Croissant Ribbed C-Hoop Earrings, Gold-Plated Steel

Raised diagonal ribbing runs the full length of this hoop, giving it a puffy, sculpted look closer to a croissant's texture than a flat metal surface, on an…

Raised diagonal ribbing runs the full length of this hoop, giving it a puffy, sculpted look closer to a croissant's texture than a flat metal surface, on an open C-shaped hoop rather than a closed circle. The ribbing adds real dimension without adding real weight, since the shape underneath is hollow rather than solid.

It's built from 316L stainless steel with gold plating over it, waterproof and sweat-resistant like the rest of this hoop set, and closes with a secure push-back stud clasp, no latch to fumble with in a mirror. The open C-shape means it doesn't fully close around the earlobe, which keeps it lighter on the ear than a full hoop of the same visual size would be.

This is one of the chunkier-looking pieces in the set despite the light actual weight, closer to what a statement earring usually costs than what this one does. It suits an outfit that can carry a bolder hoop, an evening look or a festive day, more than it suits a plain desk day where a smaller hoop stays out of the way better.

Avoid harsh chemicals and perfume where possible. At ₹99, the ribbed texture and the open shape together read as more design than the price usually buys.