Oscar de la Renta Earrings: Clip-On, Crystal and Gold Tone

Oscar de la Renta earrings are statement costume jewelry, built mostly on brass and set with crystal glass, glass beads, enamel, resin, raffia and silk. Many are clip-on: of the 90 pairs new to Coveti this week, 48 are described as clip-on and seven are post-back for pierced ears. Prices run from $450 to $4,790.

The new Oscar de la Renta jewelry delivery on Coveti is 113 pieces, and 90 of them are earrings. That is a lot to sort through, so this guide does it the way you would shop: closure first, then material, then the occasion. Every price below is in US dollars on Coveti at the time of writing.

Are Oscar de la Renta earrings clip-on?

Most of the statement pairs are. Of the 90 earring listings in this delivery, 48 are described as clip-on, and many of those add that they have clip backs with comfort pads. Seven are post-back, which means they need pierced ears. The other 35 listings do not state the closure, so check the product page and ask the Coveti client team before you buy if your ears are not pierced.

The clip suits the scale of the designs. A clip grips the front and back of the lobe, so a large bloom sits flat against the ear instead of tipping forward. The Large Painted Gardenia Earrings ($2,230) are a good example: a big painted flower in brass and pink enamel that the house describes as a clip-on.

How do you tell a clip-on from a pierced earring on Coveti?

Start with the name. Where it says Clip-On, the closure is settled. Where it does not, read the description. The Crystal Fringe Chandelier Earrings ($1,350) carry no closure in the name, yet the listing says clip backs with comfort pads. The Heart Stone Earrings ($950) are called a petite clip-on in the copy.

Post-back pairs say so in the description. There are seven in this delivery: Crystal Drop ($830), O Flower Crystal ($830), Small Lily Flower ($830), Hammered Loop Stone ($830), Geometric Sphere ($910), Mini Crystal Cluster ($990) and the Crystal Sphere Drop Earrings ($1,150), a single crystal glass sphere on a polished brass post.

What are Oscar de la Renta earrings made of?

Brass is the base of almost every pair. The openwork pieces are 100% brass: the Daisy Clip-On Earrings ($1,270), the Openwork Butterfly Clip-On Earrings ($790) and the O Drop Earrings ($690) among them.

Some of the crystal pieces list a small share of gold in their composition. The Pineapple Pavé Clip-On Earrings are 97% brass, 2% crystal glass and 1% gold. That makes them fashion jewelry with a gold content, not solid gold pieces.

The stones are listed as crystal glass, rhinestones and glass. The listings do not name a crystal maker, so we do not describe them as Swarovski.

Then come the materials that make the house’s earrings look like nobody else’s:

• Enamel. The Enamel Carnation Clip-On Earrings ($1,950) are 80% brass, 10% plastic pearls and 10% enamel, the petals layered in pink.
• Resin. The Tortoise Stone Heart Clip-On Earrings ($950) are 96% brass and 4% resin, a marbled heart hanging from an oval stud.
• Raffia. The Raffia Flower Clip-On Earrings ($1,070) are 80% raffia, in natural and in green.
• Silk. The Silk Rope Tassel Clip-On Earrings in Black ($950) are 80% silk, long twisted tassels falling from a knot stud.
• Glass beads, sequins and pearls. The Beaded Cluster Drop Earrings ($950) are 80% glass. The Sequin Cascade Earrings ($870) use PVC sequins. The Hammered Pearl Clip-On Earrings ($1,110) set plastic pearls into hammered brass.

Care is simple. The listings ask you to keep the pieces away from harsh chemicals, so put perfume on before the earrings go in.

Which gold tone crystal clip earrings should you buy?

Start with the pineapple, a house motif, which comes in three crystal clip-on versions at three very different prices.

The Pineapple Crystal Clip-On Earrings ($4,790) are the most expensive earrings in the delivery. They are cast in polished gold-tone metal as an open lattice set with marquise-cut crystals, with clip backs and comfort pads. This is the pair to wear with a strapless gown and nothing else.

The Pineapple Pavé Clip-On Earrings ($2,270) put pavé crystals into the leafy crown and faceted stones along the body. The Pineapple Crystal Leaf Clip-On Earrings ($1,110) are the lighter version, with faceted crystals forming only the crown.

Away from the pineapple, the Crystal Pavé Bow Earrings in Gold ($1,270) are a small pavé bow stud in gold tones, and the Square-Cut Rhinestone Drop Earrings ($1,110) are a column of square-cut stones in golden tones. Neither listing states the closure, so check before you order.

What are the best plain gold tone earrings?

If you want the metal without the sparkle, the openwork brass pieces are the place to look. The O Drop Earrings ($690) carry the house’s O and come in gold and in silver, from the Spring 2024 collection. The Openwork Butterfly Clip-On Earrings ($790) have lacelike wings. The Openwork Hibiscus Earrings ($870) and the Pineapple Clip-On Earrings ($1,190) are sculpted in polished metal. The Chrysanthemum Earrings ($1,030) are a layered brass flower with a single plastic pearl at the center.

How much do Oscar de la Renta earrings cost?

At the time of writing the 90 pairs on Coveti run from $450 to $4,790, and the middle of the range sits at about $950. The cheapest are the Pompom Flower Earrings ($450), a single beaded dome. Below is a cross-section of the delivery.

For how the earrings compare with the clothes and bags, our Oscar de la Renta price guide covers the whole house, and is Oscar de la Renta a luxury brand? explains where it sits in the market.

Which Oscar de la Renta earrings suit which occasion?

Black tie and evening gowns

Chandeliers belong here. The Crystal Fringe Chandelier Earrings ($1,350) hang strands of rhinestones from a faceted stud. The Square-Cut Rhinestone Chandelier Clip-On Earrings in Sapphire ($1,270) come in smoky and cool blues, with a lilac version at the same price. Pin your hair back and let them be the only jewelry. With a column like the Strapless Faille Gown ($12,350) you need nothing at the neck. Our guide to Oscar de la Renta gowns covers the evening side in full.

Weddings

Florals in white and ivory work well for a wedding. The Orange Blossom Clip-On Earrings ($950) have translucent petals outlined in polished metal, and the Lily of the Valley Clip-On Earrings ($1,190) drop a cascade of tiny ivory bells. If you are a guest, our Oscar de la Renta wedding guest dresses guide has the dresses to pair with them. Brides should start with Oscar de la Renta wedding dresses.

Daytime and summer

This is where raffia comes in. The Raffia Tassel Bouquet Clip-On Earrings ($950) are handwoven raffia leaves and flowers falling from a coiled raffia stud, in white, orange and yellow. The Woven Raffia Flower Clip-On Earrings ($1,190) are a large rounded flower in natural and in lilac. Wear them with a printed cotton dress from our Oscar de la Renta dresses edit. For other labels, browse designer dresses and the Dress Edit.

The office and everyday

Go small and post-back. The Mini Crystal Cluster Earrings ($990) and the O Flower Crystal Earrings ($830) sit close to the ear and will not catch on a collar. The Crystal Sphere Drop Earrings ($1,150) add a little movement without much weight.

Buying a dress to go with them? Coveti lists Oscar de la Renta clothing in UK sizes, which run four above US sizes, so a US 2 is a UK 6. Our Oscar de la Renta size guide has the full conversion.

For the house’s necklaces, brooches and rings, see our Oscar de la Renta jewelry guide.

Frequently asked questions

Are Oscar de la Renta earrings clip-on?

Many are. Of the 90 Oscar de la Renta earrings new to Coveti this week, 48 are described as clip-on and seven are post-back for pierced ears. The other 35 listings do not state the closure, so check the product page before you buy.

Are Oscar de la Renta earrings real gold?

No. They are fashion jewelry built on brass. Some crystal pieces list 1% gold in their composition, such as the Pineapple Crystal Leaf Clip-On Earrings at 97% brass, 2% crystal glass and 1% gold, but none are solid gold.

Are Oscar de la Renta crystals Swarovski?

The listings describe the stones as crystal glass, rhinestones and glass. They do not name a crystal maker, so Coveti does not describe them as Swarovski.

How much do Oscar de la Renta earrings cost?

At the time of writing, Oscar de la Renta earrings on Coveti cost from $450 for the Pompom Flower Earrings to $4,790 for the Pineapple Crystal Clip-On Earrings. The middle of the range is about $950.

Which Oscar de la Renta earrings are for pierced ears?

Seven pairs are listed as post-back: Crystal Drop, O Flower Crystal, Small Lily Flower, Hammered Loop Stone, Geometric Sphere, Mini Crystal Cluster and Crystal Sphere Drop, priced from $830 to $1,150.

How do you care for Oscar de la Renta earrings?

The listings ask you to keep the jewelry away from harsh chemicals. Put perfume and hairspray on before the earrings go in, and store each pair on its own so the stones and enamel do not scratch.