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Vintage 18k Yellow Gold French Cartier 3/4 Inch Wide Triple Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Palm Beach, FL
This bold and striking pair of 18k yellow gold French Cartier wide, hoop earrings are designed as
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Late 20th Century French Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold 3 Waves Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold 3 Wave Hoop Earrings, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla Welcomes the new Light
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

3 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond hoops 1.25 inch diameter inside out. Color and Clarity of the stones are G-H, SI2. Total
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

3 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
3 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
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Cartier Trinity Tri Color 3 Row Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2000 Cartier Trinity collection 18K Yellow, Rose and White Gold Hoop Earrings, measuring 7/8
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Early 2000s French Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Solid 20K Gold 2" Inch Hand-Forged & Hammered Hoop Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Solid 20K Gold 2" Inch Round Hand-Forged & Hammered Hoop Earrings. 5mm - 6mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Solid 20K Gold 1.5" Inch Hand-Forged & Hammered Hoop Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Solid 20K Gold 1.5" Inch Round Hand-Forged & Hammered Hoop Earrings. 5mm - 6mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

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Gold

PHILIPPE SPENCER Solid 20K Gold 1" Inch Hand-Forged & Hammered Hoop Earrings
By PHILIPPE SPENCER
Located in Key West, FL
PHILIPPE SPENCER - Solid 20K Gold 1" Inch Round Hand-Forged & Hammered Hoop Earrings. 5mm - 6mm
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold

Oval Shaped Diamond Hoop Earrings 3 Carat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Oval shaped hoop earrings set in 18K white gold. The hoops are 1.25 inches in diameter. The total
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

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White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold

Large Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 14K Yellow Gold 3/4 Carat Diamond Hoops
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
These extra large diamond inside out hoops are a staple in any fine jewelry collection. The 2 inch
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.5-inch Oval Hoops, 40 x 25 mm Oval Earrings, Lightweight 14K Yellow Gold
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
the hoop earring .The earring is light so that it does not pull on your earlobes and the 1.5 inch
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

3 Carat Bezel Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
14K white gold diamond hoop earrings set in a bezel set. Each stone weighs 0.10 carats. The hoops
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

18 Karat White Gold Bezel Hoop Diamond Earrings '1/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant hoop earring features an alternating in size round brilliant diamonds bezel set. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Bezel Hoop Diamond Earrings '1/3 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This elegant hoop earring features an alternating in size round brilliant diamonds bezel set. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

Match Cabochon Burma Ruby Diamond 3 Carat 1 Inch Shepherd White Gold Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Introducing our stunning 14 Karat White Gold Shepherd Hoop Earrings, a mesmerizing blend of
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold C Hoop Teardrop Earrings Medium , Less is more. This design can last you 20
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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18k Gold, Rose Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Rock Crystal 3 Motif Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with smoked quartz motifs 3 motif mandala Summer Splash is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Smoked Quartzs 3 Motif Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with smoked quartz motifs 3 motif mandala Summer Splash is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Summer Splash Hoop 18k Gold Earrings with Smoked Quartzs 3 Motif Mandala
By Pradera Irama
Located in Bilbao, ES
Hoop 18k Yellow Gold Earrings with smoked quartz motifs 3 motif mandala Summer Splash is a
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Quartz, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Mini Bezel Hoop Diamond Earrings '3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mini hoop earring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds bezel set. It's 1 of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold

18 Karat White Gold Mini Bezel Hoop Diamond Earrings '3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mini hoop earring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds bezel set. It's 1 of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Bezel Hoop Diamond Earrings '3/4 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Mini hoop earring features a perfectly matched round brilliant diamonds bezel set. It's 1 of
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Yellow Gold

3 Row Diamond Pavè Hoop Earrings 5.42 carat total weight 18k Tricolor Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Three Row Diamond Pavè Half Hoop Earrings 5.42 carats total weight in 18k Gold Three Row Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

Gold Hoop Earrings, Yellow Gold 14 Karat, 14 Karat, Large Hoops
By Five Star Jewelry
Located in Austin, TX
are listed below: 14k Yellow Gold Diameter: ~1.5 inches (40 millimeters) Width: ~0.12 in (3 mm) Weight
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Pavé diamond hoop earrings in 18K white gold. There are 10.25 carats of round brilliant-cut
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
18K White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
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W 0.19 in L 1.25 in
White Gold Huggies Hoop Diamond Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
hoop earrings are set in 14-karat gold and made from 1.7 grams of gold. The color of the diamonds is GH
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Diamond White Gold J Hoop Earrings
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
eighteen carat white gold. Outfitted with screw back posts for pieced ears, these earrings measure 3/4 inch
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Vintage 1970s American Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. 18kt Gold Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Bethesda, MD
♦ Designer: Tiffany ♦ Circa: 2010s ♦ Metal: 18 Karat Gold ♦ Length: 3/4 inch ♦ Width: 1/8 inch ♦
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2010s Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Gold

ITALIAN 3 carat total Diamond Criss Cross Half Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
ITALIAN 3.00 Carat Total Weight Diamond Criss Cross Half Hoop Earrings in 18k Yellow Gold Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Rose Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings Tiffany designer , Thoms Kurilla will take even an
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Rose Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Rose Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings
18 Karat Rose Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings
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W 0.13 in L 1.44 in
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings Tiffany designer , Thoms Kurilla will take even an
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold Vetebrae Hoop Earrings
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W 0.13 in L 1.44 in
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

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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
6 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings White Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond hoop earrings set in 14K white gold. Each stone weighs 0.35 carats. The color of the stones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

6 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings White Gold
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond hoop earrings set in 14K white gold. Each stone weighs 0.35 carats. The color of the stones
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Timeless and wearable hoop earrings that are a "Must Have" in every woman jewelry collection
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1990s Belgian Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold

Tiffany & Co. Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
Tiffany & Co. Diamond White Gold Hoop Earrings
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H 1.25 in W 0.07 in
Luxurious 14k Yellow Gold Hoop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Make a statement with these luxurious 14k yellow gold hoop earrings, featuring a total carat weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small 18K Yellow Gold Nautical Rope Hoop Earrings
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by a classic nautical theme, these 18k yellow gold hoop earrings exude warm brilliance. A
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2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Small 18K Yellow Gold Nautical Rope Hoop Earrings
Small 18K Yellow Gold Nautical Rope Hoop Earrings
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W 0.1 in D 0.6 in L 0.57 in
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Half Hoop Gold Earrings
Located in Darnestown, MD
gold frame the stones top and bottom. Backs are posts and clips. The earrings are 7/8 inch long and 3/8
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Vintage 1980s Modern Hoop Earrings

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Ruby, Sapphire, Diamond, 18k Gold

Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Half Hoop Gold Earrings
Ruby, Diamond, Sapphire Half Hoop Gold Earrings
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W 0.38 in L 0.88 in
14k White Gold Diamond Hoop Earring .55pts
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
color:G-H clarity:SI2-3 metal:14K GOLD TYPE: earrings weight:3.00 gr DIAMETER:0.5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

3.12 Carat Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Belfiore Jewelry
Located in Great Neck, NY
Diamond hoops set in 14K yellow gold. The hoops are set inside and out and it measures 3/4 of an
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 14k Gold

18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
degree sparkle. These 2 1/3 carat diamond hoop earrings are a one-of-a-kind treasure. The earrings dangle
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18K White Gold 2 1/3 Cttw Pave Set Diamond Semi Eternity Leverback Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
degree sparkle. These 2 1/3 carat diamond hoop earrings are a one-of-a-kind treasure. The earrings dangle
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold Small Vertebrae Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Small Vertebrae Hoop Earrings Tiffany designer , New size 24mm x 21 mm wide
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

White Gold, 18k Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Vertebrae Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold Small Vertebrae Hoop Earrings Tiffany designer , New size 24mm x 21 mm wide
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold C Hoop Teardrop Earrings Medium , Less is more. This design can last you 20
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat White Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
18 Karat White Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
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H 1 in Dm 0.75 in
18 Karat Pink Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From the
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold

18 Karat Pink Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
18 Karat Pink Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
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H 1.32 in Dm 0.63 in
Piaget White Gold Half Hoop Earrings with Diamonds
By Piaget
Located in Darnestown, MD
Piaget white gold 18 karat half hoop earrings with a .25 carat diamond in the middle of each. The
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1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

14K Yellow Gold Wide Ribbed Hoop Earrings #16665
Located in Washington Depot, CT
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Wide Ribbed Hoop Earrings - Make a statement with these gorgeous ribbed
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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold

14K Yellow Gold Wide Ribbed Hoop Earrings #16665
14K Yellow Gold Wide Ribbed Hoop Earrings #16665
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H 0.33 in W 0.72 in L 1.17 in
Tricolor Gold Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings, 18k Yellowrosewhitegold
Located in McLeansville, NC
design. The length of the earrings is 7/8 inch and the width of the hoops give them a lovely sparkle
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Vintage 1980s Hoop Earrings

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

14 Karat Yellow Gold Seven Oval Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14k Yellow Gold Seven Ovals Hoops, Tiffany designer Thomas Kurilla designed these from his
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Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14 Karat White Gold Petite Wave Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Circle Wave Hoop Earrings, Tiffany designer, Thomas Kurilla Welcomes the new
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Yellow Gold C Hoop Teardrop Earrings Medium , Less is more. This design can last you 20
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Vermeil, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
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H 1 in Dm 0.75 in
Diamond Rondel Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
Hoop earrings in 18K white gold with diamond rondels featuring 448 round diamonds totaling 13
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Diamond Rondel Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Diamond Rondel Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
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W 0.25 in L 1.38 in
Tiffany & Company Yellow Gold and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 2010 Tiffany & Company Hoop Earrings, measuring 3/4 inch in diameter, 5/8 inch in length and
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2010s French Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Cartier Bamboo Diamond 18k Gold Vintage Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in Dallas, TX
round diamonds impeccably set in lustrous 18 karat yellow gold. The hoop-type earrings are wonderfully
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Vintage 1980s French Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat White Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat White Gold Rhodium Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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White Gold, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

18 Karat White Gold  Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
18 Karat White Gold  Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
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H 1.32 in Dm 0.63 in
Vintage Marina B Earrings 18k Gold Gemstones Hoop
By Marina B
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
workmanship! The earrings measure 1-1/4 x 3/8 inches (3.2 x 1.0 centimeters) and weigh 52.6 grams. The
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, Aquamarine, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil C-Hoop Teardrop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
18 Karat Pink Gold Vermeil C Hoop Teardrop Earrings, Keep it simple silly. KISS. Or less is more
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Vermeil, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

20th Century French Diamond 18k Gold Hoop Earrings, Paris
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful Parisian 18k gold and diamond hoops, the fronts pavé set with diamonds, mounted on gold
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Late 20th Century French Contemporary Hoop Earrings

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold

20th Century French Diamond 18k Gold Hoop Earrings, Paris
20th Century French Diamond 18k Gold Hoop Earrings, Paris
W 0.75 in D 0.75 in Dm 0.38 in L 0.75 in
14 Karat Pink Gold Water Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat Pink Gold Water Teardrops Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

14 Karat White Gold Water Teardrops Hollow Hoop Earrings
By Thomas Kurilla
Located in New York, NY
14 Karat White Gold Teardrop Hollow Hoop Earrings, 1 5/16 inch high x 5/8 inch wide. From the
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Gold, White Gold

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3 Inch Gold Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of 3 inch gold hoop earrings for sale 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 333 vintage editions and 353 modern creations to choose from as well. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 18th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Our collection of 3 inch gold hoop earrings includes designs that are universally popular, but contemporary and modern styles, specifically, are sought with frequency. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Cartier, Thomas Kurilla and Tiffany & Co. are consistently popular. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 329 diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for round cut 3 inch gold hoop earrings and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes brilliant cut and baguette cut alternatives. If you’re browsing the variety of 3 inch gold 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 3 Inch Gold Hoop Earrings?

Prices for 3 inch gold hoop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $185 and can go as high as $111,500, while 3 inch gold hoop earrings, on average, fetch $2,786.

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.