A closer look at your oval rook hoop
The oval is approximately 3mm, with a flat polished finish and a slightly elongated shape. It sits neatly inside the rook and gives the hoop a softer geometric look than a triangle or diamond.
Compared with our Circle design, the oval has a longer outline and a little more direction. Compared with the Gold Ball, it sits flatter against the hoop and feels more low-profile.
1. Why you’ll love it
If you like simple shapes but want something a little less expected than a circle, the oval gives your rook a soft, polished detail that is still easy to wear every day.
Its approximately 3mm size keeps it compact, while the slightly longer shape makes it a touch more noticeable than a round disc without becoming busy.
2. Solid gold, never plated
Both the oval-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 oval is a fixed, flat polished solid-gold motif with no gemstone, prongs or dangling parts. The hoop itself remains round; only the decorative motif is oval-shaped.
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 oval 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 oval sits where you like it. Rook anatomy and piercing angles vary, so the motif may sit a little differently from ear to ear. If it feels difficult to fit, a piercer can help.
5. What’s included
Your oval rook hoop is handmade to order and packed with:
- One Oval 14ct Solid Gold Rook Hoop
- STEPOY jewellery box
- STEPOY gift bag
- Thank-you card