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

Sterling Silver Huggie Earrings – Minimalist Hoop Earrings | Lightweight Everyday Hoops

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AJJ ALINA sparkly gold and silver huggie earrings with baguette and CZ crystals, dainty and elegant for gifting or everyday wear.
AJJ Alina sparkly gold and silver huggie earrings with baguette and CZ crystals, dainty hoop design, perfect gift accessory.

Alina Baguette CZ Huggie Hoop Earrings | Gold & Silver

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Small gold stud earrings by AJJ, 18K gold with cubic zirconia, dainty 1.5mm, 2mm, or 3mm size, perfect for everyday wear.
Neve Tiny Gold Stud Earrings | 18K Gold   CZ Studs | 1.5mm–3mm - Amber James Jewellery

Neve Tiny Gold Stud Earrings | 18K Gold CZ Studs | 1.5mm–3mm

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Silver Milana Baguette Hoop Earrings by AJJ, small minimalist open dainty hoops for elegant everyday wear.
Small silver Baguette hoops by AJJ, minimalist open hoop earrings, dainty silver hoops with a sleek baguette design.

Milana Minimalist Baguette Hoop Earrings | Silver & Gold Hoops

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AJJ Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings in turquoise and 18K gold plating, sterling silver huggies with a delicate, dainty design.
AJJ Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings in turquoise with 18K gold plating and sterling silver, featuring dainty, stylish hoop design.

Turquoise Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold & Sterling Silver

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AJJ gold spike huggie hoop earrings with cartilage and helix hoops, silver pave ring hoop, small tragus and helix jewelry.
AJJ gold spike and silver pave ring cartilage and helix hoop earrings, small hoop designs for cartilage and tragus piercings.

Charlotte Spike Huggie Hoop Earrings in Sterling Silver Gold

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Dainty gold ear cuff with cubic zirconia, conch and huggie style, non-pierced jewelry by AJJ, close-up view of the jewelry.
Tiny gold ear cuff by AJJ, dainty conch and huggie CZ ear cuff, non-pierced gold ear cuff for subtle, stylish ear jewelry.

Naomi Dainty CZ Ear Cuff | Tiny Gold & Silver Huggie Stud

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Huggie Hoop Earrings • gold conch hoop • cartilage hoop • hoop earrings • silver pave ring hoop • tragus hoop • small helix hoop - Amber James Jewellery
Huggie Hoop Earrings • gold conch hoop • cartilage hoop • hoop earrings • silver pave ring hoop • tragus hoop • small helix hoop - Amber James Jewellery

Huggie Hoop Earrings • gold conch hoop • cartilage hoop • hoop earrings • silver pave ring hoop • tragus hoop • small helix hoop

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AJJ gold and silver Huggie Hoop Earrings with conch, cartilage, tragus, and helix hoop styles featuring pave rings and small design.
AJJ gold and silver cartilage and helix hoop earrings, including conch, tragus, and small helix hoops with pave ring details

Nerrisa Huggie Hoop Earrings | Gold & Silver Cartilage Hoops | Amber James

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AJJ classic yellow gold sterling silver 925 huggie hoops with 2.5/1.5 mm ball earrings, open cartilage hoop earrings.
AJJ classic yellow gold sterling silver 925 huggie hoops with 2.5/1.5 mm ball earrings, simple open cartilage earrings

Classic Huggie Hoops with Ball Detail in Sterling Silver & Gold Plate

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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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