A closer look at your gold ball rook hoop
The fixed polished ball gives the hoop one smooth three-dimensional detail inside the rook. Its rounded surface catches the light differently from a flat disc, while still keeping the design minimal and easy to stack.
This is the three-dimensional option in the collection. Compared with our Circle design, which uses a flat round disc, the Gold Ball projects outward as a polished sphere. The ball is fixed decoration, not a removable captive bead and not the closure of the hoop.
1. Why you’ll love it
If you like the simplicity of a plain rook hoop but want one small detail that catches a little more light, the polished sphere adds dimension without bringing in gemstones, symbols or dangling movement.
The key difference from our Circle design is the shape: the Gold Ball is fully three-dimensional, while the Circle motif is flat and disc-like.
2. Solid gold, never plated
Both the fixed ball 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 ball is a fixed polished three-dimensional solid-gold sphere with no gemstones, prongs or dangling parts. It is not a removable captive bead, and the ball is not the closure of the hoop.
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 gold ball 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 ball sits where you like it. Because the motif is a sphere, there is no single upright direction to worry about. If it feels difficult to fit, a piercer can help.
5. What’s included
Your gold ball rook hoop is handmade to order and packed with:
- One Gold Ball 14ct Solid Gold Rook Hoop
- STEPOY jewellery box
- STEPOY gift bag
- Thank-you card