NOLA Hoops

Affirmation for Legacy

Affirmation:
I carry the strength of those before me. I honor my roots while creating my own legacy. My presence is both my inheritance and my gift.

The NOLA Hoops are more than adornment.
They are an ode to the women who wore their history with pride.

Inspired by the iconic Creole hoops of New Orleans, these earrings honor generations of Black women whose style reflected resilience, elegance, and cultural identity. Worn across Congo Square, neighborhood gatherings, Sunday best, and everyday life, Creole hoops became more than jewelry—they became a symbol of belonging.

Each hoop is etched with 9 Bese Saka symbols, an ancient Akan emblem representing abundance, unity, reciprocity, and the wealth that flourishes through community.

The number 9 symbolizes completion, wisdom, and the sacred inheritance passed from one generation to the next. It reminds us that every woman stands on the shoulders of those who came before her, carrying their stories into the future.

Available in 14K gold-plated or silver-plated stainless steel, these 50 mm diameter hoops are designed to be both timeless and bold. They are nickel-free, water-friendly, and made for everyday wear without compromising elegance.

These are adornments for the woman who:

• Honors the women who paved the way.

• Wears her culture with pride.

• Finds beauty in both tradition and evolution.

• Understands that true wealth is found in legacy and community.

• Knows that where she comes from is part of where she is going.

The NOLA Hoops celebrate more than a city.

They celebrate a people.

They celebrate a lineage.

Wear them as a reminder that culture is never out of style—it is your inheritance.