On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate extra large hoop earrings diamond for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of
gold,
14k gold and
18k gold, this item was constructed with great care. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. An extra large hoop earrings diamond from
Lustre of London,
Five Star Jewelry and
Faye Kim — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. An extra large hoop earrings diamond can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but
diamond rings, from our inventory of 8, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. A
round cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also
brilliant cut and
oval cut versions for sale. If you’re browsing our inventory for an extra large hoop earrings diamond, you’ll find that many are available today for
women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and
men.
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.