Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 14k and 18k gold?

How much gold is in the mix. In the 14k vs 18k gold comparison, 18k is 75% pure gold while 14k is about 58.3%, with the rest made of alloy metals like copper, silver or zinc, according to the International Gem Society. That extra alloy makes 14k more resistant to scratches and kinder on the budget, while 18k shows a richer color. For everyday wear, our 14K Gold Tricolor Diamond Cut Heart Hoops hit the sweet spot.

Is 14k gold real gold?

Yes, it's real gold, blended for strength. If you're asking is 14k gold real gold, it holds about 58.3% pure gold, alloyed with stronger metals so it stands up to daily life better than softer, purer gold. Our 14K Gold Tricolor Heart Hoops are stamped for authenticity, so the proof is right there on the piece.

Does 14k gold tarnish?

It can, but far less than plated or lower-karat gold. For anyone wondering does 14k gold tarnish, the alloy metals in the mix can react over time with moisture, sweat, chlorine and beauty products. Take earrings off before lotion, perfume or a swim, store each pair separately and polish with a soft cloth. That's how to keep our 14K Gold Heart Hoops glowing.

How do you clean earrings?

Warm water, a drop of mild dish soap and a soft toothbrush. That's the whole recipe for how to clean earrings at home: soak them for five to ten minutes, brush gently around the settings and backs, rinse under cool water over a towel and let them air dry completely. Skip hot water, toothpaste, bleach and harsh chemicals. Rhinestone styles like our Keep Up With Me hoops love the gentle treatment.

Is stainless steel hypoallergenic?

Not for everyone. According to Charles & Colvard, stainless steel contains trace amounts of nickel and iron, so it may cause a reaction on hypersensitive skin. So is stainless steel hypoallergenic for you? It depends on how easily you react. Super sensitive? Our 14K Gold Tricolor Heart Hoops are nickel- and lead-free. Not sensitive? The stainless steel snowflake drops are all yours.

How are hoop earring sizes measured?

By diameter, straight across the widest point. Noir Kala's guide sorts hoop earring sizes into small at 15 to 25mm, medium at 25 to 40mm, large at 40 to 60mm and oversized above 60mm. Our rhinestone hoops range from 55mm to 100mm, so every rhinestone hoop here is large to oversized, like the Multicolor Rainbow hoops in four sizes from 5.5cm to 9.5cm.

EARRINGS

Hair up, hoops on, chin up. Ears are the most underrated real estate you own, and this rail exists to fix that. Think earrings that do the talking: rhinestone hoops the size of your ambition, chandeliers that brush your shoulders and door knockers with zero chill. Every pair here was picked for one job, making earrings for women the main event instead of the afterthought.

Most pairs sit under $30, so these are cheap earrings in price only. Call them affordable earrings, cute earrings or your next fashion earrings obsession; either way, the trendy earrings on this page cost less than the cocktail you'll wear them with.

Hoops, but make them huge

Little hoops are for little moods. Ours start at 5.5cm and climb to 10cm, which puts this whole edit firmly in big hoop earrings territory. Channel-set rhinestones run all the way round the Keep Up With Me pair in silver or gold, while the multicolor style turns oversized hoop earrings into a full color party, the rainbow earrings your summer wardrobe keeps asking for.

Classic hoop earrings? Cute. These? Iconic. Layered crystal fringe makes the Lion Queen pair the crystal earrings moment of the night, the multi-gem hoops are easily the most colorful earrings on the rail, and the rhinestone hoops are made in lightweight zinc alloy, so every one of these rhinestone earrings brings the drama without the drag. That is how hoop earrings for women should feel, and why every pair of large hoop earrings here brings chunky hoop earrings energy.

Let them swing

Some nights call for movement. Every pair of dangle earrings here swings with every hair flip, from fish-bone drops in 10cm or 16.5cm to rhinestone hearts that catch every light. Want maximum length? The Long Chandelier pair cascades 16.5cm of rhinestone chain, the chandelier earrings your updo was made for and the long earrings every slip dress deserves.

Prefer them sleek? The fish-bone style comes in silver for anyone hunting silver dangle earrings, and in gold for the gold dangle earrings and gold drop earrings crowd. Every style in this section counts among the drop earrings and dangle earrings for women that look far pricier than they are, and the long dangle earrings take an outfit from nice to "wait, who is she?"

Loud on purpose

Quiet luxury who? This is where the statement earrings live. The chunky square door knocker earrings come in five shades with textured detail, light enough for all-day wear, so grab the gold statement earrings for brunch, silver statement earrings for the office, black earrings with everything, red earrings for date night and yellow earrings when the mood needs a lift.

Go bigger or go home, because chunky earrings were never meant to whisper. Along with big earrings for every mood, the woven silk fan tassels come in five colors at $9.99, the boho earrings that make a plain tee look planned and the tassel earrings your festival bag is missing.

Wear your heart on your ear

Romantics, this one's yours, and the heart earrings here go from sweet to completely extra: rhinestone hearts that dangle, a 7.5cm heart hoop in pink, gold or silver, and heart chandeliers in red, gold, silver and black. The gold-tone hoop delivers the gold heart earrings look without the price tag, and every pair of heart hoop earrings doubles as a gift that says "I know you." Big, bold and heart shaped earrings, all in one place.

Want the real thing? Stamped 14K, nickel- and lead-free and gift-boxed, the Tricolor Diamond Cut Heart Hoops are gold heart hoop earrings for the girl who has graduated to fine jewelry. They are the pick on this page for anyone shopping gold hoop earrings, 14k gold hoop earrings, 14k gold earrings, gold earrings for women or gold hoop earrings for women.

Sweet, seasonal and bride-ready

Small details, big impact. Our asymmetric Teddy Bear and Heart pair is 925 silver on a clip-on closure, which covers sterling silver earrings and clip on earrings in one cute little package. For winter parties, the snowflake drops in stainless steel with sparkling CZ are the snowflake earrings that steal the holiday photo, and the folded geometric studs bring edge to stud earrings for women.

Walking down the aisle, or standing in the wedding party? Made for a wedding, a date night or a party, the Long Chandelier pair is our bridal earrings pick, and the wedding earrings choice for anyone who wants sparkle that moves.

Finish the look with necklaces and ring sets, or shop all jewelry. Earrings sorted? Find the dress: sequin dresses and birthday dresses.