Rachel Gilbert Earrings and Gloves: The Jewellery Edit

Rachel Gilbert earrings are made to finish Rachel Gilbert dresses. The Sydney eveningwear house designs its jewellery alongside each collection, so the crystal, pearl and bead finishes on the earrings echo the hand embellishment on the gowns. Luxury Handbags carries seven pairs from the label, from $250 for the Attie Earring to $695 for the statement drops, along with the Sorrento Gloves in black stretch satin.

This guide covers every pair, what each is made from, how they fasten, and which necklines they suit. Everything is in our Rachel Gilbert edit, alongside the dresses they were made for.

Rachel Gilbert at a glance

• Founded: 2007, in Sydney, Australia, by the designer Rachel Gilbert.
• Known for: eveningwear and bridal, with hand-applied embellishment and an internal corset with waist tape in most gowns and minis.
• Boutiques: Paddington and The Strand in Sydney, and Emporium in Melbourne.
• Sizing: RG 00 to RG 6, which is UK and AU 4 to 18 and US 0 to 14.
• Latest collection: Resort 2027, titled Sejour.
• At Luxury Shoes : more than 190 Rachel Gilbert pieces, shipped worldwide.

What are Rachel Gilbert earrings made of?

Rachel Gilbert earrings are brass, plated in silver on most pairs and in gold on the Elena Hook Earring, and set with cubic zirconia stones, faux pearls and glass beads. They are costume jewellery made for evening dressing rather than fine jewellery, which keeps the prices well below what a diamond drop would cost while giving the same sparkle in a photograph. Each pair is sold together and comes in one size.

Statement drops

These are the pairs to wear with a high neckline and the hair pulled back.

• Tansy Diamante Drop Earring in Silver ($695): a rounded drop in silver-plated brass, set with cubic zirconia stones and finished with a push-back disc.
• Sapher Asymmetric Earring in Silver ($695): a deliberately mismatched pair in silver-plated brass, with faux pearl and cubic zirconia stones.
• Marisol Earring in Smoke ($695): a domed cluster of smoke grey glass beads, embellished by hand and fastened with a bullet clasp.

The Marisol is the most textured of the three, and it suits the grey and wine pieces in the Resort 2027 collection, such as the Adele Dress in Smoke.

Studs

For a quieter finish, and for a dress that already carries embellishment at the neckline, choose a stud.

• Tansy Diamante Stud Earring in Silver ($595): cubic zirconia stones in a polished silver-plated brass casing.
• Sapher Pearl Stud Earring in Silver ($595): a faux pearl paired with cubic zirconia, the softest of the studs.
• Attie Earring in Silver ($250): a small event stud with a single cubic zirconia stone and a post fastening.

The gold pair

The Elena Hook Earring in Gold ($495) is a hook shape in gold-plated brass, set with cubic zirconia stones and secured with a push back. It is the pair to choose with gold embellishment, such as the Sinclair Gown and the Malik Column Gown, whose neckline trim is gold.

The Sorrento Gloves

The Sorrento Gloves in Black ($595) are cut in stretch satin to sit just below the elbow and contour the hand and arm. They are a formal finish for a strapless gown, and they turn a plain black column such as the Anya Column Gown into a full black tie look. They come in one size.

Which earrings go with which neckline?

How to care for Rachel Gilbert jewellery

Avoid contact with water, perfume and cosmetics. Put the earrings on last, after hairspray and fragrance, and take them off first. Store each pair in its soft pouch, boxed if possible, to prevent scratches, and keep them apart from other jewellery so the stones do not catch.

Building a look

Our rule for the label is one pair of earrings and little else. Choose the dress first, then the earring that suits its neckline, and stop there. A black gown with the Tansy drops, a wine gown with the Marisol, an ivory mini with the Sapher pearls. For more on styling the label, read how to wear Rachel Gilbert, and for the full new season see our Rachel Gilbert Resort 2027 edit.

Luxury Handbags also stocks a wider jewellery edit from other houses in designer earrings.

Earrings for the bridal party

Several of these pairs sit in Rachel Gilbert’s own bridal accessories range, and they make a neat answer to the question of what to give the bridesmaids. A matching pair across the bridal party ties different dresses together without forcing everyone into the same gown. The Sapher Pearl Stud Earring suits a bride who wants pearls in the photographs, and the Tansy Diamante Stud Earring is the more classic sparkle. For the bride herself, the Tansy Diamante Drop Earring works with a strapless gown and an updo, and it is long enough to show beneath a veil.

For the full bridal picture, read our Rachel Gilbert bridal guide, which covers the bride, the second look, the bridesmaids and the guests.

Earrings as a gift

A pair of Rachel Gilbert earrings is one of the easiest ways to give the label. There is no size to guess, the prices sit between $250 and $695, and each pair arrives in its own pouch. The Attie Earring is the entry point, the Elena Hook Earring suits someone who wears gold, and the Marisol Earring in Smoke is the most unusual pair for someone who already owns classic studs. Pair a set of earrings with the Sorrento Gloves for a more complete black tie gift.

Frequently asked questions

Does Rachel Gilbert make jewellery?

Yes. Rachel Gilbert designs earrings alongside its eveningwear, in silver-plated and gold-plated brass with cubic zirconia, faux pearls and glass beads. Luxury Handbags carries seven pairs.

Are Rachel Gilbert earrings real silver?

No. Rachel Gilbert earrings are brass plated in silver, and the Elena Hook Earring is brass plated in gold. The stones are cubic zirconia, faux pearl and glass.

How much are Rachel Gilbert earrings?

At Luxury Shoes , Rachel Gilbert earrings cost from $250 for the Attie Earring to $695 for the Tansy Diamante Drop, the Sapher Asymmetric and the Marisol Earring.

How do Rachel Gilbert earrings fasten?

Most pairs fasten with a push-back disc. The Marisol Earring uses a bullet clasp, and the Attie Earring has a post stud.

How do I care for Rachel Gilbert earrings?

Avoid contact with water, perfume and cosmetics, and store each pair in its soft pouch, boxed if possible, to prevent scratches.

Does Rachel Gilbert make gloves?

Yes. The Sorrento Gloves in Black are cut in stretch satin to sit just below the elbow, and they come in one size.