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Are hoop earrings still in style?

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Aiden Garcia New Contributor
Asked last month

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Jake Adams New Contributor
Jewelry enthusiast and collector. 5 answers · 0 selected

I went through this exact decision last year. I bought mine from Pandora for about $8,000. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

I asked my jeweler the same thing. He said it is safe for daily wear as long as you avoid harsh chemicals.

3 weeks ago
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    Caleb Ramirez 3 weeks ago
    How do you clean yours at home?
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    Moissanite Convert 3 weeks ago
    Can you recommend a specific Etsy seller?
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Logan Torres Top Contributor
Gold collector, 14k and 18k only. 81 answers · 14 selected

Let me break this down clearly.

Price Breakdown

OptionTypical Cost
Lab created$800
Natural stone5-10x more
Plated alternative$20-$50 but will tarnish

Recommendation

If you are on the fence, go with the middle option. The plated stuff looks fine for a month then turns skin green. The natural stone is beautiful but the markup is brutal.

4 weeks ago
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    Logan Ramirez 4 weeks ago
    This helped me decide, thank you!
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Brian Taylor New Contributor
Jewelry enthusiast and collector. 3 answers · 0 selected

I talked to my jeweler about this last month.

Price Breakdown

OptionTypical Cost
Lab created$500
Natural stone5-10x more
Plated alternative$20-$50 but will tarnish

Recommendation

If you are on the fence, go with the middle option. The plated stuff looks fine for a month then turns skin green. The natural stone is beautiful but the markup is brutal.

3 weeks ago
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    Chris Johnson 3 weeks ago
    Thanks for the honest answer.
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Owen Miller New Contributor
I photograph jewelry for online stores. 7 answers · 1 selected

Here is what I have found after researching for weeks. Short answer: no. I switched after a few months and never looked back. The upkeep was not worth it.

4 weeks ago
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Nancy Green New Contributor
Layered necklace enthusiast. I own 20 chains. 9 answers · 4 selected

Short answer: A friend of mine got hers from Pandora and loves it. Yes, I have had mine for two years and it still looks great. Just clean it regularly with soap and water.

It depends on your skin and how often you wear it. Mine is fine, but a friend had issues within weeks.

3 weeks ago

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