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18k White Gold Round Pave Royal Blue Sapphire Domed Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Royal Blue Color Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 8.19 Grams Backing
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

7.15 Carat Total Marquis and Baguette Pave Diamond Half Hoop Gold Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
! The incredible earrings feature an impressive 7.15 carats total of sparkling white pave diamonds (G-H
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Vintage 3.01 carat Diamond and White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
A stunning, fine and impressive pair of 3.01 carat diamond and 18 karat white gold hoop earrings
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Vintage 1950s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings #15524
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

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

10K White Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
in 10k white gold and with 3/4ct TDW of diamonds, these earrings are a great piece to have. A row of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold

2.66 Carats Total Cushion Cut Fancy Yellow and White Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
Each beautiful half-way hoop earring features a row of cushion cut fancy yellow diamonds weighing
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Nigaam 1.20 Cttw. Serpens Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your style with these exquisite Serpens Hoop Earrings, crafted in lustrous 18k yellow gold
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2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Inside Out 0.53tcw Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Timeless and sparkling, these classic hoop earrings are crafted in 14K white gold and set with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.50ct Diamond Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
generation.  Timeless Gold Earrings: Our best-selling inside out hoop diamond earrings were designed with
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

2.04Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
in fine high polished 18K yellow gold and pave set with bright white round cut diamonds weighing 2.04
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

14K White Gold 1.85ct Diamond Hoop Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
generation.  Timeless Gold Earrings: Our best-selling hoop diamond earrings were designed with the modern
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Yellow Gold 2.08ctw Brilliant Pave Diamond Wide Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
White Diamonds - 2.08ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.51 Grams Backing: Posts w
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18.25 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
These sophisticated diamond hoops are crafted in 18K white gold and offer an extraordinary display
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 9.60 Carats Total Black and White Round Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A unique and well crafted pair of hoop earrings showcasing alternating pave set black and white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.35ct Diamond Chunky Hoops Tennis Earrings 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
1.35ct Diamond Chunky Hoops Tennis Earrings 18ct White Gold These diamond hoops earrings are a must
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Blue Baguette Pave Diamonds 14K (or 18k upon request) Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Blue Baguette Pave Diamonds 14K Gold Hoop Earrings  combine timeless elegance with a modern
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Estate Garavelli Large Hoop Diamond 18K White Gold Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold pavé diamond hoop earrings marked "Garavelli". There are 780 round diamonds with a
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These chic and classic rounded huggie hoop earrings are each beautifully pavé set with 67 fine
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Early 2000s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 4.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings This adorable and glamorous criss-cross hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold

Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
frame. Crafted in 18K white gold, 35 round brilliant cut diamonds are pave set on each hoop creating a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Rachel Koen Pave Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 0.34Cttw
Located in New York, NY
These glamorous oval shaped hoop earrings feature bright white prong set round cut diamonds crafted
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold and Pavè Diamond Garavelli Huggie Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Look your best with these fashionable Pave' Shaped Huggie Earrings! Crafted from 18-karat gold and
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Messika Move Romane Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold 0.80Cttw
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
These glamorous diamond hoop earrings feature pave set round brilliant cut diamonds with 3 bezel
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

E3ROW20MM - TRILLIAN COLLECTION MICRO PAVE 18K WHITE 3 Row Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
TRILLIAN COLLECTION MICRO PAVE 18K WHITE 3 Row Hoop Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Info: G
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings exude a refreshing charm with their delicate
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

18 Karat White Gold and Pavè Diamond Garavelli Huggie Earrings
By Garavelli
Located in Valenza, IT
Look your best with these fashionable Pave' Shaped Huggie Earrings! Crafted from 18-karat gold and
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Diamond Hoop Earrings Pave Flex Shrimp 3 Row 18k Rose White 7500
By David Yurman
Located in Northbrook, IL
feature beautiful pave set diamonds in 3 rows of gold, yellow, white, and rose with crossover design
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Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

18k Solid Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Tiny Diamond Hoop Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold Hoop Wedding Jewelry Gift Classic pave diamond Hoop earrings set in solid 18K gold. 18 mm hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

2.05 Carats Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
If you are looking for dazzling sparkle from every angle, these stunning pave diamond hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14k Solid Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Tiny Diamond Hoop Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Hoop Earrings are made of 14K solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k rose gold hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

18K Rose Gold 6.90 Carat Pave Set Diamond Inside Out Eternity Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A dewy oval silhouette drips with French pavé-set diamonds giving these 18k rose gold hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Classic 14k White Gold Round-Cut White Diamond Accents Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. These earrings are made of rich 14-karat White gold with a high polish. Diamonds: 10 pcs Diamond
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic 14k White Gold Round-Cut White Diamond Accents Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. These earrings are made of rich 14-karat White gold with a high polish. Diamonds: 16 pcs Diamond
Category

20th Century Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic 14k White Gold Round-cut White Diamond Accents Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. These earrings are made of rich 14-karat White gold with a high polish. Diamonds: 48 pcs Diamond
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Classic 14k White Gold Round-Cut White Diamond Accents Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
diamonds. These earrings are made of rich 14-karat White gold with a high polish. Diamonds: 38 pcs Diamond
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20th Century Chinese Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Effy 14k Rose Gold Pave Twist Diamond Drop Hoop Earrings 9.4g .38ct
By Effy
Located in Northbrook, IL
Elevate your style with these exquisite Effy hoop earrings. Crafted from 14k rose gold, these
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Yellow White Gold Pave Diamond Bar Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design Material: 18K yellow & white gold Diamond: 26 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

14k White Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings 14k Gold Earrings U-Shaped Small Hoops
Located in Great neck, NY
Quality Earrings Set: Made from real 14k gold and glittering white diamonds, featuring a single
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Fraleoni 18 Kt. White Gold Black and White Diamonds Hoops Earrings
By FRALEONI
Located in Rome, IT
bianchi e diamanti neri. Questi cerchi sono realizzati con un'incastonatura a pavé e sono un pezzo unico
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2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

3 rows Pave set Diamond Hoop Earrings in middle size
Located in Hong Kong, HK
illuminating diamonds framed in striking 18k white gold. With the size hoop you can dress up or down with
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2010s Hong Kong Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Damiani Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold 1.27Cttw
By Damiani
Located in New York, NY
Flaunt your look with these beautiful diamond h00p earrings feature three rows of pave set round
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural 16.52 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Hoop Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 16.52 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Hoop Earrings In Stock This pair of hoop earrings are
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Messika 2.98Cttw Gatsby Diamond Big Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
Elevate any attire with these dazzling diamond inside out hoop earrings. Crafted in highly polished
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold with Hinged Backs
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These pretty diamond and 18k white gold hoop earrings will make a perfect gift for yourself or a
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21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.25ct Diamond chunky hoop huggies earrings in 18ct white gold
Located in London, GB
1.25ct Diamond chunky hoop huggies earrings in 18ct white gold 1.25ct Diamond hoops earrings medium
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond hoop huggie art deco petite earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
1.00ct Diamond hoops earrings petite size in 18k white gold. Handmade in London Width
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21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

0.36ct Diamond Chunky Star Hoops Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold Diamond pave hoops studs earrings 18k white gold Round brilliant cut pave
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Round Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Elevate your style with these exquisite pave diamond huggie earrings featuring 0.70 carat total
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold 3.53 Carat Diamond Mini-Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.53 Carat Diamond Mini-Hoop Earrings This glamorous criss-cross half-hoop
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2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat White Gold 1.0 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
generation. Timeless Gold Earrings: Our best-selling inside out hoop diamond earrings were designed with the
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 K White Gold Half Hoop Amethyst and Diamonds Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
A pair of Diamond and Amethyst half hoop earrings, with 60 pavé set round brilliant-cut Diamonds
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2010s Swiss Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds Disc Shaped Hoop Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
This hoop earrings have a gorgeous Diamonds pavè setting on the front side for carat 1.68. they are
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Early 2000s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

5.5 Carat Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Woven Twist Clip Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
18K white gold woven style twisted hoop earrings featuring 5.50 carats of natural pave-set round
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1990s Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully designed and masterfully handcrafted 18 karat white gold diamond hoop earrings
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2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Bold Pave Diamond 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Mini Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Bold Pave Diamond 14K Yellow Gold Mini Hoop Earrings bring a celestial touch to your jewelry
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

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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.