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 with delicate pave detailing, minimalist geometric design, suitable for everyday wear.
Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings with delicate pave design, minimalist geometric silver hoops by AJJ, simple and elegant jewelry.

Winnie Sterling Silver & Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Pavé CZ Detail

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AJJ pearl huggie hoops, small silver open hoop earrings, dainty silver hoops, stylish huggie earrings for everyday wear
Silver pearl huggie hoops by AJJ, small open hoop earrings, dainty silver hoops, perfect for elegant everyday wear

Pearl Huggie Hoop Earrings | Dainty Silver & Gold Open Hoops

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Small marquise gold-plated huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, dainty sterling silver tiny huggies with a stylish marquise shape.
Small marquise sterling silver huggie hoop earrings with 18K gold plating, dainty and tiny hoop earrings by AJJ.

Small Marquise Huggie Hoop Earrings | 18K Gold Dainty Huggies

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Small silver AJJ minimalist bezel hoop earrings featuring open, dainty double hoops for a subtle, stylish look.
AJJ silver minimalist bezel hoop earrings, small open double hoops with dainty design, perfect for everyday wear.

Scarlet Minimalist Bezel Hoop Earrings Dainty Silver & Gold Hoops

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Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, delicate open minimalist design, lightweight and simple silver jewelry for women
Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, delicate open minimalist design, lightweight silver hoops for a simple elegant look

Lia Sterling Silver Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings Rainbow CZ Minimalist

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AJJ gold and silver huggie hoop earrings, irregular gold hoop, cartilage and helix hoops, small baguette hoop earrings.
AJJ gold and silver huggie hoop earrings, irregular and baguette designs, small cartilage and helix hoops, stylish jewelry

Milana Huggie Hoop Earrings

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AJJ ALIA minimalist silver huggie hoops, small open dainty hoop earrings, perfect for everyday wear.
AJJ ALIA minimalist silver huggie hoops, small open dainty earrings, perfect for subtle, stylish jewelry.

Alia Sterling Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings - Minimalist Hoops 5-10mm

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AJJ 925 Sterling Silver knot hoop earrings featuring dainty semi-circle design, perfect gift for her.
AJJ 925 Sterling Silver knot hoop earrings, dainty semi-circle hoops with intricate design, perfect gift for her.

925 Sterling Silver Knot Hoop Earrings | Dainty Semi-Circle Hoops

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Small gold huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, minimalist sterling silver hoops, size 8-30 mm, classic and versatile earring set.
Small gold huggie hoop earrings set by AJJ, minimalist sterling silver hoops, classic size 8-30 mm, shown in close-up.

Small Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist Sterling Silver Set

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AJJ CIARA Pentagon Huggie Hoops: small silver geometric hoop earrings with dainty, modern design, perfect for everyday wear.
AJJ CIARA Pentagon Huggie Hoops, small silver geometric hoop earrings with dainty design, perfect for everyday wear.

Ciara Pentagon Huggie Hoops | Geometric Small Hoop 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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