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14K Diamond 14 Pcs Diamond Hoop Earring Diamond Huggies Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural diamond haggis earrings set in solid 14K gold. Dainty 15mm earrings dainty earrings perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18K Diamond 14 Pcs Diamond Hoop Earring Diamond Huggies Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural diamond haggis earrings set in solid 18K gold. Dainty 15mm earrings dainty earrings perfect
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

4.89 Carat 14 Karat Gold French Pave Set Inside/Outside Hoop Earrings
By Sebastian Bernard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This beautiful 14K Gold Inside/Outside hoop earrings has 56 round brilliant diamonds with total
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

6.22 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Swirl Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
6.22 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Swirl Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold These earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

6.22 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Swirl Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
6.22 Carat SI Clarity HI Color Diamond Swirl Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold These earrings are
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

David Yurman Crossover Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Yurman’s iconic twisted cable in rich yellow gold, gracefully intersected by a sleek white gold strand pavé
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Sapphire Diamond 18k White Gold Medium Round Hoops
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Made in 18kt white gold, these stunning medium hoops are suitable for a glamorous outfit or casual
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Luxle 0.4 Cttw. Natural Diamond Flower Hoop and Drop Earrings in 14k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
white gold hoop and drop earrings are decorated with 0.4 ct. t.w. round and brilliant cut diamonds
Category

2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

1.97Ct SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.97Ct SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold These hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

1.97Ct SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
By Spectrum Jewels
Located in Diera, Dubai
1.97Ct SI/H Emerald Cut Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold These hoop earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18 Karat Gold White Diamonds M Size and 2 Pairs
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18K Yellow Gold White Diamonds Medium Size & 2 Pairs of Colored
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Cellini Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings with Pink Diamonds in 18kt Gold
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
18-karat white and rose gold tapered hoop earrings are each set with three princess-cut diamonds in
Category

1990s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Pink Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Diamond Bypass Pear Shape Hoop Earrings
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
Hoop Earring with 4 GIA Certified Pear Shape diamonds Mounted in 18K White Gold featuring
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Geometric Hoop Diamonds Earrings
Located in Palm Desert, CA
(rounded on the inside) and nine-round pave-set diamonds in white gold on each earring. The diamonds
Category

Vintage 1970s American Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature round brilliant cut
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.3 Ct Emerald Diamond Drop Huggie Hoop Earrings for Women in 14k White Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
white gold. Each emerald measures about 5.4 mm and is set in a classic prong-set halo design
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Elegant Hamsa Drop Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold Gift for Her
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Crafted in luxurious 18K white gold, these huggie-style earrings feature dazzling pavé-set diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18k Gold and Diamonds Small Size
By Mattioli
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Mattioli Puzzle Pavé Earrings 18K Yellow Gold or white Gold and White Diamonds with 2 pairs of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

.33ct Natural Diamonds Huggie Hoop Earrings 18kt Gold Hammered Deco
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Mod Hoop, Snap closure Earrings Double Row, Hammered Finish .33ct. Natural diamonds
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

.75 Carat Natural Diamonds Huggie Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Gold
Located in New York, NY
Pave Set Mod Hoop, Snap closure Earrings .75ct. Natural diamonds Rounds, Full cut brilliants
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Black Rhodium Plated 18K White Gold 12 5/8 Ct Diamond Square Domed Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Enhanced by the rich splendor of black rhodium plated 18k white gold, these domed huggie hoop
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Brown Diamond, Black Diamond, White Diamond, Diamond, Rhodium, White Gol...

TJD 0.15 Carat Black Treated White Diamond 14 Karat Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
yellow gold with 40 single cut diamond and black treated diamond in pave setting. These earring secure
Category

2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond and 18k Yellow Gold "Huggie" Hoop Earrings, .37 Carats Total
By Sarosi By Timeless Gems
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These beautiful 18k yellow gold hoop earrings are pave-set with 5 rows of sparkling white diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Cttw Diamond Honeycomb Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the opulence of these 14K yellow gold hoop earrings, where luxury meets geometric
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

14K Rose 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Paperclip Link Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
paperclip link earrings with natural diamonds -14k solid gold with polished and pave-set diamond links
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14k Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Carabiner Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
SGL. These earrings feature a carabiner-inspired design with diamond pavé accents set in 14k solid
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow 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, Yellow Gold

Diamond Square Hoops 14k Solid Gold Slim Earring N89
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Square Hoops 14k Solid Gold Diamond Slim Earring Hoop Birthday Gift N89 Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold, Gold

Medium Size Diamond Assembly Hoops Earrings 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Diamond Assembly Hoops Earrings 14k Solid Gold Medium Size Diamond Gold Hoops Light weight can be
Category

2010s Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond oval art deco hoop earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
set in 18k yellow gold bespoke hoop earrings one of a kind. Round diamond cut total weight 1.68ct F
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Natual 1.2 Carat Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold
Located in Miami, FL
Natural diamond 1.20 CTTW pave classic inside-out eternity hoop earrings in 14k solid gold
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Two-Tone Diamond Pave Huggie Hoops Double Stack Mixed Metal EG13839
By Gabriel Co.
Located in Austin, TX
karat (yellow & white) gold Measurements: 15 mm long by 3 mm wide Earring Type: Huggie Hoop Post Type
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

Mini Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
white pave diamonds. The earrings feature a classic 18-karat yellow gold pave setting and a click post
Category

2010s British Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings, Yellow Gold Wave Shape Huggies, Diamond Wavy Huggie Ear
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
earring has two sides-a white gold side with diamonds pave in it and a satin gold on the other side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Double Hoop Inside Out Diamond 18 Karat Gold Earrings
By Meghna Jewels
Located in Hoffman Estate, IL
Cast from 18-karat white gold, these hoop earrings are hand set with 1.80 carats of pave diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14K Rose Gold 0.05 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond 0.72CT 18Karat White Gold Small Pavé Huggies
Located in Antwerpen, BE
White Gold Small Pavé Huggies. These earrings are a testament to the delicate artistry and timeless
Category

2010s Belgian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Spectra Fine Jewelry Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings with Crosses
By Spectra Fine Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
many a jewelry box. These Contemporary Diamond Pavé Cross Drop Hoop Earrings, made in the 21st century
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage Diamond Twisted Clip on Hoops in 18k White Gold
Located in London, England
A beautiful pair of vintage diamond hoop earrings set in 18k white gold. Each earring is designed
Category

2010s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Custom-Made 8.83 Carat Diamond Large Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Custom-made hoop earrings made in 18k white gold and featuring 32 sparkling diamonds pave-set
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

14.50 Carat Diamond Bangle Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1.5 inch diamond bangle hoop earrings with rose cut and micro pave round cut diamonds all the way
Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

1.95 Carat Pave Set Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
kind diamond pave earrings are set with 126 round brilliant cut diamonds E-F /VS on 14K yellow gold
Category

2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

HAMMERMAN BROTHERS Hoop Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Diamonds Rubies
By Hammerman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of hoops earrings designed by Hammerman Brothers. This is a beautiful pair of hoops earrings
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

0.14 Karat Diamond Cluster Handmade 18 Karat Gold Hoop Cocktail Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
. • 18 karat white gold • Diamonds 0.14 • Total weight 11 g, each earring 5.3 g • Hoop diameter 2.25 cm
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Diamond Cluster Handmade 18 Karat Gold Hoop Romantic Deco Earrings
By Intini Jewels
Located in Milano, IT
diamonds. The gems are encrusted into a hoop and elegant earrings, the right fit for any strong and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Romantic Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings Quality Earrings Set: Made from real
Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

Italian Design Statement Pavé 18K Yellow Gold Diamond French Clip Post Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
gold rows of gold alongside fine white brilliant round cut diamonds, all hand pavé set, the diamonds
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow 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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

GIA Certified Hoop Earrings with Fancy Yellow Asscher Cut and White Diamond Drop
By M&V Vanguard Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
earrings are further adorned with delicate white diamond pave detailing, adding a total carat weight of
Category

2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold, Platinum

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.06 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these Diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 20 glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamonds Crossover Huggie Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Color VS2 Clarity 0.30 Carats. Authentic David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.09 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these Diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 13 glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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.