Diamond 18K Gold Hoop Earrings

About the Item

There is something so pleasingly succinct about the geometric design of these ear clips. The repeating concentric squares reflected in a row of diamonds, perfectly lined up and channel set in gleaming 18K white gold, is mesmerizing. In a minimalist composition, the smallest details have the greatest impact. Here the design takes the universally recognized round hoop and makes it planar. The geometric flow of diamonds gives us pause. Do the diamonds continue around to the back? The five-sided half hoop creates a compelling optical illusion. Only upon closer inspection of the profile and inside do we understand that diamonds decorate just two of the five planes, with three diamonds per plane, but we could swear there are so many more. The sculptural unadorned width of the 18K gold visually continues the flow of sculptural stones seamlessly. Two of a kind, these symmetrical hoops are made in the 21st century, 2018, measuring 0.75 inches in length, feature square-cut diamonds with an estimated weight of 3 carats total of F color and VS clarity. Small but mighty, the hoops have a quiet grandeur where every material selected to express the stark design is of the utmost quality. At 6 diamonds per hoop for a total of 12, each stone weighs a goodly quarter carat (estimated). Step-cut diamonds are cut with rectangular or square facets that graduate from the diamond's face like a set of steps, creating that mesmerizing hall of mirrors effect. The cut is directly related to the shape and how a diamond will sparkle in its setting. Square step-cut diamonds sparkle with an amplified brilliance and fire, creating a sparkling effect that is dazzling like fireworks. With a smaller table and larger facets as compared to the rectangular emerald-cut, both refraction and reflection of light is enhanced. As natural inclusions are revealed with this cut, the clarity must be a priority to give the diamonds their utmost sleek look, as in the impressive quality VS diamonds used in these dynamic polygon hoops. Measures approx. 0.75” in length, clip-on style. Square-cut diamond (“caret”) weight approx. 3.00 carats, F color, VS clarity. Overall weight approx. 8.37 grams, made in 18k white gold; circa 2018.

Metal:

18k Gold,White Gold

Stone:

Diamond

Stone Cut:

Square Cut

Dimensions:

Length: 0.75 in (19.05 mm)

Place of Origin:

United States

Period:

21st Century