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LB Exclusive 18k Yellow Gold 3.71 Carat Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic 18K Yellow Gold setting beautifully highlights 3.71 carats of sparkling diamond baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

10K Yellow Gold 1/2 Carat Channel Set Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
You can't go wrong with these classic 1/2 ct TDW diamond hoop earrings. Sixty six channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Multcolor Gemstone Rainbow Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat Yellow Gold 13.5mm Wide Curved Multicolor Gemstone Earrings Featuring Amethyst, Citrine
Category

Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Blue Topaz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful hoop earrings embellished with 6.98 carat round diamonds of F-G color and VS2 clarity and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Magnificent 18 Karat White Gold Diamond and Ruby Earring
By Jewels By Viggi
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Magnificent 18K White gold Diamond and Ruby Earring, set with 8.64 carat of Baguettes and round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18K White Gold 1.60ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
A classic design means these luxurious earrings will never go out of style. Diamond baguettes
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Omega Back Diamond Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These 18k Yellow Gold Half Hoop Earrings feature an impressive 5cts of baguette and round brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1 Carat Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18k yellow gold huggie earrings featuring 2 round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K White Gold 1.15ct Diamond EarringsER28363-W
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
the outer edges in sunray-style, embellished with baguette and round diamonds.This pair of 14K White
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Diamond Earings
Located in New York, NY
Chic Ruby & Diamond 18kt Yellow Gold Clip-on Earings. Set with 23 graduated Full Cut Round Diamonds
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette and Round Hoop Cluster Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 36 round brilliant cut= 2.06cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Very Large 7 Carat Baguette and Round Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Party Earrings
Located in Tustin, CA
Impressive, elongated octagonal shaped, dazzling diamond and 18 karat white gold earrings create
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

10 Karat Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings #16392
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 10K Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings- These lovely hoop earrings each feature eight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Van Cleef Arpels 18 carat gold and diamond semi hooped earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
This beautiful pair of Van Cleef & Arpels semi hooped 18 carat gold earrings consist of 2 rows of
Category

Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14K Yellow and White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Multi Row Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
total diamond weight of 1 ct., these hoops showcase stunning round and baguette-cut diamonds in a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

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

Emerald Cut Shaped Sapphire Diamond Hoop Drops Gold Earrings Weighing 4.60 Carat
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Fourteen karats white gold drop hoop earrings Two baguette diamonds weighing 0.30 carat Round
Category

2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

0.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These diamond hoop earrings shine with 0.70 carats layered baguette and round diamonds, set in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Van Cleef Arpels Elegant Pair of Diamond and 18ct Gold Large Hoop Earclips
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in London, GB
An elegant pair of diamond and gold hoop earrings by Van Cleef & Arpels, c.2000, the elongated oval
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond and Tanzanite Drop Earrings
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A dainty pair of 18k white gold diamond and tanzanite hoop earrings. The earrings each comprise of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 2.75 ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
hoop. The row of baguette-cut diamonds is flanked on both sides with a row of round-cut diamonds along
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 2.90 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
and are set with 2.90 carats of round and baguette-cut diamonds around the outside of both hoops. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 1.15 Ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These lovely LB Exclusive 14K Yellow Gold 1.15 ct Diamond Hoop Earrings are made with 14K yellow
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 5.05 ct Diamond Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
are set with 5.05 carats of baguette-cut diamonds around the outside of both hoops. The earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 2.72 Ct Diamond Butterfly Dangle Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These pretty LB Exclusive butterfly earrings are made with 18K white gold, forming the hoop and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold 1.52 Carat Diamond Omega Back Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
from 18K white gold and decorated with 1.52 carats of round and baguette diamonds. The earring weighs
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

BULGARI Important Diamond Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in New York City, NY
Bold and important 18K gold and diamond hoop shaped ear clips by Bulgari, made in France. They
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Boucheron Diamond Clip-On Earrings in 18ct Yellow Gold 1.00ct
By Boucheron
Located in London, England
A pair of Boucheron diamond earrings in 18-karat yellow gold where each earring is designed as an
Category

2010s French Art Deco Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive earrings are crafted from 18K white gold and set with round and baguette
Category

21st Century and Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1970s Cartier Paris Diamond Gold Clip Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of half-hoop diamond earrings set with baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds, in
Category

Vintage 1970s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 2.65 Ct Diamond Butterfly Dangle Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
butterflies are outlined with round diamonds and further embellished with baguette-cut diamonds. This brand
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

LB Exclusive 18K Yellow Gold 2.50 Ct Diamond Butterfly Dangle Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings. They’re covered in round-cut diamonds with a total weight of 1.22 carats and include 1.28 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Drop Earrings, 1.69 Carat
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond drop earrings, claw set with marquise, baguette and round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Diamond Baguette Linear Pendant Hoop Earrings Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set diamond baguette linear pendant hoop earrings set. Art, color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Graff Diamond Gold "Gypsy" Ear Pendants
By Graff
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Platinum and Diamond 'Gypsy' Earrings, Graff The diamond-set hoops suspending graduated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat Gold Channel Set Diamond Baguette Pendant Huggie Hoop Earrings Ring Set
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set diamond baguette linear pendant hoop earrings ring set. Art, color and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
diamonds set in 18k white gold. Approximately .41 inches wide and .85 inches long
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Baguette and Round Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Diamond Scene
Located in New York, NY
F color VS clarity baguette and round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold. .57 inches at
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
diamonds. The back of the earrings has a elegant open work design so that you can wear them either way
Category

Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov, Baguette and Round Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Unique pair of hoop earrings showcasing baguette diamonds weighing 0.96 carats total, channel set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Roman Malakov, Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A simple pair of huggie hoop earrings showcasing alternating round and baguette cut diamonds. Set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette and Round Brilliant Diamond J-Hoop 18 Karat White Gold Pierced Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Metal: 18 Karat White Gold Gemstone: Diamonds Diamond Count: 44 Diamond Cut: Round and Baguette Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Baguette and Round Diamond Filigree Chunky Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These elegant diamond hoop earrings radiate sophistication with a striking mix of round and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round and Baguette Diamond Huggie Half-Hoop Pierced Earrings in 14 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
White Gold Natural Diamonds: 1.65 carat total weight Diamond cut: Round brilliant and baguette Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Round and Baguette Cut Diamond Gold Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
18K white gold earrings in a scroll like shape with both round brilliant cut diamonds and a center
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Baguette and Round Earrings
By Gregory Mikaelian Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14 karat white gold diamond baguette and round earrings, containing 12 baguette cut diamonds
Category

Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Diamond Earrings Baguette and Round 1.32 Carats 18K Gold
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
It comes with the Gemological Appraisal by GIA GG/AJP All Gemstones are Natural Diamonds = 1.32
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18-Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamonds Twisty Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy twisty earrings with round and baguette white diamonds are crafted in 18-karat white
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.00ct Baguette and Round Diamond 18kt White Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
diamonds, set in 18kt white gold earrings. The earrings feature omega clips and posts. The tiny hoop design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18-Karat White Gold Round and Baguette Diamonds Twisty Snowflake Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These trendy twisty snowflake earrings with round and baguette white diamonds are crafted in 18
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Eighteen Karat White Gold Baguette Diamond Hoop Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 18 karat white gold baguette and round diamond omega back earrings Earrings designed as
Category

Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.70 Carat Total Round and Baguette Diamond Huggie Hoops in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These dazzling diamond huggie hoop earrings, set in radiant 18 karat yellow gold, exude a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Baguette Emerald Hoop Earrings Pave Diamond 14k White Gold Gemstone Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Introducing our exquisite Zambian Emerald and Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, a true statement piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold Ruby 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, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14 Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings- These sparkling hoop earrings each feature
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings Set Front and Inside
Located in Punta Gorda, FL
Hoop Earrings are masterfully set with small baguette and round diamonds to give you an incredible
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
The Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Rose and White Gold are a stunning pair of earrings that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Emerald Baguette Huggie Hoops with Diamond Borders 14K Yellow Gold Huggies
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These vibrant green emerald baguette huggie hoops have a lovely border of diamonds along the edges
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.