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1970s Van Cleef Arpels Coral Diamond gold Hoop Earrings
By Van Cleef Arpels
Located in Paris, FR
Van Cleef & Arpels carved coral and gold earrings, with a central pavé-set diamonds design
Category

Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, White Diamond, 18k 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold 1.30 Carat Total Weight Round Diamond Inside-Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Gainesville , FL
These classic round diamond hoops are made of 18K white gold and include a total diamond weight of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

64Facets Rose Cut Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose cut rubies are delicately set amongst smaller brilliant cut diamonds in a micro-pave setting
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.50 Carat Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Nassau, BS
Luxurious Micro Pave set Diamond and 18 Karat white Gold Hoop Earrings are exquisitely set with
Category

Mid-20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

64 Facets 2.25 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elements Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings are delicately crafted. Rose-cut sapphires
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

11 Carat Semi Oval Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in La Jolla, CA
Gorgeous 18k white gold semi oval hoop earrings, 5.9mm at the widest end and 3.25mm at the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Interlocking Hoop Earrings with White and Black Diamonds Two in One Style
By Orostar
Located in New York, NY
These glamorous and ultra-chic interlocking hoop earrings feature 3.20 carats of white diamonds and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

64Facets Diamond Hoop Earrings, 2.75 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds in Yellow 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

Charms Company 14k Yellow Gold Disc Hoops with 1.90 Ct Pave Diamonds
By Charms Company
Located in Okmeydanı, 34
This Gold Disc Hoop Earrings from "Spin Me Round" Collection is Hand Made in 14K Yellow Gold
Category

2010s European Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

64 Facets Rose Cut Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rose cut sapphires are delicately set amongst smaller brilliant cut diamonds in a micro-pave
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

White Gold and Diamond Cocktail Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Chic yet easy 18K white gold stylized ''partial'' hoop earrings decorated with colorless round
Category

2010s Unknown 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
Category

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

Tivon 18 Carat White Gold Diamond and Blue Sapphire Pave Set Clip Earrings
By TIVON FINE JEWELLERY
Located in Borehamwood, GB
Dazzle! This lovely pair of 18k White Gold modern style cube-shaped hoop earrings have been set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold

Vertigo Obtuse Hoops - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and White Diamond
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Diamonds and White Diamond pavé on a detachable hoop.
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vertigo Obtuse Hoops - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and White Diamond
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Diamonds and White Diamond pavé on a detachable hoop.
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Fabergé Charmeuse 18K Gold Silver Diamond Encrusted Hoop Earrings, US Clients
By Fabergé
Located in London, GB
captured through the skilfully pavé setting of white diamonds. Additional Information: Details: Sterling
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Gold

Vertigo Acute Hoops - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and White Diamond
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
with radiant Neon Peach enamel and alluring white Diamond pavé.
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vertigo Acute Hoops - 18 Carat Yellow Gold and White Diamond
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
with radiant Neon Peach enamel and alluring white Diamond pavé.
Category

2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

64 Facets Diamond Hoop Earrings, 7.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds in Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose cut diamonds accented by round brilliant cut pavé diamonds, the hoop earrings come in a variety of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

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

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.30 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoops Earrings in 14K Rose Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
jewelry collection - classic diamond hoop earrings. Handcrafted from 14k rose gold with a row of pave set
Category

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Starlight 18 Karat Rose Gold Infinity Hoop Earrings
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
, covers the hoop entirely in a hypnotic pave setting. Details Starlight Infinity Hoop Earrings - 18 karat
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Coge 18K White Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Kirkwood, MO
Coge 18K White Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings. The earrings are 15.68 mm in diameter and 5.77 mm in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64 Facets Diamond Hoop Earrings, 7.50 Carat Rose Cut Diamonds in 18 Karat Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rose cut diamonds accented by round brilliant cut pavé diamonds, the hoop earrings come in a variety of
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

14 Karat Gold Diamond and Emerald Baguette Mini Hoop Earrings
By Jacquie Aiche
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k Gold Pave Diamond and Emerald Baguette Mini Hoop. Sold as a pair. Available in rose, white or
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold

Atelier All Day 14 Karat Double-Row Diamond Pavé Micro Huggie Hoops
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
14K yellow gold micro huggie hoops with two rows of real white diamond pavé Do you need a huggie
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Starlight 18 Karat Yellow Gold Infinity Hoop Earrings
By Niquesa
Located in London, GB
, covers the hoop entirely in a hypnotic pave setting. Details - 18 karat Yellow Gold - 8.69 carat White
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Hammerman Brothers Diamond and Jet Hoop Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in New York, NY
diamonds weighing 1.93 carats set in 18 karat white gold. Diamond Color and Clarity: F, VS
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamonds Double Sided Hoop Earrings
By James Martin Jewels Ltd.
Located in New York City, NY
Handmade 18kt White Gold, Diamonds Micro-Pave-Set Hoop Earrings. Rosecut and Single cut Diamonds
Category

European Hoop Earrings

Moonstone and Pave Diamond Open Circle Earrings
Located in New York City, NY
18K White Gold with Pave Diamond and Moonstone Cabachon Open Circle Pierced Earrings Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, 18k Gold

19 Karat White Gold Diamond Drop Earrings
By Feri Designer
Located in Valenton, FR
Piece is made as first generation jewelry piece Exclusive premium grade calibrated diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

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

2010s Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

0.27 Carat Lori Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
0.27 Carat Lori Diamond Hoop 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

Spectacular Ruby and Diamond Vintage Hoop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Diamond sparkle. Hand crafted of solid 18 KT white gold with high attention to the slightest detail. They
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

1.22 Carat Diamond Modern Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Shlomit Rogel
By Shlomit Rogel
Located in Ramatgan, IL
1.22 Carat Diamond Modern Hoop Earrings in 14 Karat Yellow Gold - Shlomit Rogel The Kayla hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Israeli Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Carat White Gold Diamond Earrings
Located in London, GB
198`s Vintage 18 Carat White Gold Diamond Earrings. Split Hoops Ribbed Pave Diamond Rows
Category

20th Century Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond

64 Facets 5.50 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings in Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-rose cut diamonds accented by round brilliant-cut pavé diamonds, the hoop earrings are 5.50 Carat and
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold

White Gold, Diamond and Pink Tourmaline Briolette Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous 18K white gold hoop earrings decorated with pave'-set round brilliant-cut diamonds
Category

2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium

MOONSTONES Diamonds Rose Gold Hoops
Located in Miami, FL
18 Carat Rose Gold Full pavé Diamonds Hoops with White Moonstones Fancy cut set on "Diamond Forçat
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Moonstone, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

64Facets 2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to a human eye). These earrings are set in 18K Rose Gold, but they are also available in 18K White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

64Facets 2.30 Carat Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to a human eye). These earrings are set in 18K Yellow Gold, but they are also available in 18K White
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

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

2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Black Diamond, 18k Gold

64 Facets Elements 2.3 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in Rose Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elements Gemstone Hoop Earrings are delicately crafted. Rose-cut sapphires, emeralds or rubies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

64 Facets Elements 2.30 Carat Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in Yellow Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Elements Gemstone Hoop Earrings are delicately crafted. Rose-cut sapphires, emeralds or rubies
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Atelier All Day 14 Karat Gold and Diamond "Twist Me" Hoop Earrings
By Atelier All Day
Located in New Orleans, LA
! Specifications: - Color: Yellow Gold - Stones: 0.58ct white pavé diamonds - 14kt yellow gold - Handcrafted in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Stud, Hoop 3 Carat Diamond Earrings, F-G Quality 1.50 Inches
Located in Aliso Viejo, CA
at the widest part. The earrings are cast from both yellow and white gold 14k gold and weigh 7.5
Category

Early 2000s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond and Sapphire Earrings with White Enamel in 18 Karat White Gold
By Atelo
Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Alternating strips of diamond micro pave and white enamel are separated by round-cut sapphires in
Category

2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Step Edge Pavé Diamond 18K Tapered Huggie Earrings Removable Post Omega Backs
Located in Bangkok, TH
Tapered Top Step Edge Convex Pavé Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18K Gold with a hidden touch of
Category

2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Cober with 134 Brilliant-cut Diamonds with total weight 3.90 Carat Pavé Earrings
By Vincent Cober
Located in OSS, NH
Cober Jewellery's 18K White Gold Earring with Brilliant-Cut Diamonds. Elevate Your Style with Stunning
Category

2010s Dutch Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald, MOP Diamond in 18k White Gold Handcraft Earring for Christmas Gift
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and Exquisitely detailed White Gold earrings, with 3.85 ts. (total approx.) Emerald cut in
Category

2010s Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Londonn Blue Topaz and Diamond Studded Earring in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in JAIPUR, IN
Elegant and Exquisitely detailed White Gold earrings, set with 19.00 CT's. (total approx
Category

2010s Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Topaz, Blue Topaz, 14k Gold, White Gold

64 Facets 1.10 Carat Scallop Rose Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings in White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to a human eye). These earrings are set in 18K White Gold, but they are also available in 18K Rose
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

64Facets 1.60 Carat Rose Cut Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By 64 Facets
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Using rose-cut diamonds and micro-pave accents to a create geometrically flawless composition, these
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

2 Carats Pink Diamonds Gold Earrings
By Shreve, Crump Low
Located in Chestnut Hill, MA
18 karat rose gold oval earrings with 3 rows of pave set round natural pink diamonds with a total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pink Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Mikimoto South Sea Pearl Diamond Gold Earrings
By Mikimoto
Located in La Jolla, CA
These Mikimoto Pearl and Diamond earrings are set in 18K White Gold, weighing 17.65 grams, and
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 18k 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.