{"product_id":"gold-vermeil-twisted-square-tube-round-hoops","title":"GOLD VERMEIL TWISTED SQUARE TUBE ROUND HOOPS","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlright, my \u003cstrong\u003eglamorous friends\u003c\/strong\u003e, if you liked the idea of a chunky, sculptural silver hoop but thought, “Yes, lovely, but could we make it GOLD?” – well, frankly, this is why I’m here.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese gorgeous \u003cstrong\u003eGold Vermeil twisted square tube hoop earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e take the classic hoop and give it a rather fabulous upgrade. Crafted from \u003cstrong\u003e925 Sterling Silver and finished with Gold Vermeil\u003c\/strong\u003e, they have that delicious warm Gold appearance without requiring you to sell a kidney and move into a tent.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e32mm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, these are definitely not tiny little earrings that sit quietly in the background contemplating their existence. They have presence. The \u003cstrong\u003e3.5mm square tube\u003c\/strong\u003e has been twisted to create a beautiful sculptural effect, giving the earrings lots of surface interest and allowing the polished Gold finish to catch the light as you move.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd because the tube is square rather than round, that twist creates a lovely ribbon-like appearance. They're contemporary, elegant and just a little bit badass – which, frankly, is exactly where I like my jewellery to sit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e✨ GOLD VERMEIL – BUT WHAT DOES THAT ACTUALLY MEAN?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese earrings are made from \u003cstrong\u003e925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is then coated with Gold to create a luxurious \u003cstrong\u003eGold Vermeil finish\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, importantly, these are \u003cstrong\u003enot Gold-plated base metal\u003c\/strong\u003e earrings. There is precious Sterling Silver underneath that gorgeous Gold exterior.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVermeil is wonderfully glamorous, but it does require a little more love than solid Gold. Because the Gold is a surface coating, the finish will naturally become thinner with wear over time, particularly on jewellery that gets knocked about.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd earrings, despite looking innocent, are surprisingly good at getting involved in things.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHair. Clothes. Bags. Headphones. The mysterious daily battle between your jewellery and the universe.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e💛 LOOK AFTER THE GOLD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you want to keep your Gold Vermeil hoops looking fabulous for as long as possible, I recommend removing them \u003cstrong\u003ebefore showering, bathing, swimming or exercising\u003c\/strong\u003e and keeping them away from perfume, hairspray, lotions, oils, chlorine and household chemicals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not wear them when washing your hands if your hands are going anywhere near the earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e – water, soap and repeated exposure will gradually affect the Gold finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Vermeil rings tend to show wear particularly quickly because our hands spend the day being thwacked against practically everything, but earrings can also suffer from friction and knocks. A little care goes a very long way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen you're not wearing them, pop them somewhere clean and dry, ideally in their jewellery box rather than loose in the bottom of a handbag where they will apparently be required to survive the equivalent of the Hunger Games.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e✨ THE DETAILS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 Sterling Silver\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Vermeil\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Twisted square tube hoop\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32mm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.2g per pair\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hinged closure\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contemporary, sculptural, statement hoops\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant, fully recycled gift box\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey're fabulous with jeans and a T-shirt, brilliant with a little black dress and equally good for those days when you have no idea what you're wearing, but putting on good earrings makes you feel approximately 73% more capable of dealing with life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e🌟 WHY I LOVE HOOPS\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHoop earrings have been around for \u003cstrong\u003ethousands of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, with examples dating back to the Bronze Age, including the Minoan civilisation. They've appeared in Gold, Silver and Bronze, travelled through cultures and centuries and somehow managed to remain completely relevant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhich is quite an achievement for a piece of jewellery.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe circular shape has also traditionally been associated with \u003cstrong\u003eeternity, continuity and life without beginning or end\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo these aren't merely a pair of Gold hoops.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey're a tiny piece of ancient jewellery history, wrapped around your ears and looking fabulous.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e⚠️ A LITTLE BORING BUT VERY IMPORTANT BIT\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBecause these are \u003cstrong\u003epierced earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e, they are \u003cstrong\u003enon-returnable for hygiene reasons\u003c\/strong\u003e. Please make sure you're happy with the measurements and design before ordering.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI promise I'm not being difficult. I'm being clean. There is a difference.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e♻️ BEAUTIFULLY BOXED\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour earrings arrive in an \u003cstrong\u003eelegant, fully recycled gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to give as a gift – assuming you can resist keeping them for yourself, which I completely understand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cem\u003e📦 Shipping: The Glamorous World of Parcel Patience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eYes, darlings, I dispatch as soon as my little hands can package your treasure – but remember, \u003cstrong\u003eI’m a boutique, not Bezos\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf I have your piece to hand, it will be dispatched the same day, but the vast majority of my jewellery comes to me first from my wondrous silver and goldsmiths on order.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eExpect your sparkles in \u003cstrong\u003e5–7 working days\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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The delivery freight\/shipping company normally collects these charges when you pick up the item.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are in the USA, please drop me a message before ordering.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORDER CANCELLATION OR REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED DUE TO UNPAID CUSTOMS DUTIES BY THE BUYER.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSo, if you're after \u003cstrong\u003eGold hoop earrings with a contemporary twist – quite literally – these could be the ones\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautifully sculptural, gloriously shiny and substantial enough to be noticed without becoming an item of personal infrastructure.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBasically: \u003cstrong\u003eGold hoops, but make them interesting.\u003c\/strong\u003e ✨\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christine Alexander Fine Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58886839959936,"sku":"E0246V","price":159.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2776\/8900\/files\/JNAER024-GP.jpg?v=1788871547","url":"https:\/\/christinealexander.co.uk\/products\/gold-vermeil-twisted-square-tube-round-hoops","provider":"Christine Alexander Fine Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}