Types of earrings

Women's earrings are one of the most ancient adornments that have survived to our times and have not lost their relevance. Earrings are an accessory that is worn every day, almost continuously. Earrings are worn for a casual look, for a business suit, evening dress, with or without reason. The types of earrings and their names will be discussed in our article.

Despite the huge variety of all kinds of earrings, they have several characteristic features that unite all models. Firstly, earrings are a pair of jewelry, with rare exceptions. Secondly, each piece of jewelry has several main parts: clasp, base, insert, welt and caste. Any earring is a metal frame on which the rest of the jewelry is attached.

The widest assortment of earrings can be divided into several groups, depending on the material used, type of fastener, shape, length, design, presence of stones, color and other parameters.

Various materials are used to create earrings, while the most common are gold and silver. These metals owe their popularity to their hypoallergenic properties. After all, wearing earrings is directly related to health.

In addition, these metals are always highly regarded for their excellent aesthetic properties. The soft, warm shine of gold and the cold shine of silver give any earrings a special charm and beauty. These metals are also very practical. They can be easily cleaned if desired, they are distinguished by their durability, strength, and silver also has medicinal properties.

1. Inlaying. For the decoration of gold and silver earrings, precious and semiprecious stones are most often used today. Another beautiful option: a combination of gold threads and silver earrings and vice versa.
2. Gilding. This method is used to give silver jewelry a beautiful golden sheen.
3. Granulation. In this method, microgranules are soldered into the main part of the decoration.
4. Blackening (silver earrings are decorated with a pattern).
5. Openwork technique. With the help of a special tool, openwork ornaments are cut into the earring.

Other techniques include enamel coating, "diamond edge" technique, filigree.

The classic version, in which part of the earring wraps around the earlobe.

Its main advantage is the ability to adjust the degree of pressure on the lobe. Earrings with such a clasp fit perfectly on the auricle, so most often such clamps can be found on expensive jewelry.

A simple clasp that looks like a hook and loop. This option is less durable than an English lock, but you can easily fix the clamp in any jewelry workshop.

Earrings that fit very tightly over the auricles are perfect for little girls, young girls and ladies of elegant age. Neat, laconic carnations look harmonious with any outfit. The stud clasp can be pin or screw.

Insufficiently strong lock, although it looks very sophisticated and graceful. Transparent silicone clips, which are put on the hooks and remain invisible to prying eyes, will help to securely fix the earrings with such a lock.

Externally, the earrings are very reminiscent of jewelry made in folklore or gypsy style. The earlobe is threaded through the earlobe and secured with a small ball with a depression. The castle is not very reliable, so it is unlikely to suit people with an active lifestyle.

• Cuff. The earring beautifully wraps around the auricle and is attached to the lobe with a special clip. The decoration is good because it does not stretch the lobe, and the weight of the earring is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the ear. Such a decoration will be overshadowed unusually effectively!

Such a clasp ideally follows the shape of the ear and is tightly fixed on the lobe. It is recommended to buy such earrings only after the obligatory fitting.

Elegant, graceful earrings are fixed by the central part made in the shape of a crescent moon.

If a few years ago earrings were used exclusively to decorate the auricle, today earrings of different sizes and shapes adorn a variety of parts of the body:

• nostrils, eyebrows, lips;
• navel, nipples and other parts of the body;
• nails.

Decorations in the form of rhombuses, rings, ovals, triangles, squares, rectangles and other shapes always look finished and elegant.

The animalistic theme is most often found in the youth image.

Here you can include all kinds of zigzags, complex shapes, earrings of unusual shapes.

• Broach earrings. A great option for a festive event.Such an adornment looks very feminine, graceful and delicate. The fastening is a stud-lock or a chain. Silver or gold strands are often adorned with small or large gemstones.
• Rings. A classic version that has not gone out of fashion for many years. Rings can be of different thicknesses and diameters, be smooth or fluted, made of pure metal or decorated with stones.

• Clips. Ideal solution for those who do not want to endure discomfort and ear piercing. Clips do not differ externally from earrings, with the exception of the fastening. The clip is fixed to the earlobe with metal or plastic clips.
• Piercing earrings. Most often, carnations with a small stone are used for this purpose, although elongated chain jewelry can also be found.

• Bijouterie. An inexpensive option for jewelry when base metals with gold or silver plating are used as the base for earrings.
• Earrings with precious stones. Stone is one of the most popular decor options for gold and silver earrings. Diamond, pearl, ruby, topaz, sapphire, emerald and other stones instantly turn even the simplest model into a piece of jewelry.

Cubic zirconia is an artificial imitation of a diamond. An excellent way out for those who love precious stones, but cannot always afford to purchase the model they like. Cubic zirconia looks very much like a natural diamond with its brilliance and radiance, but it costs many times cheaper.

Earrings are everyday and traditional jewelry that looks quite versatile with different sets of clothes. Nevertheless, the trend of fashion has a certain influence on them, and today, from the whole variety of earrings, several especially relevant models can be distinguished:

• Decoration in the form of butterflies. Graceful, light butterflies, like floral patterns, are considered almost a classic option for decorating earrings. They look great with dresses, blouses, turtlenecks, skirts, pantsuits. They harmoniously complement romantic and classic styles of clothing.
• Decoration in the form of letters. Most often, these are the first letter of the owner's name.

• Fruit ornaments. It can be a bunch of grapes or a couple of cherries. These earrings are decorated with multi-colored stones and are most often combined with the same pendant or ring.

• Chandelier decoration. Unusual and interesting models in the form of a cascade of shining, multi-colored stones, outwardly very reminiscent of a luxurious chandelier. These earrings will be a harmonious addition to an open evening dress, for example.

• Earrings in the form of animals. Dolphins, cats, dragons, snakes and other representatives of the animal world are some of the most original and unusual adornments for women's ears.
• Decorations in the form of architectural works. The Eiffel Tower or London's Big Ben in the form of women's jewelry always looks original, stylish and modern.