9CT WHITE GOLD CUBIC ZIRCONIA SET HINGED HUGGIE EARRINGS
Christine Alexander Fine Jewellery
These are the earrings equivalent of a perfectly tailored white shirt: they go with everything, they never let you down, and once you own them, you’ll wonder how you ever coped without. These sweet, versatile 9ct White Gold huggie earrings are designed for everyday life — adding just the right amount of sparkle without demanding attention or effort.
Handcrafted in the UK from solid 9ct White Gold, they’re fitted with beautifully made hinges and secure fastenings, so they click shut with reassuring confidence and stay exactly where they should. This is jewellery built to last, not to be nervously checked every five minutes.
A light Rhodium coating over the chunky White Gold enhances the crisp brilliance of the double row of white Cubic Zirconia, making them gleam like they’ve got excellent lighting everywhere they go. At 12mm in diameter, they’re discreet enough for work, polished enough for evening wear, and so comfortable you’ll forget you’re wearing them — until someone says, “Oh, those are lovely.”
Now, confession time: I adore antique-cut Diamonds. Worship them. But their price tags? Less adorable. Why are we all waiting for the jewels we’ll have “one day” when we could be wearing something just as beautiful right now? These huggies give you that Diamond-adjacent sparkle, without the financial palpitations. Honestly — why not?
White Gold Care (A Little Love Goes a Long Way)
White Gold is typically finished with Rhodium plating to achieve that bright, silvery-white glow. To keep it looking fabulous, avoid swimming while wearing your jewellery — chlorine in pools (and even small amounts in tap water) can speed up wear on the plating. The good news? Re-plating is simple and restores everything to its former glory.
As with all gemstones, everyday wear can take its toll. Check occasionally for loose stones or damaged claws, remove jewellery during activities that might cause knocks, and keep it well away from household cleaners and swimming pools. Gold likes a gentle life.
Important Fit Note (Please Read!)
These are tiny huggie hoops. If you have thicker earlobes, they may not fit comfortably. Please check measurements before purchasing, as I’m unable to offer refunds or exchanges on pierced jewellery. I want you delighted — not sighing deeply at your jewellery box.
Why Huggies Are a Lifestyle Choice
Designed for pierced ears, huggie earrings sit snugly around the earlobe, won’t tangle in your hair, won’t jab you in your sleep, and suit absolutely any age or outfit. The hinged mechanism opens at the top, allowing the post to lock neatly inside the back — meaning no loose backs, no lost pieces, and no drama.
Wear them solo for minimalist elegance or stack them with other piercings for maximum sparkle impact.
💳 LAYAWAY AVAILABLE (Because Adulting Is Hard)
I offer interest-free layaway for up to six months:
• 2 instalments of £242.50
• 4 instalments of £80
• 6 instalments of £53.33
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The item is dispatched once fully paid.
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A Little White Gold History (Because I Can’t Help Myself)
White Gold was invented in the 19th century by alloying Gold with Palladium and became commercially available in 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany. It rose to fame in the 1920s as a chic, more affordable alternative to Platinum. Traditionally alloyed with copper, zinc, and nickel, modern White Gold now often replaces nickel with Platinum-family metals to reduce allergy risks. Clever and glamorous.
SHIPPING
Yes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure — but remember, I’m a boutique, not Bezos. If I have your piece to hand, it will be dispatched the same day, but the vast majority comes to me first from my wondrous silver and goldsmiths on order.
UK Shipping:
Expect your sparkles in 5–7 working days. Think of it as foreplay for the soul.
International Shipping:
Anywhere from 5 to 30 working days, depending on customs, the mood of your postal service, and whether Mercury is in retrograde.
Customs Policy
Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.
Please check with your local customs authority before purchasing if you are not in the UK. Charges are normally collected by the delivering shipping company, or when you collect your item.
ORDER CANCELLATION OR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DUE TO UNPAID CUSTOM DUTIES BY THE BUYER