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Small Brushed 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Sylvia Kontente
Located in Greenwich, CT
18k yellow gold and round brilliant-cut diamond oval hinged hoop earrings, with hand-engraved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Small Brushed 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Sylvia Kontente
Located in Greenwich, CT
18k white gold and round brilliant-cut diamond oval hinged hoop earrings, with hand-engraved
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Silver 18 Karat Gold-Plated Snake Chain Hoops Minimal Small Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
. Ask for price in 18k full gold! follow us on instagram : @maggoosh
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver

Eva Fehren Small Orbit Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Blackened White Gold
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18K Blackened White Gold White Diamonds - Small Orbit Hoops The Orbit Hoops continue to evolve the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

KATA 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Citrine Detachable Ear-Pendants
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
mix and match. This Juno Earrings with Citrine Drops set is priced here in 18K Yellow Gold but is
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2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold

PIAGET Gold Heart Hoop Earrings
By Piaget
Located in Los Angeles, CA
So simple. So lovely. Simple, sweet, and charming. Combined they weigh 7.5 grams and each small
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

0.24 Carat White GVS Diamonds 18 Karat Pink Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
So nice small hoop earrings in 18kt pink gold for 6,20 grams and white round brilliant diamonds
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Roberto Coin Love in Verona Diamond Small Hoop Earring 8882970AYERX
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin Love in Verona Diamond Accent Small Hoop Earring in 18k Yellow Gold with Diamond
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Earrings 924 Sterling Silver Snake Chain Small Hoop Shape Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
plated. All of our earrings have 10 K posts to avoid allergies and handmade backings in the shape of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

10k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Hoops Silver 18 Karat Gold-Plated Mixed Metals Snake Chain Small Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Twinkler Hoops Earrings The twinkler small hoops are a combination of a classic and a touch of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Mixed Metal

Earrings Hoop Shape Minimal Snake Chain 18 Karat Gold-Plated Silver Small, Greek
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Halo earrings These 18 K- gold plated silver earrings are available in 4 lengths (see in pictures
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

10k Gold, 18k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Daou 18K Iolite Pear and White Gold Orbit Convertible Double Hoop Earrings
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Iolite and white gold small front facing hoop earrings and the Large Orbit Hoop Multiplier earring
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Daou 18K Sapphire and White Gold Hoop Earrings from the Orbit Collection
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Sapphire and white gold small front facing hoop earrings. Simple chic earrings set with round
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Handcrafted 18K Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings – Classic Design with a Modern Twist
Located in London, GB
These modern gold hoop earrings, designed to play with space and line, are handcrafted in 18 Carat
Category

2010s British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Sweet Pea Bits And Bobs 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings With Chains
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
Made from 18k yellow gold, these fabulous 3cm diameter hoop earrings feature three strands of
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21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Tivon 18 Carat Yellow Gold Round Diamond and Round Emerald small hoop earrings
By TIVON FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Borehamwood, GB
Timeless! This lovely pair of 18k Yellow Gold hoop earrings have been set with fine glittering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Tivon 18 Carat Yellow Gold Round Diamond and Round Ruby small hoop earrings
By TIVON FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Borehamwood, GB
Timeless! This lovely pair of 18k Yellow Gold hoop earrings have been set with fine glittering
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.44 Rubies 0.28 White GVS Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Small hoop earrings in 18kt white gold for 5,20 grams with 0,44 carats of rubies and 0,28 carats of
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

0.37 Tsavorite 0.28 White GVS Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Small hoop earrings in 18kt white gold for 5,80 grams with 0,37 carats of tsavorite and 0,28 carats
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold

Debra Navarro Pear and Marquise Diamond and 18 Karat Gold Hoop Earrings Small
By Debra Navarro
Located in Wichita, KS
The Olive Branch hoop earrings, here in the smaller size, are hand-made with 18-karat recycled
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18ct White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Splitter s Creek, NSW
An extremely wearable pair of round brilliant cut Diamond small hoop Earrings. Truly would go with
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Daou 18K Pink Sapphire Pear and Rose Gold Orbit Convertible Double Hoop Earrings
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Pink Sapphire and rose gold small front facing hoop earrings and the Large Orbit Hoop Multiplier
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Sweet Pea 18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Hoop Earring with Tapered Fringe and Cuff
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
Bring your outfit to life with this on trend 18k yellow gold small 15mm hoop single earring with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Daou Orbit Opal and Gold Hoop Earring
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Opal and yellow gold small front facing hoop earrings. Simple chic earrings set with round cabochon
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cushla Whiting Planetary Pearl Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cushla Whiting
Located in Melbourne, AU
Collection are made in 18 carat gold with small white pearls. If out of stock, production time for this
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2010s Australian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k Gold

2.29 Carats Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The perfect everyday small hoop with 2.29cts of white diamonds, G-H color, VS2 clarity, set in 18K
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fair Lady Small Curved Hoop Earrings in White Rhodium with 14K Gold Plating
By Adore Adorn
Located in Atlanta, GA
night or down for work. Materials: Metal: Two-toned finish: Solid 18K Gold, Gemstones: an array of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Tsavorite, Rhodium, 18...

18 Karat Yellow Gold White Diamond Small Carousel Hoops
By James Banks
Located in Novato, CA
18 Karat Small Carousel Hoops are set in solid 18k Yellow Gold with a single row of white diamonds
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Small Folded Triangle Hoops
Located in West Hollywood, CA
triangles set in 18k Yellow Gold Includes push closure earring backings Sold as a Pair
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Gold Plated XL Silver Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Gold Plated XL Silver Hoop Earrings This is the XL size of the Hoop Earrings They are made from
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Gold Plated Medium Silver Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Medium Silver Hoop Earrings They are made from handmade chenier, a fine, hollow tube which is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

GLOW MEDIUM Earring - 18k gold
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
. Crafted by hand using recycled 18 karat gold, this one piece earring is made to last with an emphasis on
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Daou Orbit Opal and Gold Convertible Double Hoop Earrings
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
The Opal and yellow gold small front facing hoop earrings and the Large Orbit Hoop Multiplier
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Opal, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

KATA 18k Rose Hoop Earrings with Faceted Rose Quartz Detachable Ear-Pendants
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
not mix and match. This Juno Earrings with Rose Shimmer drops set is priced here in 18K Rose Gold but
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

KATA 18k White Hoop Earrings with Marquise Dark Amethyst Detachable Ear-Pendants
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Alluring midnight purple adding a hint of art deco glamour. Elegant ‘Juno Drop Hoop Stud’ earrings
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

0.15 Ct Diamond Hoops in 18k White Gold a Cute Dazzling Earring for Everyone
Located in Bangkok, TH
18K white gold 0.15ct natural VVS diamonds (D-G colour) Total earring weight 2.26g Introducing our
Category

2010s Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Hannah Martin London Ruby Gold Studded Twist Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
through the ear, creating a 'double-hoop' visual - a small but powerful statement of subversive luxury
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hannah Martin London Sapphire Studded Gold Twist Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
twists through the ear, creating a 'double-hoop' visual - a small but powerful statement of subversive
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

GLOW LARGE Earring - 18k gold (a pair)
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
Also available in recycled sterling silver; as one piece earring, or in size medium and small
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

GLOW MEDIUM Earrings - 18k gold (a pair)
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
architectural earring is handcrafted using recycled 18 karat gold, ensuring that our jewelry is both
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

KINRADEN THE GASP LARGE Earring - 18k gold
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
about creating connections, The Gasp earring is available in small and large sizes. It is an all-time
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Daou Ruby Pear and Gold Hoop Earrings from the Orbit Collection
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Ruby and yellow gold small front facing hoop earrings. Simple chic earrings set with pear cut
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Wellendorff "Brilliance of the Sun" 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Wellendorff
Located in Spartanburg, SC
Wellendorff Brilliance of the Sun 18K yellow gold hoop earrings. Each Wellendorff logo is set with
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21st Century and Contemporary German Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Huggie White Gold Inside Out Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, 10 TCW
Located in Miami, FL
diamonds inside and outside of the earrings set in 18 karat white gold. You will fall in love with these
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Seidengang 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Leaf Laurel Half Hoop Earrings
By SeidenGang
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Seaidengang 18-karat yellow gold semi hoop earrings with diamonds from the Laurel Collection. Leaf
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Daou Iolite Pear and White Gold Hoop Earrings from the Orbit Collection
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Iolite and white gold small front facing hoop earrings. Simple chic earrings set with pear cut
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sabine Strobel 1980s-1990s Natural Coral Gold Half Hoop Clip-On Earrings
By Sabine Strobel
Located in Dusseldorf, NRW
Sabine Strobel Natural Coral Gold Half Hoop Clip-on Earrings 18k yellow gold, natural coral Height
Category

20th Century German Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, 18k Gold

KINRADEN THE GASP LARGE Earring - 18k gold (a pair)
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
about creating connections, The Gasp earring is available in small and large sizes. It is an all-time
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

White Gold Hoop Stud Earrings with Blue Topaz Diamond Detachable Ear Pendants
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
'Juno' Earring set is made in 18 karat white gold. Each detachable drop features a faceted briolette sky
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Topaz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold

Dionysus Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.225 Carat in Stock
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
lovely pair of earrings in 18k yellow, white and rose gold are made to order. We take great pleasure to
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

64Facets Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Versatile and light, our handcrafted hoop earrings are the perfect piece of jewelry for a day at the office
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Daou Pink Sapphire Pear and Rose Gold Hoop Earrings from the Orbit Collection
By Daou
Located in London, EMEA - British Isles
Pink Sapphire and rose gold small front facing hoop earrings. Simple chic earrings set with pear
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hemera Rose-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.881 Carat
By JeweLyrie
Located in Paterson, NJ
Hemera Rose-Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold with 0.881 CTW Diamonds This is matching
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Rose Gold Stud Hoop Earrings with Faceted Rose Quartz Detachable Ear-Pendants
By KATA Jewellery
Located in London, GB
Shimmering beauty with a soft rose hue. Elegant ‘Juno Drop Hoop Stud’ earrings with a graceful
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, 9k Gold, Rose Gold

Sweet Pea 18 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop and Long Tassel Earrings
By Sweet Pea
Located in London, GB
These 18k gold tassel hooplet diamond earrings are from Sweet Pea's 'Gold Tassels' collection. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Deco Earring (Extra Small Link, Fuse, PA18K)
By Parts of Four
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
Hoop earring in sterling silver, 18k solid yellow gold layer fused on the surface. Sold as a
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

Deco Earring (Extra Small Link, Fuse, PA18K)
By Parts of Four
Located in PARIS, FR
Hoop earring in sterling silver, 18k solid yellow gold layer fused on the surface. Sold as a
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Sterling Silver

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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.