for your mum · same look, two prices
Astrid & Miyu vs Orelia gold hoops: £80 or £28?
Two pairs of chunky, polished 18k gold-plated hoops. One is £80 from Astrid & Miyu, the other £28 from Orelia, and the cheaper pair is bigger.
Which one I’d pick
- If your mum loves a label: the Astrid & Miyu pair.
- If she just loves gold hoops: the Orelia pair, and take her to dinner with the change.
Orelia
Polished Chubby Mid-Sized Hoop Earrings
Same chunky shape as the £80 pair, and 3mm bigger.
£28 at Orelia
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Astrid & Miyu
Bold Medium Hoops in Gold
For the mum who loves a label.
£80 at Astrid & Miyu
Shop now at Astrid & Miyu (opens in a new tab)Side by side
| Orelia | Astrid & Miyu | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £28 | £80 |
| Plating | 18k gold-plated | 18k gold-plated brass |
| Size | 22mm across, 5mm wide | 19mm across, 5mm thick |
| Weight | Not stated | 3.9g |
| Sold by | Orelia | Astrid & Miyu |
The difference: £52. Facts from each retailer’s product page.
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Questions people ask
Are Astrid & Miyu Bold Hoops real gold?
No. Astrid & Miyu list the Bold Medium Hoops as 18k gold-plated brass (checked 28 September 2026).
What's the difference between the £80 and £28 hoops?
Both are chunky, polished and 18k gold-plated. The Astrid & Miyu pair is 19mm across on a brass base; the Orelia pair is 22mm across, and Orelia doesn't state the base metal.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Astrid & Miyu Bold Hoops?
Yes. Orelia's Polished Chubby Mid-Sized Hoop Earrings have the same chunky, polished shape in 18k gold plating for £28, and at 22mm they are slightly bigger than the 19mm Astrid & Miyu pair.
Which pair is the better gift for my mum?
If she loves a label, the Astrid & Miyu pair. If she just loves gold hoops, the Orelia pair, and you keep £52.