Ross-Simons Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings vs Ross-Simons Italian 14kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Buy the 14kt pair if you want a lighter, lower-cost everyday huggie with a slightly larger 5/8" drop and strong owner feedback. Buy the 18kt pair if you want the higher gold content and the smaller 1/2" profile, and can accept less metal for more money. On November 3, 2026 the 18kt is $249.00 at Target and the 14kt is $169.00 at Target, an $80 gap.
Today the Ross-Simons Italian 14kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings costs $80.00 less at its best price.
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Ross-Simons Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
4.2$249.00at TargetObserved at 12:11 AM
Choose the 18kt huggie if you want the higher gold purity and a smaller 1/2" hoop that sits tight to the lobe.
Pros
- 18kt gold gives the richer color and higher purity
- Small 1/2" hoop hugs the lobe and stays out of the way
- Made in Italy
- Polished finish with a bright gleam
Cons
- Costs $80 more than the 14kt pair
- Only 0.6 grams of gold, so it is light and thin
- Lower rating, 4.2 from 32 ratings
What separates them
| Ross-Simons Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Ross-Simons Italian 14kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | |
|---|---|---|
| Gold purity | 18kt yellow gold | 14kt yellow gold |
| Price at Target, November 3, 2026 | $249.00 | $169.00 |
| Hanging length | 1/2" | 5/8" |
| Metal weight | 0.6 grams | Not stated |
| Closure | Snap-bar | Snap-bar |
| Rating | 4.2 of 5 from 32 ratings | 4.4 of 5 from 20 ratings |
| Stores pricing it new | 5 stores | 4 stores |
| Presentation box | Not stated | Fine jewelry presentation box included |
Price history
- Ross-Simons Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings: lowest $249.00 on Nov 3 at Ross-Simons.
- Ross-Simons Italian 14kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings: lowest $169.00 on Nov 3 at Target.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Ross-Simons Italian 18kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings | Ross-Simons Italian 14kt Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings |
|---|---|---|
| metal | 18kt Yellow Gold | — |
| metal weight | 0.6 grams | — |
| finish | Polished | — |
| backing | Snap-bar | — |
| color | — | Yellow |
Questions and answers
- Is 18kt gold worth $80 more than 14kt here?
- Only if purity matters to you. You get 18kt gold, but just 0.6 grams of it, and the 14kt pair costs $169.00 at Target versus $249.00 for the 18kt as of November 3, 2026.
- Which is better for a second piercing?
- The 14kt pair. Its 5/8" drop and lighter build suit a second hole, and one reviewer wears it in either piercing and never takes it off.
- Which hoop is smaller?
- The 18kt pair at 1/2". The 14kt pair hangs 5/8", about an eighth of an inch longer.
- Do both use the same closure?
- Yes. Both are snap-bar huggies, so they hinge and click shut the same way.
- Which has better owner feedback?
- The 14kt pair, at 4.4 of 5 from 20 ratings versus 4.2 of 5 from 32 for the 18kt. Both samples are small.
- Are these solid gold?
- Both are described as Italian-made yellow gold huggies, 18kt and 14kt respectively. The 18kt pair lists a metal weight of 0.6 grams, so expect a light, hollow-feeling hoop.