Tiny hoops, serious sparkle — the pair you'll forget you're wearing until someone asks, "Where are those from?"
Some earrings are for occasions. These are for every day in between. Small, wide gold huggies that sit snug on your earlobe, with three rows of American diamond stones catching light from every angle.
Because they hug the ear, there's nothing to swing, snag on your dupatta, or tangle in your hair. Put them in on Monday and just... keep wearing them. Office, dinner, a surprise family function — they're dressed up enough for all of it.
The secret is the metal. They're 18K gold plated over 304 stainless steel, not brass. Brass darkens and can leave your ears itchy or green. Steel doesn't. So the gold stays gold, and the stones keep their glow.
Why you'll love them
- Three rows of sparkling American diamond (AD) stones
- Small, wide huggie that sits close to the earlobe
- Anti-tarnish 18K gold plating on stainless steel
- Hypoallergenic, gentle on sensitive ears
- Hinged closure, easy on and secure
- Quality checked three times before it reaches you
Specifications
Metal: 304 stainless steel, 18K gold plated
Stones: American diamond (cubic zirconia)
Closure: Hinged huggie
Sold as: One pair
How to style them
Alone for a clean, polished office look. In your second piercing next to a bigger hoop for an ear stack. With a saree or lehenga when you want sparkle without heavy jhumkas. Hair tucked behind the ear shows them off best.
Perfect for gifting
The safest gift in jewellery: no sizing to guess, fits every style, and small enough that she'll actually wear them daily.
Care
Perfume first, earrings last. Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth to keep the stones bright, and store them in a pouch.
Frequently asked questions
How big are these huggies?
Aferando's AD huggie hoops measure [ADD] mm in diameter with a [ADD] mm wide band, and weigh [ADD] g per pair. They sit close to the earlobe rather than hanging below it.
What are American diamond (AD) stones?
American diamond is the common Indian name for cubic zirconia (CZ), a clear, hard lab-made stone with a diamond-like sparkle. These huggies have three rows of AD stones set into 18K gold plated stainless steel.
Will they tarnish or irritate my ears?
No. They're 18K gold plated 304 stainless steel, which resists tarnish and is hypoallergenic, so they won't turn black or leave green marks. Brass and alloy earrings are the ones that usually cause that.
AD huggies or chunky puffy hoops — which should I choose?
Choose these AD huggies for small, sparkly, everyday earrings that work from office to functions. Choose Aferando's Anti-Tarnish Chunky Puffy Hoop Earrings for a bold, plain-gold statement piece. Both are 18K gold plated stainless steel.
Is Aferando trustworthy?
Aferando is a Bengaluru jewellery brand selling since 2018, rated 4.9/5 across 256 verified reviews. Every order is quality checked three times before shipping.
Shipping and payment?
Ships from Bengaluru in 1–2 working days. Prepaid via UPI, cards or net banking through Razorpay; no cash on delivery. Free shipping and a free gift above ₹999.
What if they arrive damaged?
Send us a photo within 48 hours of delivery and we'll refund you within 24 hours.
Over 7,400 customers have found their everyday favourites at Aferando. If you've been looking for one pair to wear every single day, start here.