Elsa Schiaparelli Crystal Cornucopia Earrings

Elsa Schiaparelli Crystal Cornucopia Earrings

These elegant vintage Elsa Schiaparelli earrings are shaped as a classic cornucopia (horn of plenty), a beloved motif within the couture world that symbolises wealth, abundance and luxury. The sculptural form is enhanced by a refined pavé setting of sparkling crystals, making the earrings shimmer from every angle.

🕰 Period / Year
Circa 1950s–1960s

🎨 Style
Haute Couture · Hollywood Regency · Mid-Century Glamour · Statement Jewellery

💎 Materials

• Gold-tone metal base
• Hand-set clear crystals
• Textured gilt finish

✨ Design

• Cornucopia or horn-of-plenty motif
• Pavé-set crystals on the front
• Elegant bow-shaped detail at the top
• Refined ribbed texture in the metalwork
• Compact design with maximum sparkle

📐 Dimensions

• Medium size
• Suitable as striking day and evening earrings

🔒 Clip fastening

• Clip-on fastening

🌟 Design & Background

Elsa Schiaparelli was known for her artistic approach to fashion accessories and her fascination with symbolism. The cornucopia is a classic symbol of prosperity and abundance and was regularly used in luxury jewellery and couture accessories from the 1950s.

These earrings combine that classic symbolism with the refined crystal settings for which Schiaparelli was known. The combination of sculptural gold-tone metal and sparkling crystals creates a timeless elegance that immediately recalls the glamour of Parisian haute couture.