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Sitting close to the lobe on small 14k gold-filled hoops, mostly 13mm, these pearl and shell huggie earrings are handmade on the North Shore of Oʻahu. Each holds a Tahitian or keshi pearl, or a tiny Hawaiian shell I gather while diving.
Some pairs hold a single pearl; others stack two or three pearls or cone shells for a little movement. The Tahitian pearls come directly from Tahiti, and because pearls and shells are natural, each pair is slightly different.
Small and light, they sit easily beside a threader in a second piercing. For more reach, see the hoop earrings.
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Questions
What size are your huggies?
Most of my huggies are 13mm hoops, and a few larger styles use 15mm. The exact size is listed on each piece.
Are huggie earrings good for everyday wear?
Yes. They're light and sit close to the ear, so they're easy to wear every day. Rinse them with fresh water after the ocean and store them safely between wears.
What's the difference between Tahitian and keshi pearls?
Tahitian pearls come from Tahiti and have dark, natural colors. Keshi pearls are small, free-form pearls without a bead center, and I use both Tahitian and white keshi.