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Natural Pear Cut Blue Sapphire Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 pear cut blue sapphire totaling 0.82 carats set in 14k
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamonds 4.55 Carats 18 Karat White Gold in and Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting the 18KT White Gold Natural Diamonds In and Out 3 Row Hoop Earrings - a spectacular
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2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

6.00 Total Carat Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These diamond hoop earrings epitomize luxury and sophistication with their elegant design and
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Diamonds 4.64 Carats 18 Karat Rose Gold in and Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Presenting the 18KT Rose Gold Natural Diamonds In and Out 3 Row Hoop Earrings - a spectacular
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

3.51 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
masterfully crafted with three layer of diamonds rows making a huggie C-hoop Earrings for women. Diamonds are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide C-Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold Fine Jewelry
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide 18 Karat White Gold C-Hoop Earrings features three rows of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

3.51 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
masterfully crafted with three layer of diamonds rows making a huggie C-hoop Earrings for women. Diamonds are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural 9.6 Ct Round Cut Diamond C-Hoop Earrings Screw Back 14K Solid White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
These Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide 14 Karat White Gold C-Hoop Earrings features three rows of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

0.21ct Round Cut Diamond Pavé Huggie Earrings
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
three rows of round cut diamonds totaling 0.21ctw set on 14k gold. Total Carat Weight: 0.21 Stone Type
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Alessandro Fanfani Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Earrings, 1.12 Carat
By Alessandro Fanfani
Located in Palm Desert, CA
carat. Each half hoop earring features four sections of smooth cream colored enamel separated by three
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel

Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold and Pavée Diamonds Earrings
By Antora
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Antora Tubogas 18k Yellow Gold and Pavée Diamonds Earrings with diamond rows Diamonds 0,20 ct Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Channel Set Round Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings 18K White Gold 1.40Cttw
Located in New York, NY
These glamorous diamond huggie earrings feature two rows of channel set dazzling round brilliant
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

"Short Spiral" 3.5 Carat Diamond Post Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
A different take on diamond hoops, these lie flat against the ear and feature two rows of bright
Category

1990s North American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Allegra de Grisogono Style White and Colored Enhanced Black Diamond Earrings
Located in Manhasset, NY
Black Diamond Earrings. 585 stamped. 27.6 grams total weight. Matching Bangle Bracelet and Ring sold
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamonds ct 1.54. Earrings in 18 Kt White Gold. Made in Italy
Located in Rome, IT
The earrings are a semi-circle design, set with two rows of baguette-cut diamonds and three rows of
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.6 Carat Diamond VS Quality STUD Earrings Women , 14 Karat Yellow Gold 9.8 Gm
Located in New York, NY
three diamonds in each earring All Brilliant cut Diamonds , extremely fine quality. Clarity: VS Color
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Tahitian Three Row Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings 0.78 Carats
By Harbor Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold drop earrings featuring 44 round brilliants weighing 0.78 Carats and two
Category

2010s Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

9.60 Carat Diamond 14 Karat Gold Three Row Hoop Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Gross Weight :- 12.63 gram 14k Yellow Gold Weight :- 10.71 ​gram Diamond Weight :- 9.60 carat Earring
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Contemporary 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Three Row Dangle Hoop Earrings
Located in Lexington, KY
Pave Diamond Three Row Dangle Hoop Earrings 18k white gold Contemporary- modern 1.28 total carat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 0.50 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Three Row Huggie Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Top of your favorite look with this stunning diamond hoop earrings. The earrings is crafted from 14
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and 18 Carat White Gold Three-Row Lever-Back Half Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
rectangular silhouette, each earring is beautifully centred by a vertical row of 8 princess cut diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

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

Three Row Princess Cut Diamond Half Hoop Non-Pierced Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
absolutely adore. These gorgeous earrings feature three vertical rows of natural princess cut diamonds set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 18K Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
repeating concentric squares reflected in a row of diamonds, perfectly lined up and channel set in gleaming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3 Row Round Brilliant Cut Pave Diamond Circular Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
in lustrous 18K yellow gold, each earring features a stunning circular pendant adorned with three
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

3 Row Round Brilliant Cut Pavé Diamond Octagon Drop Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
carats of meticulously selected round brilliant-cut diamonds arranged in three precise rows that follow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yello...

Vintage 6.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Wide Tear Drop Hoop Designer Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
earrings with comfort. Vert elegant design with three row rails waving through the earrings with true
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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings with Graduated Bead Drops, Signed TD
Located in Miami, FL
interpretation of classic drop silhouettes. The top hoop is set with a row of bright, well-matched white diamonds
Category

1990s American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Oval Cascading Chandelier 18K Yellow and White Gold Diamond Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Layers of luminous 18k yellow gold ovals and brilliant cut diamonds form hoop earrings. A total of
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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold 42.96 Carat Diamond and Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
ingenuous and hold the black onyx gloriously. The top three row pave set white and black diamond
Category

2010s Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Roman Malakov 4.18 Carat Blue Sapphire And Diamond Double Halo Dangle Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
encrusted hoop spaced by three pear shape diamonds. Diamonds weigh 1.35 carats total. Made in 18K White Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Van Cleef Arpels Vintage Ruby Diamond Huggie Earrings, circa 1970
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Diamond Half Hoop Button Earrings, made in France in the 20th century, circa 1970s, would
Category

20th Century French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

Turquoise and Diamond 18K White Gold Floral "Forget-me-not" Link Bracelet
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Offered by Claris-A, this 18K white gold bracelet features three linked rows of engraved turquoise
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Turquoise, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave and 18k Yellow Gold Hinged Back Hoop Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pretty diamond and 18k yellow gold hoop earrings will make a perfect gift for yourself or a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Diamond Curvy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
part of your jewelry collection. These gold hoops are 14mm in size. The three row of diamonds are great
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Oval Hoop Earrings Double Row Set with Brilliant Diamonds
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The perfect earrings for daily use or even for the evening out , light and shiny! comes in three
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

1.80 Carat Large Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold Hoop Gold Earrings Diamonds Hoops
By Héritage Jewelry
Located in Istanbul, TR
The Diamond hoop earrings are set with 98 round diamonds in three row weighing 1.80 carat. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Honeycomb Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
three rows of diamonds that give an extra sparkle to your wardrobe. These unique hoops earrings are an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond V Shape Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
rows of diamonds that give an extra sparkle to your wardrobe. These unique hoops earrings are an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Brilliant Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
white gold. The earrings are pave set in three rows with 77 round brilliant cut diamonds each, for a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Atelier All Day 14 Karat Gold and Triple Row Diamond Pavé Micro Huggie Hoops
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
14K yellow gold micro huggie hoops with three rows of real white diamond pavé Do you need a huggie
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

4.77 Carats Round Brilliant Diamonds Gold Inside/Outside Oval Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These scintillating diamond inside/outside hoop earrings will attract attention day or night
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Huggie White Gold Inside Out Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, 10 TCW
Located in Miami, FL
These earrings are indescribably gorgeous - adorned with three rows of small round brilliant cut
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Honeycomb Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
feature three rows of diamonds that give an extra sparkle to your wardrobe. These unique huggie earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond V Shape Gold Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
three rows of diamonds that give an extra sparkle to your wardrobe. These unique huggie earrings are an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Coge 18K White Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Kirkwood, MO
three row square in the front of each huggie. The 18 diamonds have a total diamond weight of 0.18 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold Minimalist Stud Earrings with Unique Vintage Diamonds
Located in Orlando, Florida
gold earrings. The hoop-style earrings feature a total of thirty-eight round brilliant cut Diamonds in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Three-Row Huggie Earrings TDW = 2.75 Carat
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Gorgeous, Unique Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings Feature Three Rows of Pave-Set Round Diamonds Total # of
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1960s David Webb Diamond Gold Half Hoop Earclips
By David Webb
Located in New York, NY
along their centers with three rows of circular-cut white diamonds mounted in platinum, sturdy clip
Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

Tiffany Co. Diamond Earrings Set in 18 Karat Yellow Gold in Original Box
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
These Tiffany and Co. diamond half-hoop earrings are impossible to miss. The earrings consist of
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Vintage 1960s American Modern More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Three-Row Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold
Located in Webster, NY
18K white gold hoop earrings featuring 2.16ctw of diamonds set in a three elegant rows. Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Three-Row Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By Tanagro
Located in Bal Harbour, FL
jewels always look their best. These earrings feature just under 2cts of diamonds delicately set in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings 2.14ctw Inside Out Hoop Earrings Three Row 14K WG
Located in New York, NY
A rare intricately set *three-row* pair of Diamond Hoop Earrings In-and-out Diamond Hoop Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

18K White Gold 2.10ct Diamond Three-Row Huggie Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
2.10ct Diamond Three-Row Huggie Hoop Earrings includes a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K Yellow Gold 2.10ct Diamond Three-Row Huggie Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Gold 2.10ct Diamond Three-Row Huggie Hoop Earrings includes a gift box.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Three Row 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Leverback Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These stunning 18K yellow gold hoop earrings feature a sophisticated three-row design, each row
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Three Row Diamond Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of three row diamond hoop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of gold, white gold and 14k gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our selection of items includes 3 vintage examples as well as 16 contemporary versions. Our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and pieces in stock date back to the 20th Century while others were produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many different pieces in our collection of three row diamond hoop earrings to choose from, but contemporary and modern three row diamond hoop earrings are of considerable interest. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Harbor Diamonds, Meghna Jewels and TJD are consistently popular. A selection of round cut and mixed cut can be found today on these pages. There aren’t many items for men in our collection of three row diamond hoop earrings, as most of the options available are for women.

How Much are Three Row Diamond Hoop Earrings?

Prices for three row diamond hoop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $19,500, while three row diamond hoop earrings, on average, fetch $3,249.

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.