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Two-Tone Ridged Diamond Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
inside) and six-round pave-set diamonds in white gold. The diamonds measure 2.5mm for a total carat
Category

1990s American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Line Ear Jacket Earring in 14K Yellow Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Line Ear jacket Earring 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Jacket Birthday Earring Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Chandelier Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Elegant 2.92Ct Zambian Emerald Diamond Clover Dangle Drop Earrings in 14k Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
, artfully arranged in a floral cluster and set in luminous 14k white gold. The vivid 4 oval emeralds, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

Three Stone Diamond Studs 14k Solid Gold Women Earrings
Located in Chicago, IL
Three Stone Diamond Studs 14k Solid Gold Diamond Women Earrings Wedding Gift Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Muzo Colombian Emerald Diamond Charm Drop earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Brilliant-cut diamonds : 0.18 ct. Hoop earrings with alpha back safety closure : 18K Rose Gold 2.97 g
Category

2010s European Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 9.15 Carats Ruby and Diamond Flower Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 9.15 Carats Ruby and Diamond Flower Drop Earrings This sensational ruby flower
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 3.65 Carat Diamond, Sapphire, and Black Onyx Drop Earrings This contemporary
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Natural 1.92cts Zambian Emerald 0.81cts Diamond Earring in 18k Gold
Located in jaipur, IN
: Yellow / White / Rose Gold ✦ Setting : Pave Setting G-Wt = 6.185 gm N-Wt = 5.369 gm FOLLOW US ON
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Simple Single Diamond Bar Stud Earring in 14K Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Simple Single Diamond Bar Earring Stud 14K Solid Gold Diamond Stud Birthday Gift Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Solid Gold Music Note Stud Earrings Gold Diamond Music Lover Jewelry Gift
Located in Chicago, IL
14K Solid Gold Music Note Stud Earrings Gold Diamond Music Lover Jewelry Gift. Light weight can be
Category

2010s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Estate Italian 3.50 Ct Diamond Swing Earrings 18 KT Gold
Located in Napoli, IT
of solid 18 KT white gold, bearing Italian assay and maker marks They consist in a top hoop
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Mystery-Set Pink Sapphire Diamond 20.07cts 18K Gold Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Exquisitely crafted in 18K white gold, these drop earrings showcase precisely cut pink sapphires in
Category

1990s American Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold

Convertible Diamond and Jade Bead Drop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
white gold and designed for both elegance and adaptability. The upper portion is fully pavé-set with
Category

20th Century Unknown Retro Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Intertwined Tri-Color Circle Earring in 14k Solid Rose Gold Diamond
Located in Chicago, IL
Intertwined Tri-Color Circle Earring 14k Solid Gold Diamond Anniversary Earring. Light weight can
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Gold 23.67 Carat Diamond, Blue-Topaz, and Sapphire Heart-Shape Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Gold 23.67 Carat Diamond, Blue-Topaz, and Sapphire Heart-Shape Drop Cocktail Earrings
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

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

1.26 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Earrings G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
1.26 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Earrings with Hoop Accent G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Earrings G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in any
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Butterfly Earrings G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural, Not Enhanced in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Lustre Arc】Aurora Eclipse Convertible Tahitian Pearl Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
the elegant 18K white gold diamond hoops—set with SI quality diamonds—to be worn on their own for
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

Maurice Fine Jewelry - Palm Diamond Leaf Earrings
By Maurice Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
These elegant drop earrings, crafted in 18k white gold, feature a cascading leaf motif set with
Category

2010s North American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Convertible Loop South Sea Pearl Diamond Earrings Pendant
Located in New York, NY
worn as part of the dazzling diamond-encrusted hoop earrings. The hoops, crafted with meticulous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural South Sea Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Yellow Gold Natural South Sea Pearl, Emerald and Diamond Drop Earrings This illustrious
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, South Sea Pearl, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Pearl Drop Baguette Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
, precisely set in 14k solid gold with a rose gold finish. Round diamonds are pavé set along the hoop, while
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

South Sea Pearl Diamond Onyx Drop Earrings Déco Design by Ella Gafter
By Ella Gafter
Located in New York, NY
The South Sea pearl and diamond earrings feature a top hoop suspending two round/oval South Sea
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Onyx, South Sea Pearl, Diamond, Pearl, 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Drop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Solid Gold D Shape Earring Handmade for Women
Located in Chicago, IL
: Diamond Main Stone Color: White Color: Gold Number of Diamonds: 2 Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

14K Solid Gold Triplets Diamond Studs Simple Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Grade: Eye Clean Setting Style: Pavé MaterialNatural Diamond, 14k Solid Gold Colored Diamond Intensity
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Certified 8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Earrings 18 Karat Yellow Gold These earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Certified 8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
Certified 8 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Pear Diamond Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold These earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

4.03 carat Blue Natural Topaz 1.04 carat Natural Diamond Drop Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Diamond Weight: 1.04 carats Metal: 14K White Gold Total Weight: 5 grams Style: Drop / Dangle earrings with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Lustrous Aurora South Sea Pearl Diamond Leverback Earrings
Located in New York, NY
high-luster pearls suspended from pavé-set diamond hoops, this design exudes effortless sophistication
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, South Sea Pearl, White Gold

Stella Flame Six Way Baroque Tahitian Pearl And Diamond Convertible Earrings
By Stella Flame LuXe Jewelry
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
and Tahitian Pearls adorned with White Diamonds, drop from 18K White Gold pave huggy hoops. The pearls
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Artisan Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Green Sapphire, 18k Gold, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Paired Gold and Open Diamond Star Studs in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding Main Stone Color: White Metal: Yellow Gold Diamond Weight: 0.18 ctw
Category

2010s Indian Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, Gold

Etruscan Style Omega Back Earrings with Diamonds and Pink and Green Tourmaline
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Gorgeous Etruscan style half-hoop earrings featuring vibrant tourmaline gemstones and diamonds
Category

20th Century Unknown Etruscan Revival Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Lustre Arc】Infinity AAAA Tahitian Pearl Gala Earrings
Located in New York, NY
suspended from diamond-encrusted infinity-shaped hoops crafted in 18K white gold. The timeless figure-eight
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Pearl, White Gold

Ileana Makri 18k Gold Diamond Sapphire Single Ear Climber
Located in London, GB
climber crafted from 18k yellow gold with pave-set brilliant-cut white diamonds and a round-cut blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k 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

Angara Classic Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Ruby Dangle Earrings in 14K Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
solid gold are designed to elegantly hug the ears. The J-shaped hoops are encrusted with gorgeous pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Gold

Modern Fabergé Charmeuse Créoles Frédéric Zaavy Diamants Antiques Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in Genève, GE
18k Yellow gold 11.20 grams White Round Diamonds 4.79 cts 1 White Round Diamonds 5.14 cts
Category

2010s British Belle Époque Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.12ct Diamond Hoop Pendant Necklace 18k White Gold
Located in BEVERLY HILLS, CA
Stunning pave diamond loop/hoop chandelier earrings. 191 round brilliant diamonds, 4.12 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

Bulgari Ruby Diamond Gold Necklace and Earring Suite
By Bulgari
Located in New York, NY
A 1980's Bulgari ruby and diamond necklace and earring suite in 18k gold; the necklace designed as
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

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

1.92 cts Natural zambian emerald 0.18 cts diamond earring in 18k gold
Located in New York, NY
Real emerald pave set dog tag dangling earrings gold Natural 5CTW emerald diamond dangling earring
Category

2010s Indian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold

Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Sarasota, FL
18k White Gold Hoop Style Earrings with 14.38 carats of pave set F-G color VS+ clarity round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Pair Of Diamond Set Half Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
A pair of diamond set half hoop earrings, the diamond bombé style half hoop earrings, estimated to
Category

20th Century British Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 9k Gold, White Gold

10K White Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
in 10k white gold and with 3/4ct TDW of diamonds, these earrings are a great piece to have. A row of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

10Kt White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
This classic 10k white gold hoop earring feature 1ct TDW of glittering round cut diamonds. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 10k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

10K White Gold Blue Sapphire and 1/10 Carat Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these exquisite 10K White Gold Huggy Hoop Earrings. Crafted
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, White Gold

Mini Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
white pave diamonds. The earrings feature a classic 18-karat yellow gold pave setting and a click post
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This pair of diamond hoop earrings features sparkling pave-set diamonds "inside and out". Crafted
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Mini Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
carats of white pave diamonds. The earrings feature a classic 18-karat yellow gold pave setting and a
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

10K White Gold Cultured Freshwater Pearl and Diamond Accent Drop Huggy Earring
Located in New York, NY
: Cup Setting Product Gram Weight: 1.71 Grams Metal Type: 10K White Gold Earring Finding: Lever-backs.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Freshwater Pearl, White Gold, 10k Gold

14K Rose Gold 1.00 Carat White and Brown Diamond Hoops Circle Dangle Earrings
Located in New York, NY
features resplendent rose gold, another hoop features sparkling white diamonds, and the final hoop features
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Pavé Diamond, White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pavé Diamond, White Gold Hoop Earrings, Art Nouveau. Featuring a pair of White Pavé Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Surfside, FL
Stunning 18k white gold pave diamond hoop earrings with 6.90 carats in round brilliant diamonds G-H
Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Gold

White Gold Pavé Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
By Lings Jewellery
Located in Hong Kong, HK
These hoop earrings are a nice alternative to your every day stud earrings. 18k white gold pavé
Category

2010s Hong Kong Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Perfecta Pave Diamonds White and Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Naples, FL
18k white and yellow gold Perfecta Earrings with pave diamonds. The earrings have eighty (80
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

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White Gold Diamond Pave Hoop Earring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate white gold diamond pave hoop earring for your needs in our varied inventory. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, White Gold and 18k Gold. You can easily find a 23 antique edition and 203 modern creations to choose from as well. Making the right choice when shopping for a white gold diamond pave hoop earring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. A white gold diamond pave hoop earring from LB Exclusive, Cartier and Roman Malakov — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and single cut alternatives. Finding a white gold diamond pave hoop earring for sale for women should be easy, but there are 15 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a White Gold Diamond Pave Hoop Earring?

The price for a white gold diamond pave hoop earring starts at $355 and tops out at $31,000 with these earrings, on average, selling for $3,838.

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 Earrings for You

In the United States, ear piercing didn’t really become popular until the 1950s and ‘60s, but our desire for a dazzling pair of vintage earrings has deeper roots than that. In fact, wearing earrings actually goes back thousands of years, and you can find many tangible connections between now and then in how we continue to talk about these treasured accessories.

Women wore ornamental earrings — studs and hoops at the very least — in Ancient Egypt, which is home to mines that are among the earliest sources of emeralds in the world. Emerald earrings are highly prized today, and their quality lies in their rich, saturated color. The highest-quality emeralds are green or bluish-green. Earrings worn by the affluent in early Roman civilizations were set with precious stones such as diamonds and pearls, and a clean-looking pop of pearl on the front of the lobe is as timeless as ever. Hoop earrings are imbued with symbolism and cultural significance for many, and 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 between 2600 and 2500 B.C.

Today, ear piercing is very popular all over the world, and, as a result, it is difficult to overstate how much everyone pines for a good pair of earrings — modernist drop earrings, glamorous Victorian hoops, geometrically complex chandelier earrings, you name it. Sure, jewelry trends and the fashion darlings of social media come and go, but earrings have a staying power that seems impenetrable: The still-strong love affair between British royals and Cartier earrings is more than a century old, glossy 1970s hoops from legacy houses such as Bulgari and Van Cleef Arpels remain the statement makers they’ve always been and although people have been stacking earrings for many moons, the allure of an expertly mismatched stack of charms and studs still feels fresh and new.

While there is no shortage of modern earring designs to choose from, the classics, like coral earrings, Art Deco–style earrings and diamond drop earrings are still heavy hitters. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of antique, new and vintage earrings today.

Questions About White Gold Diamond Pave Hoop Earring
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Whether white gold or yellow gold is better for diamond earrings is a matter of personal preference. Due to its cool color, white gold will blend in with diamonds and keep the eye focused on the gemstones. Yellow gold will add warm color to earrings and make a bold contrast with the diamonds. Explore a large collection of diamond earrings on 1stDibs.