0.95 Carat Ladies Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in Rose Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
0.95 Carat Ladies Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in Rose Gold -Metal Type: 14K Rose Gold -0.95 Carat Round Natural Diamonds -G-H Color -VS Clarity Made in New York City.
Rose Gold
Natural Pave Diamond 14k Gold Hoop 925 Silver Earring NS28
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond 14k Gold Hoop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Earring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, unused, and...
Diamond, Silver, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver
Designer Hoop Earring Pave Diamond in 14k Gold & 925 Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Designer Hoop Earring Pave Diamond 14k Gold&925 Silver Fashion Diamond Earring Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Pave Diamond Earrings Mini Huggie Hoops in 14k Solid Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Hoops Earrings Pave Diamond Hoop Mini Huggie Hoops 14k Solid Gold Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New without tags: A brand-new, un...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
14k Gold Spinel Beads Pave Diamond Hoop 925 Silver Earring
Located in Chicago, IL
14k Gold Spinel Beads Pave Diamond Hoop 925 Silver Earring For Anniversary Gift.
Diamond, Spinel, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
.925 Sterling Silver Pave-Set Diamond Accent Horseshoe Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Make her stand out with these unique horseshoe diamond earrings. Fashioned in lustrous sterling silver these intricately designed earrings showcases two curved lines, one smooth ster...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
$3,530 / item
3 rows Pave set Diamond Hoop Earrings in middle size
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Perfect for a look of sheer elegance, timeless hoop earrings feature three petite rows of illuminating diamonds framed in striking 18k white gold. With the size hoop you can dress u...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$835Sale Price|20% Off
18KT White Gold Diamond Pave Huggie Hoop Earrings - Modern Design
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sleek, monochromatic profile that emphasizes the natural fire and brilliance of the diamonds. Crafted in premium white gold or platinum for a durable, hypoallergenic, and bright fi...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
.925 Sterling Silver Pave-Set Diamond Accent Horseshoe Hoop Earring
Located in New York, NY
Make her stand out with these unique horseshoe diamond earrings. Fashioned in lustrous sterling silver these intricately designed earrings showcases two curved lines, one smooth ster...
Diamond, White Diamond, Sterling Silver
Roberto Coin Classic Pave’ 18K White Gold Diamonds Huggy Hoop Earrings
By Roberto Coin
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Roberto Coin Gender: Ladies Metal Type: 18K White Gold Length: 0.50 inches Width: 12.00 mm Weight: 1.53 grams Roberto Coin One pair of ladies designer made rhodium plate...
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Mini Diamond Pave Huggie Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Perfect for a look of sheer elegance, these tiny hoop earrings feature three petite rows of illuminating diamonds framed in striking 18k white gold. Product Specifications: - 36 R...
18k Gold
$440Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look pave diamonds oxidized sterling silver open nail hoops earring
Located in Delhi, DL
The vintage look nail earrings open hoops are adorned with natural pave diamonds, totaling 2.10 carats.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
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
$352Sale Price|20% Off
Shiny silver pave diamonds oxidized sterling silver open nail hoops earring
Located in Delhi, DL
The nail earrings open hoops are adorned with natural pave diamonds, totaling 0.85 carats.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Ladies 14K White Gold Half Eternity 1.22ct Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Houston, TX
Gender: Women's Metal Type: 14K White Gold Length: 1.00 inches Width: 2.70 mm Weight: 8.12 grams One pair of lady's 14K white gold, diamond hoop earrings with "earring lock" pos...
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
$656Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage look double line pave diamonds oxidized sterling silver hoops earring
Located in Delhi, DL
The earrings are adorned with natural pave diamonds, totaling 4.30 carats.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
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
Diamond pave hoops huggies clip earrings 18k yellow and white gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond pave hoops huggies clip earrings 18k yellow and white gold Composed of 0.80ct round brilliant diamond cut pave setting hoops clip on earrings in 18k white and yellow gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamonds Hoop Earrings Made In 18k Yellow Gold & Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
18k:1.34g, Silver:19.7g Diamond:9.76ct Size: 45X5MM"
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver
Large Teardrop Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings, 3.05ct in 18k White Gold
Located in La Jolla, CA
Large Open Hoop Pave Diamond Earrings 3.05 carat total weight in 18k White Gold Diamond Hoop earrings feature Large Teardrop Shaped Hoops with 3.05 carats in total of Round Brillian...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Beaded 14K (or 18k upon request) Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pave Beaded 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings bring an elegant twist to a classic design, featuring a frosted finish that adds texture and depth.
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .35 ctw
By Faye Kim
Located in Darien, CT
Faye Kim's micro pave diamond hinged hoops are sure to be your go-to earrings.
Diamond, White Diamond, Platinum
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
18 Karat White Gold Pave Sapphire & Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: Gert Hellmuth Material: 18K white gold Sapphire: 98 round cut = 2.95cttw Diamond: 44 round brilliant cut = 0.45cttw Color: G Clarity: SI1 Weight: 12.29 grams
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Pavé 18K White Gold Domed Hoop Earrings
Located in Lisbon, PT
Round Brilliant-Cut Diamond Pavé Domed Hoop Earrings in 18kt White Gold. A bold yet impeccably refined pair of contemporary pavé-set diamond hoops, designed in radiant 18kt white go...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Dangle Hoop Earring 925 Silver Diamond in 14k Gold
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Diamond Dangle Hoop Earring 925 Silver Diamond Hoop 14k Gold Earring Gift.
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 14k Gold, Silver
Pave Rosecut Diamond Hoop Earring in 14k and 925 Sterling Silver
Located in Chicago, IL
Pave Rosecut Diamond Hoop Earring 14k Gold and 925 sterling silver Diamond Hoop Earring Birthday Gift Light weight can be worn everyday Additional information: Condition: New witho...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Sterling Silver
RUCHI Marquise Tanzanite and Diamond Pavé Blue Rhodium Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Blue Rhodium Gold. Tanzanite: 2.98ct total weight. Diamonds: 0.93ct total weight. All diamonds are G-H/SI stones.
Diamond, White Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Rhodium
RUCHI Oval Shaped Tanzanite & Pavé Diamond Black Rhodium Hoop Earrings
By Ruchi New York
Located in New York, NY
18K Black Rhodium Gold Diamond- 2.39 Cts Tanzanite- 16.42 Cts All Diamonds are G-H/SI
Diamond, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
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
$2,480Sale Price / item|20% Off
Customizable Marquise & Round Cut Pavé Diamond Hoop Earrings 14K 18K Gold
Located in Wan Chai District, HK
Botanical elegance blooms in these enchanting hoop earrings, where delicate diamond flowers create captivating focal points. Each earring features a graceful flower motif crafted fro...
White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold, 18...
Faye Kim Platinum Micro Pave Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings, .65" diameter
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, matte finish and micro pave di...
Diamond, Platinum
$4,920Sale Price / item|20% Off
Classic Pave Set Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Solid Rose Gold
By VR Jewels
Located in New York, NY
Designed with round cut diamond set in pave settings hoop earrings in solid gold making a gorgeous earrings.
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
$1,464Sale Price|20% Off
14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond and Burma Ruby Shepherd Hoop Earrings
By OGI Ltd
Located in New York, NY
Elevate your jewelry collection with these stunning 14K Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Shepherd Hoop Earrings, a perfect fusion of timeless elegance and vibrant sophistication.
Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
$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
Fancy Blue Pave Diamonds Balls Hoop Earrings Made in Silver
By Artisan NYC
Located in New York, NY
"Silver:12.76g, Diamond:14.51ct"
Blue Diamond, Diamond, Silver
2.04Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dainty and dazzling diamond hoop earrings, perfect for a standout look. These earrings are crafted in fine high polished 18K yellow gold and pave set with bright white round cut diam...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Adler :Oversized White Gold and Pave White Diamond Hoop Earrings, Circa 1980
By Adler
Located in London, GB
These striking large sized hoop earrings are made of white gold and adorned with brilliant pave diamonds.
Diamond, White Gold
$24,995Sale Price|20% Off
Natural 16.52 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Hoop Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Natural 16.52 Carat Diamond Pave 18-Karat Hoop Earrings In Stock This pair of hoop earrings are unique and completely covered in diamonds.
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2.02Cttw Pave Set Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
Dainty and dazzling diamond hoop earrings, perfect for a standout look. These earrings are crafted in fine high polished 18K white gold and pave set with bright white round cut diamo...
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
$780Sale Price|40% Off
Triple Loop Diamond Hoop Earrings, 0.94ct Pave Set, 18K Gold Posts
Located in Nantucket, MA
An interesting take on diamond hoop earrings, triple loops in an oval shape with pave` set diamonds set in an oxidized sterling--very wearable diamonds. 18K gold post for pierced ea...
Diamond, Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
0.30 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
0.30 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold Excellent as a gift for many occasions as anniversary, graduation, Christmas, birthday, etc.
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow 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
0.50 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
0.50 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold Excellent as a gift for many occasions as anniversary, graduation, Christmas, birthday, etc.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
0.32 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold
By SEAWAVEDIAMONDS
Located in New York, NY
0.32 Carat Diamond Pave-Set Hoop Earrings in 14K White Gold Excellent as a gift for many occasions as anniversary, graduation, Christmas, birthday, etc.
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Roman Malakov 9.55 Carats Total Round Diamond Pave Set Hoop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
DEARHK328/2 A classic pair of hoop earrings showcasing pavé-set round diamonds on the inside and outside weighing 9.55 carats total.
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Pavé Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings with Detachable Yellow & White Diamond Dangles
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
You will love these dainty diamond hoop earrings! Set in polished white gold, the tiny huggie hoops are embellished on the front half with glittering natural diamonds, while a yellow...
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Multi-Row Natural Diamond Pave Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in Baltimore, MD
18 Karat White Gold Multi-Row Natural Diamond Pave Huggie Hoop Earrings Metal: 18k white gold Weight: 18.55 grams Diamonds: Approx. 1.75 CTW F-G VS round natural diamonds Width: 13....
Diamond, White Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold 0.48cttw Mini Pave' Diamond Huggy Hoop Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
Beautiful pave' diamond earrings that will be the most comfortable earrings you own too! Made from fine 18 karat yellow gold, these huggy earrings boast 0.48 Cttw. of VS clarity, G-H...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings set 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to ord...
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
$3,840Sale Price|20% Off
18k Yellow Gold 2.08ctw Brilliant Pave Diamond Wide Hoop Huggie Earrings
Located in Montclair, NJ
–Stone(s)– Numerous Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - Very Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 2.08ctw (exact) Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold Weight: 15.51 Gr...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Round Diamond Pave 18-Karat 3-Row Hoop Earrings In Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
18k White Gold Natural Round Diamond Pave 3-Row Hoop Earrings Product: Natural Diamond 3-row hoops Material: 18k White Gold Diamonds: All natural diamonds Diamond Details: There are...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
4.25 Carat Diamond Pave Tubular Hoop Earrings 18 Karat in Stock
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Material: 18k White Gold Diamond Details: Approx. 4.25ctw of round cut Pave set Diamonds. Diamonds are set inside-out. Diamonds are H/I in color and SI in clarity Total Weight: 12.4d...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Twisted Studs.
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earring For Women 925 Sterling Silver Twisted Studs.
Diamond, Sterling Silver
0.80ct Diamond pave eternity wide hoops earrings in 18k yellow white gold.
Located in London, GB
0.80ct Diamond pave eternity wide hoops earrings in 18k yellow white gold.
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
26612 Tiffany & Co T1 18k Yellow Gold Pave Diamond Open Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Tiffany 18k yellow gold earrings weighs together 9.27g All round pave diamonds, total weighs 0.48ct Diamond F color VS1 clarity Earrings measures 22mm x 20mm wide Tiffany butterfly ...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women
Located in Chicago, IL
Natural Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 925 Sterling Silver Minimalist Gift For Women Metal: Sterling Silver Stone: Diamond A P P R O X T I M E All items are custom made to order.
Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver
2.50ct Diamond Pave medium large hoops snap earrings in 18k yellow gold.
Located in London, GB
2.50ct Diamond Pave medium large hoops snap earrings in 18k yellow gold.
Diamond, Yellow 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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