Sterling Silver Chunky Hoops

Thickness rather than diameter. Chunky hoops feature a wider tube or thicker silhouette, so they appear bolder even when small — 20mm chunky hoops make far more of a statement than 20mm thin hoops.

Ours range from small chunky huggies to large flat-edge and dome hoops.

Lighter than they look, but not weightless — and that balance is the point. These are substantial pieces of 925 silver, so you feel them when you put them on; they just don't drag on your lobe the way their size suggests they might.

The weight is listed on each product page. That figure covers the pair, so halve it if you want the weight of a single earring.

Small chunky hoops, up to about 20mm, work as an everyday pair and sit neatly against the lobe. Anything from 30mm upwards becomes the focus of an outfit.

The measurement and thickness are listed on the product page — and if you're building a stacked earring look, our ear party guide is a good place to start.

Yes. Nickel is the usual culprit behind sore or itchy piercings, and there's none in ours. Every hoop is 925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver, with the remaining 7.5% copper — so they're hypoallergenic, and a safe bet if costume jewellery has let you down before.

Very sensitive skin can occasionally react to the copper. If that's you, keep your hoops clean and dry, and take them out as soon as you're home rather than wearing them for long stretches.

925 sterling silver is a beautiful, high-quality metal — and with a little care, it will stay looking its best for years to come. Although it can tarnish over time due to factors like skin type, perfume, humidity and air exposure, it's very easy to restore its shine.

To keep your earrings looking their best:

1. Store in an airtight container away from air, water and light.
2. Put jewellery on last — after makeup, perfume, hairspray and creams, and remove before bathing or showering.
3. If tarnish appears, simply buff with the polishing cloth included with your order or a silver cleaning solution and your earrings will look as good as new.