Moissanite Huggie Earrings, 1.5mm in 925 Silver

A huggie is a small hoop that sits tight against the lobe, which is exactly why it works as a daily earring. There is no post to snag, no backing to lose and no hanging weight pulling on the piercing. These carry 1.5mm moissanite stones around the front of the hoop, so the sparkle follows the curve of the ear instead of sitting in one fixed spot. Put them in once and they stay comfortable through sleep, showers and a full working day.

The stones are D colour moissanite, the top of the colourless range, so they stay icy next to the metal rather than drifting yellow. Moissanite has a refractive index of about 2.65 against a diamond's 2.42, which gives it more rainbow flash, and it measures 9.25 on the Mohs scale, so the facets keep their edges through years of contact with hair, scarves and pillows. The hoop itself is s925 sterling silver with an 18k gold plated finish, a combination that keeps the weight low and the colour warm.

Four styles are offered, listed as D, A, B and C, and they differ in how the stones are arranged rather than in size, so compare the product photos before choosing. At 1.5mm each stone is fine enough to layer with a second or third piercing, and the pair suits both men and women who want something that reads as polished rather than loud. A single pair is a good first purchase from the range.

• Stone: 1.5mm moissanite, D colour
• Style options: D, A, B, C
• Metal: s925 sterling silver
• Finish: 18k gold plated
• Type: huggie hoop
• Wear: daily, sleep safe fit