A pair of vintage gold tone hoop earrings accented with subtle rhinestone sparkle. The curved half-hoop design features a row of small stones set along the front, adding a delicate shimmer while keeping the silhouette clean and sculptural.

Jewelry like this became especially popular in the 1970s–1980s, when compact hoops with geometric settings and rhinestone accents were a staple of everyday style. Their balanced shape gives the look of a hoop while sitting comfortably close to the ear.

A versatile vintage pair—easy to wear with both minimal looks and layered jewelry.

Details

• Era: likely 1970s–1980s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Stones: 4 rhinestones on each earring

• Style: half hoop

• Closure: clip-on style back

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Diameter: approx. 1 inches

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A gold-tone open hoop strung with alternating textured gold beads and a single large cluster ball of faux seed pearls at center — the whole thing moving freely when worn, the pearl cluster catching light from every angle. The pearl ball has the dense, tactile quality of something that looks more expensive than it is, each tiny seed pearl packed tightly together into a satisfying sphere. Surgical steel posts make these genuinely wearable for sensitive ears. A considered, versatile earring from Avon's early 1990s push toward more sophisticated everyday jewelry.

DETAILS

Maker: Avon — Casual Hoop, 1993

Design: Open gold-tone hoop with alternating textured gold beads and center faux seed pearl cluster ball; gold ball stud post

Material: Gold-tone base metal; faux seed pearls; surgical steel posts

Era: 1993

Measurement: 2" drop, 1.25" diameter 

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Collected by Mineral and Matter

A small chunky C-hoop in solid lucite or resin — the silhouette is simple and the color does all the work. Each pair has the smooth, glassy finish and satisfying weight that separates vintage lucite from modern acrylic, and the colors have stayed vivid and clear. The wood grain pair adds an earthy contrast to the palette — the same form, a different material language. Small enough to wear every day, substantial enough to be noticed. Unsigned, as the majority of vintage lucite hoop earrings were.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned

Design: Solid chunky C-hoop earring; smooth finish; gold-tone stud post

Material: Lucite or resin; wood grain pair in natural wood veneer; gold-tone stud posts

Era: 1970s–80s

Measurement: 1" approx diameter

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Available colors: Peach, Mint green, White, Wood grain dark, Beige, Bright green, Red, Tortoise, Yellow

Collected by Mineral and Matter

Shaped like an open heart and polished to a gold tone, these huggie hoops carry the quiet confidence of something meant to be worn and felt. The hollow heart silhouette catches light without demanding attention — understated devotion in every curve. A smooth hinged closure sits flush at the lobe for an effortless, all-day fit. Named for the goddess of love, and just as timeless.

• 14k gold plating
• Extra layer of tarnish resistance
  

Curated by Mineral and Matter 

Named for the Greek goddess who drove her silver chariot across the night sky, these hoops carry that same cool, unhurried radiance. Alternating marquise and round cubic zirconia stones are bezel-set across a wide gold tone band — each stone a shard of moonlight caught in metal. The open lattice between settings keeps the design airy despite its presence, luminous without trying. A hinged snap closure secures flush at the ear. Selene never needed to announce herself, and neither do these.

• 14k gold plating
• Extra layer of tarnish resistance
  

Curated by Mineral and Matter 

Eros carried no sword — just a small, perfectly aimed heart. These clean gold tone hoops wear theirs at the base, a polished solid heart set right where the circle closes. The rest of the hoop is smooth and uninterrupted, letting that single detail do all the work. Lightweight and effortless, they sit close to the ear and go with everything. A hinged snap closure keeps them exactly where they belong.

• 14k gold plating
• Extra layer of tarnish resistance
  

Curated by Mineral and Matter 

Nyx moved through the night sky wrapped in dark robes and stars, effortless in her presence. These small gold tone huggies carry that same easy elegance — a delicate open bow sits at the base of each hoop, looped and polished, trailing two ribbon ends that brush just below the lobe. The thin hoop keeps the frame light, letting the bow take its moment. Hinged snap closure. Stack them or wear them alone — they hold their own either way.

• 14k gold plating
• Extra layer of tarnish resistance
  

Curated by Mineral and Matter 

In Greek mythology, Aether was the pure, golden upper air breathed by the gods — the luminous layer where light moves in endless, unbroken waves. These hoops carry that same quality. A polished croissant twist wraps the full circumference of each hoop, each rounded ridge catching warm light as it turns. Chunky without being heavy, sculptural without being fussy. A hinged snap closure disappears into the form. The kind of earring that works as hard at 8am as it does at midnight.

• 14k gold plating
• Extra layer of tarnish resistance
  

Curated by Mineral and Matter 

Tethys was the Titaness of the deep fresh water, mother of rivers and clouds — her domain cool, silver, and alive with quiet movement. These wide silver tone huggies reflect that same quality. Small faux pearl studs dot the polished band in a loose, scattered arrangement, each one catching light like a droplet suspended mid-fall. Wide enough to fill the lobe with presence, composed enough to wear anywhere. A hinged snap closure sits flush at the back.

• silver plating
• Extra layer of tarnish resistance
  

Curated by Mineral and Matter