Contemporary Hoop Earrings
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.
Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Period: 20th Century
Style: Contemporary
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Mini Earrings" 18 Karat Gold
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Mini Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992. The "O'Ring Mini Earrings" are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Emerald Green Sparkling Ice CZ Faux Pearl Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
Located in Montreal, QC
Simply Awesome! Faux Green Emerald, Sparkling Baguette Ice CZ and Faux Pearl Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings. Encrusted with pave Hand set sparkling Green Emeralds, Sparkling Ice CZ an...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" 18 Karat Gold Diamond
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992. The "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated for their symbolic as well as their empowering aesthetic appeal. Betony Vernon herself says she feels naked without it!
How to Adorn: The "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" are designed for pierced ears. Take things a step further and attach BV Pendants or Attachments to the O-ring mechanism...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Vintage 18 K Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, circa 1980
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Solid 18 K yellow Gold hoop earrings set with 18 brillinat cut Diamonds. Dating from the 1980. 31.31 grams.
It measures 1.2 cm width and...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yellow Gold Oval Hoop Vintage Textured Earring
Located in New York, NY
vintage earrings very good condition
Category
1990s Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Yellow Gold
18K Gold and Diamond 'Comedy Mask' Motif Earrings
Located in Aspen, CO
Each of these comedy mask earrings has 6 masks and each mask is set with diamond eyes - adding an interest to each face. In all, the diamonds weigh .48 ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Cellini 18kt Yellow Gold Invisibly Set 6.85ct. Ruby & 3.69ct. Diamond Earrings
By Cellini
Located in New York, NY
A very classic pair of half hoop earrings. These 18 karat yellow gold earrings are invisibly set with 3 rows of princess cut diamonds. The diamonds are bordered on either side by a r...
Category
1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.25 Carat Diamond Pavé Huggie-Style Hoop Earrings in Satiny White 18 Karat Gold
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
These elegant, understated hinged hoops feature little "comma" cutouts on the sides and a center panel set with tiny but bright-white diamonds.
The full cut diamonds (22 per earring...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Betony Vernon "Noble Rope Hoop Small Earrings" Sterling Silver Earrings in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The one-a-kind "Noble Rope Hoop Earrings" are part of the collection Noble Knots designed by Betony Vernon in 2017. The series is inspired by Shibari, the art of Japanese erotic bond...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Double Pair of Earrings Trinity Gold
Located in Geneva, CH
Two Pairs of Earrings Trinity Gold. Yellow, White and Pink.
One pair for pierced ears and One another identical with lever back.
Hoops circumference: 2.00 centimeters each.
Thickness...
Category
1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold
18 Karat 7.65 Carat Marquis Shaped Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
These show-stopping diamond hoop earrings feature 7.65 carats of round brilliant diamonds. The diamonds are set in 18KT gold and due to the way they are set diamonds are visible from...
Category
1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Earrings Sapphire Pavée" 18 Karat Gold
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated for their symbolic as well as their empowering aesthetic a...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Earrings" 18 Karat Gold in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992. The "O-Ring Earrings" are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated for their symbolic as well as their emp...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
G. Verdi 18 Karat Yellow Gold, 1.54 Carat Diamond Hoop Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Designed by G. Verdi of Italy exclusively for Cellini Jewelers NYC, these elegant earrings are set in 18 Karat Brushed yellow gold, and accented with 1.54Ct. Of round brilliant diamo...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" Sterling Silver 925 Ruby in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and this unique piece was manufactured in 1997. The "O-Ring Earrings" series are a timeless classic of BV Jewe...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
La Nouvelle Bague 18KT Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings with Burgundy Enamel & Diamonds
Located in New York, NY
Known for their exquisite enamel work, La Nouvelle Bague jewelry remains classic. This crossover ring is set
Known for their exquisite enamel...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" 18 Karat Gold
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated for their symbolic as well as their empowering aesthetic a...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold
David Yurman Cable Collectibles Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
By David Yurman
Located in Atlanta, GA
David Yurman Cable Collectibles Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings.
Feature Sterling Silver and double omega hinge backs.
These everyday c...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Ralph Lauren Sterling Silver and 14 Karat White Gold Huggie Hoop Earrings
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ralph Lauren Huggie Hoop Earrings - Sterling Silver, 14 Karat White Gold
These classic hoops are small with a solid heft! They are crafted from solid Sterling Silver and 14 Karat Wh...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
14k Gold, White Gold, Sterling Silver
18Kt Yellow Gold 2.28 Carat Diamond & 5.54 Carat Blue Sapphire Hanging Earrings
By Effevi
Located in New York, NY
A lovely pair of 18 karat yellow gold earrings set with round brilliant cut Diamonds and Blue Sapphires. The earrings are formed with two interlocking teardrop shapes. The pave setting of the stones is done so beautifully , highlighting the inside and outside of the fluid ribbon...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Betony Vernon "Noble Rope Hoop Earrings" Sterling Silver 925 Earrings in Stock
Located in Rome, IT
The "Noble Rope Hoop Earrings" are part of the collection Noble Knots designed by Betony Vernon in 2017. The series is inspired by Shibari, the art of Japanese erotic bondage, and cr...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Henry Dunay Hammered Gold Half Hoop Earrings
By Henry Dunay
Located in Darnestown, MD
Henry Dunay half hoop earrings done in hammered gold, one of the finishes for which he is well known. Henry Dunay began his own jewelry firm in 1956 and continued it until 2008. Dur...
Category
1980s American Vintage Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
20th Century French Diamond 18k Gold Hoop Earrings, Paris
Located in St. Catharines, ON
Beautiful Parisian 18k gold and diamond hoops, the fronts pavé set with diamonds, mounted on gold posts.
France, 20th century, hallmarked ...
Category
Late 20th Century French Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Yellow Gold
Emerald and 18 Karat White Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in US
The hoop earrings feature high grade round cut emeralds AAA color and VS clarity, approx. 1 carats total weight.
Hallmarks: EFFEDUE , 750.
Measurements: Length 22.77mm x 9mm Wide
Approx. 1.00 Carat Natural Colombian AAA Emeralds...
Category
1980s Unknown Vintage Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Emerald, 18k Gold, White Gold
18 Karat Gold and 2.10 Carat, Diamond Hoop with Detachable Gold and Diamond Drop
Located in New York, NY
These versatile 18 kt yellow gold earrings can be worn alone as a simple pave diamond huggie or for a more dramatic statement with the beautifully crafted gold and diamond drop.
The ...
Category
1990s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Cartier Diamond Earrings, from the "Odin" Collection
By Cartier
Located in Zurich, Zollstrasse
Beautiful and timeless Cartier Design from the Odin Collection. Solid 18 K half hoop earrings set with 18 baguettes Diamonds of 2.60 ct, G colo...
Category
1990s French Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Estate 18 Karat Pinkish-Yellow Gold Diamond Clip-on Earrings
Located in US
Beautiful pair of vintage 0.18 carat diamond and 18 karat Pinkish-yellow gold, 18 karat set hoop clip-on earrings; part of our diverse vintage jewelry ...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire 14 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings, 1970s
Located in Atlanta, GA
1970s Gemstone Hoop Earrings - 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds, Sapphires
Feature:
14 Karat Yellow Gold
Alternating Diamond, Colored Gemstone design
0.50 carat tota...
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Alessandro Fanfani Yellow Gold Diamond Enamel Earrings, 1.12 Carat
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Alessandro Fanfani Diamond 18 Karat Yellow Gold Enamel Earrings with a total carat weight of 1.12 carat. Each half hoop earring features four sectio...
Category
1980s Italian Vintage Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold, Enamel
French Designer Louis Feraud Diamond 18k Gold Earrings, Paris, Signed
By Louis Feraud
Located in St. Catharines, ON
A pair of scintillating 18k gold earrings, each in the form of an X or "croisillon" motif set with fourteen round sparkling diamonds, the reverse fitted with posts, by the Parisian dress...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
New Diamond Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in Poitiers, FR
For pierced ears.
Ring in 18 carat white gold.
In the form of domed rings, the front of these earrings is set with diamond pave, the reverse is smooth.
Total weight of diamonds: ...
Category
20th Century French Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
Cartier Vintage Love Collection 6-Diamond 18k Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Cartier
Located in MIAMI, FL
Timeless creation from famed designer Cartier. From the Love Collection these 6 Diamond hoop earrings are crafted in solid 18k yellow gold. The diamonds in the pair show F-G color an...
Category
1990s Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Angela Cummings Earrings, 18K Solid Yellow Gold Classic Half Hoop, 1986.
Located in Aspen, CO
Angela Cummings earrings in 18K yellow gold. Signed (Angela) Cummings with a copymark of 1986, and 18K. These half hoop solid gold earrings with a matte finish and a wsnake-like ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. Hoop Diamond Earrings
Located in New York, NY
Schlumberger for Tiffany & Co. hoop diamond earrings
Created by Jean Schlumberger of Schlumberger Studios for Tiffany & Co., a pair of earrings with rope motif made out of 18 karat ...
Category
Late 20th Century Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage Large Gold Panther Hoop Earrings, attributed to Givenchy
Located in New York, NY
VERY BREEZY presents: these large vintage 1970s hoops are a wow moment. They are not signed, but Givenchy made many variations of this style in the early 1970s, and they are hallmark...
Category
1970s Vintage Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold
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