The Nina Ricci Ailes d'Or et Sentier de Cristal Clip-On Earrings

The Nina Ricci Ailes d'Or et Sentier de Cristal Clip-On Earrings

Archive Collection

A spectacular triumph of late-1980s theatrical design and sculptural elegance, The Nina Ricci Ailes d'Or et Sentier de Cristal Clip-On Earrings arrive in immaculate deadstock archival condition. Beautifully preserved on their original cream velvet display card featuring the gilded "NINA RICCI Paris" heraldic crest logo plaque, this rare, mirrored pair is a gorgeous example of the House's dynamic, face-framing metalwork.

Each clip-on earring is designed as a sweeping, dramatic wing (ailes d'or) sculpted to curve gracefully upward along the natural contour of the earlobe. The wing is composed of multiple high-polished, fluidly graduated gold-plated ribs that flare outward to capture and reflect light from every angle. Defining the inner "spine" of each wing is a perfectly linear, graduated row of five bezel-set clear Swarovski crystals (sentier de cristal). This brilliant, icy-clear crystal path acts as a radiant focal point, beautifully contrasting the warm, liquid-like mirror shine of the gold-plated sweeping feathers.

As an authentic deadstock treasure from the peak collaboration era of Nina Ricci and D'Orlan manufacturing, these earrings showcase the flawless casting weight, masterfully aligned stone settings, and signature premium triple-layered 22kt gold-plating depth defining the brand's vintage luxury legacy.

Features

• Brand & Provenance: Authentic vintage Nina Ricci, beautifully preserved on its original branded velvet display card with a gilded heraldic crest logo banner.

• Materials: Premium triple-layered 22kt gold-plating over a heavy-weight, highly durable jewelry base metal framework; hand-set with brilliant-cut, bezel-set clear Swarovski crystals.

• Design Details: Left-and-right mirrored, wing-shaped statement clip-ons featuring sweeping high-polished gadroons and an accentuating vertical row of five graduated clear crystals.

• Fit: Engineered with a secure, optimally tensioned archival clip-on mechanism designed to support the sweeping, upward-curved profile comfortably, keeping the wings sitting perfectly straight, balanced, and beautifully flush against the earlobe.