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1990s French Hoop Earrings
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Brooches
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2010s South American Modernist Beaded Necklaces
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2010s Choker Necklaces
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dangle Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
20th Century Modern Choker Necklaces
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Vintage 1980s French Artisan Chain Necklaces
Crystal, Gold Plate
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Band Rings
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1990s French Signet Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Art Deco Fashion Rings
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Band Rings
Emerald, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century French Belle Époque More Jewelry
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Hoop Earrings
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Fashion Rings
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1990s Renaissance Hoop Earrings
Amethyst, Emerald, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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Antique Late 18th Century Italian Georgian Hoop Earrings
Natural Pearl, 14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Hoop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage 1970s Finnish Modernist Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Drop Earrings
Diamond, Citrine, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Finding the Right hoop-earrings for You
It is almost impossible to overstate how popular hoop earrings are today. They are routinely seen adorning the ears of high-profile women, ranging from Michelle Obama and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Jennifer Lopez and Cardi B.
The roots of the hoop-earring phenomenon literally stretch back to the dawn of civilization. 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 2,600–2,500 B.C. that experts agree is among the oldest known examples. Hoop earrings can also be found in the Met’s Egyptian art gallery as well as in the museum’s displays of Greek and Roman art.
What inspired the original hoop design and why it was adopted by so many jewelers in the ancient world are unknown. It doesn’t have an origin story, feeling rather like the jewelry equivalent of the wheel. There just seems to be a logic to a circle that goes from the front to the back of the lobe.
“Hoops have been worn for millennia because they are unfathomably chic,” says Annabel Davidson, the editor of Vanity Fair UK’s special jewelry edition. “The way they accentuate the jawline, elongate the face and add a touch of flamboyance to a look is clearly a timeless expression of confidence, femininity and sartorial savvy.”
Throughout the ages, there have been countless decorative variations of hoop earrings. While the style can be found in just about every era, it was far more popular in some periods than others. Certain looks from yesteryear reflect cultural interests, while others are purely glamourous.
On 1stDibs, shop vintage diamond hoop earrings, gold hoop earrings, contemporary hoops and many more varieties of this wildly popular accessory.
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