HUGGIE EARRINGS

Huggie earrings are small, hinged mini-hoop earrings designed to sit snug against or "hug" the earlobe. Unlike standard hoops that hang down and swing, huggies have a smaller inner diameter (typically 6 mm to 12 mm) and feature a click-clasp closure without loose butterfly backs.

Measure the distance from your piercing hole to the bottom edge of your earlobe in millimetres. For a tight fit, choose a huggie with an inner diameter 1 mm larger than your measurement. Standard 8 mm to 9 mm huggies fit most first lobe piercings, while 6 mm to 7 mm huggies are best for second lobes, third lobes, or upper cartilage piercings.

Yes. Smaller huggies (6 mm to 8 mm inner diameter) are popular for fully healed helix, tragus, forward helix, and conch piercings. Ensure your piercing is completely healed before swapping out flat-back studs for hinged huggies.

If the ear post stops clicking into place, the curved pin has shifted slightly. Gently press the curved tip of the post upward with your thumb or index finger by a fraction of a millimetre. This adjusts the angle so it clicks firmly into the locking notch again.

Yes. In Australia, quality huggie earrings are crafted using hypoallergenic, 100% nickel-free base metals—typically recycled 925 sterling silver—coated in thick 18k gold plate to prevent irritation, redness, or skin reactions.

It is recommended to remove 18k gold-plated huggies before swimming in salt water or chlorine pools, showering, or working out. Ocean salt, chemicals, and sweat degrade gold plating over time and can cause crystal settings to lose their sparkle.

As huggies have a smooth, rounded profile and no sharp earring posts poking behind the ear, many people find them comfortable to sleep in. However, taking them off overnight preserves the hinge alignment and extends the life of the gold finish.

Soak your huggies in warm water with a few drops of mild dish soap for 5 minutes. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush to clean around the hinge, post, and gemstone settings, then rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly with a microfiber cloth.

For hygiene and health safety reasons under Australian consumer standards, earrings (including huggies) cannot be returned or exchanged if the tamper-evident packaging seal has been opened or broken, unless the item is faulty.

Yes. All Fairley huggie earrings include a 12-month warranty from the date of purchase that covers manufacturing faults, broken hinge mechanisms, and loose stone settings.