18 Karat Hoops
Vintage 1980s Italian Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Contemporary Hoop Earrings
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Ruby, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1970s American Modern Hoop Earrings
Coral, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s Unknown Clip-on Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Modern Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Hoop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Hoop Earrings
Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Hoop Earrings
Aquamarine, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Hoop Earrings
Quartz, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Turquoise, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, White Gold
2010s North American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
Early 2000s Hoop Earrings
18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
2010s Indian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
White Diamond, 18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Sterling Silver
Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Tourmaline, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Vermeil
2010s British Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
18k Gold
2010s American Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Modern Hoop Earrings
Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
2010s Italian Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Ruby, Pink Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
2010s Hong Kong Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Rose Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary American Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Thai Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Tanzanite, 18k Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold, Rose Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Hoop Earrings
Citrine, Iolite, Multi-gemstone, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold
21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Hoop Earrings
Multi-gemstone, Citrine, Topaz, Peridot, Iolite, Amethyst, Gold, 18k Gol...
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Hoop Earrings
Diamond, Pearl, Onyx, 18k Gold, Gold
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18 Karat Hoops For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, there is such a thing as 18-karat. The term describes metal that is 75 percent pure gold, with the remaining 25 percent being an alloy like aluminum, copper, nickel, iron or zinc. On 1stDibs, find a variety of gold jewelry and decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry is 18-karat gold, not 14-karat. The luxury jewelry designer makes necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings and cufflinks in 18-karat white, gold and rose gold. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Van Cleef and Arpels jewelry.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Whether 14-karat or 18-karat white gold is better for a wedding band depends largely on your preferences. If you like the look of white gold with a warmer tone, you may wish to opt for 18-karat gold because it often appears yellower due to its higher gold content. On the other hand, 14-karat white gold wedding bands tend to be durable, making them a good option for people most concerned with keeping their rings scratch-free. Find an assortment of white gold wedding bands on 1stDibs.
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