1 Piece, 10 Budgets: A Timeless Classic, Golden Hoops For Any Occasion

Here are our favourite pairs, in a range of prices.

Article by Hollie Wornes

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In T Australia’s new column, 1 Piece, 10 Budgets, we share ten perfect versions of an item in a range of prices. First up: golden hoops, among the oldest earrings discovered, dating back to Sumerian women in 2500 BC. Today, they shine with diamonds, pearls, and elegant wavy designs.

Michael Hill, 10mm Hoop Earrings, A$109

Michael Hill

New Zealand label Michael Hill made waves earlier this year, with its rebrand to High jewellery. While offering a larger range catering to all budgets, its 10kt Yellow Gold hoops are a go-to for everyday wear. 

Saint Valentine, Muséo Earrings, A$235

Gold hoops. Saint Valentine earrings

Sydney jewellery label Saint Valentine handcrafts its pieces, free of both nickel and lead, making them hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin. Its latest collection, the MUSÉO, offers sculptural, wearable art pieces in curvaceous shapes.

Pandora, Lab-Grown Diamond Hoop Earring, A$500.00

Pandora earrings

Lab-grown diamonds have been shining bright at Pandora since the brand welcomed a new CEO last year. Its 14k Gold Lab-Grown Diamond Pavé Hoop Earrings exemplify this fresh direction.

Natalie Marie Jewellery, Dà anam Hoops, A$640

At the core of Sydney jewellery label Natalie Marie’s designs is craftsmanship, and the Dà anam Hoops are no exception. Made from 9ct yellow gold, this elegant piece features a petite, hand-tied knot woven through a delicate hoop, symbolising the unceasing connections in your life.

Mejuri, Bold Pavé Diamond Huggie Hoops, A$978

Mejuri earrings
Toronto-based brand Mejuri recently opened a store in The Galeries in Sydney. Inside, shop its statement hoops encrusted with eight round lab-grown diamonds.

Lucy Folk, Chromatopia Huggy, A$1,350

Lucy Folk earrings
Travel, art, design, and well-being are at the heart of the nomadic lifestyle brand Lucy Folk. Its huggie earrings, crafted from a spectrum of coloured gems set in 9ct gold, celebrate the brand’s explorative possibilities of colour and form.

Lindelli, Fine Diamond Earrings Simply Charming Interchangeable Diamond Earrings, A$2,500

Lindelli earrings
Add some sparkle to any outfit with Lindelli’s earrings, designed for mixing and matching with interchangeable pendants available in both round and pear shapes.

Millie Savage, Tweedle-Dee & Tweedle-Dum, A$3,999

Millie Savage earrings
What do you get when your cross sapphires with tourmaline and London blue topaz? The delightful, one-of-a-kind Tweedle-Dee & Tweedle-Dum earrings by Millie Savage — an Australian jeweller based in Fitzroy, Melbourne.

Cushla Whiting, Contours Earring Charm, A$5,700 AUD

cushla whiting earrings
Cushla Whiting is renowned for its one-of-a-kind pieces, celebrated for their high quality. The Contour earrings are bezel-set with a charm crafted from 18-karat yellow gold and feature a stunning pair of natural round-cut red spinels.

Gucci, Gucci Link To Love Double Earrings, A$7,550

Gucci earrings
When it comes to gold hoops, Gucci push the boundaries with its rose and white gold Gucci Link To Love Double Earrings. This piece offers a geometric-studded design with multiple styling possibilities.

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