Fashion
20 Hoop Earrings Under $50 That Are All Kinds Of Playful & Cool

Free People / Kenneth Jay Lane

I'm someone who likes to buy straightforward tops, bottoms, dresses, jumpsuits, and the like and then layer more playful accessories on top of them. If I had to choose just one jewelry style to rock for the rest of my life it would hands down be cute hoop earrings. They come in both minimal and maximal styles, meaning there's a hoop for literally any aesthetic you're going for, and their shape is super classic and will never go out of style. Hoops are also kind of like the charm bracelets of earrings — they can be strung with an array of beads and charms that range from playful to elegant, meaning their design possibilities are endless.

If you're looking to freshen up your summer look, hoops are therefore an awesome place to start. You can get in on both the pearl jewelry trend and the shell jewelry trend via a pair of circular charm-strung earrings, delighting your inner mermaid in the process. If you want to try something less sea-centric and seasonally-specific, acetate hoops in every color of the rainbow plus tortoise are the accessory du jour. Below, check out 20 pairs of stellar hoops that will set your head spinning.

Under The Sea

I used to think pearls were stuffy and overly prim but the ways in which they're being reimagined — like in hoop form! — feel throughly modern.

Get It Twisted
Hearts Of Gold

If you want a minimal hoop that still packs a unique punch, try out a style strung with a small charm.

Orange Crush

Kitsch has never looked cooler! These orange earrings are all kinds of fun and would add major personality to any look.

Glitterbug

Looking at these hoops is like looking into a pool glittering under the sun. The perfect summer earrings? I think so.

Beach Babe

Do you think you'll be able to hear the sound of the ocean with these little guys dangling off your earlobes all day?

Circles of Love

These are beyond rad! Thanks to their unconventional materials and out-of-the-box design, they completely redefine what a statement hoop looks like.

Baby Blue

Pastel everything is always huge for summer, so pair these with a cotton candy sweater and faded denim and you've got yourself a dreamy look.

The Life Aquatic
Bead It

Thanks to the striped of white beads wrapped around them, these gold hoops boast an especially summery feel.

Draw Straws

Nothing screams spring and summer more than raffia, so why not pick up a pair of woven hoops for the upcoming season?

Garden Party
Surf's Up

Who knew pukka shells would once again be the jewelry charm du jour? I love this pair of beaded hoops featuring the shell in silver form.