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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Yellow 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose 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 glittering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

14 Karat Rose 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 glittering white
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

10K Yellow Gold 3/4 Cttw Diamond Triple Row Modern Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These rich and beautiful 10K yellow gold hoop earring are classic in style and trendy in fashion
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.12 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 13 glittering white approximately 0.09 ct. of
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Garrard White Gold Wings Classic Diamond Earrings
By Garrard Co. Ltd.
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A spectacular pair of white gold diamond earrings by Garrard from the Wings Classic collection. The
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21st Century and Contemporary English Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Rose Gold 0.18 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these Diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 13 glittering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.18 Carat Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these Diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 13 glittering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold

1970 Mid-century 18kt yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with 3.10 Cts in Diamonds
By Omega
Located in Aventura, FL
no damage to the gold settings. All round and princess-cut diamonds are securely set in their pavé
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Vintage 1970s Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

White Gold Earrings with Blue Sapphire Pavè and White Opal Drop with Rotating "A
By Angeletti
Located in Roma, IT
White Gold Earrings with Blue Sapphire Pavè and White Opal Drop with Rotating "A". The "A
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2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18K Diamond 16 Pcs Diamond Hoop Earrings Mini Ear Huggies
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Hoop Earrings is made of 18K solid gold available in three colors of gold, White Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

10K Yellow Gold 1/10 Carat Diamond and Rope Twist Huggy Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
precision, these 10K Yellow Gold Huggy Hoop Earrings are adorned with a mesmerizing array of 20 natural
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold 1/3 Cttw Diamond Criss Cross Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Discover the radiant elegance of these exquisite 14K yellow gold earrings, designed to cherish for
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Diamond 16 Pcs Diamond Hoop Earrings Mini Ear Huggies
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Diamond Huggies Earrings set in 14K solid gold. Available in three colors of gold: White
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Roberto Coin 18KT White Gold Twist Earrings, 8.70CT Brown White Diamonds
By Roberto Coin
Located in New York, NY
. Designed as a half hoop which has been meticulously pave set with round brilliant brown and white diamonds
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Diamond Huggie Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with glittering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

14K White Gold 0.07 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with glittering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18k Solid White Gold 4.54 ctw Diamond Hoops For Her, Fine Jewelry
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
prosperity. Designed with round cut diamond set in pave settings hoop earrings in solid gold making a
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings G SI 14 Karat Rose Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Hinged Oval Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Rose Gold 100% Natural, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Natural Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings G SI 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Natural Diamond Hinged Oval Hoop Earrings G SI 14K Yellow Gold 100% Natural, Not
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Michael Werdiger 18K 2 tone Gold Pave Diamond Huggie Earrings 1.65ct 5/8"
Located in New York, NY
These huggie earrings are crafted in 18K yellow and white gold and feature 82 round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Rose and White Gold Earrings with Natural Diamonds
Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette
These elegant earrings are masterfully crafted in 18kt rose and white gold, showcasing a
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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold

Cartier White Gold Diamond Maillon Panthere Earrings 0.20ct TDW
By Cartier
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A pair of 18k white gold Maillon Panthere earrings by Cartier. Each hoop style earring is made up
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2010s Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18KWG 2 Inch 4 CTS Diamond Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
earrings. *2-inch diameter hoops *G-H color, VS clarity diamonds *18KWG (18 karat white gold) setting *Fun
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Emerald-Cut Diamond Spike 14K (or 18K upon request) Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, modern, and elegantly edgy — these Emerald-Cut Diamond Spike Hoop Earrings redefine luxury
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

NWT 16, 359 Rare 18KT Gold 4.70CT Pave Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Large Diamond Huggie Earrings comprised of approx. 4.70CTS of Fine Fancy Glittering White Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Roberto Casarin 18K TT Gold 0.60ctw Pave Set Diamond Wide Grooved Cuff Earrings
By Roberto Casarin
Located in Montclair, NJ
--Stone(s):-- (60) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Solid Rosy Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Front Flower Large Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Brilliant White Diamonds - Very Fiery - 0.65ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Rosy Yellow Gold with 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

【Sculpted Geometry】Diamond Arc Aurora Akoya Pearl Everyday Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Origin Japan Material Akoya Pearls, 18k White Gold, and Natural Diamonds Dimensions Earrings Diameter
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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, White Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Perfect your weekend looks when you wear these stylish diamond hoop earrings. Crafted in 18 karat
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2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

TJD 0.75 Carat Baguette Cut Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Perfect your weekend looks when you wear these stylish diamond hoop earrings. Crafted in 14 karat
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2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K Rose Gold 3/4 Carat Round Diamond Pave Cuban Chain Huggie Earrings
Located in New York, NY
A classic huggie with an edgy twist, these 18k rose gold earrings will put you directly in the
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Estate 14k Yellow Gold Inlaid Black Onyx Diamond Elegant Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - White Color - 0.10ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 14k
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Hinged Hoop Dangling Diamond Bar Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
By ANGARA INC.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
diamond bar earrings look both charming and stylish. The 14k solid gold vertical bars are studded with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Rose Cut Diamond Ear Cuff With Pave Diamonds Made In 18K White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:1.497g,D:0.33ct,
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Two Tone Double Overlapping Hoop Diamond Earrings 0.48 Carats
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
14K yellow and white gold tapered double hoop earrings with round faceted pave set diamonds
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold 12.72 Carat Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold Ruby and Diamond Contemporary Hoop Earrings A vivid refined take on hoops; this
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

White Gold Earrings with Natural Australian Pearls and Diamonds
Located in Firenze, FI
Australian South Sea Pearl and White Diamond Earrings These exquisite earrings showcase the
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Vintage 1980s Italian Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 18k Gold Bar Hug Hoop Earrings with Diamonds Singed Orlando Orlandini
By Orlando Orlandini
Located in Miami, FL
gold pave set round cut diamonds. These vintage earrings feature 48 brilliant cut diamonds
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20th Century European Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

14 Karat White Gold 0.20 Carat Diamond Huggie Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 14 glittering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Le Vian Wide Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K White Gold
By Le Vian
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 9.5 Grams Earring Measurements
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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Ambrosi Milano Hoop Earrings in 18kt Gold with 9.08 Ctw in Emeralds and Diamonds
By Ambrosi
Located in Miami, FL
white gold of 18 karats. Fitted with retractable posts for pierced or unpierced and French omega backs
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Late 20th Century Italian Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold 0.65ct Diamond Double Row Earrings for Her
Located in Great neck, NY
, these diamond inside out hoops are crafted from 14k gold with 100 glittering natural white approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

10K Yellow Gold Pear Blue Sapphire and 1/10 Carat Diamond Huggy Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Indulge in the captivating allure of these 10K Yellow Gold Pear Blue Sapphire and Diamond Drop and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Round Overlapping Circle Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
, meticulously set with natural diamonds on 14k solid gold. The round outer hoop meets a vertical arc to create
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

TJD 0.15 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Angel Wing Huggie Hoop Earring
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
Bring charm to your look with this diamond hoop earrings. The earring is crafted from 14 karat gold
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2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Messika 1.33Cttw Gatsby Ovales Diamond Dangle Earrings 18K White Gold
By Messika
Located in New York, NY
highly polished 18K white gold. These earrings showcase pave set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14 Karat Yellow Gold 0.05 Carat Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Great neck, NY
Simple yet stunning, these diamond Huggie hoops are crafted from 14k gold with glittering white
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

0.75Cttw Prong Set Round Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
carat. Encrusted in lustrous 14K white gold. Diamond quality: color G-H and clarity VS-SI. Earring size
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Natural Diamond 1.30 carats 18KT Yellow Gold in and Out Twist Hoop Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
our hoop earrings, set in a multi row for maximum dazzle. A dash of 2 Row round-shape diamond Pavé
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2010s Belgian Art Nouveau Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

14K White Gold 2.00 Cttw Diamond Oval Shield Omega Back Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Discover the elegance of our rhodium-plated 14K white gold earrings, each masterfully inlaid with
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Ear Clips
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted in 18 karat yellow gold these 1980s hoop earrings look beautiful on any ear. Light and
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Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Rose Gold 0.95ct Diamond Hoop 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, Rose Gold

14K Yellow Gold 0.95ct Diamond Hoop 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, Yellow Gold

Luxle Natural .10 Cttw Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
22 Round full-cut White Diamonds accentuate this Luxle hoop style earring manifested on an 18K
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2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Diamonds 1.40 Carats 18 Karats White Gold Exclusive Designer Earring
Located in Antwerpen, BE
These Diamond cluster in these 18KT White Gold Illusion Hoop Earrings is an artistic masterpiece
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2010s Belgian Modern 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.