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Pair of White Gold, Ruby and Diamond Dangling Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold, ruby and diamond dangling earrings. Each earring suspends an oblong
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Antique French Napoleon III Fine Pearl Gold Dangle Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
Earrings in 18 carat rose gold, horse head hallmark. Each dangle earring is composed of a gold
Category

Antique 1850s French Napoleon III Dangle Earrings

Materials

Natural Pearl, Oriental Pearl, Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

South-Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
earrings are set with 2 genuine lustrous pearls approx. 14mm in diameter and feature small hoops that are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Turmalin Brilliant Earrings 17 ct 0.20 ct Rose Gold 18 kt modern elegant Luxurys
Located in Viena, Viena
. There, a traditional master workshop takes care of our productions in 18 carat gold in loving small
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Julius Cohen Pearl Drop Earrings
By Julius Cohen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These 18 Kt Gold and Pearl Drop Earrings have real presence and are in the classic "Berry" design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

Nicholas Varney Multicolored Tourmaline Drop Earrings
By Nicholas Varney
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Nicholas Varney multicolored tourmaline bead drop earrings. 18k yellow gold polished 'U'-shaped
Category

2010s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Paris Georges L Enfant Diamond Gold Door Knocker Clip Earrings
By Georges L Enfant
Located in Greenwich, CT
knocker diamond yellow gold vintage earrings. Sensuously swinging from small diamond top hoops, the 18
Category

Vintage 1970s French Modernist Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Fine Angel Skin Coral Drop Brilliant Earrings made in Italy Set possible elegant
Located in Viena, Viena
(fine white) / VS (very small inclusions), made in 750 white gold, dimensions of the earring approx. 32
Category

2010s Dominican Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Coral, 18k Gold, White Gold

Saphire Brilliant Earrings 7 Different Chakra Colors 2.81ct Goldsmith Work Italy
Located in Viena, Viena
represent the SEVEN CHAKRA colors, held floating by 4 crabs, slightly running three-quarter hoop earrings
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Diamond, Yellow Sapphire, ...

Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18 Karat Rose Gold, Sky Blue Enamel and Quartzite
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Collection 18k Rose Gold, Sky Blue Enamel & Quartzite with hoops in Rose Gold and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel

Pink Gold Diamonds Necklace Chandelier Earrings Set Modern 18K, 2000
Located in Herzelia, Tel Aviv
of 18 Karat pink gold, it features hoop links and a geometric motif. Massive yet delicate, a truly
Category

Early 2000s Multi-Strand Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold

An Impressive Gold and Lapis Demi-Parure c1970
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Bold set of gold and lapis Jewelry. The 14 1/2"x 1 1/4"h revival-style 18k yellow gold and lapis
Category

Greek Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Boucheron 18K Gold Diamond Small Hoop Earrings
By Boucheron
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Vintage Boucheron 18K gold and diamond small hoop earrings, circa 1960's. Earrings measure 5.8" by
Category

Vintage 1960s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18K White gold invisible Small Ruby Hoop Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
and very sparking. Ruby use 4.25 ct, Diamond 0.39 ct H VS quality, the setting made in 18k White gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier LOVE Small Model 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Introducing the Cartier LOVE Hoop Earrings, Small Model—a timeless emblem of enduring affection
Category

2010s French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Love Hoop Earrings Small Model 18K Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Cartier love hoop earrings crafted in 18k yellow gold featuring screw motif in an oval
Category

2010s French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trinity Three Toned Small Hoop Earrings 18k Gold and Platinum
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K Yellow and Rose Gold & Platinum 900 Total Weight: 1.5
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum

Paul Morelli 18K White Gold Black Confetti Small Hoop Earrings #18313
By Paul Morelli
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Paul Morelli 18K White Gold Diamond Confetti Small Hoop Earrings This gorgeous set of small hoop
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Cartier Trinity Earrings Small Hoops 18k Tri Gold Signed Jewelry
By Cartier
Located in Torrance, CA
Out of production vintage Cartier 'Trinity' earrings crafted in 18k yellow, rose and white gold
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Small Twist Hoop Earrings, 0.10 Carat, 18K White and Rose Gold Earrings
Located in Honolulu, HI
Diamond Small twist hoop earrings in 18k white and rese gold. These beautiful earrings feature two
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier Ruby Diamond Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Three vibrant rubies and diamonds adorn these hoops, made by Cartier. Set in 18 karat yellow gold
Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gucci Icon 18 Karat Gold Small Hoops Earrings
By Gucci
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Gucci Icon 18k White Gold Small Hoops Earrings. The famous Gucci “GG” Icon is embossed on each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Small Hoop Classic Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These classic and timeless small hoop earrings are made from 2.3 grams of 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.60 Carat Diamond White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
Small Diamond hoop earrings featuring 10 round brilliant cut diamonds with an estimated total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Gucci Small Icon Diamonds White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Gucci
Located in London, GB
These hoop earrings are perfect for everyday. They are made in 18kt white gold and each of them is
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White gold invisible Sapphire Hoop Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
A small cute hoop made in sapphire .The oval sapphire is a very nice color.We use the top quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Pair of 18 K Gold Earrings Made Year 1820
Located in Stockholm, SE
These 18 karat gold creole earrings are decorated with engravings, light blue and yellow enamel as
Category

Antique 1820s Swedish Empire Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Bulgari B.Zero1 Rose Gold Diamond Small Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in San Francisco, CA
Iconic Bulgari B.Zero1 18Kt Pink Gold Diamond Pave Small Hoop Earrings Featuring 0.16 ctw Round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Rigato 18k Gold Silver Huggies Hoop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
These elegant Buccellati small flat hoop earrings are crafted in a combination of silver and 18
Category

1990s European Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Silver

Roberto Coin Small Hoop Earrings with Diamond
By Roberto Coin
Located in Darnestown, MD
These 18 karat gold hoop earrings by Roberto Coin are subtle and delicate. They have a fine
Category

1990s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Jona White Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold small hoop earrings set with 14
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Alex Jona White Diamond Pavé White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, small diamond hoop
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Alex Jona 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Hoop Heart Earrings
By Alex Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Alex Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat yellow gold small hoop heart earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roberto Coin Polished 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Hoop Pierced Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These simple yet elegant Roberto Coin hoop earrings are classic in style, can be dressed up or down
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari 18kt Rose Gold Diamond Small B.Zero 1 Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Miami, FL
Offered here is a authentic Bulgari 18kt Rose Gold with Diamonds Small B.Zero 1 Hoop Earrings, in
Category

2010s Italian Aesthetic Movement Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman Small Twisted Hoops, Sterling Silver and 18k Yellow Gold, Crossover
By David Yurman
Located in McLeansville, NC
These David Yurman small twisted hoops are a beautiful combination of sterling silver and 18k
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver

Jona White Diamond Pavé 18 Karat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Jona
Located in Torino, Piedmont
Jona design collection, hand crafted in Italy, 18 karat white gold, small diamond hoop earrings
Category

2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co., Elsa Peretti, 18K Yellow Gold Open Heart Hoop Earrings
By Elsa Peretti for Tiffany Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
: Small Metal: 18K yellow gold Stamp: TIFFANY&CO. 18K PERETTI Gross weight: 5.30 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Vintage Tiffany Co. Small Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
-Mint condition -18k Yellow Gold -Diameter: 10mm -Comes with Tiffany pouch
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Bulgari B.Zero1 Logo Etched Small Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Bulgari
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with these exquisite Bulgari B.ZERO1 Logo Etched Small Hoop Earrings in 18-karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, White Gold

Angela Cummings Earrings, 18K Solid Yellow Gold Classic Half Hoop, 1986.
By Angela Cummings
Located in Aspen, CO
, and 18K. These half hoop solid gold earrings with a matte finish and a wsnake-like scale design
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Angela Cummings Earrings, 18K Solid Yellow Gold Classic Half Hoop, 1986.
By Angela Cummings
Located in Aspen, CO
, and 18K. These half hoop solid gold earrings with a matte finish and a wsnake-like scale design
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Hidalgo Original X Design Black Red Enamel Small Earring Hoops, 18 Yellow Gold
By Hidalgo
Located in Austin, TX
These earrings are original Hidalgo earring hoops with Black and Red enameling! The hoops have the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Emerald Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
18k Yellow Gold Emerald Panther Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings are in mint condition
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, 18k Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, Small Mobius, NETLINE Fine Jewelry.
By Hella Ganor
Located in Herzeliya, IL
Small Mobius NETLINE Earrings - 14k gold Unique hoop earrings made with 3D printing technique in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

18k Gold Overlapping Diamond Huggie Hoops
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
made in 18k solid yellow gold and have a slightly oval shape. Diamonds are 0.20 ctw. The earrings have
Category

2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

H. Stern Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By H. Stern
Located in Darnestown, MD
H. Stern 18 karat gold small hoop earrings with a hint of bling. They are well made with rows of
Category

Vintage 1980s Brazilian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Small Diameter Inside Out Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings .40 Carat Each Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Manufactured by Emilio! These hoops are unique! We set conflict free excellent cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Platinum

Huggy Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Estate Huggy diamond and 18 karat yellow gold hoop earrings. These are the original small Huggy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Vintage Estate Love Diamond Bezel 18k Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Oakton, VA
Full Item Details: 18K Yellow Gold / AU 750 Height of Earrings: 7/8 inch - 2.24 cm Width of
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Bondanza 22 Venti Hoop Earrings 18K yellow Gold Platinum Diamond
By Michael Bondanza
Located in Birmingham, AL
Bondanza created these 22 Venti stunning hugger hoops in 18K yellow Gold inlaid with a stunning hammered
Category

20th Century North American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Roberto Coin Granada Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Roberto Coin Diamond Granada Hoop Earrings, Yellow Gold From the Granada Collection. 18-karat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Small Huggy Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Bay Harbor Islands, FL
weight of .55 carat. Metal Type: 18 Kt White Gold Metal Weight: 3.5 Grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brushed Yellow Gold and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 karat yellow gold matte finish 6mm wide small hoop earrings featuring 10 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Italian 18kt Gold Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
The Modern Italian 18kt Gold Hoop Earrings described are a sophisticated and elegant piece of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K White Gold Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings #18555
By David Yurman
Located in Washington Depot, CT
David Yurman Sterling Silver 18K White Gold Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings This gorgeous set of small
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sterling Silver

Coral Yellow Gold 22-Karat 18-Karat Gold Hoop Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Natural Coral beads drops and hoops in 22 karat gold. 18 karat posts and backs. These bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 22k Gold, 18k Gold

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18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the 18k gold hoop earrings small you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 13 vintage or 118 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect 18k gold hoop earrings small may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A 18k gold hoop earrings small from Maggoosh, Cartier and Sweet Pea — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. A 18k gold hoop earrings small can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 81 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and pear cut alternatives. Finding a 18k gold hoop earrings small for sale for women should be easy, but there are 25 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a 18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small?

The price for a 18k gold hoop earrings small starts at $221 and tops out at $21,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $1,987.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and on view in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Ancient Near Eastern Art Gallery is a pair of simple gold hoops from Mesopotamia dating to between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About 18k Gold Hoop Earrings Small
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.