2ctw Moissanite Hoop Earrings, 6.5mm in S925 Silver

A hoop puts the stone in motion. Where a stud sits still and catches light from one angle, a hoop swings as you turn and changes the light every time, so a pair reads as more sparkle for the same stone weight. These are wedding hoops with round moissanite stones, made in 100% S925 sterling silver. The 6.5mm stone size is the one to look at, because it is large enough to show cut and fire from across a table.

The stones are moissanite, which has a refractive index of about 2.65 against diamond's 2.42 and rates 9.25 on the Mohs scale. In practice that means more rainbow flash than a diamond of the same size and enough hardness for earrings that are worn every day. Carat for carat, moissanite also measures a little larger than diamond because it is less dense, so you get more visible stone for the weight your lobe has to carry.

Two weights are offered. The 1ct pair carries 1ct in each ear for 2ctw in total, and it is the sensible everyday size. The 2ct pair carries 2ct in each ear for 4ctw, which is a dressed up earring for evening and for a wedding day, and works best with the hair up. Finishes are gold colour and silver colour, so choose gold if your other jewellery is warm toned and silver if you wear mostly white metals.

• Stone: round moissanite, 6.5mm on the 1ct option
• Weight: 1ct each ear (2ctw) or 2ct each ear (4ctw)
• Metal: 100% S925 sterling silver
• Finish: gold colour or silver colour
• Style: hoop earrings