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Certified Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide C Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold
Certified Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide C Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

Certified Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide C Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

Certified Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide C Hoop Earrings 14 Karat White Gold features three rows of diamonds studded in a C shape hoop earrings.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, White Gold, 14k Gold

Wide Multi-Row Round Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum
Wide Multi-Row Round Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum

Wide Multi-Row Round Diamond Half Hoop Earrings 14 Karat Yellow Gold & Platinum

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

These sophisticated diamond hoop earrings are a testament to timeless elegance and luxury. Crafted in a combination of 14 karat yellow gold and platinum, they showcase a striking des...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum

2mm Hoop Earrings 15mm Diameter 14K Yellow Gold, Wide Hollow Tube, Hinge Clasp
2mm Hoop Earrings 15mm Diameter 14K Yellow Gold, Wide Hollow Tube, Hinge Clasp

2mm Hoop Earrings 15mm Diameter 14K Yellow Gold, Wide Hollow Tube, Hinge Clasp

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

These 14 karat yellow gold hoops are perfect for everyday wear! They are made of hollow gold so that they will be light on your ears and not pull down your earlobes. We have seen man...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.98 CT Baguette and Round Diamond Multi Row Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Gold
0.98 CT Baguette and Round Diamond Multi Row Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Gold

0.98 CT Baguette and Round Diamond Multi Row Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Gold

By Gems Paradise

Located in Jaipur, IN

Showcasing a total of 0.98 carats, these elegant wide huggie hoops offer a perfect balance between statement and everyday wear.

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2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

4.72 CT Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Channel Set Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18K Gold
4.72 CT Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Channel Set Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18K Gold

4.72 CT Baguette Cut Diamond Wide Channel Set Inside-Out Hoop Earrings 18K Gold

By Gems Paradise

Located in Jaipur, IN

Diamond & Metal Details Metal: 18K White Gold Design: Wide Single-Row Baguette Inside-Out Eternity Line Hoop Earrings Diamonds: Natural Diamonds Total Diamond Weight: 4.72 Ca...

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2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Open Leaf Textured Finish Wide Hoop Huggie Snap Earrings
Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Open Leaf Textured Finish Wide Hoop Huggie Snap Earrings

Vintage 18K Yellow Gold Open Leaf Textured Finish Wide Hoop Huggie Snap Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold Weight: 16.53 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Snap Closures (pierced ears are required.) Width: 14.2mm (0.55") Overall Height: 22.4mm (0.88") (from the top t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

0.88Ct Diamond Wide Band Pave Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in Solid 14k Yellow Gold
0.88Ct Diamond Wide Band Pave Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

0.88Ct Diamond Wide Band Pave Inside-Out Hoop Earrings in Solid 14k Yellow Gold

Located in Jaipur, IN

Details:- Item Code :-EAMJ-1756-YG Material - 14K Solid Yellow Gold Diamond Weight - 0.88 Carat Gross Weight - 4.460 Grams Net Weight - 3.865 Grams Elevate your everyday glamour wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Tiffany & Co Signed 12.3 mm 1/2" Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Italy
Tiffany & Co Signed 12.3 mm 1/2" Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Italy

Tiffany & Co Signed 12.3 mm 1/2" Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings 18K Yellow Gold Italy

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold, weighting 17.7 gram Style: Classic Huggie Hoop Earrings Size: Approx. 12.3mm wide (appx 1/2" ), 4.1 mm thick Markings: Signed “Tiffany & Co ” a...

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1990s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Horse Motif Wide J-Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Carrera Y Carrera Horse Motif Wide J-Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Carrera Y Carrera Horse Motif Wide J-Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

By Carrera y Carrera

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Calling all equestrian lovers! You will fall in love with these stunning Carrera y Carrera earrings. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this exquisite masterpiece captures ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Leo Pizzo 18k Tri Gold Large Wide 22.6mm Polished 3 Hoop Omega Cuff Earrings
Leo Pizzo 18k Tri Gold Large Wide 22.6mm Polished 3 Hoop Omega Cuff Earrings

Leo Pizzo 18k Tri Gold Large Wide 22.6mm Polished 3 Hoop Omega Cuff Earrings

By Leo Pizzo

Located in Montclair, NJ

Material: Solid 18k Rose, Yellow & White Gold Weight: 25.07 Grams Backing: Posts w/ Omega Closures (Pierced ears are required.) Width: 22.6mm (0.89") (widest point) Height: 23.4mm (...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14K White Gold Wide Huggie Earrings
14K White Gold Wide Huggie Earrings

14K White Gold Wide Huggie Earrings

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Material: 14K white gold Dimensions: the earrings measure 15.0mm x 7.63mm Fastenings: hoop wire Weight: 9.27 grams

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

4mm Wide 30mm Diamond-Cut Round Hoops, 14K Yellow Gold Domed
4mm Wide 30mm Diamond-Cut Round Hoops, 14K Yellow Gold Domed

4mm Wide 30mm Diamond-Cut Round Hoops, 14K Yellow Gold Domed

By Five Star Jewelry

Located in Austin, TX

Gold hoops are a jewelry staple! These hoop earrings are the perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection. With a classic design and unique diamond-cut finish, these hoops are so ...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Diamond Wide Gold Huggie Earrings, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry
Diamond Wide Gold Huggie Earrings, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Diamond Wide Gold Huggie Earrings, Handcrafted Fine Jewelry

Located in Westport, CT

Wide 18K gold huggies, matte finished, with three diamonds gypsy, set in a diagonal line. The diamonds graduate in size—small detail, but it keeps the eye moving. Three 1.5mm brilli...

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2010s American Artisan Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold

1.50" Round Wide 3 Row Front Side Diamond Hoops in 14k White Gold
1.50" Round Wide 3 Row Front Side Diamond Hoops in 14k White Gold

1.50" Round Wide 3 Row Front Side Diamond Hoops in 14k White Gold

Located in La Jolla, CA

Earrings are .23 inch wide on front and 1.50 inch diameter.

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21st Century and Contemporary North American Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Elongated Mesh Lever Clip Hoop Earrings 14kt Gold*
Elongated Mesh Lever Clip Hoop Earrings 14kt Gold*

Elongated Mesh Lever Clip Hoop Earrings 14kt Gold*

Located in New York, NY

Retro Mesh Elongated Classic Wide Gold Mesh Hoops Measurements of Earrings: 37mm long 9.3mm wide row 21mm front to back Comfortable Lever Clips 11.3 grams / 18kt.

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2010s American Hoop Earrings

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

2.85 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
2.85 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

2.85 Carat Diamond Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

2 Inch wide diamond hoop earrings. 114 round brilliant cut diamonds 2.85cts set in 14k yellow gold hoop settings. 114 round brilliant cut diamonds, G-H VS SI approx. 2.85cts 14k ye...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Bulgari Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Y Gold
Bulgari Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Y Gold

Bulgari Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18k Y Gold

By Bulgari

Located in New York, NY

Bulgari diamond Huggies earrings in 18k yellow gold. These earrings feature wide hoop design, center of each earring bezel set with emerald cut diamond, flanked by channel set baguet...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Artist Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold

14K Yellow Gold Chunky Circular Hoop Earrings #20690
14K Yellow Gold Chunky Circular Hoop Earrings #20690

14K Yellow Gold Chunky Circular Hoop Earrings #20690

Located in Washington Depot, CT

14K Yellow Gold Chunky Circular Hoop Earrings These classic wide circular hoop earrings are set in polished 14K yellow gold.

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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Le Vian Wide Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K White Gold
Le Vian Wide Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K White Gold

Le Vian Wide Diamond Huggie Earrings 14K White Gold

By Le Vian

Located in Honolulu, HI

Earrings Specifications: Metal: 14k White Gold Total Weight: 9.5 Grams Earring Measurements: 0.75" tall x 0.50" wide Diamond Count: 144 Round brilliant Diamond Setting: Pave D...

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Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings
18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings

18 Karat Yellow Gold Baguette Cut Diamond Hoop Earrings

Located in London, GB

A pair of 18 karat yellow gold baguette cut diamond hoop earrings This chunky wide pair of hoop earrings are channel set with baguette cut diamonds of 1.32 carats approximately, ass...

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1990s European Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow 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

All our jewelry pieces are certified by a third-party laboratory such as IGI, HRD, IDGL, GIN, or SGL. These wide-band hoop earrings feature multiple rows of natural diamonds set clo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

14K Yellow Gold Retro Bow Hoop Earrings, United States, 1.65g
14K Yellow Gold Retro Bow Hoop Earrings, United States, 1.65g

14K Yellow Gold Retro Bow Hoop Earrings, United States, 1.65g

Located in Palm Desert, CA

The earrings measure 23mm high x 18.6mm wide. The earrings have a hoop wire closure with 14K stamped near the closure.

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1990s American Retro Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

14K Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Earrings, 4.70ct Cabochon Emeralds, Diamonds
14K Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Earrings, 4.70ct Cabochon Emeralds, Diamonds

14K Yellow Gold Hoop Drop Earrings, 4.70ct Cabochon Emeralds, Diamonds

By OGI Ltd

Located in New York, NY

Design Details: Earrings measuring 1 inch long by 0.35 inch wide. Hoop Design: These earrings feature a classic hoop design with a modern twist, offering versatility and sophisticati...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire Gemstone Hoop Earrings
Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire Gemstone Hoop Earrings

Natural Diamond Solid 14k White Gold Blue Sapphire Gemstone Hoop Earrings

Located in Jaipur, IN

These earrings are 14k white gold, Natural Blue Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings.

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2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Bezel Ruby Sapphire Emerald Wide Cuff Earrings
Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Bezel Ruby Sapphire Emerald Wide Cuff Earrings

Vintage 14k Yellow Gold Cabochon Bezel Ruby Sapphire Emerald Wide Cuff Earrings

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- Natural Genuine 2 Emeralds. 2 Rubies & 2 Sapphires - Oval Cabochon Cut - Bezel Set - Green, Red & Blue - 7x5.1mm each (approx.) Material: Solid 14k Yellow Gold w/ Whit...

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20th Century Hoop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold

Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Gems Huggie Hoop Earrings
Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Gems Huggie Hoop Earrings

Natural Diamond Solid 14k Yellow Gold Blue Sapphire Gems Huggie Hoop Earrings

Located in Jaipur, IN

These earrings are 14k white gold, Natural Blue Sapphire and Pavé Diamond Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings.

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2010s Indian Art Deco Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

18K White Gold Certified Natural 9.6 Ct Double Diamond C Hoop Earrings
18K White Gold Certified Natural 9.6 Ct Double Diamond C Hoop Earrings

18K White Gold Certified Natural 9.6 Ct Double Diamond C Hoop Earrings

By Spectrum Jewels

Located in Deira, Dubai

Certified Natural 9.6 Carat Diamond Wide C Hoop Earrings 18 Karat White Gold features three rows of diamonds studded in a C shape hoop earrings.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roberto Casarin 18K TT Gold 0.60ctw Pave Set Diamond Wide Grooved Cuff Earrings
Roberto Casarin 18K TT Gold 0.60ctw Pave Set Diamond Wide Grooved Cuff Earrings

Roberto Casarin 18K TT Gold 0.60ctw Pave Set Diamond Wide Grooved Cuff Earrings

By Roberto Casarin

Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (60) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Round Brilliant Cut - Pave Set - F/G Color - VS1/VS2 Clarity - 0.60ctw (approx.) Total Carat Weight: 0.60 (approx.) Material: 18K Solid...

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21st Century and Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

8.22 Carat Total Multi-Row Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
8.22 Carat Total Multi-Row Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

8.22 Carat Total Multi-Row Diamond Half Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Each earring features four vertical rows of round diamonds, meticulously arranged to create a wide and sparkling hoop.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

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

Jemma Wynne Wide Gold Huggies
Jemma Wynne Wide Gold Huggies

Jemma Wynne Wide Gold Huggies

By Jemma Wynne

Located in Englewood, NJ

From our latest collection "Escalator", our 6mm wide gold huggies are a Jemma Wynne client favorite. In our signature rich 18k yellow gold, our gold huggies will become your favorit...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold

Jemma Wynne Wide Pave Diamond Huggies
Jemma Wynne Wide Pave Diamond Huggies

Jemma Wynne Wide Pave Diamond Huggies

By Jemma Wynne

Located in Englewood, NJ

From our latest collection "Escalator", our 6mm wide pave diamond huggies are a Jemma Wynne client favorite. In our signature rich 18k yellow gold and sparkling white pave diamonds,...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Napier Gilded Gold Wide Loop Ear Clips
Napier Gilded Gold Wide Loop Ear Clips

Napier Gilded Gold Wide Loop Ear Clips

By Napier

Located in New York, NY

Napier's wonderful gilded gold wide loop ear clips are signed on the interior. The ear clips measures 3/4" in circumference, width is 1/2".

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Vintage 1970s American Hoop Earrings

14kt Gold Panther Form Wide Link Gold Bracelet 10 Grams
14kt Gold Panther Form Wide Link Gold Bracelet 10 Grams

14kt Gold Panther Form Wide Link Gold Bracelet 10 Grams

Located in NEW YORK, NY

A chic and fashionable pair of hoop earrings showcasing brilliant-cut 6-round blue sapphire weighs 1.94 carats in total, set in 18k white gold. 76 Round diamonds surrounding the blu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold

Two-Tone Diamond Pave Huggie Hoops Double Stack Mixed Metal EG13839
Two-Tone Diamond Pave Huggie Hoops Double Stack Mixed Metal EG13839

Two-Tone Diamond Pave Huggie Hoops Double Stack Mixed Metal EG13839

By Gabriel & Co.

Located in Austin, TX

The details for this gorgeous earring set are listed below: 1 Set (1 pair of hoops) Metal Quality: 14 karat (yellow & white) gold Measurements: 15 mm long by 3 mm wide Earring Ty...

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2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal

Vintage 6.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Wide Tear Drop Hoop Designer Earrings
Vintage 6.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Wide Tear Drop Hoop Designer Earrings

Vintage 6.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Wide Tear Drop Hoop Designer Earrings

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage 6.10 Carat Baguette Diamond Designer Earrings. The earrings measure 17.25mm in height by 11.50mm width. The diamonds featured are tapered cut baguette diamonds totaling weigh...

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Vintage 1980s Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Wide Hoop Earrings For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of wide hoop earrings for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using gold, yellow gold and 18k gold. Our collection of these items for sale includes 159 vintage editions and 137 modern creations to choose from as well. Our collection, which features older pieces for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century, has proven very popular over the years. The designs in our inventory of wide hoop earrings bearing contemporary or modern hallmarks are very popular. Versions of these items have been a part of the life’s work for many jewelers, but those produced by Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Five Star Jewelry are consistently popular. While most can agree that any pick from our collection easily elevates most outfits, but the choice of diamond versions from the 89 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. There are many round cut, brilliant cut and mixed cut wide hoop earrings for sale. When shopping our range of wide hoop earrings, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men today than there are for women.

How Much are Wide Hoop Earrings?

On average, wide hoop earrings at 1stDibs sell for $2,016, while they’re typically $36 on the low end and $63,875 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.