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Odelia Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By Odelia
Located in Southampton, PA
exquisite diamond pave. The earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and are encrusted with a full ~6.50ct
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond 2 Carat Hoop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond 2 Carat Hoop Earrings Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 11.47 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive Inside Out Diamond Pave White Gold Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings are crafted from gleaming 18K white gold, decorated with expertly cut diamond stones that amount
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond earrings. Cartier. Designed as a pave set hoop of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Coral Gables, FL
18 Karat White Gold Micropave Diamond Hoop Earrings with 5.5mm Tube Design. 78 Round Brilliant Cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 2.00 Carat Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
14 Karat White Gold 2.00 Carat Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal: 14k white gold Weight: 8.91 grams
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond J Style Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: 78 round brilliant cut = 4.00cttw Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 260 round brilliant cut = 3.70cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: 38 round brilliant cuts= 1.78cttw Color: G Clarity: VS
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.30 Carat Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom designed Material: 18k white gold Diamonds: 154 round brilliant cuts = 3.30cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 0.49Cttw Pave VS Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Classic pave' diamond hoop earrings for the classic lady! In most desired round shape with 0.49Cttw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Weave Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white & yellow gold Diamonds: 80 round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

7.70 Carat Diamond Pave white gold Inside-and-Out Hoop Earrings
By H H Jewels
Located in Miami, FL
affixed within 18 karat white gold in these striking hoop earrings. For added distinction and
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.42 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Exceptionally stylish, these lovely hoop earrings boast a wonderfully elegant design and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

4.83 Carat 18 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Exquisite design, in the shape of a hoop, signifies the class and elegance of these 18K white gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tiffany Co. Pave Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Metro Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Half hoop earrings are micro pavé set to front seamlessly with round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

Early 2000s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Thick 18 Karat White Gold Micro Pave Hoop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
This pair of hoop earrings are fun and flirty. These earrings are made of 18K white gold and are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
scintillating diamond stones, these gorgeous hoop earrings boast incredibly alluring, sophisticated appeal.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.65 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Round Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Boasting alluringly feminine appeal, these splendid hoop earrings offer tasteful sophisticated look
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

.42 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Exceptionally stylish, these lovely hoop earrings boast a wonderfully elegant design and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 3.94 Carat
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
These beautiful earrings are made in solid 18k white gold. Each hoop is pave-set with round
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Round Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Incredibly stylish, these gorgeous hoop earrings are made of elegant 14K white gold and boast nifty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

3.30 carats Round Large Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earring in 18k White Gold Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings feature five
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.62 Carat Diamond Pave Set Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Crivelli
Located in Miami, FL
These stunning 18 karat white gold hoop earrings are adorned with 1.62 total carats of dazzling
Category

2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Six-Carat Modern Pave Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By Birks
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These luxurious diamond hoop earrings feature 276 pave set diamonds equaling approximately 6.0
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Pave Tear Drop Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k rose gold Style: Diamond Oval Pave Large Hoops Diamond Details: Approximately 0.74ctw
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

LB Exclusive 14K White Gold 0.50 ct Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These LB Exclusive hoop earrings are made out of 14K white gold and diamonds that total 0.50 carats
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Round Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
Incredibly stylish, these gorgeous hoop earrings are made of elegant 14K white gold and boast nifty
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Full, .84 Carat Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
of prestigious 18K white gold, with each of the two earrings weighing 4.1 grams. This gorgeous pair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Tricolor Gold Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings, 18k Yellowrosewhitegold
Located in McLeansville, NC
yellow, rose, and white gold, they feature a total of 1 carat of pavé diamonds in a unique crossover
Category

Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Leo Pizzo 18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Leo Pizzo Material: 18K white gold Diamond: 170 round brilliant cut = 1.70cttw Color: F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Inside Outside Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 14K white gold Diamond: 96 round brilliant = 0.96cttw Color: H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chimento 18 Karat White Gold Partial Diamond Pave Petite Hoop Earrings
By Chimento
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold, the dazzling décor of these gorgeous earrings from Chimento is presented in charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Black and White Diamond J Style Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds: 52 round brilliant cut = 0.80cttw Color: G Clarity: VS2 Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

4.75 Carats Total Round Diamond Pave Inside Out Hoop White Gold Earrings
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These stunning 18k white gold and diamond pave hoop earrings are set with 4.75 carats total of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Trinity De Cartier Diamond Pave Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Trinity de Cartier earrings. The earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and are set with ~1.23ct of
Category

Late 20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Trinity de Cartier Diamond Pave Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
Trinity de Cartier earrings. The earrings are made of 18K yellow gold and are set with ~1.23ct of
Category

Late 20th Century French Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Modern Pavé Diamond in and Out Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Diamond In and Out Hoop Earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold. The hoops feature 3.00 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

13.20 Carat White Diamond Hoops Earrings, Full Pave, Inside/Out
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
. Gorgeous pair of full pave diamond hoops containing over 13.20 carats of white diamonds. Very high quality
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive White Gold Inside Out, 3 Carat Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
crafted from luxurious 18K white gold, with each of the two earrings weighing 4.6 grams. The pair is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.10 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Round Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
in these sublime hoop earrings. The pair is made of 14K white gold and it is set with scintillating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat White Gold Inside Out Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings are crafted from gleaming 18K white gold, decorated with expertly cut diamond stones that amount
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pave Diamond Huggies White Gold Earrings
Located in Greenwich, CT
perfectly executed pave diamond is crafted in 18k white gold with approximately 1.50 carats of diamonds.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

8.50 Carat Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold by Odelia
By Odelia
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings 8.50 carats 18k white Gold by Odelia Round Diamond Pavé Hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave Tricolor Hoop Earrings in 14k Rose, White and Yellow Gold
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful diamond hoops are extremely versatile. Made from 3 colors of gold, they go with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Estate Pave White Diamond Hoops in 14 Karat White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pave round diamond hoops with good quality, white, and bright diamonds. Handmade and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

2.10 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Round Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
in these sublime hoop earrings. The pair is made of 14K white gold and it is set with scintillating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

2.10 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Round Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
in these sublime hoop earrings. The pair is made of 14K white gold and it is set with scintillating
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Chimento Womens 18 Karat White Gold Partial Diamond Pave Petite Hoop Earrings
By Chimento
Located in Southampton, PA
18K white gold, the dazzling décor of these gorgeous earrings from Chimento is presented in charming
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18kt White Gold Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings, Hinged Oval, 10.80cttw., Like-New
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautifully-crafted 18kt white gold, hinged oval-shaped, inside-out pave diamond hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings with Mico Pave Diamond Sides
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 14K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 1.45cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Inside Out 14.80 Carat
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds sparkle mightily from these gorgeous and glamorous white gold and diamond hoops
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Round Diamond Pave Inside Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k white gold Measurements: 1.22″ x 0.19″ x 1.77″ Diamonds Details: Approx. 9.38ctw of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Marco Bicego Madagascar 18 White Gold Pave Diamond Flexible Multi Hoop Earrings
By Marco Bicego
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds - 0.50ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 15.35 Grams Closure: Posts w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k White Gold Pave Diamond Cornflower Blue Sapphire Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (Numerous) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice Brilliant
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Christina Ferrare White and Chocolate Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These CHRISTINA FERRARE earrings are 14KT White gold with white and chocolate pave diamonds . Specs
Category

1990s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Brown Diamond, 14k Gold

LB Exclusive 18k White Gold 4.15 Carat Diamond Pave Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
elegant style shine. Offered brand new, this pair of LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 4.15ct Diamond Pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 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.