Hoop Earrings
2010s Greek Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver, Brass, Silver Plate, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k G...
2010s Canadian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s French Modernist Hoop Earrings
Silver Plate
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Scottish Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Silver, Vermeil, Gold Plate, 24k Gold, 22...
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Canadian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
2010s North American Hoop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Silver, Sterling Silver
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 14k Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sterling Silver
2010s Swiss Modern Hoop Earrings
Ruby, Sapphire, White Gold
2010s British Hoop Earrings
Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Gold, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, Black Pearl, Natural Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Indian Edwardian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Onyx, Sterling Silver, Silver
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, 14k Gold
2010s Italian Artisan Hoop Earrings
2010s Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, White Gold
2010s British Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Indian Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
Citrine, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
2010s Indian Hoop Earrings
Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s British Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Hoop Earrings
10k Gold, Sterling Silver
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Hoop Earrings
Black Diamond, 14k Gold
Diamond, Pearl and Antique Hoop Earrings
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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