Indian Hoop Earrings

Indian hoop earrings begin with one of the oldest ornamental forms: the open circle at the ear. Here, that form is reimagined as sculptural brass, warm in tone and shaped with the restraint of an artifact. To learn more about the brass alloy behind each pair, read our jewelry metals guide.

These Indian hoop earrings are brass hoop earrings, and the material is worth knowing:

• Brass alloy: nickel-free and lead-free

• Tone: warm and grounded, changing gradually with wear

• Over time: may develop a soft patina that gentle cleaning can refresh

If skin reacts to brass, that is not necessarily an allergic response. Keeping pieces dry and clean between wears usually helps.

Indian hoop earrings in this collection are organized by scale, so you can choose by presence rather than occasion:

• Small hoops: minimal, close to the lobe, suited to understated wear

• Statement hoop earrings: larger, with more weight, suited to a bolder, sculptural look

• Motif hoops: serpent hoop earrings and circular sun forms, suited to pieces chosen for their symbol

Choose by the scale you want to see in the mirror and the weight that feels comfortable, whether the pair is for everyday wear or a gift.

The motifs are read anthropologically. The serpent recurs across cultures as an image of cycles and transformation, and the circle as an image of the sun and of continuity. On Indian hoop earrings, the circle is already the symbol, and the motif simply sharpens it. Pieces such as the Serpentine serpent brass earrings show how a symbol can be built into the form rather than described onto it. These Indian style hoop earrings carry their meaning in shape and proportion. 

Each pair of Indian hoop earrings is designed in Montreal and handcrafted in small batches through long-standing relationships with skilled makers in Rajasthan, India. Small differences between handcrafted brass hoop earrings are part of that handwork, a sign of limited-run pieces. The curve of a hoop, the depth of a motif, and the tone of the brass can vary slightly from pair to pair.

Browse all hoop earrings for other shapes, the brass earrings collection for more brass forms, or our sterling silver hoop earrings if you prefer a hypoallergenic metal. Noir KĀLA Indian hoop earrings come with a 1-year extended warranty and a 30-day exchange, offered as electronic gift card credit or an item exchange of equal value.