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Angara Natural Floating Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Floating Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Floating Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

floating in a mesmerising pattern. These diamond inside out hoop earrings in 14k solid gold are designed to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Rainbow Moonstone Hoop Earrings in Solid 14k Yellow Gold for Her
Natural Rainbow Moonstone Hoop Earrings in Solid 14k Yellow Gold for Her

Natural Rainbow Moonstone Hoop Earrings in Solid 14k Yellow Gold for Her

$512Sale Price / item|20% Off

W 0.16 in L 1.01 in

Natural Rainbow Moonstone Hoop Earrings in Solid 14k Yellow Gold for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Rainbow Moonstone Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need open

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings Mothers Day Gift Jewelry
14k Solid Yellow Gold Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings Mothers Day Gift Jewelry

14k Solid Yellow Gold Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings Mothers Day Gift Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous 14k Yellow Gold Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings Jewelry Gift for Women are crafted from

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Other, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Solid 14k Yellow Rose & White Gold 58mm Large Faceted Tube Hoop Earrings
Solid 14k Yellow Rose & White Gold 58mm Large Faceted Tube Hoop Earrings

Solid 14k Yellow Rose & White Gold 58mm Large Faceted Tube Hoop Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 14k Yellow Rose & White Gold Weight: 6.4 Grams Overall Diameter: 58mm (2.31

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Graduated Prong-Set Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Graduated Prong-Set Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Graduated Prong-Set Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

these charming hoop earrings and exude breathtaking brilliance. Designed in 14k solid gold, these hinged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

earrings were designed with three partite sections, and crafted in solid chased yellow gold of 18 karats

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Japanese Akoya Cultured Pearl Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

pearl earrings with huggie hoops, crafted in 14k solid gold. Embellished with prong-set diamonds, the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Hinged Hoop Dangling Diamond Bar Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Hinged Hoop Dangling Diamond Bar Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Hinged Hoop Dangling Diamond Bar Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamond bar earrings look both charming and stylish. The 14k solid gold vertical bars are studded with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Everyday Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift
Everyday Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift

Everyday Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift

$1,136Sale Price / item|20% Off

W 0.19 in L 0.55 in

Everyday Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Grandma Gift

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Mini Diamond and Ruby Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

18k Solid Rosy Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Front Flower Large Hoop Earrings
18k Solid Rosy Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Front Flower Large Hoop Earrings

18k Solid Rosy Yellow Gold Diamond Covered Front Flower Large Hoop Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Brilliant White Diamonds - Very Fiery - 0.65ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 18k Rosy Yellow Gold with 14k

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1.01 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings Solid 10k White Gold Fine Jewelry
1.01 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings Solid 10k White Gold Fine Jewelry

1.01 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings Solid 10k White Gold Fine Jewelry

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

1.01 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings Solid 10k White Gold Fine Jewelry features hoops with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 10k Gold, White Gold, Gold

CARTIER 1992 Paris Large Trinity Hoops Earrings Three Colors Of Solid 18Kt Gold
CARTIER 1992 Paris Large Trinity Hoops Earrings Three Colors Of Solid 18Kt Gold

CARTIER 1992 Paris Large Trinity Hoops Earrings Three Colors Of Solid 18Kt Gold

By Cartier

Located in Miami, FL

hoop-earrings has been crafted as a left and right, in three colors of solid 18 karats gold, with high

Category

1990s French Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiny Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings Gift for Her in 18k Solid White Gold
Tiny Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings Gift for Her in 18k Solid White Gold

Tiny Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings Gift for Her in 18k Solid White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

round cut diamonds set in hoop in solid gold. This beautiful handcrafted diamond tiny hoop earrings. It

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Baguette Ruby Gemstone Hoop Earrings Solid 18k White Gold Diamond Fine Jewelry
Baguette Ruby Gemstone Hoop Earrings Solid 18k White Gold Diamond Fine Jewelry

Baguette Ruby Gemstone Hoop Earrings Solid 18k White Gold Diamond Fine Jewelry

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

White Gold Wt :- 10.37 gm Diamond Wt :- 0.15 carat ( AVERAGE DIAMOND CLARITY SI1-SI2 & COLOR H-I ) Ruby

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Minimalist Natural Ruby Tiny Hoop Earrings for Her in 18k Solid White Gold
Minimalist Natural Ruby Tiny Hoop Earrings for Her in 18k Solid White Gold

Minimalist Natural Ruby Tiny Hoop Earrings for Her in 18k Solid White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

hoop in solid gold. This beautiful handcrafted ruby tiny hoop earrings. It can be a july birthstone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

2.8 Carat Hoop Diamond Earrings For Women Studded in 18k Solid White Gold
2.8 Carat Hoop Diamond Earrings For Women Studded in 18k Solid White Gold

2.8 Carat Hoop Diamond Earrings For Women Studded in 18k Solid White Gold

$3,748Sale Price / item|20% Off

W 0.08 in L 0.97 in

2.8 Carat Hoop Diamond Earrings For Women Studded in 18k Solid White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

with round cut diamond set in pave settings hoop earrings in solid gold making a gorgeous earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

1.0Ct Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold
1.0Ct Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold

1.0Ct Emerald Cut Blue Sapphire & Diamond Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

These elegant huggie hoop earrings feature 2 emerald cut blue sapphires totaling 1.03 carats, set

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Statement 7.33 Carat Emerald Hoop Earrings for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Statement 7.33 Carat Emerald Hoop Earrings for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

Statement 7.33 Carat Emerald Hoop Earrings for Her in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Statement 7.33 Carat Emerald Hoop Earrings for Her in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14k Solid Yellow Gold 4.32 Carat Multi Sapphire Hoop Earrings Gift for Her
14k Solid Yellow Gold 4.32 Carat Multi Sapphire Hoop Earrings Gift for Her

14k Solid Yellow Gold 4.32 Carat Multi Sapphire Hoop Earrings Gift for Her

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Multi Sapphire Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need open

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fine 14k Solid White Gold Genuine Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings for Mom Jewelry
Fine 14k Solid White Gold Genuine Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings for Mom Jewelry

Fine 14k Solid White Gold Genuine Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings for Mom Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Genuine Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings in 14k solid white gold. You shall need these hoop earrings to

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Other, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Certified Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings Studded in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Mom
Certified Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings Studded in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Mom

Certified Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings Studded in 18k Solid Yellow Gold for Mom

Located in New York, NY

Certified Moissanite C-Hoop Earrings in 18k solid yellow gold. You shall need these hoop earrings

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Bezel Setting Solid Gold Huggie Hoops
Diamond Bezel Setting Solid Gold Huggie Hoops

Diamond Bezel Setting Solid Gold Huggie Hoops

$2,780 / item

W 0.6 in L 0.68 in

Diamond Bezel Setting Solid Gold Huggie Hoops

Located in Fatih, 34

. We only use solid gold 14kt or 18kt depending on preference (not plated or filled gold ) If you

Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

18k Solid Rose Gold Genuine Moissanite Hoop Earrings Gift for Mothers Day Gift
18k Solid Rose Gold Genuine Moissanite Hoop Earrings Gift for Mothers Day Gift

18k Solid Rose Gold Genuine Moissanite Hoop Earrings Gift for Mothers Day Gift

Located in New York, NY

Genuine Moissanite Hoop Earrings in 18k solid rose gold. You shall need these hoop earrings to make

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Other, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Everyday Dainty Ruby and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Everyday Dainty Ruby and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

Everyday Dainty Ruby and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Everyday Dainty Ruby and Diamond Huggie Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Polished Hoop Earrings
14K Yellow Gold Polished Hoop Earrings

14K Yellow Gold Polished Hoop Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and timeless, these solid 14K yellow gold hoop earrings feature a smooth, high-polish

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Natural Multi Sapphire and Diamond Big Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

VR Jewels 1.25 Carat Cabochon Turquoise Hoop Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold
VR Jewels 1.25 Carat Cabochon Turquoise Hoop Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

VR Jewels 1.25 Carat Cabochon Turquoise Hoop Earrings in 18K Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

These elegant hoop earrings showcase 1.25 carats of natural cabochon turquoise, each stone

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Turquoise, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Handmade Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings for Her in 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold
Handmade Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings for Her in 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold

Handmade Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings for Her in 18 Karat Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Handmade Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings for Her in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

DAVID WEBB 1975 Cased Knoots Hoop Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
DAVID WEBB 1975 Cased Knoots Hoop Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

DAVID WEBB 1975 Cased Knoots Hoop Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

$15,988Sale Price|20% Off

H 1.45 in W 1.02 in D 0.87 in

DAVID WEBB 1975 Cased Knoots Hoop Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By David Webb

Located in Miami, FL

pair of hoop clips earrings created in New York City at the jewelry atelier of David Webb, back in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

8.82 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold
8.82 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

8.82 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

8.82 Carat Octagon Cut Emerald Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Genuine 3.01 Ct Ruby Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 14k Solid White Gold
Genuine 3.01 Ct Ruby Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 14k Solid White Gold

Genuine 3.01 Ct Ruby Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 14k Solid White Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

Genuine 3.01 Ct Ruby Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 14k Solid White Gold These eye-catching

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Exquisite 14K Solid Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Hoop Earrings with Lever Back lock
Exquisite 14K Solid Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Hoop Earrings with Lever Back lock

Exquisite 14K Solid Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Hoop Earrings with Lever Back lock

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Elevate your elegance with these exquisite 14K yellow gold hoop earrings, set with a total of 3.42

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Angara Natural Classic Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold for Women
Angara Natural Classic Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold for Women

Angara Natural Classic Diamond Hinged Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold for Women

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sent to you with the package.Product Description: These classic hinged hoop earrings are

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Natural Pear Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Solid White Gold Fine Jewelry
Natural Pear Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Solid White Gold Fine Jewelry

Natural Pear Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Solid White Gold Fine Jewelry

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the earrings are fashioned in solid 18 Karat White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Natural Pear Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Solid White Gold Fine Jewelry
Natural Pear Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Solid White Gold Fine Jewelry

Natural Pear Shape Diamond Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Solid White Gold Fine Jewelry

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

Crafted with precision and attention to detail, the earrings are fashioned in solid 14 Karat White

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Oval Emerald Halo Huggie Hoop Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold
Angara Natural Oval Emerald Halo Huggie Hoop Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

Angara Natural Oval Emerald Halo Huggie Hoop Drop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

diamonds, these huggie hoop earrings in 14k solid gold are a visual treat. They are linked to diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Mom Gift
Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Mom Gift

Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Mom Gift

$1,572Sale Price / item|20% Off

W 0.24 in L 0.69 in

Ruby and Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14k Solid Yellow Gold, Mom Gift

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Ruby Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look. You shall need stud

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Solid Gold Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

Find an expansive variety of solid gold hoop earrings available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of Gold, 14k Gold and White Gold, these items were constructed with great care. Our collection of these items for sale includes 8 vintage editions and 51 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 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Contemporary and Modern are consistently popular styles when it comes to solid gold hoop earrings. Maggoosh, Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry and Tiffany & Co. each produced beautiful examples of these items that are worth considering. Lovers of these pieces agree that it’s a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 31 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. A selection of round cut and pear cut can be found today on these pages. If you’re browsing the variety of solid 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 Solid Gold Hoop Earrings?

Prices for solid gold hoop earrings can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $120 and can go as high as $6,741, while solid gold hoop earrings, on average, fetch $2,300.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

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.

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.