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Cartier vintage ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond earrings, circa 1978.
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
Ruby, sapphire, emerald and diamond earrings by Cartier London. A pair of yellow gold earrings, set with twenty baguette cut natural unenhanced rubies in open back channel settings w...
Category
1970s English Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Yellow Gold
7.86 Carat Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Designer Large Hoop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
A twist on the wardrobe staple, these shimmering hoop earrings will add a sparkling statement to any occasion.
Featuring 7.86ct of round brilliant cuts, claw set in 925 sterling sil...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
Dubini Spiga di Grano Hoop Yellow Gold Silver Coin Earrings
By DUBINI
Located in London, GB
These Dubini coin hoop earrings from the 'Empires' collection feature sterling silver replicas of Thracian silver coin minted circa 4th century B.C. set in 18kt yellow gold.
Cherson...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Silver
18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond Earrings Set With 0.16ct Natural Diamonds
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of timeless elegance to your jewellery collection with these exquisite 18ct yellow and white gold diamond earrings. Featuring 8 natural diamonds,
these earrings are the ...
Category
2010s United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Van Cleef & Arpels 'Sertie Invisible' Gold Ruby Diamond Asymmetric Clip Earrings
By Van Cleef & Arpels
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of 'Sertie Invisible' gold, ruby and diamond asymmetric clip earrings Van Cleef & Arpels, circa 1980s Paris, France made for the...
Category
Late 20th Century French United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
3.45 Carat Mirco Set Cubic Zirconia Sterling Silver Desiger Hoop Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
A dazzling pair of hoop earrings, effortless to wear, adding a hint of glamour to any occasion.
Featuring 3.45ct of round brilliant cut cubic zirconia, micro set into 925 sterling s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Rhodium, Silver
Vintage Buccellati 18 Karat Yellow White Gold Hoop Earrings
By Buccellati
Located in London, GB
A pair of vintage Buccellati 18 karat yellow and white gold hoop earrings, circa 1980
Buccellati incorporates their trademark Renaissance artisanal aesthetics into these earrings.
...
Category
1980s Italian Retro Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Kutchinsky diamond hoop earrings, circa 1970.
By Kutchinsky
Located in London, GB
Kutchinsky diamond hoop earrings. A matching pair, each set with ten marquise shape brilliant cut diamonds in open back half-rubover settings, twenty in total with a combined approxi...
Category
1970s Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Gold, Platinum
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Hoop Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The earrings are modelled out of 9ct yellow gold and are a rounded triangle shape. They fasten with an easy push clip. The hoops are hollow so they are nice and light weight.
Hoop ...
Category
1950s British Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold
Vintage Guy Laroche Earrings Day To Night Logo Hoops 1980s
By Guy Laroche
Located in Wilmslow, GB
Amazing 1980s Vintage Gold Hoops by Guy Laroche, Paris. Day to night style with this natty design. Simply unclip the hoop and wear the snuggie earcli...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
DOLCE & GABBANA Vintage D&G Glow Dots Trio Circle Drop Hoop Hook Gold Earrings
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Wokingham, England
DOLCE & GABBANA Vintage D&G Glow Dots Trio Circle Drop Hoop Hook Modernist Chunky Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone.
Very excellent condition. 100% Genuine. Signed "What goes around comes...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Christian Dior by Galliano Bee Logo Hoops 2000s
By Christian Dior
Located in Wilmslow, GB
A pair of Vintage Dior Bee Hoop Earrings from Galliano's 2000s collection. A large hoop style adorned to perfection with the iconic moniker of the House and a crystal embellished bee...
Category
Early 2000s United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
1.75 Carat Micro Set Cubic Zirconia Yellow Gold Plated Mini Hoop Huggie Earrings
By Lustre of London
Located in London, GB
This pair of mini hoop huggie earrings are a stunning fusion of luxurious sparkle and timeless elegance. Each earring features a row of meticulously micro-set cubic zirconia, totalin...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver, Yellow Gold, Gold, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver
Contemporary Sapphire and Diamond Hoop Earrings in White Gold
Located in London, GB
A classic pair of contemporary sapphire and diamond hoop earrings set in 18k white gold.
Each earring is set with 5 vibrant sapphires and 4 round brilliant-cut diamonds. The vivid b...
Category
2010s European Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Bvlgari B.zero1 18 Carat White Gold Small Hoop Earrings
By Bulgari
Located in London, GB
A modern and chic pair of hoop earrings by luxury jewellery designer, Bulgari, from one of their most iconic collections, B.zero1.
The gorgeous earrings are exquisitely crafted in l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Givenchy Vintage Massive Double Leaf Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Clip Gold Earrings
By Givenchy
Located in Wokingham, England
Givenchy Vintage 1980s Massive Large Vivid Double Leaf Openwork Circle Hoop Dome Chunky Statement Modernoist Clip Earrings, Gold Plated
Very good condition. Some light scratches or ...
Category
1980s French Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
9 Carat Gold Earrings
Located in London, GB
9ct 375 Gold Contemporary Design Earrings
Fully Hallmarked 1982 London
Condition is very good.No defects,
diameter 22mm x 5mm
Total Weight 7 grammes
Category
Late 20th Century British Victorian United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 9k Gold
Hoop Earrings Yellow Gold and Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex small hoop earrings in 9k recycled yellow gold, set with natural white diamonds. You can wear them traditionally in two ears or layer in one if you have multiple piercings. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Rare Tiffany & Co. Italian Made Snakeskin Pattern Enamel Silver Hoop Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Italian Made Snakeskin Pattern Enamel Resin Silver Hoop Earrings.
A pair of beautiful and unique sterling silver and enamel resin hoop earrings with a sna...
Category
20th Century United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Silver, Enamel
Cartier Clash De Cartier Hoop Rose Gold Earrings Small Model
By Cartier
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-1885
Brand Cartier
Model B8301416
Date Circa 2020
Retail Price £ 8,100 incl. VAT/ € 9 150 incl. VAT/ $8,450
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Metal 18K Rose Gold
Serial No. L...
Category
2010s French United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold
Trinity open chunky hoop earrings yellow rose white gold
Located in London, GB
Add a touch of elegance to your style with these beautiful 9ct yellow white and rosegold chunky small hoop huggie earrings. Crafted in the United Kingdom with multi-tone gold, the ea...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Asprey Diamond 2.00 Carat Hoop Earrings
By Asprey London
Located in Marlborough, GB
A pair of Asprey diamond earrings, each pave-set with brilliant-cut diamonds. The earrings have British hallmarks for 18carat gold, with a gros...
Category
20th Century European Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Rustic Rose Gold Hoop Earrings
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
These delicate hoop earrings are crafted in solid 9-carat rose gold with a post and butterfly closure. Modelled after traditional Touareg jewellery, these earrings are a bohemian ta...
Category
2010s British United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
9k Gold, Rose Gold
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Texture Shell Half Dome Circle Clip Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Large Textured Shell Half Dome Circle Chunky Clip Earrings Gold Plated
Very good condition. Maybe Light scratches or colour loss, barely noticeable. 100...
Category
1980s German Art Deco Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage Boucheron Wood Earrings Set in 18k Yellow Gold
By Boucheron
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and beautiful pair of Boucheron wood clip on half hooped earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
The pair are each set with a carved piece o...
Category
Early 2000s Retro United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Christian Dior Vintage Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Crystal Hoop Dome Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Wokingham, England
Christian Dior Vintage 1980s Classic Gripoix Sapphire Ruby Emerald Crystal Hoop Dome C Pierced Earrings, Gold Tone
Very excellent condition, very new. Rare to find. 100% Genuine.
A...
Category
1980s German Art Nouveau Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Roberto Coin Zebra collection Earrings Two Tone 18k Yellow & White gold & enamel
By Roberto Coin
Located in Kenley surrey, GB
Striking Designer Robert Coin Diamond and Black Enamel Zebra collection Earrings. Hand crafted in 2-tone 18 Karat Yellow and Whiter Gold with Diamond encrusted fronts. These have a w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Ear Cuff White Gold With Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex ear cuff in 9kt recycled white gold, set with natural diamonds.
You can wear it solo or layer in one ear with multiple cuffs from the same collection for a mix and match style...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, White Gold
The Osetta Ethical Gold Hoop Earrings
Located in London, London
The Osetta Ethical gold hoop earrings have a relaxed boho vibe that makes me want to dance barefoot on the beach.
Handcrafted with solid gold wire (1.5 ...
Category
2010s British Artisan United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold
Ear Cuff Yellow Gold With Diamonds
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
Unisex ear cuff in 9kt recycled yellow gold, set with natural white diamonds.
You can wear it solo or layer in one ear with multiple cuffs from the same collection for a mix and matc...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 9k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mini Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18 Karat Gold by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
This pair of delicate huggie hoop earrings is crafted in 18-karat gold and set with 0.06 carats of white pave diamonds. The earrings feature a classic 18-karat yellow gold pave setting and a click post fastening for a secure and close fit. Diameter of hoops is a petite 8mm, ideal for a subtle sparkle or multiple piercings...
Category
2010s British United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
White Diamond, 18k Gold
Oval Hoop Earrings in Solid 18k Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
A perfect everyday pair of solid gold hoop earrings set in 18k rose gold.
These fabulous hoops are composed of an oval hoop design and are se...
Category
2010s Unknown Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Ancient Roman Empire 3rd-century 1yellow gold earrings set with rubies
Located in Braintree, GB
Ancient Roman Empire 3rd-century 16kt yellow gold earrings set with cabochon-cut rubies.
Design and Pattern:
Shape: The earrings are hoop-like with a distinctive granulation techniq...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Unknown Antique United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Cluster Natural White Irregular Pearls Rectangle Gold Half Hoop Pierced Earrings
Located in Wokingham, England
Excellent gift for lady. Very high cost and quality. 100% handmade.
Material: Natural pearls, Gold plated. Needles: 925 silver.
Size: 4.0*2.1 cm.
Weight: 6 g/each.
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Great f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold Plate
Vintage 9 Carat Gold Hoop Stud Earrings
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
The earrings are modelled out of 9ct yellow gold and are a rounded triangle shape. They fasten with an easy push clip.
Hoop Dimensions: 17x16mm
Weight: 1...
Category
1950s British Modern Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold
Diamond Hoop Earrings Set with 11 Diamonds in Each Earring in 18ct Yellow Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, Set With 11 Diamonds In Each Earring
With 0.66ct of Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds in a Pair
Additional Information:
Total Diamond Weight :0....
Category
2010s British United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
18ct Yellow Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, Set With 0.08ct Of Round Diamonds, 9mm
Located in London, GB
These earrings measure 9mm in diameter and are set with 0.08ct of round diamonds. They are a great choice for women who loves to wear jewellery that is both classy and elegant. These...
Category
2010s United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Yoko London South Sea Pearl and Pink Sapphire Earrings in 18 Karat White Gold
By Yoko London
Located in London, GB
These Yoko London earrings are a beautiful fusion of modern fashion and precious gemstones. Featuring 10.49ct of Pink Sapphires with 14-15mm Australian South Sea Pearls, these hoops ...
Category
2010s British Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, South Sea Pearl, Pink Sapphire, White Gold
0.88ct Round Diamond Hoop Earrings in 18ct Rose Gold
Located in London, GB
18ct Rose Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, Set With 0.88ct Of Round Diamonds,20mm
The earrings measure 20mm in diameter and are set with 0.88ct of round diamonds. The earrings are a grea...
Category
2010s British United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
Huge Gold Hoop Earrings Fully Hallmarked
Located in London, GB
Beautifully Hip and Cool
9ct 375 Gold Hoop earrings
Twist design with decorative edge
Diameter 4.5 cm approx
Weight of Pair 4.28 grams
Full British hallmarks
Fastener secure clip ...
Category
Late 20th Century British Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Gold
18 Karat Yellow Gold Mini Hoop Earrings
By VANLELES DIAMONDS
Located in Mayfair, London, GB
The Nile Collection is an elevated and elegant take on the exotic theme of ancient Egypt. The Nile, the longest river in the world also called the father of African rivers, served as inspiration to Vania Leles for this collection.
Each piece from The Nile Collection has been passionately crafted from the inspiring story of the river’s past and present. It centres around three-dimensional motifs with fluid lines forming a closed cocoon.
Mini Hoop...
Category
2010s British Contemporary United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
18ct Rose Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, Set With 0.08ct Of Round Diamonds, 9mm
Located in London, GB
These earrings measure 9mm in diameter and are set with 0.08ct of round diamonds. They are a great choice for women who love to wear jewellery that is both classy and elegant. These ...
Category
2010s United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Wide Huggie Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
These chic and classic rounded huggie hoop earrings are each beautifully pavé set with 67 fine quality round brilliant cut diamonds, weighing a total approximate combined weight of 2...
Category
Early 2000s Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage Mikimoto Pearl Hoop Earrings in Yellow Gold
By Mikimoto
Located in London, GB
A stylish pair of vintage Mikimoto pearl hoop earrings set in 18k yellow gold.
Each earring is composed of a 3-millimetre hoop with beautiful engraving details. A golden-white pearl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
0.36ct Diamond Chunky Star Hoops Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold
Located in London, GB
0.36ct Diamond Chunky Star Hoops Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold
0.36ct Diamond Chunky Star Hoops Huggies Earrings 18ct White Gold
Diamond pave hoops studs earrings 18k white gold
R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Sade Diamond Hoop Earrings set with D-F colour diamonds in 18 karat yellow gold
By codebyEdge
Located in London, GB
Sade, the singer, commissioned her iconic diamond hoops from us, and we have re-imagined them to be able to offer bespoke hand made diamond hoop earrings.
These diamond hoop earring...
Category
2010s European Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Yellow Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, Bro...
Rustic Silver Hoop Earrings by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
These delicate hoop earrings are crafted in solid sterling silver with a post and butterfly closure. Modelled after traditional Touareg jewellery, these earrings are a bohemian take ...
Category
2010s British United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Silver
Vintage Chopard Diamond Chunky Hoop Earrings Set in 18k White Gold
By Chopard
Located in London, GB
A spectacular pair of vintage Chopard ‘Imperiale’ diamond hoop earrings set in 18k white gold.
From the now discontinued Chopard ‘Imperiale’ collection, the earrings are each comp...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Black and White Striped Cuff Earring with White Sapphire
By Cristina Cipolli Jewellery
Located in London, Richmond
The Striped Ear Cuff punky nature can inject a subversive, rebellious spirit into just any outfit. It comes as a single piece so that you can mix and match with others in different c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Contemporary United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel
Tiffany & Co Platinum Victoria Diamond Vine Circle Earrings
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in London, GB
A stunning pair of platinum earrings by Tiffany & Co. from the Victoria Vine Circle collection. The earrings start with a single row of round brilliant ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, Platinum
Diamond double side large hoop earrings 18k yellow gold
Located in London, GB
Diamond double side large hoop earrings 18k yellow gold
Round brilliant diamond cut total weight 1.68ct F colour VS1 clarity double side diamond hoop earrings in 18k yellow gold
Widt...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Diamond pave eternity large hoop earrings 18k white gold
Located in London, GB
1.25ct Diamond hoops earrings medium in 18k white gold.
Diameter approximately 40mm
Width 2mm thickness
Weight 9.4g
Diamonds total weight 1.25ct G colour VS1 clarity.
Handmade in L...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Handcrafted 18K Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings – Classic Design with a Modern Twist
Located in London, GB
These modern gold hoop earrings, designed to play with space and line, are handcrafted in 18 Carat Yellow Gold and adorned with pave-set brilliant di...
Category
2010s British Art Deco United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage Cartier London Platinum Hoop Earrings, circa 1960
By Cartier
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of Cartier London platinum hoop earrings, circa 1960
This beautiful and elegant pair of earrings are designed as four slim gently rounded twisted rows of polished pla...
Category
1960s British Retro Vintage United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Platinum
Textured Crescent Hoop Earrings in Silver by Allison Bryan
By Allison Bryan
Located in London, GB
These textured crescent-shaped hoop earrings by Allison Bryan are handcrafted in sterling silver with a post and butterfly closure. They feature a shimmering texture on one side an...
Category
2010s British United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Sterling Silver
Diamond 18 Carat White Gold Multi Row Half-Hoop Earrings
Located in London, GB
Pamper yourself with this stunning example of contemporary elegance - a wonderful pair of half-hoop earrings, masterfully crafted in luxurious 18 carat white gold.
Each earring show...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
18ct White Gold Diamond Hoop Earrings, Set With 0.09ct Of Round Diamonds, 11mm
Located in London, GB
These earrings measure 11mm in diameter and are set with 0.09ct of round diamonds. They are a great choice for women who love to wear jewellery that is both classy and elegant. Thes...
Category
2010s United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Dior Cultured Pearl 18ct Rose Gold Hoop Earrings
By Christian Dior
Located in Addlestone, GB
Dior the High jewellery Couture Maison creates these amazing chic earrings as a hoop.
Crafted beautifully with Cultured Pearl drops, individually moving bringing out beautiful lust...
Category
2010s French Contemporary United Kingdom - Hoop Earrings
Materials
Cultured Pearl, Rose Gold
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