Moissanite Huggie Hoop Earrings, 10mm to 20mm in 925

A huggie is a small hoop that hugs the lobe rather than hanging from it. The closed shape sits close to the ear, so it does not swing, snag on a scarf or tangle in hair, and it stays in place for sleep and exercise far better than a larger hoop. Small pave work covers the face with stones set tightly together, which gives the hoop a continuous line of sparkle instead of a few separate points of light.

The stones are moissanite, set into 925 sterling silver. Moissanite has a refractive index of about 2.65, higher than diamond's 2.42, so even small pave stones return strong coloured flash. It rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale against diamond's 10, which suits an earring worn every day, because small pave stones catch on towels, hair brushes and phone screens all the time. Harder stones keep their facets sharp, and the hoop keeps looking bright instead of grey.

Four hoop sizes are offered: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 20mm. The 10mm and 12mm are true huggies that sit tight to the lobe and are the easiest to wear every day, including at work. The 14mm has more visible curve and shows more of the pave. The 20mm is a proper small hoop with a looser, more fashionable drop. Each size comes in a gold or silver finish. Silver reads cool and bright, and the gold finish is warmer and flatters most skin tones.

• Stone: pave set moissanite
• Hoop sizes: 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 20mm
• Metal: 925 sterling silver
• Finish: silver or gold
• Style: closed huggie hoop
• Wear: daily