Two solitaires, one curved U, and a look you cannot get from an ordinary stud. The U Hoop Double Solitaire is a single U shaped titanium earring with a prong-set crystal at each end: one fixed to the top, one that pushes in at the bottom. Once it is in, both solitaires float along the curve of your ear from a single piercing, catching the light as you move.
It wears like nothing else in your stack, and it is made to be lived in. Hypoallergenic, nickel-free implant-grade titanium makes it safe for sensitive skin and comfortable enough to leave in all day and night.
U Hoops sit best in the lobe or lower ear, where the curve has room to float. Wear one for a clean solo look, or choose the pair to match both sides. Or combine them with our Double Sphere style in gold or silver for an instant stack.
Details
- A single curved U, finished with a stud at each end
- Top gem permanently affixed; bottom gem removable for easy on and off
- Sold as a single or a pair
- Threadless, push-pin design
- Earring front: 3mm diameter
- Length between studs: 6mm (1/4 inch)
- Gauge thickness: 18g (1mm)
- Material: ASTM F136 implant-grade titanium, or with a long-wearing, waterproof gold PVD finish, cubic zirconia
- This style is designed in Portland, Oregon, and third-party verified to ensure material compliance with ASTM standards. Learn more about our production process here.
How to Wear
- Insert the plain end of the U into the front of your ear and rotate it into place until the top stud is flush with your lobe.
- Push the loose stud onto the bottom of the front and squeeze firmly until secure.
- To remove, pull out the bottom stud and rotate the U out. You never need to remove the top stud.
See the full how-to video in the slideshow.
IMPORTANT: If you haven't worn earrings in a while, it may be helpful to "prep" your piercing for a few days with a stud-type earring. Our U Hoops are made with a slightly thicker gauge of metal (18 gauge/1.02mm wire vs. 20 gauge/.81mm wire as used in a stud-type earring). This can cause irritation if you haven't worn earrings recently or have smaller piercings. Please do not force the U Hoops. Instead, start with a smaller earring and slowly build up.