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Women s Pave Diamond C-Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
, LW. The earrings are made of 18k white gold, a durable and luxurious metal that complements the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Hoop Style Earrings
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly handcrafted pair of Diamond Wrap Earrings. Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds totaling
Category

Early 2000s South African Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

2.50 Carat Round Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings in White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
One pair electronically tested 18KT white gold ladies cast & assembled diamond hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Hoops Diamond White Gold Earrings
Located in Ramat Gan, IL
Introducing our Exquisite Round Diamond Hoop Earrings: Step into the spotlight with our stunning
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Parulina 18K White Gold Pave Diamond Hoops
Located in Greenwich, CT
Parulina Couture Fine Jewelry- Dazzle in these gorgeous 18K white gold hoops featuring 4.10tcw pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond Ribbon Hoop Earrings 2.01Ctw 18K White Yellow Gold
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Unique pave diamond hoop earrings designed in 18 karat white and yellow gold. Ribbon loop shape
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Pave Rose Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Maximira
Located in New York, NY
. These hoops are handcrafted with 608 pave diamonds in 18k White gold. The total diameter is 2.15" inches
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Andreoli Ruby Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Blackened Rhodium Hoop Earrings
By Andreoli
Located in New York, NY
Andreoli Ruby Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Blackened Rhodium Hoop Earrings. These earrings
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Hoop Style Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Color, VS-SI Clarity Pave Set Diamond Designer Earrings in 18 karats White Gold
Category

Early 2000s South African Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Diamond Pave Oval Shape Hoops White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond Pave Oval Shape Hoops in 18K White Gold. 162 Round Brilliant Diamonds weighing 3.24 carat
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.64 Carats Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These hoops have 1.62cts of Round brilliant diamonds, G color, VS2 clarity. Perfect everyday
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Morris David 14 Karat White Gold 0.77 Carat Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Morris & David 14k White Gold 0.77cw Diamond Pave Hoop Lever Earrings Metal: 14k White Gold Stone
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

15.22 Carat White GVS Diamonds 18 Karat White Gold Big Hoop Pavé Earrings
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Big hoop pavé earrings in 18kt white gold for 28,30 grams and white round brilliant diamonds color
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

EMBLM Pavé Spur Hoop Earrings– 14k Yellow Gold, White Diamonds, Star Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diameter 14k yellow gold pavé white diamonds sold as a pair Our jewelry is made-to-order in Los Angeles
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Medium Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings 2.60 Carat
Located in Greenwich, CT
Round-shaped hoop earrings in 18k white gold with pavé diamonds. 362 round-cut diamonds (G-H color
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Large Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings 8.65ct tw
Located in Greenwich, CT
Circular-shaped pavé diamond hoop earrings in 18k white gold with a scalloped border. Near
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.24 Carat Midi Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings by Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
14K White Gold 0.24 Carat Midi Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings by Shlomit Rogel When in doubt, put on a
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Pave 1.72 Total Carat Round Diamond White Gold Inside Out Oval Hoop Earrings
By Sage Designs L.A.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Diamond (1.72 total carat weight) pave hoop earrings in 14k white gold. The earrings are designed
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

EMBLM Pavé Baby Spur Hoop Earrings– 14k Yellow Gold, White Diamonds, Star Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inner diameter 14k yellow gold pavé white diamonds sold as a pair Our jewelry is made-to-order in Los
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Roberto Coin Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold, 1.16 Carat
By Roberto Coin
Located in Miami, FL
story to tell the world. Item Specifications: Designer: Roberto Coin Style: Hoop Earrings Metal: White
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Spiral Snake Hoop Earrings with Pavé Diamonds and Green Enamel
Located in Rome, IT
White gold spiral snake hoop earrings with pavé diamonds and green enamel. Composition: Gold 2,15
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, 9k Gold

0.35 White GVS Diamonds 2.26 Blue Sapphires 18 Karat Gold Pavè Hoop Earrings
By Federico Bellini
Located in Valenza, IT
Sparkling hoop earrings in 18kt white gold for 14,20 grams with 7 rows set with white round
Category

2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

8.29 Carat Diamond Pave Oval Hoop Earrings 18 Karat
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold 8.29ctw Diamond Pave Oval Hoop Earrings Company: Unbranded Style of jewelry
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold 1.30ct Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
A stylish pair of contemporary 18k white gold hoop earrings with pave-set brilliant cut diamonds. A
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold, Colorless and Cognac Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Oval 18K whole gold hoop earrings decorated with pave'-set round brilliant-cut colorless diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

H.Ajoomal Diamond Pave White Gold Wave Demi Fine Hoops in 18k White Gold
By H.AJOOMAL FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Mumbai, IN
white gold with diamond pave edges. H. Ajoomal fine Jewellery is as a niche brand by artist, goldsmith
Category

2010s Indian Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.37 Carat Pave Diamond Hoops in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.37 Carat Pave Diamond Hoops in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel A classic pair of pave
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

0.37 Carat Pave Diamond Hoops Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.37 Carat Pave Diamond Hoops Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel A classic pair of
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 0.24 Carat Midi Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings by Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
14K yellow Gold 0.24 Carat Midi Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings by Shlomit Rogel When in doubt, put on
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Black and White Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14KT White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Very classy small hoop earrings in 14KT white gold featuring a pave set band of white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Gold

Contemporary 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Earrings
By Shimansky
Located in New York, NY
Elegantly handcrafted pair of Diamond Earrings. Round Brilliant Cut White Diamonds totaling 2.31 ct
Category

2010s South African Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

A Pair of Hinged Hoop Earrings Pave Set with Black and White Diamonds
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of rose gold black and white diamond earrings, by Arthur Scholl. Hinged hoop earrings of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.65 Carat Diamond Pavé Hoops. Sustainable Fine Jewelry
By Irene Bozza
Located in Málaga, ES
Classy diamond hoops with a twist • Available in white gold • 18 Karat Recycled White Gold
Category

2010s Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Starlight Black and White Diamond Galaxy Hoop Earrings
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
amongst black diamonds, encircles the ear. Details Galaxy Hoop Earrings - 18 karat White Gold - 2.78
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

d Avossa Asimmetric Hoop Earrings with White Diamonds
Located in Roma, IT
d'Avossa Asimmetric Hoop Earrings in white 18 kt gold with a White a a pavé of 1.54 cts of white
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Fabergé Charmeuse 18K Gold Silver White Diamond Encrusted Hoop Earrings
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
white diamonds. Additional Information: Details: Sterling Silver and 18kt Yellow Gold = 23.00 grams
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Doryn Wallach White Diamond and Yellow Gold Ladder Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
. Featuring 1.51 carats of white diamond pavé, when worn, the Ladder Hoop earrings appear in profile as an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Manpriya B Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Thistle Leaf Hoop Earrings
By Manpriya B
Located in London, GB
The total diamond weight in the pair of earrings is 0.81 carats. Gross weight is 12.830 grams Gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

A Pair of Pave Set Black and White Hoop Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of rose gold black and white diamond earrings, by Arthur Scholl. Designed as three
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Anna Sheffield 14k Gold, Pearl, Grey White Diamond Emma Lace Cap Pave Hoops
By Anna Sheffield
Located in New York, NY
9.5mm peacock pearl, 0.08ct round inverted grey diamonds and 0.14ct white diamond pave set in 14k
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Pave Diamond 18 Karat Gold Hoops 4 Carat
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
color and clarity diamonds set in 18k white gold. The earrings have a gorgeous hinged system that is
Category

1990s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Diamond Hoop Kashmir Earrings by Niquesa
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
that delicately encircles the ear. Hoop Kashmir Earrings by Niquesa 18 Karat White Gold (15,3gr.) 2.31
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Top Quality White Black Diamonds Hoop Earrings by Niquesa
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
, covers the hoop entirely in a hypnotic pave setting. Infinity Hoop Earrings Details: 18 karat White Gold
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Walters Faith 18 Karat Rose Gold and All Diamond Pave Tapering Hoop Earring
By Walters Faith
Located in New York, NY
Walters Faith's Lytton Collection 18K Rose Gold and All Diamond Pave Tapering Hoop Earring. 2.180
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

A Pair of Black and White Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of white gold and diamond hoop earrings, designed as a hinged hoop, pavé set with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Criss Cross Hoops Earrings 14 Karat White Gold 1.60 Carat
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
. The earrings are cast from 14k white gold. 1.60 carat total weight of diamonds.
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Messika "Creole" Hoop "Move" Diamond Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Messika
Located in London, GB
Pared down style and modern, these pavé hoop earrings by Maison Messka are the best everyday
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

0.95 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.95 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold, Shlomit Rogel Diamond hoops are always a
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Stephen Webster Thorn 18 Carat White Gold and White Diamond Double Hoop Earrings
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
18ct white gold, white diamond pavé 1.23ct. Please enquire for your exclusive price if your
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

0.30 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.30 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold - Shlomit Rogel A staple in every
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Heart Shape Illusion Diamond Hoop Earring in 18 Karat White Gold
By Viva Collection
Located in Bangkok, TH
Carefully handcrafted, delicately cut and effortlessly elegant, this 18K white gold statement Hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64Facets Diamond Hoop Earrings, 2.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds in 18K White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile yet striking, the Scallop Diamond Mini Hoop Earrings are an essential to any fine jewelry
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

Heart Shaped Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
18 karat white and yellow gold, pavé set. These one of a kind dangle earrings are a perfect way to
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Shy Creation 14k White Gold Pave Star Pearl Earring
Located in Rochester, NY
14 karat white gold diamond hoop earring with pave diamond star and hidden pearl.
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold

64Facets Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brilliant cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting, radiantly glimmering in a subtle, yet brilliant design
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

3.50 Carat of Diamonds Plaque Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Features Pave-Set Round Brilliant Diamonds in Rounded Plaque Setting Snap Closure w/ Hinge in
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

0.27 Carat Lori Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.27 Carat Lori Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat White Gold - Shlomit Rogel A classic pair of
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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