The Nina Ricci "Ruche d'Or et d'Émail" Stud Earrings

The Nina Ricci "Ruche d'Or et d'Émail" Stud Earrings

Archive Collection

A stunning exploration of architectural symmetry and mid-century modernist elegance, The Nina Ricci "Ruche d'Or et d'Émail" Stud Earrings arrive in immaculate, deadstock archival condition. Perfectly preserved on their original cream velvet display card carrying the gilded "NINA RICCI®" signature, this rare pair captures the French fashion house’s legendary ability to turn geometric precision into wearable, feminine luxury.

Each stud earring is designed around a stylized honeycomb (ruche) motif, composed of three interlocking, perfectly proportioned hexagons. The face of each hexagonal cell is meticulously inlaid with a deep, liquid-smooth black enamel (émail noir) that absorbs light, creating a rich void of color. This dark, glossy center is sharply framed by a thick, raised border of high-polished gold-plating. The juxtaposition of the clean, structural lines, the warm golden frames, and the opaque black enamel elements results in a highly graphic "old-money" aesthetic that is both timeless and effortlessly chic.

As an authentic vintage treasure from the golden era of Nina Ricci's licensed costume jewelry collections, this pair showcases the exceptional casting weight, flawless enamel leveling, and signature heavy-deposit gold-plating that define the peak of 20th-century jewelry engineering.

Features

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

• Materials: Premium heavy-deposit 22kt gold-plating over a durable jewelry-grade base metal framework; finished with hand-applied, glossy black cold-fired enamel.

• Design Details: Structured honeycomb button earrings featuring three interlocking hexagonal cells inlaid with black enamel and bordered in polished gold.

• Fit: Designed with classic post-backs for pierced ears, engineered to support the geometric, clustered profile comfortably, keeping the earrings sitting perfectly upright, balanced, and flush against the earlobe.