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 gold star huggie hoop earrings, 18K gold plated silver hoop earrings with star charms, close-up of shiny jewelry.
AJJ gold star huggie hoop earrings with 18K gold plating, silver hoop earrings, small silver huggie earrings, stylish jewelry

Star Huggie Hoop Earrings | 18K Gold & Silver | Amber James

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AJJ gold and turquoise huggie hoop earrings, cartilage and helix hoops, silver pave ring hoop, small tragus and helix earring
AJJ gold and turquoise cartilage hoop earrings with silver pave ring design, small helix and tragus hoops, stylish and versatile.

Gemma Huggie Hoop Earrings | Gold & Silver Pavé CZ Cartilage Hoops

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Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings with baguette design, lightweight gold minimalist earrings, simple silver hoops by AJJ
Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings with baguette design, lightweight and minimalist style, simple silver jewelry by AJJ.

Sterling Silver & Gold Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist CZ

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AJJ minimalist silver heart huggie hoops, small dainty hoop earrings with tiny heart charm, helix design, close-up on shiny silver hoops
AJJ silver minimalist heart huggie hoops, small dainty silver hoop earrings with tiny heart charms, styled as helix earrings.

Heart Huggie Hoop Earrings Sterling Silver Minimalist Dainty Hoops

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Rose gold plated tiny huggie hoop earrings with square-edge design, sterling silver huggies, dainty and stylish jewelry by AJJ.
Rose gold plated tiny huggie hoop earrings with square-edge design, sterling silver huggies, dainty and stylish for everyday wear.

Nora Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings | Dainty Rose Gold Huggies

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AJJ gold and silver huggie hoop earrings featuring chunky, minimalist, and small helix designs in a sleeper style.
Chunky Huggie Hoop Earrings - Amber James Jewellery

Chunky Huggie Hoop Earrings

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Sterling silver minimalist geometric stud earrings by AJJ, dainty and simple gold or silver jewelry for women.
Minimalist Sterling Silver & Gold Geometric Stud Earrings | Dainty - Amber James Jewellery

Minimalist Sterling Silver & Gold Geometric Stud Earrings | Dainty

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Small gold and silver minimalist huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, dainty and stylish jewelry for everyday wear.
Small gold and silver minimalist huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, dainty and stylish for everyday wear.

Bridget Minimalist Huggie Hoop Earrings | Gold & Silver Dainty Hoops

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AJJ gold and silver cartilage hoop earrings, conch, tragus, helix, and pave ring hoops with small hoop designs.
AJJ gold and silver hoop earrings including cartilage, tragus, helix, conch, and pave ring styles on a white background.

Kim Rose Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Cartilage & Conch Hoops

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AJJ classic huggie hoops earrings with 3mm turquoise stones, yellow gold and sterling silver 925 open cartilage hoops.
AJJ classic yellow gold sterling silver 925 huggie hoops with 3mm turquoise earrings, open cartilage hoops on a white background.

Turquoise Huggie Hoops in Gold & Silver • 3mm Stone Earrings

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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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