March Hoop Madness: Shapeshifters
Photo credit: @jenniferfisherjewelry
One staple. Three trends. Three days.
Hoops are as timeless as jewelry can get. They were worn in antiquity by the Greek and Roman Empires and as far back as the ancient Egyptians—can’t you just picture Cleopatra in a luminous pair of gold and lapis hoops? Different versions of hoops have popped up in every decade, the style a sign of the times. Like the LBD or pearls, designers never seem to run out of creative ideas for them, reinventing hoops to be endlessly relevant and always ideal.
Because we all love them, we’re dedicating a week to them. Are you ready for three days of the hoop trends dominating the scene? Ready, set, hoops!
Delphine
Do you see golden talons? Ana Khouri created these sculptural hoops as a homage to Mother Nature and all her beautiful creatures. In an industry where over-designing is widespread, Ana's artistic objects emphasize the importance of natural elegance.
18k fairmined gold “Delphine” earrings, $10,240 at Ana Khouri
Origami Link
The designers behind Kavant and Sharart are two artists in love who took their passions for jewelry design and turned it into a family business. The source of inspiration for these earrings was a piece of white paper folded five times—the number five is an exclamation of happiness in Thai culture. Minimal yet eye-catching, these origami hoops bend the rules.
Rose gold and diamond “Origami Link No. 5” hoops, $7,920 at Kavant and Sharart
Bee Chic
Craftsmanship and quality are synonymous with Emerson Fine Jewelry creations. Established in 1899, this heritage jeweler has seen trends come and go, yet they stay in the game by designing classics with a twist, like these geometric hoops.
Sterling silver “Bee Chic” hexagon hoop earrings, $250 at Emerson Fine Jewelry
Slide
“An earring that absorbs the whole lobe,” these hoops are an experience, blurring the lines between where the body ends and the jewelry begins. After years at Balenciaga, designer Charlotte Chesnais stepped out on her own to create fluid forms that appear to dance on the wearer.
Gold vermeil “Slide” earrings, $620 at Charlotte Chesnais
Samira
Simple and chic, these golden teardrop hoops with eye-catching posts make an effortless statement. The granddaughter of a silversmith, designer Jennifer Fisher burst onto the jewelry scene with pieces designed for new moms. Every piece is thoughtfully created with Jennifer's family and home sentiments at heart.
Gold teardrop “Samira” hoops, $325 at Jennifer Fisher
Editor: Samantha Durbin
Wordsmith: Livia Primo Lack
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