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18 Karat White Gold 4.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings This adorable and glamorous criss-cross hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Amwaj 18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Amwaj Jewellery
Located in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi
A fascinating demonstration of modern design, Amwaj 18 karat white gold diamond hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Emirian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Onyx 2.04Ctw And Diamond 1.20Ctw Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings feature prong set emerald cut black onyx weighing 2.04 carats with baguette and round cut diamonds
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 2.30ct Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
These Classic and Elegant Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings will frame your face beautifully! Crafted of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 2.30ct Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
These Classic and Elegant Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings will frame your face beautifully! Crafted of
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Rachel Koen Red Ruby Diamond Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings feature prong set baguette cut diamonds weighing 2.06 carats with round cut Rubies weighing 1.89
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, 404 Diamonds, Total Weight 3.49 Carat
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Beautiful 18K White Gold Earrings in unusual Modern Flat-Hoop design containing 260 White Round
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

18 K White Gold Half Hoop Amethyst and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of Diamond and Amethyst half hoop earrings, with 60 pavé set round brilliant-cut Diamonds
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Three rows of diamonds add an eye catching sparkle to this classic hoop earring design. Fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Ruby Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Honeycomb Hoop Earrings 3.75ctw
Located in Orlando, FL
early 1990s. Diamonds: Approx. 2.00 carats total weight of round brilliant and baguette-cut diamonds
Category

1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

.925 Sterling-Silver 3/4 cttw Diamond Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Add some much needed glamour to your outfit with these beautifully unique diamond hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

18k White Gold Rectangular Hoop Earrings with 3 Sides of Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
luxurious 18K white gold. Sparkling with a sophisticated mix of round and baguette diamonds, every angle
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.75 carats 18KT White Gold Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
with brilliant baguette and shimmering round-cut diamonds set in gleaming 18 KT White Gold. Totaling
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rachel Koen Blue Sapphire Diamond Hoop Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings feature prong set Baguette cut diamonds weighing 1.68 carats with round cut Blue Sapphires
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Three rows of diamonds add an eye catching sparkle to this classic hoop earring design. Fashioned
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earring in 18k White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
exquisite earrings feature a combination of baguette, princess, and round diamonds, totaling 2.2 carats, set
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2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Modern 10.30cts Diamond Large Shirmp Platinum Hoop Clip on Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
vibrant white round and baguette diamonds cascade down the facade of each weighing cumulatively 10.30
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Natural Diamonds 0.80 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
with brilliant baguette and shimmering round-cut diamonds set in gleaming 18 KT Yellow Gold. Totaling
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.55 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Lever Back Earrings
Located in Stamford, CT
Clip post hoop earrings with 1.55 carats of baguette and round diamonds in 14k yellow gold 30
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Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT Yellow Gold Cluster Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our stunning Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings, where elegance meets
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.10ct Diamond Inside Out Oval Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Diamond Hoop earrings are crafted nof 14K Gold and feature 1.12 carats of Natural Round Diamonds. Hinged
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1.10ct Diamond Inside Out Oval Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Diamond Hoop earrings are crafted nof 14K Gold and feature 1.12 carats of Natural Round Diamonds. Hinged
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 0.62 cts 18 Karat White Gold Petite Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
, featuring a dazzling combination of baguette and round-shape diamonds that elevate the essence of elegance
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond hoop earrings. This earring is beautifully designed and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.33 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond hoop earrings. This earring is beautifully designed and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Cluster Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our stunning Baguette and Round Diamond Cluster Hoop Earrings, where elegance meets
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Cttw Alternating Diamond "U" Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the sublime elegance of these exquisite hoop earrings, masterfully crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold 1.0 Cttw Alternating Diamond "U" Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the sublime elegance of these exquisite hoop earrings, masterfully crafted from
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Oval Diamond Illusion Pave Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These refined hoop earrings feature a clean design combining natural baguette and round
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

.50 Ct Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K Yellow Gold Half Ct Baguette Diamond Huggies
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
baguette diamonds set in a seamless design. The baguette diamonds are frames with round diamonds, creating
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K White Gold Diamond Crossover Hoop Earrings #18580
Located in Washington Depot, CT
10 Karat White Gold Diamond Crossover Hoop Earrings This beautiful set of hoop earrings have
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20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.85 carats 18KT White Gold In and Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing the Natural Diamond Hoops, 18KT White Gold Cluster Illusion Hoop Earrings – a truly
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.00 Carat Channel Set Diamond J-Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant, these diamond J hoop earrings are perfect for any occasion. Created in 10k
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural Diamond Cluster Flower 18 Karat Rose Gold Hoop Earrings features round and baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond Cluster Flower Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold Handmade Jewelry
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural Diamond Cluster Flower 14 Karat Rose Gold Hoop Earrings features round and baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Diamonds 1.45 Carats 18 Karats White Gold Exclusive Hoop Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Number of Diamonds:130 Shape: Round/ Baguette Total carat Weight: 1.45 ct
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

.925 Sterling Silver 1/2 Cttw Diamond Inside-Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
baguette cut diamonds that shine in their prong and channel settings. Round-cut diamonds line the outer
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Gemlok Sapphire and Diamond Half Hoop Earrings
By Gemlok
Located in Darnestown, MD
Finely made half hoop earrings by Gemlok with alternating baguette diamonds and round sapphires
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Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold

Fine 18 Karat White Gold 1.95 Carat Natural Diamonds Leaf Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hallmarks: 750 Total Weight: 7.1 Grams Stone Type: 1.95 G SI2 CT Round & Baguette Diamonds Condition
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2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 0.15 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Make a stylish impression with these diamond hoop earrings. This earring is beautifully designed
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2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multi Row Diamond Huggie Hoop Omega Back Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These diamond huggie hoop earrings bring together timeless elegance and refined craftsmanship. Set
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 2.01 Carats 18KT White Gold Channel Luxury Hoop Huggies Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
these gorgeous Baguette and round-shape diamond hoop huggie earrings designed to let you sparkle
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2010s Belgian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Cluster J-Hook Earrings 10k Rd Baguette .50ctw Floral Swirl
Located in Greensboro, NC
Metal Content: 10k White Gold Stone Information Natural Diamonds Carat(s): .50ctw Cut: Round
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 21.80 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 21.80 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings This adorable and glamorous
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1.0 Carat Channel Set Diamond J-Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Simple and elegant, these diamond J hoop earrings are perfect for any occasion. Created in 10k
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
hoop earring with the combination of prong set brilliant round diamonds covered by the closed set
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 Carat Total Multi Cut Diamond Ornate Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
): SI2–I2 Diamond Color (Round): I–J Diamond Shape & Cut (Baguette): Baguette cut Diamond Quantity
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Amina Sorel 18kt Gold Columbian Emerald Diamond Morse Code Hoop Earrings
By Amina Sorel Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
of "Soulmate" written in Morse Code. Showcasing round brilliant and baguettes G-H/SI diamonds, all
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2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 3/4 Cttw Diamond Triple Row Modern Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
beautiful round and the baguette-cut diamond earrings go right with casual and fancy outfits. The natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Delicate Prongs Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Introducing our extraordinary 18KT White Gold Single Row Diamond Hoop Earring! These stunning
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectrum Jewels 1.8 Carat SI/H Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Inside Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 1.8 Carat SI/H Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Inside Out Hoop Earrings features baguette cut and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Spectrum Jewels 1.8 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Inside Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Diera, Dubai
These 1.8 Carat SI/H Diamond 14k Yellow Gold Inside Out Hoop Earrings features baguette cut and
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

7.85 Carat total Diamond In Out J Hoops Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
earrings feature one hundred seventy-seven baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds channel set in
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.50 carats 18KT White Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
timeless elegance. These earrings are adorned with a captivating arrangement of round, baguette, and
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.55ct Diamond Hoops for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
-selling round shape skinny Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings were designed with the modern woman in mind
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 0.55ct Diamond Hoops for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
-selling round shape skinny Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings were designed with the modern woman in mind
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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Baguette Round Diamond Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of baguette round diamond hoop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 6 vintage editions and 43 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory has long been popular, and it includes earlier versions that date to the 20th Century and newer variations that were made as recently as the 21st Century. The designs in our inventory of baguette round diamond hoop earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but TJD, Diamond Scene and NYF Jewellery produced popular versions that are worth a look. Today, if you’re looking for baguette cut baguette round diamond hoop earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. When shopping our range of baguette round diamond hoop earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Baguette Round Diamond Hoop Earrings?

Prices for baguette round diamond hoop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $383 and can go as high as $36,000, while baguette round diamond hoop earrings, on average, fetch $3,300.

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.

The Legacy of Diamond in Jewelry Design

Antique diamond rings, diamond tiaras and dazzling vintage diamond earrings are on the wish lists of every lover of fine jewelry. And diamonds and diamond jewelry are primarily associated with storybook engagements and red-carpet grand entrances — indeed, this ultra-cherished gemstone has a dramatic history on its hands.

From “A Diamond Is Forever” to “Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend,” pop culture has ingrained in our minds that diamonds are the most desired, the most lasting and the most valuable gemstone. But what makes the diamond so special? Each stone — whether it’s rubies, sapphires or another stone — is unique and important in its own right. April babies might claim diamonds for themselves, but just about everyone wants this kind of sparkle in their lives!

There are several factors that set diamonds apart from other stones, and these points are important to our gem education.

Diamonds are minerals. They are made up of almost entirely of carbon (carbon comprises 99.95 percent; the remainder consists of various trace elements). Diamonds are the hardest gemstones, ranking number 10 on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Even its name, diamond, is rooted in the Greek adamas, or unconquerable. The only object that can scratch a diamond is another diamond. Diamonds are formed deep within the earth at very high temperatures (1,652–2,372 degrees Fahrenheit at depths between 90 and 120 miles beneath the earth’s surface) and are carried up by volcanic activity. Diamonds are quite rare, according to the Gemological Institute of America, and only 30 percent of all the diamonds mined in the world are gem quality.

In the 1950s, the Gemological Institute of America developed the 4Cs grading system to classify diamonds: clarity, color, cut and carat weight. Not all diamonds are created equal (there are diamonds, and then there are diamonds). The value of the diamond depends on the clarity (flawless diamonds are very rare but a diamond's value decreases if there are many blemishes or inclusions), color (the less color the higher the grade), cut (how the diamond’s facets catch the light, certain cuts of diamonds show off the stone better than others) and carat weight (the bigger, the better).

When you start shopping for a diamond engagement ring, always prioritize the cut, which plays the largest role in the diamond's beauty (taking the time to clean your diamond ring at least every six months or so plays a role in maintaining said beauty). And on 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement ringsvintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings

Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.  

Finding the Right Hoop-earrings for You

It is almost impossible to overstate how popular hoop earrings are today. They are routinely seen adorning the ears of high-profile women, ranging from Michelle Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B.

The roots of the hoop-earring phenomenon literally stretch back to the dawn of civilization. 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 2,600–2,500 B.C. that experts agree is among the oldest known examples. Hoop earrings can also be found in the Met’s Egyptian art gallery as well as in the museum’s displays of Greek and Roman art.

What inspired the original hoop design and why it was adopted by so many jewelers in the ancient world are unknown. It doesn’t have an origin story, feeling rather like the jewelry equivalent of the wheel. There just seems to be a logic to a circle that goes from the front to the back of the lobe.

“Hoops have been worn for millennia because they are unfathomably chic,” says Annabel Davidson, the editor of Vanity Fair UK’s special jewelry edition. “The way they accentuate the jawline, elongate the face and add a touch of flamboyance to a look is clearly a timeless expression of confidence, femininity and sartorial savvy.”

Throughout the ages, there have been countless decorative variations of hoop earrings. While the style can be found in just about every era, it was far more popular in some periods than others. Certain looks from yesteryear reflect cultural interests, while others are purely glamourous.

On 1stDibs, shop vintage diamond hoop earrings, gold hoop earrings, contemporary hoops and many more varieties of this wildly popular accessory.