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 Elena minimalist silver pave staple hoops, small open dainty hoop earrings with a sleek, simple design.
Small silver minimalist pave staple hoop earrings by AJJ, featuring open dainty hoop design with subtle sparkle.

Clara Minimalist Pavé Staple Hoop Earrings | Dainty CZ Hoops

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AJJ gold and silver cartilage hoop earrings, small helix, tragus, and conch hoops with pave design, versatile jewelry for cartilage piercings.
Gold and silver Huggie Hoop Earrings by AJJ, cartilage and tragus hoops, featuring pave ring and small helix designs.

Nerrisa Huggie Hoop Earrings | Gold & Silver CZ Cartilage Hoops

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AJJ silver and gold huggie hoops earrings with baguette design, sterling silver 925, perfect for cartilage or everyday wear.
AJJ silver and yellow gold huggie hoops earrings with baguette design, sterling silver 925 cartilage or ear jewelry

Megan Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings Sterling Silver 925 Gold

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Elena Minimalist Gold Hoop Earrings | Dainty CZ Hoops - Amber James Jewellery
Elena Minimalist Gold Hoop Earrings | Dainty CZ Hoops - Amber James Jewellery

Elena Minimalist Gold Hoop Earrings | Dainty CZ Hoops

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AJJ Tiny Huggie Drop Hoop Earrings in 18K gold-plated sterling silver with dainty CZ accents, small hoop style for delicate wear.
AJJ Tiny Huggie Drop Hoop Earrings with CZ stones, 18K gold plated sterling silver Huggies, dainty and elegant jewelry.

Miasse Tiny Huggie Hoop Earrings with CZ Drop in Gold & Sterling Silver

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Small silver open hoop earrings from AJJ's Elena minimalist collection, featuring dainty, simple hoop design.
Small silver hoop earrings by AJJ, minimalist open hoop design, dainty and simple jewelry for everyday wear.

Elena Minimalist Hoop Earrings | Dainty Silver & Gold Hoops

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

Juliana Sterling Silver Huggie Hoop Earrings | Minimalist Open Hoops

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AJJ gold and turquoise hoop earrings, cartilage and helix hoops, silver plain ring and tragus hoops, small helix and cartilage jewelry
AJJ gold turquoise and silver hoop earrings, cartilage and helix hoops, small tragus and helix jewelry, versatile earring styles

Huggie Hoop Earrings | Gold & Silver Turquoise Cartilage Hoops

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AJJ minimalist silver and gold huggie hoops with dainty flower design, small club hoop earrings for subtle elegance
AJJ minimalist huggie hoops featuring small, dainty flower and club designs in silver and gold, perfect for elegant everyday wear.

Minimalist Huggie Hoop Earrings | Dainty CZ Silver & Gold

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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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