Arc Hoops

A bold 18k gold hoop with a continuous line of pavé lab-grown diamonds across the front arc. Substantial enough to be the point. Versatile enough for every context. The Arc is the premium earring in the Lamond collection. Each hoop is a 25mm diameter in solid 18k gold, with fifteen round-brilliant lab-grown diamonds pavé-set across the visible front arc (30 stones total per pair, 1.2ct total weight). **About the stones:** D color, VVS1 clarity, Excellent cut across every stone. At this grade, diamonds are considered "investment grade" in the traditional market — colorless enough that no tint is perceptible, clean enough that no inclusions can be seen even under 10x magnification. IGI-certified individually. **About 18k gold hoops:** 18k is 75% pure gold. It's heavier, warmer in color, and more valuable than 14k. A solid 18k pair of 25mm hoops weighs approximately 14 grams — hefty enough to feel present without pulling on the ear. The pavé setting means the visible front of each hoop reads as almost entirely diamond. **Size and proportion:** 25mm is the sweet spot for hoops that read bold without crossing into costume territory. It sits just below the earlobe when worn. Smaller than 20mm reads as huggies (different category); larger than 30mm reads as statement hoops (different use case). **The closure:** Click-clasp hoop closure with tension hinge. The closure is hidden behind the ear, maintaining the continuous line of the front. Tension-spring closure means no separate clasp to lose. **How to wear:** Arc Hoops are designed to be the single point of jewelry focus in an outfit. Pair with a simple chain (Dewdrop or Cascade) or no necklace at all. Skip statement necklaces on days you wear these. **About pavé maintenance:** Pavé requires professional cleaning annually to prevent dirt accumulation under the stones (which dulls their brilliance). We include lifetime professional cleaning at Lamond for any pavé piece. **The math:** 1.2ct of D/VVS1 pavé-set diamonds in solid 18k hoops retails at $3,000+ in traditional jewelry. The Lamond price of $1,100 reflects the lab-grown supply chain and direct model — same stones, different path to the customer. Ships as a pair with IGI certification for all 30 stones and lifetime cleaning service.