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Large 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Lightweight yet sturdy, this unique pair of 18k yellow gold Italian hoop earrings is quite large
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Hoop Earrings
Large 18K Yellow Gold Fluted Hoop Earrings
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H 0.38 in W 2 in L 2 in
Large Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold inside/outside diamond hoop earrings. There are a total of 94 round diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

PIN WHEEL HOOP EARRINGS (Large) – Diamond & 18K Gold
Located in London, GB
Modern Hoops, Playing with Space and Line. Handcrafted in 18 Carat Yellow Gold with Pave Set
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2010s British Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Diamond double side large hoop earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond double side large hoop earrings 18k yellow gold Round brilliant diamond cut total weight
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21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Equestrian Horse Head 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
18k Yellow gold hoop earrings with two horses touching noses. A perfect gift for an equestrian or
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Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Equestrian Horse Head 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Large Equestrian Horse Head 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
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H 1.5 in W 0.17 in D 1.18 in
Estate 18K LARGE Diamond Sapphire Leverback Hoop Earrings 18cttw
Located in Winter Springs, FL
A fabulous pair of oversized hoop earrings done in 18K white gold and set with approximately
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold

Large 18K Yellow Gold Unoerre Twisted Tubular Hoop Earrings
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This large and very well made pair of 18K yellow gold Italian twisted and fluted tubular hoop
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Garavelli Large Hoop Diamond Earrings in 18K White Gold
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

Bvlgari B.Zero1 18K Rose Large Rose Gold Hoop Earring
By Bulgari
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2459 Date 2015 Model B.Zero1 Metal 18k Rose Gold Weight 21.6 g Width 3 cm Condition
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2010s Italian Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Estate 18K Yellow Gold Classical Greek Large Huggie Hoop Earrings, Signed
Located in New York, NY
Large beautiful classic signed 18K yellow gold hoop earrings 20th Century Diameter: 1.32 inches
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20th Century Greek Classical Greek Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold X/Large 7.46 CTW Diamond Marquise Hoop Earrings
Located in Stuart, FL
These 18K white gold x/large hoop earrings have 26 marquise cut diamonds going around each earring
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

3.30 carats Round Large Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earring in 18k White Gold Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings feature five
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Large Emerald and Diamond Half-hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Emerald and Diamond Half-hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold Emerald and Diamond Earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold

Sapphire Star Hoop Earrings, 18K White Gold, Funky Hoop
Located in McLeansville, NC
A pair of 18 karat white gold sapphire star hoop earrings. These large funky hoops feature a
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Early 2000s Hoop Earrings

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Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Rossella Ugolini 18K Yellow Gold Hammered Handcrafted Circle Large Hoop Earrings
By Rossella Ugolini
Located in Rome, IT
Discover Elegance in Motion with Rossella Ugolini's Hammered 18 Karats Yellow Gold Open Hoop Large
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2010s Italian Artisan Hoop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Exquisite Elsa Peretti Large Hoop Earrings - Tiffany & Co. 18K White Gold
By Elsa Peretti
Located in New York, NY
Step into the world of luxury with these stunning Elsa Peretti-designed Large Hoop Earrings from
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Monica Rich Kosann 18K Gold "Galaxy" Large Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
By Monica Rich Kosann
Located in Norwalk, CT
These Monica Rich Kosann galaxy inspired wrap hoop earrings begin on your ear with beautifully cut
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2010s Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Trinity Hoop Earrings - Large
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
18-karat Tri-color Gold - Rose, Yellow, and White Total Weight: 16.2 grams Measurement: 2 1/8
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Passion Collection Inside-Out Large Hoop Earrings
By Stambolian
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Stambolian 18K Gold Diamond Passion Collection Inside-Out Large Hoop Earrings From the Stambolian
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Stylized Bamboo Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Highly stylized 18k yellow gold 2" hoop earrings that are beautifully made to look like bamboo
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Late 20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Stylized Bamboo Gold Hoop Earrings
Large Stylized Bamboo Gold Hoop Earrings
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H 2 in W 35 in D 2 in
Large Yellow Gold Puff Hoop Earrings
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Large 18 Karat Yellow Gold Wave Hoop Earrings Created by Electroform Process with Light Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jacob & Co. Large Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Jacob & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
18 Karat yellow gold large Jacob & Co. pave diamond hoops. These hoops are jaw dropping, show
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jacob & Co. Large Diamond Hoop Earrings
Jacob & Co. Large Diamond Hoop Earrings
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W 2.38 in Dm 2 in
David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Quatrefoil Extra Large Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
100% Authentic, 100% Customer Satisfaction Height: 2.33 Inches Width: 11 mm Metal:18 Yellow Gold
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2010s American Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold

Inside Out Hand Engraved Large Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in Honolulu, HI
Earrings Specifications: Style: Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal: 18k White Gold Total
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Van Cleef & Arpels Large Perlee Hoop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in New York, NY
Van Cleef & Arpels Large Perlee Hoop Earrings in 18k Rose Gold PRIMARY DETAILS SKU: 135347 Listing
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold

18k Yellow Gold 1.15ctw Bezel & Pave Diamond 46.9mm Large Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
- VS1-I1 Clarity Total Carat Weight: 1.15 (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 37.14
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Large Round Diamond Hoop Inside Out Earrings 2.23 Carat Total 18k Rose Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round 1.6 inch Diamond Hoop Earrings Inside Out 2.23 Carat Total Weight in 18k Rose Gold Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Cartier Trinity Large Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow, Rose and White Gold
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of vintage Cartier trinity hoop earrings set in 18k yellow, rose and white gold
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1990s Hoop Earrings

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

Extra Large Stunning hoop earrings in 18k Gold Made in Italy, made to order.
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to Order Stunning 18k Gold Hoop Earrings. Size : 51 mm diameter x 9 mm large Introducing a
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2010s Italian Baroque Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

 Extra Large Stunning hoop earrings in 18k Gold Made in Italy, made to order.
 Extra Large Stunning hoop earrings in 18k Gold Made in Italy, made to order.
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H 2.01 in W 0.36 in Dm 2.01 in L 2.01 in
GLOW LARGE Earring - 18k gold
By Kinraden
Located in København, DK
Bold and beautiful, this is the largest of our GLOW hoops. Handcrafted in 18k solid, recycled gold
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2010s Thai Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Gold

GLOW LARGE Earring - 18k gold
GLOW LARGE Earring - 18k gold
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Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Quartz, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
30 mm diameter beautiful hoop earrings crafted in polished and raw solid gold 18k. The earrings are
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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

Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold Made in Italy
Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold Made in Italy
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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in D 0.4 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings Rainbow Moonstone
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Maria Kotsoni, Contemporary 18K Yellow Gold Blue Topaz Large Hoop Clip Earrings
By Maria Kotsoni
Located in Nicosia, CY
The ‘Grain array’ hoop earrings are crafted in 18K gold hallmarked in Cyprus. This striking pair of
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2010s Cypriot Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Blue Topaz, Topaz, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Extra Large 14.80 Ct Double Row Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Pair of inside out hoop earrings finely crafted in 18 karat white gold featuring two rows of round
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Estate Diamond Ruby Large 18 KT Hoop Earrings
Located in Napoli, IT
Estate large hoop earrings, beautifully hand crafted as unique Pave set with 2.90 Ct round
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Vintage 1970s European Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold

18k Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order elegant open hoop earrings, designed and crafted in Italy. The Eleganza collection
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
18k Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
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H 0.79 in W 0.4 in Dm 0.79 in L 0.79 in
Roberto Coin Ladies Yellow Gold Large Hoop Earring 556023AYER00
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin Ladies 18K Yellow Gold Large Hoop Earring Approx 45mm diameter 556023AYER00
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2010s Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with amethyst Crystals
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Violet ametyst crystals and black onyx Summer Splash is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k White Gold Diamond Inside-out Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Contemporary 18k White Gold Diamond Inside-out Hoop Earrings are a stunning addition to any
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Onyx Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Violet ametyst crystals and black onyx Summer Splash is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Panthere Emerald 18K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large 18k gold Panthere hoop earrings by Cartier, with emerald eyes and onyx nose. Earrings
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Early 20th Century Hoop Earrings

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Emerald, Yellow Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Pink Quartz
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
lightness, chic and glam only this pieces for this collection Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Moonstone, Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Faceted Labradorites
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with Faceted Labradorites Summer Splash is a collection of easy to
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Labradorite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Pizzo 18k Tri Gold Large Wide 22.6mm Polished 3 Hoop Omega Cuff Earrings
By Leo Pizzo
Located in Montclair, NJ
Material: Solid 18k Rose, Yellow & White Gold Weight: 25.07 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Baroque Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold with Natural Diamonds
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Italian Baroque Diamond Hoop Earrings 18k Gold with 22mm Diameter These exquisite
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2010s Italian Baroque Hoop Earrings

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

Baroque Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold with Natural Diamonds
Baroque Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold with Natural Diamonds
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H 0.87 in W 0.36 in Dm 0.87 in L 0.87 in
1970s Vintage Hammerman Hammered 18k Gold Hoop Shell Clip Earrings
By Hammerman Brothers
Located in Miami, FL
. These exquisite Vintage large hoop Earrings are from Hammerman Brothers' early 1970s collection. They
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Vintage 1970s American Retro Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

3.29 Carat Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Make a bold statement with these striking large Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings, expertly crafted
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Gold Half Hoop Earrings, Oltremare Gioielli Gold Earrings Made in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
18 mm diameter beautiful half hoop earrings crafted in polished and raw solid gold 18k Available
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2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Gold Half Hoop Earrings, Oltremare Gioielli Gold Earrings Made in Italy
18k Gold Half Hoop Earrings, Oltremare Gioielli Gold Earrings Made in Italy
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H 0.71 in W 0.28 in D 0.28 in Dm 0.71 in L 0.71 in
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
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

18k Twisted Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
Made to order Twisted hoop earrings, designed and crafted in Italy. The Eleganza collection is
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18k Twisted Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
18k Twisted Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
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H 0.87 in W 0.36 in Dm 0.87 in L 0.87 in
Gold Hoop Earrings, 18 Karat Large Hoops Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
30 mm diameter beautiful ribbon hoop earrings crafted in polished and raw solid gold 18k. Available
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Gold Hoop Earrings, 18 Karat Large Hoops Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
Gold Hoop Earrings, 18 Karat Large Hoops Made in Italy by Oltremare Gioielli
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H 1.19 in W 0.71 in D 0.71 in Dm 1.19 in L 1.19 in
Bvlgari B.zero1 18K Yellow Gold 0.18ct Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Southampton, PA
Taking inspiration from Rome's large ancient amphitheater, these Bvlgari B.zero1 hoop earrings
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bucherer Gold Hoop Earrings
By Carl F. Bucherer
Located in Litchfield, CT
Circa 2000s, 18k, by Bucherer, Swiss. These are the big, bold, gold hoops that your mom wouldn't
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Early 2000s Swiss Hoop Earrings

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Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Bucherer Gold Hoop Earrings
Bucherer Gold Hoop Earrings
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Cartier Large Trinity Hoop Tri-Color Gold Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Holland, PA
18k Tri-Color (Yellow, White, Rose) Gold Large Trinity Hoop Earrings by Cartier. These earrings
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1990s French Hoop Earrings

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Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with crystals and Amethysts
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with crystals and amethysts Summer Splash is a collection of easy to
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Crystal, Onyx, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Twisted Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
Located in Camisano Vicentino, VI
fabrics worn in fashion shows. The Eleganza twisted hoop earring looks like a spiral of light, a ribbon of
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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

18k Twisted Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
18k Twisted Gold Hoop Earrings Designed and Crafted in Italy
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H 1.3 in W 0.52 in Dm 1.3 in L 1.3 in
Damiani Diamond Brushed White Gold Large Hoop Earrings
By Damiani
Located in Holland, PA
18k White Gold Diamond Hoop Da Definire Earrings by Damiani. With 80 round old brilliant cut
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Early 2000s Italian Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold

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Large 18k Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of large 18k hoop earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 125 vintage editions and 146 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of large 18k hoop earrings bearing Contemporary or Modern hallmarks are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Cartier, Bulgari and Maggoosh produced popular versions that are worth a look. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of Diamond versions from the 106 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and rose cut large 18k hoop earrings for sale. If you’re browsing the variety of large 18k hoop earrings for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Large 18k Hoop Earrings?

Prices for large 18k hoop earrings start at $314 and top out at $58,500 with these earrings, on average, selling for $4,400.

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 Large 18k Hoop Earrings
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 14, 2023
    Yes, 18-karat gold can be good for earrings. Because it is an alloy, 18-karat gold is more durable and scratch-resistant than pure 24-karat gold. You can find 18-karat gold in rich warm yellow, cooler white with warm undertones and light pink rose. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of gold earrings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between 14K and 18K white gold stud earrings comes down to the content of the precious metal alloy. Stud earrings made of 14-karat white gold are 58.3% gold and 41.7% base metal, while 18-karat gold is 75% pure gold and 25% other metals. As a result, 14-karat white gold tends to be stronger and more resistant to scratching, and 18-karat gold will have a more noticeable warm-glowing yellow tinge. On 1stDibs, shop a range of white gold stud earrings.