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LB Exclusive White Gold 1.00 Carat VS1 G Color Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These stunning 14K white gold earrings are a mix of allure and elegance. The remarkable hoop-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive White Gold 1.00 Carat VS1 G Color Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These stunning 14K white gold earrings are a mix of allure and elegance. The remarkable hoop-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Black and White Pave Diamond Zig Zag Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Material: 14k white gold Diamond: 114 round brilliant cut = 2.28cttw Color: G Clarity: VS1-2
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive White Gold Full Inside Out 4 Carat Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
crafted from prestigiously gleaming 18K white gold, with each of the two earrings weighing 5.3 grams. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive White Gold 1.00 Carat VS1 G Color Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
These stunning 14K white gold earrings are a mix of allure and elegance. The remarkable hoop-shaped
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1 Carat 14 Karat White Gold Full Diamond Pave Thin Round Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
white gold and embellished with resplendent diamonds, offering stylish, classy appearance. The pair
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings, Chocolate Diamond Hoops, 14K White Gold, Brown and White
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 14 karat white gold brown and white diamond hoop earrings. These earrings feature a J
Category

Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18K White Gold Full, 1.25ct Diamond Pave Inside Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
refined appearance. The attractive pair is made of shimmering 18K white gold and completely adorned with
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Estate Roberto Coin White Diamond Pave Hoops in 18k White Gold
By Roberto Coin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful estate Roberto Coin white diamond pave hoops handmade in 18k white gold. Easy to wear
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, White Gold

White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings 13.64 Carat
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning pair of diamond hoop earrings in 18k white gold. Each hoop is pave set with round
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Pave White Gold Estate Drop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
perfect way to add a vivid sparkle to any ensemble. Diamond Pave White Gold Estate Drop Earrings 14kt
Category

2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond and White Gold Hoop Earrings 14.00ct
Located in London, GB
A pair of large diamond hoop earrings, with three rows of pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.00 CTW Diamond Pave Hoop In and Out 18 Karat White Gold Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Beautiful diamond in & out hoop earrings fashioned in 18 karat white gold. The hoops feature 5.00
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18 karat white gold diamond hoops featuring 0.82 carat of diamond pave set (G/H/VS).
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 1980s 4ct Pave Set Diamond Hoop Earrings 19.2 Karat White Gold Portugal
Located in Lisbon, PT
A pair of vintage pave-set diamond hoop earrings in 19.2kt white gold, Portugal, circa 1980s. Each
Category

Vintage 1980s Portuguese Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.00 CTW 14K Gold Diamond Pave Mini Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
2.00 CTW 14K Gold Diamond Pave Mini Hoop Huggie Earrings Metal: 14k Two-Tone Gold Weight: 8.16
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Bzero1 Pave Diamond White Gold Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Feasterville, PA
brilliant cut diamonds in shimmering 18k white gold. The earrings measure .35" by .59" in length. Sku: 189
Category

2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold

2 Inch Micro Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
8.10ct of diamonds F color VS2 CLARITY
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 14 Karat White Gold Inside Out, 2 Carat Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
elegant 18K white gold, with each of the two earrings weighing 5.6 grams. The earrings are extravagantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Campanelli Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Campanelli & Pear of fine 18 karat white gold in complimentary oval hoop shape with 0.36 Cttw diamonds pave
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.25 Carats Inside Out Round Pavé Diamond Large Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Odelia
Located in La Jolla, CA
Odelia Large Round Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings 5.25 Carats Total Weight in 18k White Gold Diamond
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier Pave Diamond Tri-Color 18 Karat Gold Estate Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Boca Raton, FL
These beautiful Cartier pave diamond hoop earrings, circa 2005, are fashioned in 18 karat yellow
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

LB Exclusive 14 Karat White Gold Inside Out, 2 Carat Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
elegant 18K white gold, with each of the two earrings weighing 5.6 grams. The earrings are extravagantly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.79 Carat Cognac and White Diamond Pave Flat Hoop Earrings
By Joke Quick
Located in Antwerp, BE
Flat Hoop Earrings in 18K Yellow gold 4,3 g. set with pave natural colored cognac brilliant-cut
Category

2010s Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow ...

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings- These sparkling hinged hoop earrings
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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10 Carat Diamond White Gold Double Hoop Earrings
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Sparkling with 10 carats of white diamonds, these gorgeous double hoop earrings are fashioned in 18
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

ROBERTO COIN Large White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond earrings, Roberto Coin. Each earring designed as a hoop
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Pair of Diamond and White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond hoop earrings. Of elongated oval shape, pave set inside
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

White Gold Diamond "In and Out" Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond earclips. Each earclip designed as a wide tapering hoop
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Cartier Trinity 18K Yellow White and Rose Gold Full Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Southampton, PA
earrings are crafted from 18K yellow, 18K white and 18K rose gold and the pair is set with a total of 1.23
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

Pavé 3 Row Round Inside -Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Pavé 3 Row Round Inside -Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in 18K White Gold. This Earring
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

5.5 Carat Pave Diamond in or Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Dazzling pave diamond In/Out hoop earrings crafted in 18 karat white gold. These stunning earrings
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2010s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

John Hardy 18k Gold 0.25ctw Pave Diamond Large Grooved Hoop Earrings
By John Hardy
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (60) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Nice White Color
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Lattice Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K white gold Diamonds: round brilliant cut = 9.70cttw Color: G
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.16ctw Pave Diamond Polished Petite Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.37 Grams Closure: Posts w
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow and White Gold Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings with 10.00 Carat
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Set in 18 karat yellow and white gold are approximately 10.00 carats of round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 2.65 Carat Inside Out Diamond Pave 18 Karat 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

3.80 Carat Inside Out Micro Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
Fifth avenue. These hoops are unique.Emilio! is the largest manufacturer of inside out diamond hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, 18k Gold

LB Exclusive 2.65 Carat Inside Out Diamond Pave 18 Karat 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 Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Inside Out 14.80 Carat 18 Karat White Gold
Located in New York, NY
-cut diamonds sparkle mightily from these gorgeous and glamorous white gold and diamond hoops
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Bulgari Carat Pavé Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Vintage Spiga Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Half hoop earrings are designed with a deeply ridged chevron motif. With one chevron band pavé set
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Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Round Diamond Pave Oval Dangle Hoops
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 14k white gold Style: Diamond Pave Oval Dangle Hoops Diamond Details: Approximately
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 3.90 Carats Total Black and White Diamond Micro-Pavé Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and chic pair of hoop earrings showcasing A row of round brilliant white diamonds set in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold

Women s 14 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings AER-9840YWD
Located in Southampton, PA
selection of accessories. These hoop earrings are made of 14K yellow gold and boast three lines paved with
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Round Cut White Black Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold 7.85Cttw
Located in New York, NY
These stylish and chic hoop earrings feature pave set round cut white and black diamonds studded
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Mauboussin Paris Diamond Hoop Earrings in White Gold
By Mauboussin
Located in London, England
A classic pair of vintage Mauboussin Paris diamond hoop earrings set in 18k white gold. Each
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

A Pair of White Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings.
Located in New York, NY
A pair of 18 karat white gold and diamond earrings. Each oval hoop earring pave set “in and out
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 18K White Gold Diamond Panther Head Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Cartier White Gold, Emerald and Diamond Panthère Earrings. The earrings designed as panthers whose
Category

20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 2.50 Carats Pave Diamond 18 Karat Two-Tone Gold Half Hoop Earrings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Half hoops feature white gold pavè fields alternating with ridged yellow gold Round brilliant cut
Category

Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A perfect everyday pair of vintage diamond hoop earrings set in 18k white gold. Each earrings is
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2010s British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany Co. White Gold Diamond Tiffany T Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany Co.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An elegant pair of 18k white gold diamond earrings by Tiffany & Co. from the Tiffany T collection
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

LB Exclusive 18 Karat Gold Inside Out, 5.25 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 seven grams. The pair is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14k Yellow Gold 0.16ctw Pave Diamond Polished Petite Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds - 0.15ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold Weight: 3.37 Grams Closure: Posts w
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings in White Gold
Located in Carmel, CA
Hinged Diamond hoops feature pave on the inside back of the hoops. Diamond weight is 4.30 carats
Category

Early 2000s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Ruby Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond and Sapphire Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom Material: 18K white gold Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.00cttw Color: H Clarity
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 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.