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Amethyste Yellow Gold 22 Karat Gold 18 Karat Gold Hoop Drop Earrings
By Pamela Farland
Located in New York, NY
Pale blush / light grey Amethyst briolette drops on small 22 karat gold hoop earrings with 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, 22k Gold

Cartier Clash Rose Gold Small Model Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
incl. VAT/ $4,350 __________________________________ Metal 18K Rose Gold Serial No. PH**** Width Approx
Category

2010s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Cartier Trinity Diamond 18 Karat Tri-Color Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Cartier Trinity small diamond hoop earrings are great for everyday wear. The earrings feature 18
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Tiffany Co. Diamond Yellow Gold Etoile Clip on Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tiffany diamond and yellow gold Etoile hoop clip on earrings. These earrings are your everyday
Category

1990s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

Cadar Endless Hoop Earrings, White Gold and White Diamonds, Medium
By CADAR
Located in New York, NY
brought on by new love. Handcrafted in high polished 18K yellow gold and .60cttw white GVVS-2 diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Buccellati Rigato Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Omega Clip Hoop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Miami, FL
Hoops crafted in Luxurious 18K Gold. Adorning the patterns are 3 round faceted Sapphires in each for a
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Emerald Huggies/Hoop Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Emerald 0.84 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.2 cm Length: 1.5 cm Total
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold

Large 18 Karat Gold and Champagne Diamond Geometric Hoops Earrings
By Amy Glaswand
Located in New York, NY
. Fabricated in rich 18 Karat gold with warm Champagne Diamonds, these earrings are the only jewels you need
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Oval Shape Aquamarines, White Diamonds, 18 Karat Rose Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Small and elegant pair of hoop earrings realized in 18 Kt rose gold and embellished with 1.16 ct
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings Set Front and Inside
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Hoop Earrings are masterfully set with small baguette and round diamonds to give you an incredible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Oval Blue Sapphires, White Diamonds, 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
the message center. Small and elegant pair of hoop earrings realized in 18 Kt white gold and
Category

Early 2000s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Yellow Sapphire Huggies/Hoop Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Yellow Sapphire 1.50 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Modern Angel Skin Coral Tassel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears. Pair of creoles in 18 karat yellow gold. Creoles of round shape, the hanging
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bvlgari Bulgari B.Zero1 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Stud Earrings with Box
By Bulgari
Located in Birmingham, GB
Bvlgari B.Zero1 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings. A pair of 18k yellow gold hoop earrings from the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov, 7.30 Carat Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A very luxurious and lustrous pair of hoop earrings encrusted with 7.30 carats of round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Atlas 1Ct Diamond 18 Karat Gold Wide Hoop Earrings Roman Numerical
By Tiffany Co.
Located in New York, NY
Tiffany & Co. Atlas earrings with diamonds finely crafted in 18k white gold. A true classic
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Pre-Owned Love Diamond Bezel 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Oakton, VA
18K Yellow Gold / AU 750 Width of Earrings: 5.8 mm Total Weight: 11.38 grams Diamond carat weight
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Shaped Yellow Citrine and Diamond Hoop Gold Earrings Weighing 17.65 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Large-sized Pear Shaped fourteen karats yellow and white gold designer hoop drop earrings Diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Triple Color Gold 18 Karat Hoops
By Cartier
Located in Aspen, CO
18K gold - yellow, pink and white in a small very versatile hoop earring by Cartier.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

H. Stern 0.64 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By H. Stern
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
hallmarks plus "750" for 18 karat gold Condition: These earrings are freshly polished and refinished
Category

Early 2000s Brazilian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Etched White Gold Large Hoops
Located in Aspen, CO
18K etched white gold large hoops, at a distance one would swear that these were paved with small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Emilio Jewelry Emerald Cut Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Great small diameter with large diamonds to wear everyday! About .75 inches top to bottom with our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold and Diamond Fine Contemporary Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Aspen, CO
David Yurman 18K Earrings with 70 fine brilliant cut diamonds all estimated by our internal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie-Style Hoops with Diamonds
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
white gold or rhodium is necessary to bring out the ice against the warmth of the gold. The smaller
Category

Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Gold Huggie Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Lovely 18 karat gold small hoop earrings with an incised diamond pattern to the gold. There is a
Category

Vintage 1970s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Cartier Love Collection Yellow Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2015 Cartier Love Collection small 18K Yellow Gold half hoop, Hugge style earrings, measuring
Category

2010s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Huggie Gold Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Small hoop huggie earrings with diamonds. Each has 5 stones for a total weight of approximately 1
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby and Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Small diamond and ruby white gold hoop type earrings featuring an oval ruby set in a diamond frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Textured Gold Huggie Earrings with Diamonds
Located in Darnestown, MD
Small 18 karat gold hoop earrings each with a star set diamond. The huggie earrings have a combined
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond 0.78CT 18Karat Yellow Gold Small Pavé Huggies
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Yellow Gold Small Pavé Huggies. These earrings are a testament to the delicate artistry and timeless
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ruby Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 2.04 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.9 cm Length: 1.9 cm Total
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Blue Sapphire Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Blue Sapphire 1.81 carats Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.3 cm Length: 1.5 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold

Ruby with Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Gold Settings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Ruby 0.94 carats with Diamond 0.06 carat Earrings set in 18 Karat Gold Settings Width: 0.30 cm
Category

2010s Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Lavin 18 Karat White and Rose Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings 1.20 Carat
By Lavin
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This pair of earrings is made in both 18k white and 18k rose gold, and they are signed "Lavin." The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Joke Quick Handmade Paraïba Tourmaline, Emerald and Diamond Mismatched Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Mismatched Hoop earrings handmade in Belgium by jewelry artist Joke Quick, in solid 18K white gold
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold

Chrysoberyl Intense Pink Spinel Sapphire Yellow Diamond Halo Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
hoop earrings are made in 18K White gold and are set with White DEGVVS brilliant-cut diamonds. Both
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Tourmaline, Chrysoberyl, Yellow Diamond, Sapphir...

Emerald Brilliant Stud Earrings Three Quarter Circle 1.20 ct 0.16 ct 16 x 15 mm
Located in Viena, Viena
Three-quarter circle emerald stud earrings in great size 15,5 x 14,5 x 6 mm, 26 round facetted and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Earclips
By Cartier
Located in Darnestown, MD
Cartier tricolor gold hoop earrings in a size no longer in production. They measure 7/8" in length
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond small hoop earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond small hoop earrings 18k yellow gold Small eternity princess cut diamond hoop earrings clip
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Perlée Pearls of 18k Rose Gold Hoop Earrings Small Model
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Banbury, GB
€ Including taxes/$ 4,200 Excluding taxes Model VCARN9PL00 Serial Number JA****** Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight
Category

2010s French Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K White Gold Yellow Gold Chubby Hoop Earrings - Stamped
Located in Eagan, MN
I love these earrings. They are so well made and in beautiful condition. They are 17.0 mm round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Michael Rose
Located in London, GB
A pair of emerald and diamond hoop earrings in 18 karat white gold. The stones in these earrings
Category

2010s European Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Gold and Onyx Vintage Pierced Earrings, Made in Italy
Located in New Hope, PA
These chic earrings for pierced ears, have a large gold hoop at the top, and two smaller gold hoops
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Onyx, 18k Gold

Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Hoops with South Sea Pearl Drops
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
A classic look that is always in style! Faye Kim's updated version has a smaller hoop with
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Cultured Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold

David Webb Estate Door Knocker Black Enamel 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Earrings
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
versatile elegance. Crafted in luxurious 18K yellow gold and enveloped in striking black enamel, these
Category

20th Century American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum, Enamel

18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful, 18K Yellow Gold diamond dangle curved hooped earrings, beautiful thin dangle earrings in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angela Cummings Diamond Yellow Gold Earrings
By Angela Cummings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold and diamond earrings. Angela Cummings. 1986. Each designed as a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dangle 18 Karat Gold Earrings with Opals, Pearls and Diamonds Interchangeable
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These unique multi gemstone earrings are simply beautiful. A small 18 karat yellow gold hoop gently
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Pearl, Blue Sapphire, Black Opal, Gold, 18k Gold...

Bvlgari Bone Collection Yellow Gold Clip Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made out of small but chunky gold pieces designed as glossy tiny bones, these earrings are not your
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Drop Earrings 18kt Yellow Gold Pear Aquamarine with Pave Diamonds Omega Closures
By Nicofilimon the Jewelry Designer
Located in Athens, GR
small progs, suspend with exquisite poise from a small pair of C-Hoop full with brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Greek Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Myra Crystal Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estates, IL
A black teardrop hoop shape is beautifully enhanced with teardrops made from small CZ stones, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Crystal, Zircon, Brass

Kieselstein Cord Heart Earrings
By Barry Kieselstein-Cord 1
Located in Darnestown, MD
diamonds or with the heart removed as a small hoop. With the heart, they measure 1 1/8 inches in length
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Ruby and Diamond Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
are a bright vivid red. There are 36 stones weighing approximately 1.50 cts. These small hoops are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Italian 1950s Carved Ebony Turquoise Gold Moor s Head Charm Pendant
Located in New York, NY
neck and pagoda style hat are both accented with small turquoise cabochons, and the simple gold hoop
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Drop Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold

Bvlgari B.zero1 Small White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
Authentic Bvlgari small hoop earrings from the 'B.zero1' collection crafted in 18 karat white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Pair Of Diamond-set Huggie Earrings
Located in London, GB
total, all mounted in white gold, hallmarked 18ct gold, London, bearing the Bentley & Skinner
Category

21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

Pair of Sapphire and Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in London, GB
weighing 0.38 carats in total, claw-set in white gold mount, hallmarked 18ct gold, London 2019, bearing the
Category

2010s British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White 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.