The Nina Ricci Goutte de Rubis Étoilée Earrings

The Nina Ricci Goutte de Rubis Étoilée Earrings

Archive Collection

A spectacular masterclass in contrast, texture, and deep jewel-toned mystery, The Nina Ricci Goutte de Rubis Étoilée Earrings arrive in immaculate deadstock archival condition. Beautifully preserved on their original cream velvet display card featuring the gilded "NINA RICCI" branding tab, this rare pair represents the pinnacle of late-1980s Parisian glamour—combining organic curves with high-impact sparkle.

Each statement button earring is designed in a stylized, dramatic teardrop or pear shape (goutte). At the heart of the design lies a smooth, highly domed glass cabochon in a rich, glowing ruby red (rubis), capturing the light with a deep, internal flame-like quality. This vibrant cabochon is framed by a smooth, matte gunmetal grey or dark silver-tone bezel, which creates an ultra-chic, moody transition. Encasing this dark layer is a final, outer border lavishly hand-set with a shimmering halo of clear, brilliant-cut Swarovski crystals (étoilée), all securely locked within a fine, granulated golden trim. The brilliant contrast between the warm gold-plated edges, the cool, glittering white crystals, the deep matte grey bezel, and the glowing red center makes these earrings incredibly dimensional and striking close to the face.

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

Features

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

• Materials: Premium triple-layered 22kt gold-plating paired with high-quality rhodium/gunmetal plating over a heavy-weight, highly durable jewelry base metal framework; hand-set with clear Swarovski crystals and a glossy, polished red glass cabochon.

• Design Details: Teardrop-shaped button studs featuring a central ruby-red dome enclosed by a matte grey border and a sparkling halo of crystal pavé.

• Fit: Engineered with a secure, optimally tensioned archival clip-on mechanism designed to support the substantial teardrop profile, keeping the earring sitting perfectly upright, balanced, and comfortably flush against the earlobe.