$1,904Sale Price|20% Off
Micro Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.150g,D:0.82ct,
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,900Sale Price|20% Off
Micro Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings Made In 18k White Gold
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18KT:3.068g,D:0.83ct,
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Faye Kim Diamond Micro Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings with Posts, .29ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in 18 Karat Gold, Faye's Diamond Micro Pave hoops with posts will quickly become your go-to earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
8.00 Carat Micro Pave Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
By GP
Located in Stamford, CT
Stamped GP, round diamond large hoop hinged earrings. Micro pave set Ideal cut diamonds, secure push button locking mechanism.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
$892Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings Diamond Half Hoop Micro Pave Diamond Huggie
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings are made of 14K solid gold available in three colors of gold: Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold. Perfect to wear anytime or day to day wearing they ...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,019Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings Diamond Half Hoop Micro Pave Diamond Huggie
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Natural diamond Hoop earrings are made of 18K solid gold available in three colors of gold: Rose Gold / Yellow Gold / White Gold. Perfect to wear anytime or day to day wearing they ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .375" Diameter
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
These Faye Kim micro pave diamond hinged hoops are your go-to earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .96 Carats
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in platinum, Faye Kim’s modern hoop design brings understated elegance to an everyday look. The hoops are solid platinum with a hinged mechanism, matte finish and micro p...
Diamond, Platinum
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings - .5"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's modern yet timeless 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Medium Hinged Hoop Earrings complement any style.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoops - Large
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Handcrafted in Platinum, Faye Kim’s modern hoop design conveys understated elegance in an everyday design. The hoops are solid with a hinged mechanism, complete with a matte finish a...
Diamond, Platinum
$8,126Sale Price|50% Off
E3ROW20MM - TRILLIAN COLLECTION MICRO PAVE 18K WHITE 3 Row Hoop Earrings
By Aurelian LLC
Located in New York, NY
TRILLIAN COLLECTION MICRO PAVE 18K WHITE 3 Row Hoop Earrings Metal: 18K White Gold Diamond Info: G SI, 140 Round Brilliant Diamonds Total Ct Weight: 2.24 cwt.
White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Micro Pave Slim 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate in style with the Micro Pave Slim 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, a perfect blend of sparkle and charm.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoops - Small, .375"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's modern yet timeless 18 Karat Gold Small Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings complement any style and wardrobe, adding sparkle to every occasion.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Diamond and Ruby Floral Huggie Hoop Pave Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Diamond and ruby yellow gold pave hoop earrings with micro set rubies and diamonds throughout totaling approx. 15 carats.
Diamond, Ruby
Micro Pave Classic 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Thin Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Micro Pave Classic 14K Yellow Gold Thin Hoop Earrings feature exquisite natural diamonds set in 14K gold.
14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
2.5 Carat Diamond Pave 18K White Gold Clip Hoop Cuff Earrings
Located in Miami, FL
Diamond pavé droplet shape hoop cuff earrings, featuring approximately 2.50 carats of natural diamonds of E-F color and VS1-VS2 clarity, set in 18K white gold with clip-on closure.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 2.58 Carat Total Round Diamond Pave Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic pair of huggie hoop earrings showcasing brilliant round cut diamonds weighing 2.58 carats total, set in a micro-pave design.
Diamond
14K Yellow Gold 0.44 CT Natural Diamond Full Pave Delicate Slim Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Classic gold, constant brilliance — these 14K solid yellow gold slim hoops carry 0.44 carats of continuous micro-pavé natural diamonds along their full arc.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
12.26 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Inside-Out Pavé Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Crafted in polished 18K white gold, these inside-out diamond hoop earrings embody refined high-jewelry sophistication.
Diamond, Gold
Roman Malakov 10.58 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Pave Set Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant round diamonds weighing 10.58 carats total, set in a micro-pavé set in the inside and the outside.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Roman Malakov 7.35 Carats Total Brilliant Round Diamond Pave Set Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classic hoop earrings showcasing a brilliant round diamonds weighing 7.35 carats total, set in a micro-pace set in the inside and the outside. Finely made in 18K Yellow Gold. Rom...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.44 CT Natural Diamond Full Pave Delicate Slim Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
Refined brilliance, daily worn — these 14K solid rose gold slim hoops feature 0.44 carats of continuous micro-pavé natural diamonds along their full arc.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Rose Gold 0.66 CT Natural Diamond Full Pave Slim Hoop Everyday Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
The perfect diamond hoop, perfected in rose gold — these 14K solid rose gold slim hoops feature 0.66 carats of continuous micro-pavé round brilliant diamonds along their full arc.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
14K Yellow Gold Pear Lab Diamond Open Hoop Pavé Earrings Ethical Fine Jewelry
Located in Jaipur, IN
Sculpted in 14K solid yellow gold, these open-hoop earrings pair a brilliant pear-cut lab-grown diamond with a full arc of pavé-set rounds — 0.89 carats of ethically grown brilliance...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14K Yellow Gold 0.66 CT Natural Diamond Pave Slim Hoop Earrings Gift for Her
Located in Jaipur, IN
The diamond hoop in its most iconic form — these 14K solid yellow gold slim hoops carry 0.66 carats of continuous micro-pavé round brilliant natural diamonds along their full arc.
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.36 Carat Brilliant Cut Diamond Three Row Pavé Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
Capturing a wide canvas of continuous sparkle, these exquisite diamond huggie hoop earrings are meticulously crafted in luminous 18K rose gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,201Sale Price / item|20% Off
18k Solid Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Tiny Diamond Hoop Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Diamond Hoop Earring / 18K Gold Diamond Huggie Earring / Solid Gold Huggie Earrings / Medium Size Gold Hoop Wedding Jewelry Gift Classic pave diamond Hoop earrings set in solid 18K ...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,048Sale Price / item|20% Off
14k Solid Gold Diamond Huggie Hoop Tiny Diamond Hoop Earring
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings set in 14K gold. 18 mm. hoop earrings perfect by itself or paired with other earrings.
Diamond, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 14k Gold, Gold
14.50 Carat Diamond Bangle Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
1.5 inch diamond bangle hoop earrings with rose cut and micro pave round cut diamonds all the way round,featuring 14.50 carats total FG color/VS clarity and set in 18 karat white gol...
Diamond, 18k Gold
$1,292Sale Price / item|20% Off
18K Gold Diamond 20 Pcs Diamond Tiny Hoop Earring Diamond Huggies Hoop
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Gold Color :- Rose Gold / yellow gold / white gold (WRITE A MESSAGE FOR YOUR REQUIRED GOLD COLOR) Hoop Size :- 16 mm Diamond Cut :- Round Total CTW :- 0.32ct No of Diamonds:- 20 Pcs...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,114Sale Price / item|20% Off
14K Gold Diamond 20 Pcs Diamond Tiny Hoop Earring Diamond Huggies Hoop
By Oshi Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
Classic pave diamond huggies earrings set in solid 14K gold.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
14KT Yellow Gold 45mm Diamond Flex Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Metal: 14KT Yellow Gold Style: Large Flexible Hoop Earrings (45mm) Diamonds: Approx. 0.70CT-TW, Round Brilliant Cut Color/Clarity: G–H / SI Setting: Micro Pavé Design: Slim profile w...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim 18 Karat Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, .77ctw, .75"
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's handcrafted 18 Karat Gold hoops with Micro Pave Diamonds feature a matte finish that enhances the bright sparkle of the diamonds and conveys understated elegance. A truly...
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat White Gold 4.70 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The added element of micro pave set diamonds on either side of the composed cross is completing the hoop.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
18 Karat White Gold 3.53 Carat Diamond Mini-Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 3.53 Carat Diamond Mini-Hoop Earrings This glamorous criss-cross half-hoop earring with the combination of marquise cut and round diamonds is elegant.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Gems Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
These earrings are 14k white gold, Natural Blue Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 1.0 Carat 3- Row Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Classic Hoop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
These diamond hoop earrings look truly captivating with 146 brilliant-cut diamonds in micro-pave setting and crafted in 18 KT white gold.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 8.51 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 8.51 Carat Blue Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings The modern ear drops (hoops) encircled all around with the azure blue oval sapphires incorporated within an e...
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, White Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 21.80 Carat Pink Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The identically sized baguette pink sapphires are angled beautifully side by side one another creating the letter “V” with an edged gap in between and on either side are slightly lev...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18K Gold Channel Set Princess Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Huggies Hoops Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set princess cut pink sapphire diamond huggie hoop earrings. The enchanting mini-hoop earrings with the vibrant pink sapphires incorporated within an equivalen...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18K Gold Channel Set Princess Cut Pink Sapphire Diamond Huggies Hoops Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat gold channel set princess cut pink sapphire diamond huggie hoop earrings. The enchanting mini-hoop earrings with the vibrant pink sapphires incorporated within an equivalen...
Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18 Karat Gold Channel Set Emerald Baguette Diamond Linear Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold channel set emerald baguette diamond linear huggie hoop earrings This exclusive emerald huggie-hoop earrings is stunning.
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Channel Set Ruby Baguette Diamond Huggies Hoop Earrings
By Vaibhav Dhadda
Located in Jaipur, Rajasthan
18 karat yellow gold channel set ruby baguette diamond huggie hoop earrings. This exclusive ruby huggie hoop earrings is stunning.
Ruby, Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Huggies Mini-Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold Emerald-Cut Ruby and Diamond Huggies Mini-Hoop Earrings The enchanting mini-hoop earrings with the red emerald-cut ruby incorporated within an equivalent layer of...
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold 9.33 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat Rose Gold 9.33 Carat Multi-Color Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings The enchanting rainbow multi-sapphire and diamond full hoop are gratifying.
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Luxle Natural .10 Cttw Diamond Huggie Earrings in 18k White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Set in a micro pave, the diamonds totally weigh 0.10 Cts.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
5.52 Carats Total Round Micro-Pave Diamond Cushion Shape Clip-on Hoops Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A lustrous and unique pair of earrings showcasing 5.52 carats total of 170 pieces of brilliant round diamonds, micro-pavé set in a cushion shape design. Made of 18K white gold. Omega...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sunburst Fan 4.31 Ct Micro Pavé Natural Diamond Earrings in 18K Yellow Gold
Located in Old Tappan, NJ
18K yellow gold long sunburst fan earrings with round brilliant-cut natural diamonds weighing 4.31 carats total and micro pavé set.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$20,625Sale Price|25% Off
14.01 Carat Diamond Chandelier Dangle Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Each earring showcases 16 white pear-shaped diamonds, weighing a combined 3.19 carats, beautifully surrounded by delicate micro-pavé settings that amplify the sparkle.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
Faye Kim 18K Gold Triple Diamond Drops for Hoop Earrings, 1.22ct, USA
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's 18 Karat Gold Detachable Triple Diamond Drops for hoop earrings are bevel-set and matte-finished.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
$13,520Sale Price|20% Off
Platinum 6.96 Carat Diamond Lever-Back Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The top part of the earring with the pave set diamond hoop attaches to the rose cut solitaire marquise diamond leveled up by the micro pave set diamond cluster on either side that be...
Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Platinum
1.77ct Cushion Cut Diamond Dangle Earrings in 18k White Gold
By Mark Broumand
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The connecting hoop and top portion are adorned with micro pavé set round diamonds, adding extra sparkle.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Diamond and Ruby Drop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
The pave diamond oval hoop on the top attached to the closed set diamond solitaire with the round loop adjoining the bottom adds to the flexibility of the hanging part.
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
16.52 Carat Natural Emerald and Diamond Cocktail Earrings
Located in Bangkok, TH
Complementing these magnificent emeralds is an avant-garde, tiered linear structure featuring 1.35 Carats of added Natural Diamonds. These dazzling diamonds line the micro-pavé hoops...
Emerald, 18k Gold
Solid 14k Yellow Gold Jewelry Genuine H/Si White Diamond Pink Sapphire Earring
Located in Jaipur, IN
These earrings are 14K Solid Rose Gold Natural Pink Sapphire and Genuine Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
TJD 0.12 Carat Round Diamond 14 Karat Yellow Gold Scallop Fashion Drop Earrings
By TJD
Located in New York, NY
A classic look that compliments any attire, these diamond hoop earrings are a stunning addition to your jewelry box.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Halo Huggie Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Located in New Delhi, DL
The arrangement connects a pave-lined huggie hoop to a bezel-set diamond link that suspends a four-prong blue gemstone framed by a micro-pave diamond row to create a fluid, light-cat...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold,...
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.
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 rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings.
Shop antique and vintage diamond rings, diamond necklaces and other extraordinary diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
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.
Someone wanted to “modernize” the Jean Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. masterworks, but Mahnaz Collection came to their rescue. Here, the dealer explains precisely why they’re such an extraordinary find.
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