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18k White Gold Round Brilliant & Marquise Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design
Material: 18K white gold
Diamond: 20 round brilliant cut = 2.20cttw
Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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Dm 1.62 in
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K white gold
Diamond: round brilliant cut = 1.92cttw
Color: G
Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K white gold
Diamond: 52 round brilliant cut = 1.50cttw
Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
These stunning hoop earrings have diamonds on the inside and outside to give a beautiful sparkle
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Pave Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K white gold
Diamonds: 260 round brilliant cut = 3.70cttw
Color: G
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Roberto Coin White Gold Small Inside Outside Diamonds Hoop Earring 001613AWERX0
By Roberto Coin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Roberto Coin White Gold Small Inside Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings
18kt Gold
Approx. 1.53 total
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2010s Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18K White Gold 3 5/8 Carat Round Diamond Curved Inside-Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
approximate F-G color and VS1-VS2 clarity. Crafted in genuine 18k white gold, these hoop earrings will make
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.12 in W 0.12 in L 1.38 in
18K White Gold 3 1/4 Carat Black and White Diamond Inside-Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Clarity. These 18k white gold earrings shimmer with rows of prong-set white diamonds flanked by prong-set
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.12 in W 0.12 in L 1.58 in
18 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design
Material: 18K white gold
Diamond: 224 round brilliant cut = 0.83cttw
Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
14 Karat White Gold 1.76 Carat Diamond Inside / Outside Hoop Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
As timeless and classic as they get - these 14 karat white gold round diamond hoop earrings with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pavé 3 Row Round Inside -Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Pavé 3 Row Round Inside -Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings Set in 18K White Gold.
This Earring
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, White Gold
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Dm 1.34 in
18k White Gold Diamond Inside-out Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These Contemporary 18k White Gold Diamond Inside-out Hoop Earrings are a stunning addition to any
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Inside/Outside Round 18 Karat Gold Champagne and White Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
The epitome of understated elegance, these inside/outside hoop earrings in 18 K Rosegold feature 20
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Brown Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
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W 0.28 in L 0.99 in
18 Karat White & Yellow Gold Fancy Yellow Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design
Material: 18K white & yellow gold
Diamond: 24 cushion cut = 7.67cttw
Color
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
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L 0.99 in
18 Karat White Gold 2.28 Cttw. Diamond Solid Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
By DSL
Located in Troy, MI
loose. Top that off with fine 18 karat white gold and 90 RBC diamonds = 2.28 Cttw being VS - SI1 and F
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 2.07 Cttw. VS Diamond Grande' Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
By Campanelli & Pear
Located in Troy, MI
white gold inside / outside diamond hoops with 2.07 Cttw VS, F-G diamonds are the perfect accessory to
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 1.5 in L 1.97 in
18 Karat White Gold East – West Emerald Cut Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom
Material: 18K White gold
Diamond: 112 emerald cut = 11.27cttw
Color: F/G
Clarity
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
TJD 1.00 Carat Inside Outside Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Classic Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Classic and always in trend, these inside out hoop earrings are designed in 18 Karat White Gold and
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.07 in L 1 in
18 Karat White Gold Mosaic Set Multi Shape Diamond Inside Outside Hoop Earrings
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Designer: custom design
Material: 18K white gold
Diamond: 28 round brilliant & pear cut = 2.08cttw
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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L 0.22 in
TJD 0.50 Carat Inside Outside Diamond 18 Karat White Gold Classic Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
-crafted by our in-house experts in 18-karat white gold. The diamonds are graded H-I Color, I2 Clarity.
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.05 in L 1.07 in
Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 18k Gold
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings are crafted in 18k white gold and feature round brilliant cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
LB Exclusive 18k White Gold 3.05 Carat Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
By LB Exclusive
Located in Southampton, PA
LB Exclusive 18K White Gold 3.05ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings comes with a gift box.
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Solid Gold
Located in New Delhi, DL
The Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Solid Gold are a stunning and luxurious accessory
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Cartier 2.00 Carat Round Diamond Inside-Outside Large Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold
By Cartier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
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These incredible Cartier hoop earrings feature 2.00 carats total of bright white natural diamonds. There
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.11 in Dm 1.37 in L 1.37 in
Inside Out Round Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings 18K White Gold 4.76Cttw 1.5 Inches
Located in New York, NY
Elevate any attire with these dazzling diamond inside-out hoop earrings. Crafted in lustrous 18K
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Gold Inside-Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
impression it is covered in diamonds. Made in 18k white gold and ready to be worn.
Length: 1.5 inches
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2.50ctw Diamond Inside Out Hoop Earrings 18k White Gold 32.8mm Pierced Women's
Located in McLeansville, NC
Metal Content: 18k White Gold
Total Weight: 12 Grams
Stamps: 18k
Fastening Type: Stick Posts & Snap
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2010s Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
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W 0.16 in L 1.3 in
Goshwara Inside-Outside Baguette and Princess Diamond Earrings
By Goshwara
Located in New York, NY
The "Inside-Outside Baguette and Princess Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold" from the 'G-One
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamonds Inside and Out Hoop Earrings
Located in Great Neck, NY
every angle. They are set in 7.0 grams of 18 karat white gold. The post of the hoop is securely fit into
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Large Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Houston, TX
18K white gold inside/outside diamond hoop earrings. There are a total of 94 round diamonds that
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
and outside the hoop for maximum sparkle!
Secure, and easy to use push down lock.
18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
White Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18K Rose Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hoops with 0.88 ct. good quality white diamond rounds on the inside and outside of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Rose Gold
Inside Out Diamond Red Ruby Large Hoop Earrings 2.30cts 14K White Gold
Located in New York, NY
These stylish and elegant 14k white gold hoop earrings feature prong-set round cut diamonds and red
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold
18k White Gold 1.75'' Diamond Hoop Earrings 2tcw
Located in New York City, NY
These 18kt white gold hoop earrings are 2mm wide and the external diameter is 1.75''. They contain
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2010s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
18kt White Gold Pave 1.75cttw Diamond Hoop Earrings, Inside-Out Style, Techline
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
18kt white gold round brilliant diamond pave diamond hoop earrings, inside-outside style, designed
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2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.13 in L 0.95 in
White Diamond In and Out Hoop Earrings in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful hoop earrings with 3.23 ct. white diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold. Diamonds
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
White Diamond Hoops in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful white diamond hoops with 54 diamonds weighing 10.15 ct. Handmade in 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
Yellow Gold Diamond Hoops
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
An amazing pair of important Diamond Hoop Earrings with LARGE white diamonds!
13.20 carats of
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold
Hoop Earrings Inside-Out with Emerald Cut Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
18.78ct Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in 18k white gold. The earrings consist of 64 emerald
cut
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21st Century and Contemporary American Artist Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18k White Gold Rectangular Hoop Earrings with 3 Sides of Diamonds
By Avanti
Located in Carrollton, TX
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Diamonds: 2.61 cts, Round Brilliant, Baguette
Metal: 18k White gold
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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Pave Diamond Oval Hoop Earrings
By Diamond Scene New York
Located in New York, NY
of white round brilliant cut diamonds set in 18k white gold.
This 1 inch long, oval hoop, features
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18K White Gold 1.0 Carat Brown & White Diamond and Green Tsavorite Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
The glamorous inside-outside design of these 18k white gold hoops makes the natural gemstones and
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Tsavorite, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 0.16 in W 0.2 in L 0.87 in
White Diamond Hoops in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous hoops with 4.00 ct. of good quality white diamond rounds. Handmade 18k yellow gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Yellow Gold
18 Karat White Gold Diamond Pave Hoop Earrings
By Diana M. Jewels
Located in New York, NY
18k White Gold & Diamond Hoop Earrings
Description
Oval Shape Hoop earrings
Round inside-outside
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
8.50 Carat Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings 18k White Gold by Odelia
By Odelia
Located in La Jolla, CA
Round Hoop Pavé Diamond Earrings 8.50 carats 18k white Gold by Odelia
Round Diamond Pavé Hoop
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.5 in Dm 1.55 in
Estate White Diamond Round Hoops in 18k White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
white gold mountings. Diamonds are set both inside and outside of hoop. Great basic yet versatile
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
2.05 Carats Round Brilliant Pave Diamond Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with the 260 icy white round brilliant diamonds makes these earrings really pop. These are hoops for
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.12 in Dm 1.1 in L 1.14 in
6.75 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Inside-Out Hinged Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
push clasp closure.
Earring type: Hoops
Metal: 18K White Gold
Natural Diamonds: 6.75 Carats
Diamond
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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W 0.15 in Dm 1.18 in L 1.18 in
2.65ct Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These 18 carat white gold hoop earrings are a staple in any fine jewellery collection and showcase
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2010s Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Kt White Gold and Diamonds Hoop Earrings
Located in Cattolica, IT
Hoop earrings in white gold ( gr 15.55 ) and Diamonds both on the outside and on the inside
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Four Rows Inside Out Hoop Diamond Earrings '1 1/2 Carat'
Located in San Francisco, CA
Side Gemstone Type: NATURAL DIAMOND
Side Gemstone Shape: ROUND
Metal: 18K White Gold
Metal Weight
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
White Diamond Round In & Out Hoops in 18K White Gold
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 3.05 ct. good quality, white, and bright diamond rounds. Handmade in 18k white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, White Gold
18-Kt white gold 1.20 carat diamond hoop earrings
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful pair of natural 1.20 carat diamond Hoop earrings are set in 18-kt white gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Luxle 0.77cttw. Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k White Gold with Blue Rhodium
Located in New York, NY
A dazzling pair of hoops featured with 116 pave round diamonds embellished inside and outside
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2010s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Rhodium
2.88 Carat Round Brilliant Diamond Inside-Out Hinged Hoop Earrings 18 Karat Gold
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with the 60 icy white round brilliant diamonds makes these earrings really pop. These are hoops for
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
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W 0.11 in Dm 1.14 in L 1.14 in
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Diamond Hoop Earrings
By Gems Paradise
Located in Jaipur, IN
18 Karat White Gold 4.96 Carats Diamond Hoop Earrings
This adorable and fashionable triple-layer
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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Stephen Webster Magnipheasant White Gold and White Diamond Pavé Hoop Earrings
By Stephen Webster
Located in London, GB
Magnipheasant Pave Hoop Earrings set in 18ct white gold fully set with white Diamond pave 1.60ct on
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2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
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Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
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H 1.44 in W 0.3 in
David Rosenberg 20.49 Carat Asscher Cut D/VVS1 Inside Out Diamond Hoop Earrings
By David Rosenberg
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of exceptionally brilliant hoop earrings by Rosenberg Diamonds & Co. The earrings feature
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold Sapphire Hoop Earrings
By La Fleur Jewels
Located in Bangkok, TH
This hoop earrings we are special design .The outside we use invisible setting of deep blue
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21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat White Gold 3.68CTW in and Out Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in Addison, TX
incredible round cut diamonds, on the inside and outside, to create an abstract effect, set in 18 karat white
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2010s Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
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White 18k Gold Inside Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs
Find an expansive variety of white 18k gold inside outside diamond hoop earrings available on 1stDibs. These distinct designs — crafted with great care and often made from gold, 18k gold and white gold — can elevate any look. Our collection of these items for sale includes 14 vintage editions and 230 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. The designs in our inventory of white 18k gold inside outside diamond hoop earrings bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. There have been many well-made iterations of these items over the years, but those made by Emilio!, Roberto Coin and Vivid Diamonds are often thought to be among the most beautiful. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and baguette cut white 18k gold inside outside diamond hoop earrings for sale. Most of our white 18k gold inside outside diamond hoop earrings for sale are for women, but there are 56 pieces available to browse for men.
How Much are White 18k Gold Inside Outside Diamond Hoop Earrings?
On average, white 18k gold inside outside diamond hoop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $7,500, while they’re typically $1,390 on the low end and $80,000 for the highest priced versions of this item.
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.
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