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Art Deco Zambian Emerald Diamond Statement Stud Earrings 14 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
alternating baguette and round-cut white diamonds. Emeralds are symbols of love, rebirth, and prosperity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

Art Deco Zambian Emerald Diamond Statement Stud Earrings 18 Karat Rose Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
alternating baguette and round-cut white diamonds. Emeralds are symbols of love, rebirth, and prosperity
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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggies
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
carat weight is 1.74, the carat weight of round diamonds set is 1.02 and the baguette stones weight a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggies
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
carat weight is 1.74, the carat weight of round diamonds set is 1.02 and the baguette stones weight a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Round Diamond 18K Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
18k gold, these earrings feature conflict-free, natural baguette diamonds that shimmer with every
Category

2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Elegant 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Huggies - 0.50 Carat
By Hakimi s Gem
Located in Chicago, IL
These gorgeous diamond huggie earrings feature a dazzling mix of round and baguette-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

VAN CLEEF ARPELS Pair of Mystery-Set Ruby and Diamond Ear Clips, France
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
earrings are adorned with baguette diamonds that contribute a sophisticated touch. Together, these elements
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1990s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Diamond Baguette Round Pave 14K White Gold Statement Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Galt Bro. Jewelers
Located in Oakton, VA
detailing, combination of diamond baguette shapes and brilliant round shapes. They embody a blend of modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 2.00 Carat Round and Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Hoop Huggie Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
White Gold and features 44 round and 32 baguette-cut diamond set in prong and channel setting. This hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Baguette and Round Natural Diamonds
Located in Miami, FL
A timeless expression of vintage glamour, these exquisite 14 karat yellow gold hoop earrings
Category

Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Wide Hoop Huggie Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Just her style, these sparkling diamond huggie hoop earrings are certain to dazzle and delight
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2010s Indian Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 2.0 CT Round Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Sunburst Hoop Huggie Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
karat white gold and studded with 44 round brilliant and 36 baguette-cut diamond set in prong and
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2010s Indian Art Deco More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Retro Gold 3 Carat Natural Round Baguette Colorless Diamond Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
approximately 3.00 carats of natural diamonds. The design features 90 round and 12 baguette colorless diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Retro More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

【Lustre Arc】Convertible Baguette-Hoop South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
feature, allowing the pearls to be removed. The diamond-studded hoops can be worn on their own for a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

TJD 1 Carat Round Baguette Diamond Bar 14 Karat White Gold Hoop Huggie Earings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
. Embedded with 166 round brilliant 40 baguette-cut diamonds set in prong setting and dazzles in H-I color I2
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2010s Indian Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Three Hoop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
hoops consisting of round & baguette cut diamonds set in 18k white gold Back Type: clip on with post
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Vintage 1980s Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

TJD 2 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K White Gold Pear Drop Dangling Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Just her style, these sparkling diamond huggie hoop earrings are certain to dazzle and delight
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2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1.0 Carat Round Baguette Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Pear Shaped Drop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
rose gold and accentuated with 198 round brilliant and 14 baguette-cut diamond in prong and pave
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2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

5 Carat White Diamonds Hoop Earrings
By Antinori Fine Jewels
Located in Chicago, IL
An exquisite pair of baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds hoop earrings
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold

5 Carat White Diamonds Hoop Earrings
5 Carat White Diamonds Hoop Earrings
$19,200 Sale Price
20% Off
14k 585 White Gold Natural Diamond Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal Type: 14K White Gold Total Item Weight: 8.96 Grams Dimensions: 22.0 mm
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Octagon Teardrop 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings . Featuring a stunning combination of round and baguette diamonds, they
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2010s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Earrings 0.83 cts 18 Karat White Gold Drop Dangler Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
:3.54 Grams Gemstones: Natural Diamonds Shape: Round Brilliant / Baguette Total carat Weight: 0.83 cts
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2010s Belgian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold Dangle Earrings with Hinged Hoops
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The drops have baguette diamond centers surrounded by round brilliant diamonds that alternate in size
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Half Hoop Latch Back Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
14 Karat White Gold Latch Back Earrings with Round Diamonds. 0.50 total diamond weight. 1.65 grams
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2010s Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

14K Rose Gold Hoops and Huggies Earrings with 0.43 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
carats of diamonds. The earrings feature 52 round-cut diamonds and 26 baguette-cut diamonds, each
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold Hoops and Huggies Earrings with 0.8 Carat Diamonds
Located in Paramus, NJ
carats of diamonds. The earrings feature 6 round-cut diamonds and 30 baguette-cut diamonds, each selected
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 0.56 Carat 18KT White Gold Cluster Drop Half Hoop Dangle Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
round diamond danglers, these earrings sparkle with every movement, catching the light in a dazzling
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2010s Belgian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Huggy Heart Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
TDW of sparkling round and baguette cut diamonds alternate throughout two rows and give this piece its
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 10k Gold

TJD 2.0 Carat Natural Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and elegant, these diamond hoop earrings go from day to night with ease. This earring is
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2010s Indian Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Diamond Huggy Heart Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
TDW of sparkling round and baguette cut diamonds alternate throughout two rows and give this piece its
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Drop Baguette Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These pearl drop hoop earrings showcase a graceful blend of baguette and round natural diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

HARAKH 2 1/2 CT Colorless Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Sunlight Hoop Earring
By Harakh
Located in New York, NY
, brilliant-cut round and custom-cut baguette diamonds are set in 18-karat yellow gold. Total diamond weight
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2010s Indian Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
be passed on from generation to generation. Timeless Gold Diamond Hoop Earring: Our best-selling
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Aurora 3-in-1 South Sea Pearl Convertible Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
circle of natural baguette-cut and round brilliant diamonds, while the halo loops can also be worn alone
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Diamond Link Dangle Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
be passed on from generation to generation. Timeless Gold Diamond Hoop Earring: Our best-selling
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
.   Surprise Your Loved One with Our Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings For Her: If you are looking to gift your
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Pear Shape Diamond Dangle Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
.   Surprise Your Loved One with Our Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings For Her: If you are looking to gift your
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Gold 2.75 Carat Diamond Dangle Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
. The second layer is of gracefully angled baguette diamonds with round diamonds in between creating a
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2010s Indian Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Vitolo 18 Karat White Gold Teardrop Diamond Dangle Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
gold, weighing 4.4 grams. Each earring features a dazzling array of round and baguette-cut diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond 2.00 Carats 18KT White Gold Star Burst Dangler Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Earring features the soft shimmer of diamond baguette gorgeously enhanced by round-shape diamond in a
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tahitian Pearl Diamond Drop Earrings Art Deco Style Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The Tahitian pearl and diamond earrings feature a hoop on the ear set with round diamonds en pavé
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, Onyx, Black Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White...

18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
invisible set emerald cut diamond and jet black onyx earring with azure blue sapphire half-hoop is
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2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 19.49cts Blue Topaz 2.26cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
, beautifully encircled by a halo of sparkling round diamonds. Above each topaz, a striking baguette-cut diamond
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2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry, Fancy Yellow White Diamond Chandelier Earrings
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
- comprised of pear, marquise, and round brilliants peppered with tapered baguettes throughout. Each gem
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandelier Earrings

Materials

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

Pair of 18 Karat White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Earrings
Located in Banbury, GB
round-cut sapphire, circular, marquise and baguette-cut diamonds, 18K white gold
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2010s British Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 8.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Unique-Cut Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
the diamonds forming the long look of the earring. The half diamond hoop at the top is beautifully
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2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Art Deco Gold Ring 1.25 Carat Natural Old Euro Baguette Diamond Circa 1950
Located in Los Angeles, CA
are 22 round brilliant diamonds and two straight baguettes.Total approximate weight is 1.25 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Retro Gold 1.25 Carat Natural Diamond Ruby Sapphire Ring Circa 1970
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamonds, accented by twenty baguette-cut natural blue sapphires and four richly hued cabochon rubies
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 18k 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

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggies
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
carat weight is 1.74, the carat weight of round diamonds set is 1.02 and the baguette stones weight a
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggies
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggies
$3,600 Sale Price
20% Off
6.93ctw Pink Sapphire Baguette Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18KT Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
Sapphires: 16 Carat Weight: 6.30ctw Shape: Baguette Number of Round Diamonds: 116 Carat Weight: 0.63ctw
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Baguette Round Diamond Side Hoop Earrings
By Betteridge
Located in Greenwich, CT
Side hoop earrings, set with baguette-cut and round brilliant-cut diamonds in 18k white gold. 30
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18K Round and Baguette Diamond Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Round and Baguette Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold. (88) Round Brilliant Cut and (48
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Round and Baguette Diamond Open Hoop Earring White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Round and Baguette Diamond Open Hoop Earring in 18K White Gold. Round Brilliant Cut and Baguette
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2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Walters Faith 18K Rose Gold and Diamond Baguette Round Hoop Earrings
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Ottoline Collection 18K Rose Gold and Diamond Baguette Round Hoop Earrings. 1.405
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2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Hexagon Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Carat White Gold Round Baguette Diamonds
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
sparkling baguette diamonds each row sided by two rows of round diamonds with total diamond weight of 2.75
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2010s American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

New 3.68ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
Located in Vienna, VA
New 3.68ctw Baguette and Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Baguette and Round Diamond Hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k 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.