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DESIGNER SERIES | Athena Hoops S2019
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The Athena Hoops, a new addition to the Warrior Collection, made their debut in mid-summer of 2019.
This earring shape has a more streamlined appearance that is refined with minimal elegance. One of my favorite go-to styles because they match with almost any outfit! Additionally, the Athena Hoop earrings remain one of the most popular wire earring types in the CLJ line.
![Small step zig zag wire pull through hoop earrings in gold](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0956/0604/products/14_gold_zig_zag_hoops_cindy_liebel_240x240.jpg?v=1708390853)
![Elongated zigzag threader hoop earrings in gold](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0956/0604/products/gold_zigzag_hoop_earrings_cindy_liebel_240x240.jpg?v=1708390852)
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In late spring or early summer, I was making a batch of Warrior Hoops for one of my retail partners and I made a mistake while making a pair of earrings. Once bent, the wire cannot be reversed; otherwise, it would weaken and break. So I kept everything as is, and thus the Athena style was created. Although the design was created by mistake, it is sometimes referred to as a bobby pin.
One year later, in May 2020, I included a bigger version because, well, why not?The the longer version adds length for those who want an elongated, slender earring style that is both minimal and striking.
![Gold zig zag pull through hoops for bridesmaids](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0956/0604/products/gold_zig_zag_hoops_cindy_liebel_480x480.jpg?v=1708390853)
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![](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0956/0604/files/gold_zig_zag_pull-through_hoops_cindy_liebel_600x600.jpg?v=1720960922)
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Like many of my wire earring styles, you can shop the Athena Hoops in a variety of metal finishes and sizes, micro, petite, and xtall sizes:
- yellow and rose 14K gold-filled, bright and charcoal silver and titanium
- 14K micro
- silver micro
- solid 14K gold
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