helix and tragus hoops, stylish and small hoop jewelry for piercings.
AJJ gold conch huggie hoop earrings featuring rounded cartilage and helix hoops for tragus and ear piercing.

Regular Conch Huggie Hoop Earrings • rounded hoop earrings • cartilage hoop • gold conch hoop • helix hoop • huggie tragus hoop

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AJJ gold star huggie hoop earrings, 18K gold plated silver hoop earrings with star design, small silver huggie earrings.
AJJ gold star huggie hoop earrings, 18K gold plated silver hoop earrings with star designs, small silver huggie earrings.

Star Huggie Hoop Earrings • gold star hoop • 18K gold earrings • hoop earrings • silver huggie earrings, silver hoop earrings, Silver

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Rose gold Huggie Hoop Earrings by AJJ, small cartilage and helix hoops, minimalist conch and tragus hoop, cartilage jewelry
AJJ rose gold Huggie Hoop Earrings featuring minimalist cartilage and helix hoops, small conch and tragus hoop earrings.

Rose Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist Cartilage Hoops

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Linda Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Chunky Sleeper Hoops | 5–9mm - Amber James Jewellery
Pair of AJJ gold and silver chunky huggie hoop earrings with minimalist and helix designs on a white background.

Linda Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Chunky Sleeper Hoops | 5–9mm

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Shelly Classic Simple Huggie Hoop Earrings - Amber James Jewellery
AJJ classic huggie hoops with 3mm CZ stones, yellow gold sterling silver cartilage earrings, simple pave design.

Shelly Classic Simple Huggie Hoop Earrings

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Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, delicate open geometric silver hoops, minimalist jewelry for everyday wear
Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, delicate open geometric hoops with a minimalist design, simple silver earrings.

Alice Sterling Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist Open Hoops

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The Amber James guide

All about Cartilage Hoops

What size hoop do I need for a helix?

Most helix piercings suit 6 to 8 mm hoops. If your piercing is further from the edge, try 9 to 10 mm.

Can I wear these in a new piercing?

No. Wait until your piercing is fully healed and check with your piercer before changing jewellery.

When can I wear a hoop in a new cartilage piercing?

Cartilage piercings take longer to heal than lobes, often several months. Always wait until your piercing is fully healed and follow your piercer's advice before changing jewellery.

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