Vivienne Westwood
Farah Golden Orb Earrings
The Farah Golden Orb Earrings by Vivienne Westwood are a pair of stud earrings made of brass, featuring the iconic orb and cross design with an oval ring set with clear stones. Designed for pierced ears, they fasten with a push back closure and are presented in a signed Vivienne Westwood box. These versatile earrings serve as a wearable accessory for daily use, combining the brand's recognizable motifs with a compact, lightweight form.
- Color
- Golden
- Material
- Brass
- Gender
- female
- Style
- classic
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Size
Specifications
Delicate and refined Vivienne Westwood earrings featuring the iconic orb motif, made of brass with push back closure, sold in a signature box.
Brass construction, push back closure for pierced ears, signature box included.
- Color
- Golden · yellow
- Material
- Brass
- Style
- classic
- Occasion
- formal, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Earrings
Additional Attributes
- Iconic Vivienne Westwood orb motif
- Delicate and refined design
- Adds elegance to sophisticated outfits
- Made of brass
- Push back closure for pierced ears
- Sold in a small signature box
- Inspired by British monarchy iconography
Product Insights
Vivienne Westwood's Farah Golden Orb Earrings fuse the 1661 Sovereign's Orb with a Saturn ring into a punk symbol, recognized as the perfect logo by Carlo D'Amario and echoed in Harris Tweed. The openwork metal orb, weighing 1.1g and sitting flush at 0.1cm depth, offers all-day comfort with a butterfly-back closure. However, the cut-out detailing traps moisture, accelerating tarnish after the gold plating wears (lasting 1–2 years; replating costs $30–80), and the brass may contain trace nickel.
Verified claims
- Orb origin
- Orb fuses 1661 Sovereign's Orb with a Saturn ring, created 1985-86.
- Harris Tweed
- Harris Tweed welcomed the orb's resemblance to its logo.
- Logo adoption
- Carlo D'Amario immediately recognized the orb as the perfect Vivienne Westwood logo.
- Design
- The earring features an openwork metal orb with a customized butterfly-back closure ornamented with circular stud detailing.
- Comfort
- Weighs 1.1g and sits 0.1 cm deep, flush and lightweight
- Heritage
- Orb design merges the Sovereign's Orb with a Saturn ring as a punk symbol
- Care
- Cut-out detailing traps moisture, accelerating tarnish after gold plating wears
- Profile
- The earring sits nearly flush with 0.1 cm depth, reducing snagging risk.
- Weight
- At 1.1 g per earring, cut-out detailing creates a lightweight, airy feel.
- Closure
- Customized butterfly-back closure with circular stud detailing provides a secure, close-to-the-lobe fit.
- Nickel
- 100% brass may contain trace nickel; not labeled nickel-free.
- Plating longevity
- With careful wear, the gold-tone plating typically lasts 1–2 years; the small stud’s low-friction design can extend wear toward the longer end of that range.
- Plating durability
- Gold plating lasts 1-2 years with good care; moisture and sweat accelerate tarnish.
- Replating
- Replating restores gold finish for $30-$80.
- Staple status
- The Farah is a staple design in the Vivienne Westwood collection.
- Wearability
- At 1.1 g and 0.1 cm depth, the earring is comfortable for all-day wear.
- Orb dimensions
- The orb motif measures approximately 0.8 cm in height, 1.1 cm in width, and 0.1 cm in depth.
- Finish
- The gold color comes from gold-tone plating over the brass base, not from bare brass.
- Cleaning and storage
- Wipe the earrings with a soft cloth; for deeper cleaning use a jewelry cleaning solution suitable for brass, pat dry, and store separately in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
- Nickel-free suitability
- The brand does not label these earrings as nickel-free; brass may contain trace nickel, so buyers with sensitive ears should check with a jeweler or choose styles explicitly marked hypoallergenic.
Product record
- Title
- Farah Golden Orb Earrings
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 145 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
A pair of small metallic orb-shaped stud earrings shown front-on; each earring has a domed central orb, an oval ring encircling the orb set with small clear stones, and a small cross-shaped stud above the orb.
- Overall formTwo matching stud earrings visible flat against the background, each composed of a domed central sphere with a horizontal oval ring around its midsection and a cross-shaped element at the top where the post would be.
- Orb geometrySmooth, reflective domed central sphere forming the main visual mass of each earring; sphere is continuous with a small flat disc visible below the ring on both pieces.
2 regions
x 0.21 · y 0.46 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.54 · w 0.16 · h 0.14 (high) - Encircling ring with stonesHorizontal oval ring around each orb decorated with a single row of small faceted clear stones set into the ring perimeter; stones create a textured, sparkled outline contrast with the smooth orb.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.49 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.53 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.10 (high) - Cross-shaped top elementEach earring has a small, symmetrical cross or orb-with-cross motif attached above the sphere; the cross is polished metal and sits centered above the ring.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.48 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high) - Surface finishHighly reflective metallic finish on both the orb and cross elements, with small specular highlights and minor reflections visible on each surface.
Other
Simple product studio shot on a neutral pale background with soft, diffuse lighting and faint shadows; image is centered and shows both earrings with some space around them.
- Background and lightingPlain off-white to very light gray background with even, diffuse lighting that produces soft drop shadows beneath and slightly to the lower right of each earring.
- Shot compositionBoth earrings positioned in the upper-middle area of the frame with ample empty space above; photograph taken front-on showing the face of the earrings.
- Image qualitySharp focus on the earrings with visible fine detail in the stone settings and metal surfaces; no visible text or packaging elements in the frame.
Colors
polished silver· metal body (orb and cross)clear (crystal)· set stones on oval ring#F4F4F4
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/viviennewestwoodReddit users identified the Vivienne Westwood Farah earrings as a current staple design available on the official website and select retailers.
The only relevant comment is purely informational, identifying the earring model and its availability, with no positive or negative sentiment.
Themes
Source Threads
Farah earring identified as a staple design
The drop pearl and stud earring on the second pic are in season. The drop pearl is just called the Pearl Drop earrings and is always available on the website since its a staple design. The stud is called the Farah earring its available on the official website, Harrods, and Ssense.
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