Vivienne Westwood
Long Mini Bas Relief Earrings
The product is a pair of Vivienne Westwood Long Mini Bas Relief drop earrings featuring the brand's iconic orb-and-ring pendant, made from brass with a silver-tone finish and set with Swarovski crystals. They have a push-back closure for pierced ears and measure 25 mm in length. Consumer feedback suggests the finish may wear off and crystals may become loose over time, making them better suited for occasional wear than daily use.
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Size
Specifications
- Material
- Brass, swarovski crystal
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Product Insights
The Long Mini Bas Relief Earrings by Vivienne Westwood ($180) feature a two-dimensional orb motif with cut-out details and 100-facet Swarovski crystals that produce rainbow sparkle even in low light; at 25mm drop and 6.3g they are designed for all-day comfort. However, the brass base with pavé crystal setting suffers from plating wear and stone loss within months, requiring dry storage and delicate handling—buyers compare the value to costume jewelry. The tradeoff is that the Orb's cultural cachet (worn in Nana, by Dua Lipa) and collectible heritage (since 1985) compensate for the material limitations.
Verified claims
- Durability
- Brass base with Swarovski crystals; plating wears and stones fall out within months.
- Care
- Requires keeping dry, stored separately, and handled with care to slow deterioration.
- Value
- Buyers advise against daily wear and compare the $180 earrings to costume jewelry.
- Brand cachet
- The orb motif carries multi-generational cultural cachet (Nana anime, Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, Harry Styles), giving the earrings a recognizable designer identity.
- Heritage
- Orb design from 1985, worn by celebrities and in anime, adds collectible appeal.
- History
- Orb emblem created in 1985/86, first pendant in 1987, and still culturally relevant.
- Styling
- Designed for punk/femininity contrast; coordinates with stud and drop earrings.
- Design
- Two-dimensional orb motif with cut-out details around Saturn's rings for a floating effect.
- Wearability
- Wears flush and stable at 25mm drop, light enough for all-day comfort at 6.3g.
- Sparkle
- Swarovski crystals with 100-facet cuts create a rainbow sparkle that remains visible in low light.
- Naming
- Long Mini Bas Relief Earrings: 25mm drop matches standard Mini Bas Relief.
- Craftsmanship
- 100-facet Swarovski pavé on a low-relief brass orb creates lightweight rainbow sparkle.
- Stone retention
- Buyers report Swarovski crystals may fall out within months of normal wear.
- Pavé setting
- Crystals are set shoulder-to-shoulder in a pavé layout, eliminating metal gaps for uninterrupted reflection.
- Sensitive ears
- The earrings are brass with Swarovski crystals, and the listing does not confirm they are nickel-free; brass alloys can sometimes include nickel, so shoppers with known nickel allergies should proceed cautiously.
- Plating durability
- Buyers report the plating wears off quickly and the metal tarnishes within months of regular wear.
- Length naming
- The 'Long Mini' uses the same 25mm total length and 26mm orb as the classic Mini Bas Relief Drop, so 'Long' is a naming variation rather than an extended drop.
- Crystal authenticity
- The stones are genuine Swarovski crystals, not cubic zirconia; the description's 'cubic crystals' wording is a misstatement.
- Value for money
- Buyers describe these earrings as low-quality costume jewelry marked up for the brand name.
Product record
- Title
- Long Mini Bas Relief Earrings
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 180 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Pair of drop earrings with round stud tops and orb-with-ring bas-relief pendants, made of shiny silver-toned metal and set with multiple clear faceted stones.
- Overall silhouetteTwo matching drop earrings shown front-facing, each consisting of a round stud, a short chain link, and a horizontal oval ring encircling a textured domed orb topped by a small cross detail.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.32 · w 0.32 · h 0.28 (high) - Stud detailEach earring has a circular stud top set with a single large clear faceted stone in a bezel-like silver-toned surround.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.71 · y 0.18 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Orb and ring constructionMain pendant is a domed orb with a horizontal elliptical ring passing through its middle; both orb surface and ring perimeter are densely set with small clear faceted stones.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.40 · w 0.32 · h 0.20 (high) - Cross finialA small cross-shaped ornament sits atop each domed orb between the orb and the stud link; the cross also contains small clear stones.
2 regions
x 0.25 · y 0.30 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.30 · w 0.05 · h 0.06 (high) - Metal finishVisible metal surfaces have a polished, reflective silver-toned finish with highlights and specular reflections.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.32 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a plain light neutral background with even soft lighting and minimal shadow; both earrings are centered and fully visible.
- Background and stagingProduct is photographed on a uniform very light neutral background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, even lighting with gentle top-left highlights on metal and minimal diffuse shadows below pendants.
- Image framingBoth earrings are shown fully within the frame and centered horizontally with symmetrical spacing between them.
Colors
polished silver· metal components#CBCBC4clear crystal· faceted stones#F5F5F5- Overall silhouetteTwo matching drop earrings shown front-facing, each consisting of a round stud, a short chain link, and a horizontal oval ring encircling a textured domed orb topped by a small cross detail.
- 02
Product
Close-up view of a single dangle earring showing a silver-tone orbital pendant with pave-set clear rhinestones, a small cross connector, and a straight post with a cone-shaped push back marked with a small '8'.
- Orbital pendant shapeHorizontally oriented oval 'saturn' or orbital silhouette with a hollow center and a raised central dome section; the lower rim has a small semi-circular protrusion beneath the oval.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.48 · w 0.72 · h 0.36 (high) - Pavé rhinestone decorationNumerous small round clear rhinestones set across the pendant rim, the raised dome, and the small lower protrusion in tightly spaced pavé rows.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.54 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Cross connectorSmall cruciform connector piece above the pendant with a single round clear stone set in its center and slightly flared arm ends.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.25 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Ear post and cone backStraight metal post leads to a cone-shaped push back (butterfly-style not visible) that has a faceted clear stone set at its front and a small printed character '8' on the cone's side.
1 region
x 0.67 · y 0.09 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high) - Metal finishHighly reflective silver-tone metal with polished, mirror-like surfaces and bright highlights around edges and relief details.
- Small printed character“8”
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.11 · w 0.03 · h 0.05 (medium)
Other
Studio-detail product photograph on a plain light background with soft directional lighting creating subtle shadows and reflections; image is a close cropped top-down view focusing on the earring front and connector.
- Shot compositionTight close-up crop showing two parts of the earring pair; main pendant centered lower-right and a partial second pendant visible at upper-left.
- Background and surfaceSmooth uniform off-white background with a faint soft shadow beneath the pendant.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven studio lighting producing bright specular highlights on the metal and stones and soft diffuse shadows; small highlights indicate multiple light sources.
- Image qualitySharp focus on pendant and connector; minor depth-of-field blur toward edges of the secondary earring at upper-left.
Colors
polished silver· metal#CCCBC3clear/white rhinestone· stones#CCCBC3- Orbital pendant shapeHorizontally oriented oval 'saturn' or orbital silhouette with a hollow center and a raised central dome section; the lower rim has a small semi-circular protrusion beneath the oval.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
Mini Bas Relief Drop Earrings
Variants
3 SKUsDocuments & Data
Customer Reviews
4 total4 reviews · out of 5
Yes would recommend.
Yes would recommend.
Best earrings!
So sparkly, not heavy, amazing quality, well packaged, twirl on the ear delicately but doesn't get in the way. Even the earring backings are amazing!
Quelle beauté
Je suis très contente de mon achat. Les boucles d'oreille sont plus belles que l'image en personne.
Stunning & sparkly
Got these for my 17 yr old nieces’ grad and she loooooved them!
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/jewelry, r/AskMeuf, r/viviennewestwoodReddit users largely denounce Vivienne Westwood Long Mini Bas Relief Earrings as overpriced costume jewelry that tarnishes and breaks easily, recommending buyers seek sterling silver alternatives instead.
The overwhelming consensus criticizes the earrings as overpriced, fragile, and made of cheap materials, with only a few comments defending them if treated with extreme care.
Themes
Use Cases
- Occasional fashion accessory for VW fans
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Temu earrings
Commenter says VW earrings look like cheap Temu earrings, implying similarly low quality.
vs Helmut Lang earrings
Comparison to another designer brand using silver-coated brass that also caused green skin, highlighting a common issue.
vs Real silver/gold jewelry
Multiple users suggest saving money to buy fine jewelry instead of paying for costume jewelry at VW prices.
Source Threads
Earring quality compared to cheap alternatives
They look like temu earrings 😭
u/[deleted]r/jewelryView thread →
Materials of mini bas relief choker revealed
Vivienne Westwood jewelry is almost all low quality base metal. On the mini bas relief choker the VW website says the metal piece is “silver toned metal” (it will tarnish and turn color) and the “pearls” are Swarovski glass pearl beads (so not high quality pearls).
u/Kristin2349r/jewelryView thread →
Earring durability issues with stones falling out
Les boucles d'oreilles ça va niveau oxydation mais par contre toutes celles qui ont des pierres/strass, les pierres tombent au bout d'un moment donc c'est très énervant.
u/vncntvangothr/AskMeufView thread →