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Sparkling Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings for Wedding in 14k White Gold
Sparkling Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings for Wedding in 14k White Gold

Sparkling Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings for Wedding in 14k White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

hoop in solid gold. This beautiful handcrafted diamond hoop earrings can be a Bridal Shower Gift

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Blue Sapphire Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

SGL. These sophisticated hoop earrings feature a vibrant alternating sequence of round-cut natural

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Filigree Natural Diamond Dangle Huggie Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Filigree Natural Diamond Dangle Huggie Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Filigree Natural Diamond Dangle Huggie Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

solid gold with a diamond-studded huggie hoop for extra radiance. - Ships worldwide from India with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

1.16 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Marquise Huggie Hoop Earrings 10K White Gold 21mm
1.16 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Marquise Huggie Hoop Earrings 10K White Gold 21mm

1.16 Ct Natural Diamond Pear Marquise Huggie Hoop Earrings 10K White Gold 21mm

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

Discover brilliance redefined with these exquisite 10K solid white gold hoop earrings, showcasing

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 10k Gold, White Gold

Solid 18k White Gold Brushed Stone Finish Huggie Snap Earrings
Solid 18k White Gold Brushed Stone Finish Huggie Snap Earrings

Solid 18k White Gold Brushed Stone Finish Huggie Snap Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k White Gold Weight: 14.15 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Snap Closures (Pierced ears

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

TJD 1Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Triple Row Hoop Earrings
TJD 1Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Triple Row Hoop Earrings

TJD 1Carat Round & Princess Cut Diamond 14K White Gold Triple Row Hoop Earrings

By TJD

Located in New York, NY

Expertly crafted in 14K solid white gold, this diamond hoop earring is cleverly filled with 48

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Gold

Wide Band Huggie Natural Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Wide Band Huggie Natural Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Wide Band Huggie Natural Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

-Handmade wide band hoop earrings with natural diamonds -Multi-row pavé diamond setting in 14k solid gold

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Dainty Huggie Diamond Drop Earrings Made in 18k Solid White Gold
Dainty Huggie Diamond Drop Earrings Made in 18k Solid White Gold

Dainty Huggie Diamond Drop Earrings Made in 18k Solid White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

prosperity. Designed with diamond studded in dainty hoop with diamond dangling from it in solid gold making a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Brilliant Cut 1.12 Ct Diamond Dainty Huggies Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold
Brilliant Cut 1.12 Ct Diamond Dainty Huggies Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

Brilliant Cut 1.12 Ct Diamond Dainty Huggies Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

Brilliant Cut 1.12Ct Diamond Huggies Hoop Earrings 18K Solid White Gold. These classic diamond hoop

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 18k Gold

Round Overlapping Circle Natural Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Round Overlapping Circle Natural Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Round Overlapping Circle Natural Diamond Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

, meticulously set with natural diamonds on 14k solid gold. The round outer hoop meets a vertical arc to create

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Brilliant Cut 1.12 Ct Diamond Dainty Huggies Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Brilliant Cut 1.12 Ct Diamond Dainty Huggies Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Brilliant Cut 1.12 Ct Diamond Dainty Huggies Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Diera, Dubai

Brilliant Cut 1.12Ct Diamond Huggies Hoop Earrings 14K Solid White Gold. These classic diamond hoop

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold

Dainty Huggie Diamond Drop Earrings Made in 18k Solid White Gold
Dainty Huggie Diamond Drop Earrings Made in 18k Solid White Gold

Dainty Huggie Diamond Drop Earrings Made in 18k Solid White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

prosperity. Designed with diamond studded in dainty hoop with diamond dangling from it in solid gold making a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Regal 7.65 Carat Emerald Diamond Half Infinity Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold
Regal 7.65 Carat Emerald Diamond Half Infinity Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold

Regal 7.65 Carat Emerald Diamond Half Infinity Hoop Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Regal 7.65 Carat Emerald Diamond Half Infinity Hoop Earrings in 14K Gold to make a statement with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Emerald Multi Placement Huggie Earrings In 14K Solid White Gold
Natural Emerald Multi Placement Huggie Earrings In 14K Solid White Gold

Natural Emerald Multi Placement Huggie Earrings In 14K Solid White Gold

Located in Miami, FL

Simple and elegant natural emerald huggie earrings set in 14k solid white gold for long-lasting and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Marquise Halo Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Marquise Halo Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Marquise Halo Natural Diamond Huggie Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

SGL. These rose gold huggie hoops are crafted in 14k solid gold and detailed with natural pear-cut

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14k Solid Gold Floral Huggie Earrings With Fancy Natural Diamonds (Certified)
14k Solid Gold Floral Huggie Earrings With Fancy Natural Diamonds (Certified)

14k Solid Gold Floral Huggie Earrings With Fancy Natural Diamonds (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

diamonds, giving the earrings a defined silhouette. Set in 14k solid gold, the earrings feature a secure

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Angara Natural Prong-Set 1.66ct Diamond Hinged Clip Hoop Earring in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Prong-Set 1.66ct Diamond Hinged Clip Hoop Earring in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Prong-Set 1.66ct Diamond Hinged Clip Hoop Earring in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

embellished on the inside and the outside of these 14k solid gold hoops.April Birthstone Earring

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Angara Natural Airline-Set Enhanced Blue Diamond Hinged Hoop Earring in 14K Gold
Angara Natural Airline-Set Enhanced Blue Diamond Hinged Hoop Earring in 14K Gold

Angara Natural Airline-Set Enhanced Blue Diamond Hinged Hoop Earring in 14K Gold

By ANGARA INC.

Located in Los Angeles, CA

sent to you with the package.Product Description: Crafted in 14k solid gold, these hinged

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Blue Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K 585 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Link Chain Huggies Earrings
14K 585 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Link Chain Huggies Earrings

14K 585 Solid Yellow Gold Natural Diamond Link Chain Huggies Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Natural Diamond Link Chain Huggies Earrings Metal Type: 14k Yellow Gold Total Item Weight: 4.0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Pavé Huggie Dome Earrings 3.00 Carat Solid 18K Gold Statement Pair
Diamond Pavé Huggie Dome Earrings 3.00 Carat Solid 18K Gold Statement Pair

Diamond Pavé Huggie Dome Earrings 3.00 Carat Solid 18K Gold Statement Pair

Located in Great Neck, NY

craftsmanship, the earrings weigh approximately 15.0 grams, reflecting their solid gold construction and quality

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Three Stone Diamond Huggie Earrings 14k Solid
Three Stone Diamond Huggie Earrings 14k Solid

Three Stone Diamond Huggie Earrings 14k Solid

Located in Chicago, IL

Three Stone Diamond Huggie Earrings 14k Solid Gold Gift For Women Anniversary Light weight can be

Category

2010s Indian Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold

18k Solid White Gold Tiny Diamond Huggie Earrings with Pear Diamond in Center
18k Solid White Gold Tiny Diamond Huggie Earrings with Pear Diamond in Center

18k Solid White Gold Tiny Diamond Huggie Earrings with Pear Diamond in Center

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Tiny Diamond Huggie Hoops Earrings For Her in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modernist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Exquisite 5.60 Carat Natural Coral and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings
Exquisite 5.60 Carat Natural Coral and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings

Exquisite 5.60 Carat Natural Coral and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exquisite 5.60 Carats Natural Coral and Diamond 14K Solid Yellow Gold Earrings Amazing looking

Category

2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Coral, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Oval Shaped Huggies Solid Gold
Diamond Oval Shaped Huggies Solid Gold

Diamond Oval Shaped Huggies Solid Gold

$720 / item

W 41 in L 54 in

Diamond Oval Shaped Huggies Solid Gold

Located in Fatih, 34

use solid gold 14kt or 18kt depending on preference (not plated or filled gold ) If you have any

Category

2010s Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

14K Solid Yellow Gold Square Diamond Hoop Earring Dainty Hoop Earring Jewelry.
14K Solid Yellow Gold Square Diamond Hoop Earring Dainty Hoop Earring Jewelry.

14K Solid Yellow Gold Square Diamond Hoop Earring Dainty Hoop Earring Jewelry.

Located in Chicago, IL

14K Solid Yellow Gold Square Diamond Hoop Earring Dainty Hoop Earring Jewelry. Base Metal Yellow

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Dangly Diamond Hoop Earrings Solid White Gold
Dangly Diamond Hoop Earrings Solid White Gold

Dangly Diamond Hoop Earrings Solid White Gold

Located in Honolulu, HI

Earrings Specifications: Metal: earrings are 18K White Gold and backs are 14K white gold Total

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Solid Gold Diamond Dangly Hoop Earrings 18K
Solid Gold Diamond Dangly Hoop Earrings 18K

Solid Gold Diamond Dangly Hoop Earrings 18K

Located in Honolulu, HI

Earrings Specifications: Metal: 18K White Gold Total Weight: 10.1 Grams Earring Length: 1.25

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

18k Solid Gold Diamond U Threader Earrings Diamond Wire Hoop Earring
18k Solid Gold Diamond U Threader Earrings Diamond Wire Hoop Earring

18k Solid Gold Diamond U Threader Earrings Diamond Wire Hoop Earring

By Oshi Jewels

Located in Bangkok, TH

Diamond U Threader Earrings 18k Gold Threader Earrings Diamond Wire Hoop Earring Pave Diamond Hook

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Diamond Hoop Earring 14k Solid Gold 10mm Diamond Huggie Earrings pair
Diamond Hoop Earring 14k Solid Gold 10mm Diamond Huggie Earrings pair

Diamond Hoop Earring 14k Solid Gold 10mm Diamond Huggie Earrings pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Diamond Hoop Earring 14k Solid Gold 10mm Diamond Huggie Earrings pair Material 14k Solid Gold

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade Earrings Gift
Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade Earrings Gift

Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade Earrings Gift

Located in Chicago, IL

Diamond Hoop Earrings For Women 14K Solid Gold Handmade Earrings Gift Number of Diamonds 20 Shape

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold

Circle Natural Diamond Stud Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Circle Natural Diamond Stud Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Circle Natural Diamond Stud Hoop Earrings in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

staying comfortably light on the ears. Set in 14k solid gold, these hoops balance elegance and versatility

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Stud Earrings

Materials

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

Triple Hoop Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)
Triple Hoop Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Triple Hoop Natural Diamond Dangle Earrings in 14k Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

solid gold. Each hoop is paved with round diamonds, creating layers of sparkle that catch the light with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Sapphire Cross Dainty Hoop Earrings with Diamonds 18k Solid White Gold
Sapphire Cross Dainty Hoop Earrings with Diamonds 18k Solid White Gold

Sapphire Cross Dainty Hoop Earrings with Diamonds 18k Solid White Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Diamond and Blue Sapphire Cross Hoop Earrings in 18K Gold to make a statement with your look. You

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White 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 New York, NY

DAVID WEBB 1970 Hammered Hoops Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold These clip-on earrings

Category

20th Century Drop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Paperclip Link Natural Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)
Paperclip Link Natural Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Paperclip Link Natural Diamond Huggie Hoop Earring in 14K Solid Gold (Certified)

Located in New Delhi, DL

SGL. These paperclip-inspired drop earrings feature natural diamonds set in 14k solid gold. The

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Dangle Earrings

Materials

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

Wide Starburst Diamond Dainty Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Wide Starburst Diamond Dainty Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

Wide Starburst Diamond Dainty Hoop Earrings in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

These hoop earrings featuring a 0.06 carat round cut diamonds set in 14K yellow gold. Each diamond

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lever-Back Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Gold Gift For Her.
925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Gold Gift For Her.

925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Gold Gift For Her.

Located in Chicago, IL

925 Sterling Silver Pave Diamond Hoop Earrings 14k Solid Gold Gift For Her. Closure: Ear wire

Category

2010s Indian Art Deco Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold, 14k Gold

18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings In and Out Diamond
18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings In and Out Diamond

18K 750 Solid White Gold Natural Diamond Hoop Earrings In and Out Diamond

Located in New York, NY

Diamond Hoop Earrings Metal Type: 18K Solid White Gold Total Item Weight: 22.9 Grams Length: 59.0

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Emerald Sapphire Drop Huggie Hoop Earrings for Women in 14k Solid Yellow Gold
Emerald Sapphire Drop Huggie Hoop Earrings for Women in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

Emerald Sapphire Drop Huggie Hoop Earrings for Women in 14k Solid Yellow Gold

By VR Jewels

Located in New York, NY

Emerald Sapphire Drop Huggie Hoop Earrings for Women in 14K Gold to make a statement with your look

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Drop Earrings

Materials

Emerald, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

GUCCI Vintage Dangle Horse-Bits Circles Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold
GUCCI Vintage Dangle Horse-Bits Circles Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

GUCCI Vintage Dangle Horse-Bits Circles Hoops Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold

By Gucci

Located in Miami, FL

hoops earrings by Gucci are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold

Category

1990s Italian Modernist Dangle Earrings

Materials

Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k 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.