Silver Hoop Earrings

Yes. Quality 925 sterling silver is hypoallergenic for most people with pierced ears. If your ears are very sensitive, choose sterling silver or rhodium-plated sterling and avoid unknown base-metal plating.

“925” indicates the alloy is 92.5% pure silver with 7.5% strengthening metals. It offers the look of pure silver with far better durability for everyday jewellery.

Yes — sterling silver naturally oxidises and can appear yellow or black over time. Tarnish is only surface-deep and easily removed with a polishing cloth or gentle clean.

Use a soft silver-polishing cloth or wash with warm water, mild soap and a soft brush, then dry thoroughly. Avoid bleach, toothpaste and abrasive powders.

Store them dry in an airtight pouch with anti-tarnish strips, and avoid perfume, hairspray, lotions and prolonged humidity. Wipe them after wear to remove skin oils.

Sterling silver is solid 925 throughout; silver-plated hoops have a thin silver coating over base metal. Sterling lasts longer and can be polished repeatedly without wearing through a plating layer.

It’s sterling silver coated with rhodium (a platinum-family metal) for extra brightness and better tarnish resistance. It also adds a smoother, harder surface.

Brief fresh-water contact won’t harm sterling, but it may speed up tarnish. Remove hoops before swimming in pools or the sea and dry them fully if they get wet.

It’s uncommon with sterling silver. A green tint usually comes from copper in some alloys reacting with skin products or moisture; keeping earrings dry helps prevent this.

Small, lightweight hoops with secure closures can be slept in, but removing larger hoops is safer to avoid bending or snagging during the night.

10–25 mm (small to medium) are comfortable for daily use. Choose 10–15 mm for a subtle look, or 20–25 mm for a classic, noticeable finish.

Sterling silver (925) itself contains no nickel. Some clasps or non-sterling components may, so look for pieces labelled nickel-safe if you're highly sensitive.

Keep them in a dry, airtight pouch or jewellery box, separate from other items to avoid scratches. Add anti-tarnish tabs for longer intervals between polishes.

Once the initial healing period advised by your piercer is complete, sterling silver hoops are usually fine. Start with small, smooth-closed hoops to minimise snagging.

Popular closures include hinged (click-top), endless hoops and latch backs. Hinged styles are secure and easy to fasten with one hand.