Oval Shimmer hoops in .925 sterling silver set with cubic zirconia, rhodium finished. An oval hangs longer than it is wide, so it elongates rather than widens â which is why it suits a rounder face where a circular hoop of the same size does not.
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More about shimmer oval hoop earrings
Why an oval reads differently from a round hoop
A round hoop adds width at the jaw. An oval of the same height is narrower, so it draws the eye down rather than out. That is the whole reason to choose one, and it is why an oval often suits someone who has decided round hoops are not for them.
Stones along a longer curve
An oval has a long flank and two tighter ends, so stones set around it are spread over more distance than on a round hoop of the same height. Cubic zirconia, lab-created and cut as a diamond is, is what makes covering that length affordable. The rhodium finish over the silver keeps the metal bright against them.
Common questions
What is the difference between an oval and a round hoop?
An oval is taller than it is wide, so it elongates the line of the face. A round hoop of the same height is wider and adds width at the jaw. The choice is about shape rather than size.
What is cubic zirconia?
Cubic zirconia is a lab-created stone cut the way a diamond is cut. At normal viewing distance it reads almost identically at a fraction of the cost, and that is what lets a range like this use larger stones and cover more of the surface.
What size are these?
Height and width are both given in millimeters on every product page, which matters more on an oval than on a round hoop because the two measurements differ.
Are they comfortable for all-day wear?
Sterling silver set with cubic zirconia is light, and an oval sits closer to the neck than a round hoop of the same height. Weight in grams is on each product page.
How do I clean them?
Warm soapy water and a soft brush around both faces, rinsed and patted dry. Avoid silver dips and abrasive pastes, which strip the rhodium and can loosen the settings.
