Lika Behar Collection wins with reversible Diana hoops in oxidized silver and gold

The hoop worth buying now is the one that works twice as hard, and Lika Behar Collection made that case with the Diana reversible earrings in oxidized silver and 24K gold. At 30 mm across, set with diamonds totaling 0.50 TCW and priced at $3,410, the pair won First Place and Retailer’s Choice in the Best Hoops category, a result that puts transformable design squarely ahead of plain precious-metal polish.

The appeal is immediate and practical: one earring, two moods. Sarah York called it “a classic design” with “a modern twist” and “a great pair of day-to-night earrings,” while Daniela Balzano described it as “a smart study in contrast and versatility.” Tracey Ellison went straight to the point that matters to shoppers: the wearer can change the metal color according to mood. That is the logic of the investment hoop, a piece that earns its place in the jewelry box because it can move from office hours to dinner without a wardrobe change.

The win arrived during the 11th annual INSTORE Design Awards, which drew 229 entries, matching last year’s total. In a field crowded enough to keep judges interested across categories, the Diana hoops stood out because they do not rely on scale or excess. Their value is in the way the materials speak to each other, with oxidized silver lending depth and 24K gold bringing warmth and light. The diamonds are not there to overwhelm the silhouette; they sharpen it.

That balance fits Lika Behar’s broader design language. The company says its work is inspired by Istanbul and ancient jewelry traditions, and the Yin and Yang collection is built around duality, using sterling or oxidized silver alongside pure 24K gold in pieces meant for everyday wear. Retail listings for similar Diana hoops underscore the same point, describing reversible 24K gold and oxidized sterling silver earrings that flip from warm metal to darkened silver. That is the cue buyers should watch for at other price points: not just mixed metals, but a true reversible construction, a clean 30 mm profile that sits easily on the ear, and a finish contrast strong enough to change the personality of the piece when it turns.