Van Cleef & Arpels Ridged Gold Hoop Earrings, 1980s

They don’t need to shout. They already know they’re the favorite.

Crafted in New York City during the boldest years of modern glamour, these sculptural hoops by Van Cleef & Arpels embody everything we love about 1980s jewelry: volume, sensuality, and architectural confidence. Forged in glowing 18K yellow gold, the earrings wrap around the ear in a ridged spiral—reminiscent of sun-warmed rope or the curves of a Corinthian column.

The silhouette is unmistakable: full, feminine, and unbothered by trends. At just under an inch in length, they offer enough presence to carry a bare shoulder, and enough restraint to whisper under a silk blouse.

They’re the kind of earrings you reach for without thinking. Because they always work. Because they always were yours.