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 turquoise cartilage hoop earrings, small helix and tragus hoops, silver pave ring and hoop earrings for cartilage and helix piercings
AJJ gold and turquoise huggie hoop earrings with cartilage and helix hoops, featuring silver pave rings and small tragus hoops.

Hannah Huggie Hoop Earrings | Spike, Pavé & Gold Cartilage Hoops

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Small gold huggie hoop earrings set with cubic zirconia pave accents, minimalist sterling silver jewelry by AJJ
Small gold huggie hoop earrings set by AJJ featuring minimalist sterling silver hoops with pave cubic zirconia accents.

Jasmine Gold & Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist CZ Set

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

Elorey Sterling Silver & Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist Hoops

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Silver AJJ Alexa minimalist chain earrings with delicate loop and bar designs, dainty stud and tiny chain earrings for subtle style.
AJJ Alexa minimalist silver chain earrings with dainty chain loops, bar accents, and tiny stud design, perfect for everyday wear.

Alexa Minimalist Chain Loop Earrings | Dainty Silver & Gold Studs

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AJJ Poppy minimalist silver huggie hoops, small open dainty hoop earrings for subtle style and everyday wear.
AJJ Poppy minimalist huggie hoops in silver, small open dainty hoop earrings displayed on a plain background.

Poppy Minimalist Huggie Hoops with Baguette CZ Sterling Silver Gold

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Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings by AJJ, delicate open minimalist geometric silver hoops for a simple elegant look.
Sterling silver huggie hoop earrings by AJJ featuring delicate open geometric hoops for a minimalist, simple silver jewelry look.

Sterling Silver Marquise Huggie Hoop Earrings - Delicate Open Hoops

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AJJ minimalist silver heart huggie hoops, small dainty hoop earrings with tiny heart designs, perfect for subtle everyday wear
AJJ minimalist heart huggie hoops, small silver tiny hoop earrings with dainty heart design, perfect for everyday wear

Heart Huggie Hoop Earrings Sterling Silver Minimalist Small Hoops

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Small round sterling silver cluster stud earrings for women with cubic zirconia, featuring elegant, sparkling jewelry by AJJ.
Elegant small round sterling silver cluster stud earrings for women with sparkling cubic zirconia by AJJ

Elegant Sterling Silver Cluster Stud Earrings with Cubic Zirconia

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Small rectangular huggie hoops by AJJ, silver and gold geometric dainty hoop earrings, close-up view of their sleek design.
Small rectangular silver and gold huggie hoop earrings with geometric design, dainty and stylish jewelry by AJJ.

Adele Rectangular Huggie Hoop Earrings | Geometric Dainty Hoops

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Silver stud earrings featuring a flying bee design, inspired by summer insects, crafted by AJJ.
Silver stud earrings featuring a flying bee design from AJJ, inspired by summer bees and flying animals.

Sterling Silver Bee Stud Earrings with Flowing Trail Design

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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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