With glasses, hoop earrings that suit your frames look best. Thick or striking frames call for small, sleek hoops. Thin or rimless frames leave room for bigger hoops. Also choose a metal colour that returns in your glasses, and your face looks calm and polished.
Your glasses and your earrings sit right next to each other. The arms of your glasses even run along your ear. That is why you want them to complement each other instead of working against each other. In this blog you will read which hoops to choose with which frames, and what to look for in terms of comfort.
Why does not every hoop suit every pair of glasses?
Glasses are really a piece of jewellery too, and two focal points in one place is often too much.
Your frames already draw attention
Glasses sit in the middle of your face. People automatically look at them. If you add big, shiny hoops, your face quickly looks busy. So decide consciously what gets the leading role: your glasses or your earrings.
The arm and your earlobe
The arm of your glasses runs over your ear and down behind it. A small hoop usually hangs neatly below that arm. A large or wide hoop sometimes touches the arm when you put your glasses on. So always try out how your glasses and hoops sit together. Put your glasses on and off, and turn your head a few times. If nothing catches, you have found a good pair.
Which hoops do you choose with which frames?
The type of frame is your best starting point.
Thick or coloured frames
Thick black, tortoiseshell or coloured frames are already a statement. Choose small hoop earrings with a smooth or sleek shape. They add shine but do not demand attention. A slim ring close to your earlobe is ideal here.
Thin metal frames
With fine metal frames you have more freedom. A hoop with a bit more volume or a few stones stands out nicely here. Do look at the colour of your frames. Gold coloured frames call for gold coloured hoops, silver coloured frames for silver coloured ones.
Rimless frames
Rimless glasses are almost invisible. Your earrings can then be a little bigger or bolder. Think of a bold hoop or a model with a playful shape. That way you still give your face a clear accent. Rimless glasses and an expressive hoop together create a modern, light look.
How do you match shape and style?
Shape is just as important as size.
Angular frames with round hoops
Rectangular or square frames have sleek lines. A round hoop then softens the overall look. That is especially nice if your face is already a little angular. Prefer a modern, graphic look? Then choose a square hoop that repeats the lines of your glasses.
Round frames with sleek hoops
Hoops with an edge or facets suit round or oval frames well. They give your face more definition. Your hairstyle also plays a part here. In the blog which hoop earrings suit your hairstyle you can read how to match your hair and earrings.
What should you look for in comfort?
You often wear glasses all day, so comfort counts double.
Light weight
Glasses already press a little on your ear. Heavy earrings make that feeling stronger. So choose light hoops. Wearing comfort is one of the three pillars behind every design by Sparkling Jewels, alongside quality and timeless design. That is why many hoops are hollow or slim.
Material that feels pleasant
The hoops in this blog are made of 925 sterling silver with a gold plated or rhodium plated finish. Silver feels smooth and pleasant on your skin. Want to know more about the differences between materials? Then read the blog on earring materials.
Combining with a necklace
If you also wear a necklace, keep everything in the same colour family. How to bring hoops and necklaces together is explained in how to combine hoop earrings with a necklace.
Frequently asked questions about hoops with glasses
I'm happy to answer a few frequently asked questions:
Can you wear big hoops with glasses?
Yes, especially with thin or rimless frames. Just make sure the hoop does not touch the arm of your glasses. An oval or slim large hoop often hangs free of your glasses.
Which colour hoops suit black frames?
Both gold coloured and silver coloured hoops suit black frames. Gold gives a warmer contrast, silver a cooler and sleeker look. Choose the colour you also wear in your other jewellery.
Are these hoops suitable for wearing all day?
Yes. Every design comes from the Netherlands and is made in workshops in Italy, Bangkok and Hong Kong. There the founder regularly checks details such as the clasp. So the hoops still feel comfortable after a long day.
Want to know more, or have questions? The experts at Sparkling Jewels are happy to help.
