Rectangular Green Enamel Huggie Earrings
Two rectangular panels of green enamel sit along the front of these enamel huggie earrings, laid end to end so the colour runs in a straight line. Splitting the colour into two blocks rather than one keeps the shape crisp. The silver between them is what gives the green its edge.
| Product Type | Huggie earrings |
| Base Metal | 925 Sterling Silver |
| Ideal Occasion | Casual outings and college |
| Warranty | 6 months manufacturing warranty |
Key Features
- Two rectangular enamel panels are inlaid along the front, laid end to end with a bar of silver between.
- The enamel is filled level with the surrounding metal, leaving the surface smooth right across the front.
- Straight panel edges keep the outline geometric, which is unusual on a hoop that curves.
- Polished silver frames each panel on all four sides, so the green never touches the outer edge.
Styling Suggestions
Green sits easily against white, cream and denim, so these belong with everyday cotton rather than occasion wear. They suit college days and weekend plans. Keep your hair back or tucked so the straight panels stay visible, since the shape is the point of the design.
FAQs
What exactly is enamel in jewellery?
It is coloured glass powder fused onto metal under heat, which is why the colour sits in the piece rather than on top of it. The technique is centuries old and is still the standard way of putting solid colour onto silver.
Why two panels instead of one long one?
A single long panel of colour on a curved hoop tends to look slightly bowed. Splitting it into two shorter straight sections lets each one stay visually flat, so the rectangles keep their shape as the hoop curves away. The straight edge is what makes the shape read.
Does the enamel colour stay put over time?
Fused enamel keeps its colour through normal wear, since the pigment is part of the glass rather than a coating. Keeping the pair away from perfume, hair spray and abrasive cleaners is what protects the surface shine around it. Everyday wear itself does the surface no harm.
Are these light enough for all day wear?
Huggies are among the lightest earrings you can wear because the hoop is short and there is nothing hanging below the lobe. Most people put a pair in during the morning and forget about them entirely until they undress. That is the practical case for owning a pair.
How should enamel earrings be cleaned?
Wipe them with a soft dry cloth after wearing. For a proper clean use lukewarm water with a drop of mild soap and dry them fully. Silver dips and polishing pastes are made for bare metal and will dull the enamel surface.
