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Invisibly-Set Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
Small half-hoop earrings, showcasing invisibly-set calibre-cut sapphires flanked by a curving row
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Arman Suciyan Pink Sapphire Silver and 18K Gold Earrings
By Arman Suciyan
Located in Paris, IDF
"Small Orbiting Spirits Burst" Earrings by Arman Suciyan at Second Petale Gallery. "The main
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pink Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Silver

64Facets Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, radiantly glimmering in a subtle, yet brilliant design. Versatile and light, our handcrafted hoop earrings
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Freshwater Pearl 18-Karat Yellow Gold small single pattern Fine Earrings
By HSU London
Located in CLYDEBANK, GB
. Each piece is individually hand made in our in-house studio. For bespoke, karat gold, and gold-plated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoops
By Manisha Saurabh Mody
Located in MUMBAI, IN
the inside & give these hoops a complete look. Small diamond branches stem out with two round diamonds
Category

2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64 Facets Rose Cut Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hoop earrings are the perfect piece of jewelry for the modern woman. Available with alternating
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

GLOW SMALL Earring - sterling silver
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
contribute classic quality and low-key elegance to any look. Also available in recycled 18k gold; as a pair
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Vintage Hermès Earrings of Circular Hoops of Abstract Design, French, circa 1980
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
A pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings of abstract design with a large outer hoop, a smaller hoop
Category

Vintage 1980s French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Rhodium Plated Diamond Hoops
By Manisha Saurabh Mody
Located in MUMBAI, IN
These everyday wear diamond hoops are made in 18 karat yellow gold and are set with small and big
Category

2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Rhodium

GLOW SMALL Earrings - sterling silver (a pair)
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
contribute classic quality and low-key elegance to any look. Also available in recycled 18k gold; as one
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

Penny Preville Small Huggie Diamond Earring E1022W
By Penny Preville
Located in Wilmington, DE
Penny Preville Small Huggie Diamond Earring 18k White Gold Diamond 0.24 carat total weight
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

18 Karat Pear Sapphire Hoop
By Page Sargisson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The stone sits at the base of a smooth hoop earring. All 18 karat gold. The hoops measure about 3/4
Category

2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Eva Fehren Large Oval Hoops in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Pale Champagne Diamonds
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold with Pale Champagne Diamonds. 45mm Oval Hoops. Also available in small 25mm and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Eva Fehren Medium Oval Hoops in 18 Karat Rose Gold with Pale Champagne Diamonds
By Eva Fehren
Located in New York, NY
18K Rose Gold with Pale Champagne Diamonds. 35mm Oval Hoops. Also available in small 25mm and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Stud Earrings "Kinetics" Collection by D&A
By D and A Style
Located in Singapore, SG
you in 2-3 weeks time. The earrings details: 18 Karat Yellow Gold 6,6 grams Free delivery. We will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Armenian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Piaget Earrings Creole Shape in 18 Karat White Gold Diamonds, Swiss circa 1980
By Piaget
Located in London, GB
A pair of heavy 18 karat white gold creole shaped earrings with the central band to each earring
Category

Vintage 1970s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

64 Facets 1.10 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings in White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to a human eye). These earrings are set in 18K White Gold, but they are also available in 18K Rose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64Facets 1.10 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(flawless to a human eye). These earrings are set in 18K Rose gold, but they are also available in 18K white
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Earrings White Diamonds with Rose Cut Sapphires
Located in ประเวศ, TH
earrings meticulously crafted from 18K yellow gold. Each detail reflects our dedication to excellence. The
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Purple Sap...

Arman Suciyan Tzavorites Sapphires Silver Earrings
By Arman Suciyan
Located in Paris, IDF
"Small Orbiting Spirits Burst" Earrings by Arman Suciyan at Second Petale Gallery
Category

2010s Turkish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, Silver, Rose Gold, White Gold

GLOW MEDIUM Earring - sterling silver
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
Also available in recycled 18k gold; as a pair, or in size small and large. Introducing the medium
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

GLOW MEDIUM Earrings - sterling silver (a pair)
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
Also available in recycled 18k gold; as one piece earring, or in size small and large. Introducing
Category

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver, Silver

4 Piece Suite Gold White Diamonds, No Heat Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire and Pearls
By Minka Jewels
Located in London, GB
Sri Lankan Yellow Sapphire and Diamond Ring: 18 karat yellow gold, 2.52ct yellow, no heat, small
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, Yellow Sapphire, Pearl, 18k Gold, 9k Go...

18kt Gold PSTM Myanmar Aquamarine Nat Thway Hoop Earrings
By Pippa Small
Located in London, GB
stones for sailors and beloved by all mermaids, set in 18kt gold by our talented artisan in Jaipur
Category

2010s Burmese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold

Mia Small Aquamarine Gold 18k Earring Charms
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
With rich, regal aquamarine in a petal-like pear shape, the diamond-accented Mia Small Gold Charms
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Manpriya B Slice Diamond 18K White Gold Large Hoop Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
slice diamonds sit on large 18k white gold hoops suspended from two smaller white gold and diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Studs Mini Small Round Shape Hoops Snake Chain Gold-Plated Silver Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Twinkler Lobe Hoops Small Small hoops with the impression that they are hanging form the lobe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Studs Mini Small Round Shape Hoops Snake Chain Gold-Plated Silver Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Twinkler Lobe Hoops Long Small hoops with the impression that they are hanging form the lobe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Small Pave Diamond Single Lock Earring in 18k Yellow Gold
By AS29
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This classic huggie hoop has been given a modern edge with our lock design. Crafted in solid 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

AS29 Small Pave Diamond Single Lock Earring in 18k Black Gold
By AS29
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This classic huggie hoop has been given a modern edge with our lock design. Crafted in solid 18k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Studs Mini Round Shape Hoops Snake Chain 18k Gold-Plated Silver Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Twinkler Lobe Hoops Medium Small hoops with the impression that they are hanging form the lobe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Studs Mini Round Shape Hoops Snake Chain 18k Gold-Plated Silver Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Twinkler Lobe Hoops Medium Small hoops with the impression that they are hanging form the lobe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Amy Y 18K Gold, Diamond, Ruby, Emerald Serpent Hoop Earring Harper and Jade
By Amy Y
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Amy's 18K-yellow gold, diamond, ruby and emerald Serpent small hoop earrings 'Harper and Jade' are
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pear Drop Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
for security. These Pear Drop Hoop Earrings in 18k gold are the perfect complement to day and evening
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Buccellati Diamond Ruby Gold Small Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in Lambertville, NJ
18k gold hoop earrings, adorned with rubies and approx. 0.22ctw in H/VS diamonds, designed by
Category

20th Century Italian More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Manpriya B Slice and Black Diamond 18K Gold Diva Hoop Dangle Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
Gross Weight: 16.130 grams 18 Karat Gold: 14.050 grams Total Diamond Weight: 10.40 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Mia Small Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
With rich, regal turquoise in a petal-like pear shape, the diamond-accented Mia Small Gold Jackets
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Prancing Horse Drop Earrings and Hoops in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
from small plain hoops which fasten with a click for security. Prancing Horse Drop earrings can be
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Studs Mini Small Round Shape Hoops Snake Chain Silver Plated Greek Earrings
By Maggoosh
Located in Athens, GR
Twinkler Lobe Hoops Medium Small hoops with the impression that they are hanging form the lobe
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Greek Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

10k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Silver Plate

Mia Small Blue Sapphire 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
bloom with any of our hoops and mix well with other styles. Metal: 18K Yellow Gold Stone carat: 9
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Two-Tiered Rose Cut Garnet Drop Hoop Earrings in 22 Karat Gold with Diamonds
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
and are suspended from small 18 karat gold plain hoops. Each rose cut garnet is unique as are the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Garnet, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver

Melinda Lace Pave Hoops Adorn Opal 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Nina Wynn
Located in Denver, CO
Formed by diamonds set in textured gold bezels, the X-Small Lace Pave 18mm Gold Hoops are made for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver

David Yurman Spectacular Spiral Double Hoop Orbiting 18k Diamond Ear Dangles
By David Yurman
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These David Yurman magnificent spiraling double hoop orbiting 18kt dangle earrings feature a
Category

20th Century American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jazz s Heart Earring (Extra Small, YGA)
Located in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island
18k gold. This series is based on a heart that Jazz, Evan’s daughter, drew directly on his chest when
Category

2010s Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

18ct Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Earrings
Located in Birmingham, GB
18ct Yellow Gold 0.50ct Diamond Earrings Introducing our exquisite 18ct Yellow Gold Teardrop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

STATEMENT Paris, Unit Hoop Stairway Cone Diamonds Pink Gold 0, 25 Carat
Located in PARIS, FR
baguette-cut diamonds, quality G-VS, totaling 0,25 carat. This conical-shaped hoop is made of 18K pink
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hummingbird Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
We celebrate the symbol of joy in our Hummingbird Drop Earrings in 18k gold. Hand crafted in our
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Acadia Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
" in length from ear post to curved tip. Small pyrite hoops in 18k gold are slightly larger than a
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Tiny Skull Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Tiny skulls hand crafted in 18k gold grin beneath small plain hoop earrings which click shut for
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Peanut Wood Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
shut for security. The hoops can be worn alone. Peanut wood drop earrings in 18k gold are just shy of 2
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Nefertiti s Fly Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Fly Drop Earrings are a striking design, both unusual and dramatic. Hanging from our small plain hoops
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Star of David Drop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Hand crafted in our studio, the Star of David Drop Earrings in 18k Gold feature 6 beaded points and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Diamond Drop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
hoop creating a length of 1 inch. Crafted in 18 karat yellow gold, these exceptional earrings are high
Category

1990s Unknown Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Blue Topaz Doublet Teardrop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
doublet teardrop earrings hang from our small ribbon hoops which click shut for security. Slightly larger
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Topaz, 18k Gold, Gold

Maviada’s Diamond Mother of Pearl, 18 Karat Gold, Reverse Cut Blue Topaz, Small
By MAVIADA
Located in GB
As seen in Wallpaper* -- These gorgeous natural Mother of Pearl drop earrings in 18k yellow gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Topaz, Blue Topaz, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Iridescent Purpurite Teardrop Earrings in 22 Karat and 18 Karat Gold
By The Golden Eye
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Iridescent Purpurite Teardrop Earrings are framed in 22k and 18k gold and hang from small plain
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, 22k 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.