Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow Gold

Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold

$717.11

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Item KJ-5044F6FFD6 · In Stock · 3 options

Selected: 14K Yellow Gold · 20.95x5.6 mm

The Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold are hoop earrings in 14K Yellow Gold or 14K White Gold. Choose from 3 options by metal and size, priced $717.11 to $763.97. Free insured shipping inside the United States.

Metal: 14K Yellow Gold

Size

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The Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold at a glance

The Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) come in 14K Yellow Gold or 14K White Gold: hoop earrings with a balanced, wearable build. In detail, overall size is about 20.65x7.1 mm, 20.95x5.6 mm, or 20.95x6.9 mm and the finish is polished.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), an initial makes the piece personal without engraving, so it can be worn every day or given as a gift. Huggies are small, thick hoops that hug the earlobe closely.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), an initial piece carries a single letter, so it can mark your own name or the name of someone you love.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), the smallest option measures about 20.65x7.1 mm (0.81 x 0.28 in), about the size of a U.S. dime (17.9 mm); the largest is about 20.95x6.9 mm. A polished finish gives a mirror shine. Fine scratches show over time, and a jeweler can polish them out.

At $717.11 to start, the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) sit near the middle of the 355 earrings in the shop on price. Similar designs include the Grooved Huggie Hoop Earrings — 14K Yellow / White Gold and the Cultured White Freshwater Pearl Hoop Earrings — Cultured Freshwater Pearl.

Specifications

These figures come from the manufacturing specification for the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings). Millimeter and carat figures are approximate, and handmade and cast pieces vary slightly from one to the next.

Metals: 14K Yellow Gold, 14K White Gold
Finish: Polished
Plating: Rhodium-Plated
Earring type: Hoop
Earring size: 20.65x7.1 mm, 20.95x5.6 mm, or 20.95x6.9 mm
Post: Ear Wire
Backs: Hinged
Post length: 0.25 in
Sold as: Single earring
Options: 3
Price: $717.11 to $763.97

Prices by option

The Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) come in 3 combinations across metal and size, and prices run $717.11 to $763.97. Metal choice and size drive most of the price difference: more gold or platinum, or more carat weight, means a higher price.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), by size: 20.65x7.1 mm from $763.97; 20.95x5.6 mm from $717.11; 20.95x6.9 mm from $749.79.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), the price on the page updates as you choose options. At checkout, the price and availability of the exact option are confirmed against live inventory before your card is authorized.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), 14K Yellow Gold: 2 options, $717.11–$763.97
14K White Gold: $749.79

Choosing between the options

Start with the metal, because it sets both the look and most of the price. Here is what each of the 2 metals offered for the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) is best at.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), the least expensive way into this design is the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow Gold at $717.11. At the top of the range, the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow Gold is $763.97. Both ship with the same free insured ground delivery, returns policy, and one-year warranty.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), 14K Yellow Gold, from $717.11: the everyday balance of warm color, durability, and price.
For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), 14K White Gold, from $749.79: the everyday white gold, durable and bright under rhodium.

About the metals

Every option of the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) are 14K gold, starting at $717.11. 14K gold is 58.5% pure gold. It is the most popular karat for fine jewelry in the United States because it balances rich color with the hardness daily wear asks for.

In yellow gold, the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) starts at $717.11. Yellow gold is the classic warm tone. It never needs plating and it flatters warm and olive skin tones in particular.

In white gold, the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) starts at $749.79. White gold is gold alloyed with white metals and finished with a bright rhodium plating. The plating slowly wears with time; a jeweler can re-plate it in about an hour, typically every one to three years with daily wear.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), sensitive skin: of the metals offered for this style, 14K Yellow Gold is the usual choice for people who react to jewelry. Some white gold alloys contain nickel. If you know you react to a specific metal, contact us before you order and we will check the alloy for the option you want.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), compare metals in 14K vs 18K gold, yellow vs white vs rose gold and platinum vs gold.

Fit and wear

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), read the "Sold as" line before you order: Single earring. A single-earring option ships one earring, so order two of that option for a matched pair.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), hinged are included. Hinged and latch closures click shut, so there is no separate back to lose.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), post length is about 0.25 in, a standard fit for most lobes.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), hoop size is the outside diameter. Hoops up to about 12 mm hug the lobe like huggies, 15 to 30 mm is the everyday range, and 40 mm and up is a statement size.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), standard earring posts are made for the lobe. Cartilage and upper-ear piercings usually take a flat-back or labret post instead, so check the post type in the specifications before you order for one.

How to wear it

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), if you have a second piercing, pair this style with a smaller stud for a graduated look. Browse diamond studs and all earrings.

Who will love it

The Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) suit a personal gift in the recipient's initial. They also suit a first pair of fine earrings, a birthday or graduation gift, or a daily pair that goes with everything. Solid precious metal holds its color and can be polished, repaired, and passed down.

How it compares

Weighing the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) at $717.11 against similar pieces? The 4 styles below are the closest matches to it in the shop by design and price, each with its starting price and the difference from the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold.

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), Huggie Hoop Earrings, from $367.55: $349.56 less to start.
For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), Rope Huggie Hoop Earrings, from $208.88: $508.23 less to start.
For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), Natural Multi-Gemstone Huggie Earrings — 14K Yellow Gold · 1.5 mm, from $1,112.78: $395.67 more to start.
For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), Square Huggie Hoop Earrings, from $310.62: $406.49 less to start.

Care and cleaning

Care for this Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings) in 14K Yellow Gold or 14K White Gold: karat gold cleans with warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush; white gold's rhodium plating can be refreshed by a jeweler when the warmer base color starts to show.

Before you order

A short checklist for the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings).

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), check whether the option you pick is a pair or a single earring.

Terms used on this page

Jewelry terms that show up on the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings).

For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), karat (K): the share of pure gold out of 24 parts: 10K is 41.7%, 14K is 58.5%, 18K is 75%.
For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), rhodium plating: a thin layer of a bright white platinum-group metal applied over white gold and silver.
For the Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold (initial-huggie-earrings), huggie: a small hoop that sits close to the earlobe.

Shipping, returns, and warranty

Insured ground shipping is free on every U.S. order. Faster options are priced at checkout and get cheaper as the order total rises. In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after the order is accepted. Shipping policy.

Pierced earrings are final sale for hygiene reasons. Returns policy.

Your card is authorized at checkout and charged only when we accept the order. Manufacturing defects are covered for one year. Limited warranty.

Questions about this piece

Are these sold as a pair?

Check the "Sold as" line for the option you pick: Single earring. Single-earring options ship one earring.

Is it solid gold?

Yes. Karat gold options are gold alloy all the way through, not plated or filled.

Will gold tarnish?

Karat gold does not rust, and in normal wear it does not tarnish. Lotion and soap film can dull it; warm water, a drop of mild dish soap, and a soft brush bring the shine back.

Will white gold turn yellow?

The rhodium plating on white gold wears slowly with daily use and can reveal a warmer tone underneath. A jeweler can re-plate it quickly, usually every one to three years.

Can I wear them in the shower or pool?

Take them off to swim, bathe, or use a hot tub: chlorine in pools and hot tubs can weaken karat gold alloys over time. If they get wet, rinse in clean water and pat dry.

How fast will it arrive?

In-stock options typically leave within one to five business days after payment is captured. Insured ground shipping is free; next-day and Saturday upgrades are offered at checkout.

Can I return them?

Pierced earrings are final sale for hygiene reasons, so they cannot be returned for a change of mind. A verified manufacturing defect is still covered by the one-year limited warranty.

Are they a good gift?

The Hinged Huggie Initial Earring — 14K Yellow / White Gold make an easy gift. Every order ships insured, and because pierced earrings are final sale, confirm the metal and back type first.