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18k White Gold 4.31ctw Round Baguette Diamond Inside Out Hoops
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: 4.31ctw Measurements: 30mm x 3mm x 30mm Closure: Hinged
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Alternating Emerald And Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
14K Yellow Gold Alternating Emerald And Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings. 0.75 inches long. Set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Inside/Outside Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 56 round brilliant cut and 67 baguette
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Channel Set Diamond Baguette Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat white gold channel set diamond baguette huggie hoop earring This exclusive diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 1.52ctw Channel Set Baguette Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This elegant pair of earrings was crafted from solid 18k white gold and features a round huggie
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70Cttw Baguette Round Cut Diamonds Huggie Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
earrings feature prong set Round and Baguette cut diamonds encrusted halfway through the earring. Total
Category

2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
These gorgeous ruby hoop earrings are set in 18k white gold with round brilliant diamonds on the
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Sapphire and Diamond Round Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Natural Sapphire and Diamond Round Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Hoops
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Surprise her with this pair of stunning 14k white gold and diamond hoop earrings. Each elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 Carat Round and Baguette-Cut Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Surprise her with this pair of stunning 14k white gold and diamond hoop earrings. Each elegantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 3.50ctw Multi Row Round Baguette Diamond Cuff Omega Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
This stunning and well made pair of diamond cuff earrings was crafted from solid 18k white gold and
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pink Sapphire 18 Karat White Gold Round Modern Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Pink sapphire diamond modern hoop earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold. The hoops feature 8
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.04ct Round Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings 14kt Baguette Three Row
Located in New York, NY
Classic three row set Huggie Clip Earrings. Sparkling baguettes and diamonds. 1.04 carat grand
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2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold Cluster Diamond Hoop Earrings #16251
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings This gorgeous set of 14K white gold hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Hoop Inside Outside Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
This amazing 18k white gold hoop earrings have large baguette and round diamonds set on the outside
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Emerald and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
These gorgeous emerald hoop earrings are set in 18k yellow gold with round brilliant diamonds on
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Vannes, FR
18K Rose Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings This refined pair of hoop earrings is crafted entirely in 18K
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

14K White Gold 1 1/2 cttw Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Earrings (H-I, SI2-I1)
Located in New York, NY
Experience the epitome of elegance with our 14K white gold diamond hoop earrings. Adorned with a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Sapphire Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Earrings contain finely matched sapphire baguettes weighing 5.70tcw and round brilliant diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18k White Gold 6.18 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These bold 18K White Gold hoop earrings will continually catch the light. Breathtaking emerald cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earring in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
and 0.42 carats white round diamonds. Earrings are set in 18 karat white gold. Baguette Diamond 0.54
Category

2010s Hong Kong Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Half Hoop Earrings, 5.36 Carat
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond half hoop earrrings, set with round and baguette cut diamonds, mounted in 18ct
Category

Vintage 1980s British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K yellow gold Diamond: round brilliant and baguette cut = 3.45cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 0.72 Carat Total Baguette Round Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of huggie earrings, showcasing 0.72 carat total of baguette and round cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Round Brilliant Diamond Pave Inside Out Hoops
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k yellow gold Style: Diamond inside out hoop earrings Diamond Details: Approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18k White Gold 5.60ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Gold, each one measures 1.65 201D; round. Together, they are covered in sparkling Ascher cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/3 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamonds Diamond Count: Total 58 Diamonds includes 16 Round and 42 Baguette-Cut Diamonds Diamond Color: H-I
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Invisible Set Halo Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Approximately 0.68ctw of round brilliant diamonds (188
Category

2010s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 5.60ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Covered in Ascher cut diamonds with a total weight of 5.60 carats, these elegant hoop earrings will
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Mixed Cut Diamond Half Hoop Style Earrings
Located in Montgomery, AL
These diamond earrings are an estate piece. These 14k white gold hoop style earrings feature 8
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Large 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold and are set with ~4.30ct of round and baguette cut diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Ivanka Trump Diamond and White Gold Large Inside Out Hoop Earrings
By Ivanka Trump
Located in New York City, NY
Modern diamond and 18K white gold large inside out hoop earrings by Ivanka Trump. They feature high
Category

Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.79 Ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These gorgeous LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 0.79 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings are a must-have. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.79 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These glamourous LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.79 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings are sure to steal the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18Karat Yellow Gold 5.0Carat Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Square-cut diamonds totaling 5.0 carats make these earrings simply unforgettable. Sophisticated and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 Ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These beautiful LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 3.00 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings are made with 14K white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18k White Gold Rectangular Hoop Earrings with 3 Sides of Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
! Diamonds: 2.61 cts, Round Brilliant, Baguette Metal: 18k White gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Rectangular Hoop Earrings with 3 Sides of Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
! Diamonds: 2.73 cts, Round Brilliant & Baguette Metal 18k White gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Rectangular Hoop Earrings with 3 Sides of Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
! Diamonds: 2.61 cts, Round Brilliant, Baguette Metal: 18k White gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Rectangular Hoop Earrings with 3 Sides of Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
! Diamonds: 2.62 cts, Round Brilliant, Baguette Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hans Krieger 18 Karat White and Yellow Gold Diamond J Style Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Hans Krieger Material: 18K white and yellow Diamond: 36 round brilliant cut = 2.70cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Diamond Details: Total of 40 Round Brilliant diamonds are are 0.37ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop-Huggie Type Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
18K white gold possesses 62 fine white diamonds. There are 32 round brilliant cut diamonds - all
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Lb Exclusive 14k White Gold 0.98 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Give your daily ensembles a glamorous update through this pair of diamond hoop earrings. This pair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.92 Ct Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
line of tapered baguette diamonds. The earrings are secured by a hinged snap closure.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 1.42ct Diamond Three-Row Huggie Hoop Earrings AER-18747-Y
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
diamonds.Offered brand new, this pair of 18K Yellow Gold 1.42ct Diamond Three-Row Huggie Hoop Earrings includes a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

KURT WAYNE Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 7.94 Ctw VS Diamonds
By Kurt Wayne
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary hoops earrings with diamonds designed by Kurt Wayne. These are fabulous contemporary
Category

Late 20th Century American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 2.90 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
thanks to 0.77 carats of round-cut diamonds and diamond baguettes totaling 2.13 carats. This jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/4 Cttw Alternating 3 Row Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Sparkling round and baguette cut diamond rows alternate along the front of these stunning huggy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Unique 2.39ct Diamonds Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified
Located in רמת גן, IL
Unique 2.39ct Diamonds Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold - IGI Certified Indulge in the luxurious
Category

2010s Israeli Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Pave Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 22 carat total weight in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
22 carats Large Pave Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Large Pave Diamond Half Hoop
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20th Century North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ruby and Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
cts, Baguette Diamonds: 0.70 ct, Round Brilliant Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Ruby and Diamond Huggie Earrings
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
ct, Baguette Diamonds: 0.83 ct, Round Brilliant Metal 18k White gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Three Row Diamond Hoop Earrings 7.56 Carat Total Weight in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Three Row Diamond Hoop Earrings 7.56 Carat Total Weight in 18k White Gold Half Hoop Three
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.36 Carat Diamond Inside/Outside Emerald Shaped 18 Karat Illusion Hoop Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
pair, these sparkling diamond round hoop earrings are hinged on the post and securely open and close by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

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Diamond Baguette And Round Hoop Earrings Gold For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate piece of diamond baguette and round hoop earrings gold for your needs in our varied inventory. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and White Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 3 vintage or 26 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect item from our selection of diamond baguette and round hoop earrings gold 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 choice in our collection of diamond baguette and round hoop earrings gold from TJD, Diamond Scene and Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc. — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a baguette cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes round cut and mixed cut alternatives. Finding an object in our assortment of diamond baguette and round hoop earrings gold for sale for women should be easy, but there are 4 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Diamond Baguette And Round Hoop Earrings Gold?

On average, a piece of diamond baguette and round hoop earrings gold at 1stDibs sells for $4,900, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $36,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.