Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Hoop earrings are a rite of passage, an important piece of jewelry mothers gift ...

CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Fringe is in fashion and tassels are trendy, and they’re not just on pillows and clothing. Handmade earrings adorned with embroidery floss make quick, inexpensive holiday gifts, ...

When it comes to earrings, hoops get the "trashy" reputation because they’re considered inappropriate, unsubtle, and un-ladylike (or in other words, all the derogatory, made-up words created to put ...