Creole earrings are in a hoop style that are normally round... Read More or oval-shaped. The bottom part of the hoop is broader than the top of the earring, with popular styles including Victorian, gypsy and twisted creole earrings. Creole earrings are stunning, classic pieces of jewellery. The hoop earring style dates back to the Bronze Age on the island of Crete, with popularity in the Minoan civilisation (2000-1600 BC).