A closer look at your circle rook hoop
The circle is an approximately 3mm flat polished round disc. It sits neatly inside the rook and gives the hoop a simple, balanced detail that is easy to mix with the rest of your ear jewellery.
This motif is flat rather than three-dimensional, so it is different from our Gold Ball design. Wear it with plain gold for a clean stack, or pair it with another small geometric motif if you like a little more detail.
1. Why you’ll love it
If you want something more detailed than a plain rook hoop but don’t want a gemstone or symbolic motif, the flat circle is an easy choice. Its simple shape works with almost anything and keeps the look neat rather than busy.
The difference from our Gold Ball design is the profile: this motif is flat and disc-like, while the Gold Ball is fully three-dimensional.
2. Solid gold, never plated
Both the round-disc motif and the hoop are made from genuine 14ct solid gold, not a gold coating over another metal. It’s nickel-free and handmade to order for a fully healed rook piercing.
- Yellow gold for a warm classic finish
- White gold for a cooler, clean look
- Rose gold for a softer contrast
The approximately 3mm circle is a fixed, flat polished solid-gold disc with no gemstone, prongs or dangling parts. It is not a ball or bead, and the hoop itself remains round.
3. Choose your rook fit
Rook sizing can vary quite a bit from ear to ear, so the easiest reference is a rook hoop you already know fits comfortably.
- 5mm: the closest fit in this range
- 6mm: a little more room and a useful middle option
- 7mm: more clearance if your rook is thicker or you prefer a slightly more open look
If you already wear a rook hoop, measure straight across the inside of the ring and choose the same inner diameter.
For wire thickness, match your current jewellery: 18G = 1.0mm or 20G = 0.8mm. If you’re not sure what you currently wear, your piercer can check it for you.
This hoop is for a traditional rook piercing rather than a faux rook.
4. How to wear it
This circle hoop is made for a fully healed rook piercing.
To open it, gently twist the two ends sideways in opposite directions rather than pulling them apart. Guide one end through the piercing, then twist the hoop back into alignment.
Rotate the hoop until the circle sits where you like it. Because the motif is symmetrical, there is no single upright direction to worry about. If it feels difficult to fit, a piercer can help.
5. What’s included
Your circle rook hoop is handmade to order and packed with:
- One Circle 14ct Solid Gold Rook Hoop
- STEPOY jewellery box
- STEPOY gift bag
- Thank-you card