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From chunky bamboo hoops to low-key huggies

The best hoop earrings are as useful as your trusty trench, a white T-shirt or your favourite pair of jeans. Timeless and versatile, this jewellery can be both minimalist and maximalist, and appropriate for both off-duty and formal looks.

Let us paint a picture for you: Rihanna can rock a hoop on the red carpet, but also while out and about in a baseball cap; Hailey Bieber and Bella Hadid pair theirs with slicked back buns, whereas Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé prefer free-flowing waves. Our favourite modern hoop earring moment? When Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history in 2019, being sworn into congress in a slim gold pair – those and the red lips, were the cherry on top of her statement white suit.

The character Carrie Bradshaw made a case for bamboo name-plate hoops in the OG Sex And The City days, her eclectic outfits proving that there are no rules when it comes to jewellery. Still, if you're deciding which design works best for you, a little guidance never hurt.

For those who prefer the pile-it-on approach, go for chunky gold every time. For a punkier look, try stacking several huggies to create an ear party. An LBD will always benefit from an oversized hoop and red lips, so long as you keep other accessories to a minimum. And if, finally, you're a less-is-more- girl, a slender medium style will look elegant with everything from tailoring to denim.

If it were us, though? We'd keep several different designs on rotation. Choose your favourites in our edit of the 25 best hoop earrings a woman can buy in 2022.

Everyone from Oprah and the Duchess of Cambridge to Selena Gomez and Billie Eilish is a fan of Mejuri. These Croissant Dôme hoops are a well-known favourite.

Cartier's iconic Love bangle now comes in hoop earring form. These huggies are made from 18-karat gold and engraved with those instantly recognisable lock symbols.

Monica Vinader's oversized hoops are cast from gold vermeil with a beautiful, hammered effect. Wear yours solo as a staple or thread them with one of the brand's charms for a more bohemain look.

Originally designed by Elsa Peretti, these Tiffany earrings are made from sterling silver and suspended by two diamond studs.

Tada & Toy is the sustainable, female-founded jewellery brands on everyone's radar right now. These gold-vermeil hoops have a touch of late Eighties/early Nineties glam thanks to the chunky shape and colourful stone embellishments – amp it up with a low-sweeping bun.

Kiki McDonough's convertible hoops are a lifelong investment. Made from 18-carat yellow gold, they're studded with bezel diamonds and drop to a stunning square-cut amethyst. These earrings are ideal for formal evening events, but you can detach the sparkling pendant for a low-key look during the day.

Pandora is switching things up at the moment and we like what we see: there are plenty more gold options, and the brand's signature silver pieces are being elevated with freshwater pearls and charms. Wear these logo-stamped huggies alone or choose from a plethora of pendants from the new collection.

Sophie Buhai's signature chunky gold hoops are a fashion-editor favourite, and rarely in stock, so grab them while you still can.

Top your party dresses and evening looks with Mejuri's gold-plated hoops. They're hollowed, so lightweight enough to wear all night long, and dotted with crystals stars that sparkle in the light.

If you're a fan of second, even third, piercings, you need to be armed with a collection of huggies. Monica Vinader's are corded for texture, so look great solo; but they also can be styled with the brands tiny ear charms, too.

Vashi is known for its elegant collection of hoops. This pair is made from 18-karat gold an tapered to create a sculptural effect.

De Beers' hoop earrings are made from 18-karat white gold encircled with sparkling micropavé diamonds.

Bamboo hoops have been rooted in Hip Hop culture since the Eighties, and the style was in the spotlight once again when Carrie Bradshaw made them part of her uniform in Sex and the City. Giovanni Raspini's are made sterling silver that's dipped in bright, yellow gold.

Just like its ready-to-wear, Gucci's fine jewellery is both playful and timeless. These oversized hoops are made from 18-karat yellow gold and both centred with diamond-dusted GG logo.

InTheFrow's newest collection with Edge of Ember is based on seven different places the influencer has travelled to. These Riviera hoops fasten with butterfly backs on the ear and drop to a faceted turqoise stone designed to look like sparkling waters. Remove the dangling charm to create a simpler design.

Forget the high street: everyone's shopping for affordable plated jewellery from Pilgrim these days. These slender hoops are a go-to staple for everyday looks.

Anissa Kermiche has put her own spin on the classic hoop earring, flexing 9-karat gold and dotting it with tiny pearls to create this tongue in cheek 'Free The Nip' design.

Swarovski is rebranding for 2022, with Adwoah Aboah fronting its new campaign. These hoops are a classic, though; made from sterling sterling silver bedecked in hundreds of tiny, sparkling crystals.

Mateo NY is the fine jewellery brand every woman needs on her radar. There are plenty of unique hoop earring to choose from in the designer's most recent collection, but this convertible pair feels really special. Made from 14-karat gold, they're studded with 1.30 carats of sparkling diamonds and drop to a sizeable freshwater pearl that can be detached to create a subtler daytime look.

We love the hammered effect on By Alona's Panarea hoops. This design comes in several sizes so you can layer to perfection.

Made from 18-karat rose gold, Piaget's open hoops are suspended from a statement stud dotted with 20 white diamonds. These would make a very special gift, if you want to think beyond the basic pendant necklace.

Maria Tash is famous for its delicate ear stacks. Add this diamond-studded huggie, threaded with a striking lightning bolt charm, to your collection.

These architectural hoops are a signature for jewellery designer Laurence Graff. Made from white gold, they're faceted to emulate the look of a diamond – and catch the light just as beautifully.

Oma The Label's Amba hoops are made from 18-karat gold vermeil that's twisted to create an Eighties vibe. Wear these with a slicked back bun and red lips.

Huggies are the foundation to every great ear stack and Lark & Berry's 14-karat gold pair is subtle but not too subtle, thanks to the sparkling pavé diamonds.