Silver earrings

Silver earrings are considered a sign of sophistication and refined taste. Despite their simplicity, they are able to transform any image. No wonder some silver jewelery is more expensive than gold.

Recently, silver is very popular, it is increasingly preferred by modern girls who keep up with the times. Silver earrings do have a lot of advantages compared to other jewelry metals:

1. They kill bacteria and infections, so they are recommended to be worn by those who are prone to allergies on the skin. Of course, this metal may also be allergic, but it is an individual reaction of the body, which is rare.
2. Silver is combined with clothes of any style, regardless of cut and color. Whereas gold requires special treatment, a laconic pair of silver earrings will look organic with jeans, a business suit and an evening dress.
3. They are easy to care for, just rinse them with soda or brush them with toothpaste and they will be shiny again.
4. Low cost makes them affordable for almost everyone. If you compare the price of silver with other precious metals, the difference will be obvious. At the same time, the appearance of modern jewelry is in no way inferior to ornaments made from other white metals.

The price of silver earrings depends on the cost of the primary material. An important role is played by the sample and the percentage of impurities in the alloy.

The thing is that the jewelry that is made in China, Taiwan or Malaysia is designed for mass production and can not boast of high quality. Therefore, earrings from a domestic manufacturer, especially if it is a product of a well-known brand or handmade, will cost much more.

Can decorate the lobe, cartilaginous protrusion at the top of the ear or the auricle along the edge (such earrings are called cuffs). On the rest of the models we will stop in more detail.

The structure of the nose allows you to do the piercing in different places and even wear several earrings at the same time. Most often pierce the wing of the nose, after a puncture is usually inserted screw with a ball, which is fixed with a special hook from the inside. Such a decoration is called a barbell or barbell. It is considered a temporary option, it is worn until the puncture is healed. After replace the temporary earring permanent.

Popular types: straight or curved canine, ring, carnation, peak, labret, bridge, nostril.

There are other types of earrings for the nasal septum.: barbell, keeper, horseshoe, ring, septum. For piercing the nasal septum using a barbell or ring.

A little less popular is piercing eyebrows, lips, the area around the lips, tongue. Bars, labrets, bananas, spirals (twisters), rings and horseshoes are used for these parts of the face.

The most popular can be called navel piercing, punctures on other parts of the body are less popular.Earrings for this part are called curly bananas or swells. They were designed specifically for wearing in the navel, come with internal and external threads.

It is believed that a stone is a kind of organism that has certain properties. Knowing the property of a stone, you can pick up a piece of jewelry that will not only decorate, but also serve as your amulet.

• With rock crystal. Colorless transparent stone, a type of quartz. In combination with silver, it improves thought processes and rhetoric.
• With malachite. Green gem with dark streaks, it is believed that this stone fulfills good wishes! Jewelry made of malachite and silver are considered very valuable, improve health.
• With the moon. Colorless pearl stone, is considered an amulet for representatives of the water signs of the zodiac. The stone will help them in all respects - personal, business and romantic. Able to stabilize the state of a person in the full moon.

• With jade. The most common jade of all shades of green, it is believed that it helps to complete the old and start a new one. To date, China has declared it a sacred stone, and bought all the supplies of jade around the world. Therefore, to find earrings with this stone will not be easy.
• With corals. The stone of bright shades of red, it is called a symbol of happiness and immortality, it helps to develop intuition and logic.
• With carnelian. Decorations with this yellow-orange stone contribute to wealth and success in business. Helps prevent quarrels in relationships, strengthens love and friendship.

• With aventurine. Cherry white striped stone. In combination with silver contributes to the appearance of love in your life. It improves mood and helps out of depression.
• With lapis lazuli. Dark blue opaque stone. It helps with nervous diseases, asthma, radiculitis.
• With onyx. It is considered masculine stone - it improves masculine strength, hearing, and has a beneficial effect on the body. Earrings with this stone will take away the negative from its owner.
• Cat's eye. It helps in love relationships, serves as a talisman against the evil eye and damage.

Enamel is actively used for the decoration of modern jewelry, making them stylish and spectacular. It represents the melted glass to which add various dyes. There is a hot and cold enamel, each of them is divided into several types, but the fundamental difference is important only for the master, it does not affect the final result and the appearance of the finished product.

Conventionally, these decorations are divided into several types:

• Daily enamel earrings are small and concise.
• Solemn - decorated with enamel and precious stones, which together produces a stunning effect.
• Baby - small light models in the form of butterflies, ladybirds, flowers.
• Designer - earrings with an exclusive pattern, applied cloisonne enamel with a color coating.

Earrings without inserts - a simple and elegant accessory. They do not over-attract attention, focusing on the face. Suitable for casual, business and festive bows. They will help to demonstrate your good taste and status, because products with precious stones in everyday images often look ridiculous.

Blackening is an ancient type of decoration of silver earrings, which was used in ancient times. The technique is used for earrings that are going to be decorated with a pattern. Recently, black silver is very popular.

The combination of various textures is very popular today, so ceramics has become one of the most popular jewelry materials. Of course, for the manufacture of dishes used a completely different material.

Silver is combined with a special high-tech material. Such ceramics are crushed into powder and pressed under high pressure, so that it acquires the necessary shape. The billet is burned in a furnace, making it very durable. Then it goes through a long process, which includes grinding and polishing. And only after it acquires a flawless appearance, it is combined with silver elements.

Products with gold inserts are very popular. This is a stylish decoration of two noble metals, which many can afford. They are universal, they can be combined with gold and silver, which is very convenient and functional.

Unique in its kind, unlike any other, exclusive and stylish - these are all designer jewelery. They help to show their individuality and become a full element of your image.

These are decorations, which are 20-50 years old. Over 50 - this is antiques. Earrings must be fashionable and recognizable in past decades, always in good condition and fit to wear. Most often, these are products of famous brands that are distinguished by exclusivity and high quality.

Not all jewelry can be classified as vintage, some are classified as “old”, and the best that can be done with it is to melt it into a modern and stylish decoration. Or stored in a box, if it is dear to you, as a memory.

There is a difference between vintage earrings and “stylized vintage”. The latter are made in our days, but in the style of the past era, for example, the 50s of the twentieth century. They carry no value other than jewelry.

• Lock-pin Most common on studs. There is a notch on the pin in which the clamp is fixed. On modern models, a thread is often applied on which a clip is screwed. This is a guarantee that you will not lose the studs.
• English castle. The pin is fixed with a pin - a thin strip of silver. It has a recess into which the pin falls, after which the lock snaps. It is usually found on large, heavy products.
• Italian castle. The pin is fixed with a reliable clip-on clasp. Such earrings are easy to put on and take off, they do not cause pain and discomfort.

• French castle. It is a large loop, which is inserted into the earlobe and fixed with a small loop, which plays the role of a fastener.
• A loop. A long loop in the form of a hook is simply inserted into the earlobe, but not fixed at all. Modern models sometimes complement the silicone clasp, which is almost invisible.
• Staple. Ancient, but the most reliable castle. It resembles a horseshoe and is also fixed with a snap.
• Pin. Most often found on round or oval earrings. The pin is inserted into the kerf at the other end, and is thus securely fixed. When buying, you need to pay attention to the length of the pin, so that the decoration does not squeeze the earlobe.

• Large. Large earrings have a variety of shapes. Most often they are worn on special occasions - at a ceremonial event or for publication. They can be simply silver, without any inserts, but earrings with precious stones are more popular.
• Little ones. Cover only the earlobe. Ideal for everyday wear, depending on the design, will fit into a business or casual look.

Almost every girl has earrings of this shape. The ball can decorate the product with a French castle, studs, chains. Usually they are called classic because they are suitable for any outfit because of their brevity.

Very elegant earrings that are suitable for everyday wear. In colloquial speech, they use the name “broach earrings”, since they are pulled into the puncture on the lobe and do not have a fastener.

This form is suitable for special cases, it is rarely appropriate in everyday images. If you want the image to be more sophisticated, choose earrings of a small size, about 3-4 cm. Models that gradually taper down or consist of several oblong elements look elegant.

Rings come in different sizes. Small combines with almost any style of clothing and is suitable for everyday wear. Earrings hoops are bright and challenging, they will help highlight your style. For example, it could be sport chic or glam rock.

This form never goes out of fashion, it is considered one of the most universal. Depending on the design, they will be appropriate in the office, suitable for a date or a solemn event. This is a very feminine form, which is not suitable for sports and androgynous bows.

Today presents a huge selection of children's jewelry. Earrings in the form of flowers, butterflies, bears and cats can be added with semiprecious stones or covered with enamel.

Earrings with green stones have always been popular. Previously, these were exclusively emeralds - precious stones, which today are worn on a special occasion.

Today, more and more minerals and gems are used, which are more suitable for everyday wear. These can be green agates, malachites, jade and many others. Surprisingly, the stones from this color range are suitable for almost everyone - blondes, brunettes, brown-haired women. Regardless of the color of the eyes, they give them brightness, and silver gives a special shine.

Earrings with black stone look elegant and luxurious. The glitter of white metal is in harmony with the dark inserts, emphasizing their shine. Many people like black stones for versatility - they can be put on under the dress of any color in the office, at a party, a date, they will be appropriate everywhere.

Blue and blue stones are particularly striking in their magnificence. But many girls are afraid to choose earrings with inlays of this color, believing that they are difficult to combine with everyday clothes. They look great on owners of light and dark hair. In combination with silver rim blue stones look great!

The most popular red stones are rubies, garnets, corals. It is believed that they are suitable temperamental nature, promote love and passion.

The main thing to consider when choosing is the shape of the face:

• If your face has the shape of an oval, you can use earrings of almost any shape. It all depends on what effect you want to achieve. For example, if you want to expand your cheekbones, choose round earrings or rings.To make the face not look long, avoid viscous, droplets and other elongated models.
• A rectangular face resembles an oval in type, so all previous tips will be relevant to you. Your ideal choice is droplets and chains.

• If your shape is a square, you should try to soften facial features with the help of droplets or oval patterns. Prefer a simple design that will not attract undue attention to yourself.
• Chubby girls usually try to reduce the amount of cheeks. For this purpose, elongated pendant earrings or chains are ideal. Another form that suits you is an inverted triangle.
• Owners of a triangular face (heart) should abandon the models, which are narrowed down, repeating the shape of the face. Ovals or rings of medium size would be better for you.

Choosing earrings for every day, pay attention to their functionality. Many girls wear the same pair of earrings all the time, combining it with business suits, sports and casual wear. If you are one of them, you should opt for concise models without inserts, possibly enamelled in a neutral color.

A business suit will be complemented by discreet earrings in a classic style or minimalism style. It should be guided by the same tips as when choosing everyday models. In a business style earrings with small pebbles are appropriate. It is better if they are transparent or black, pearls will also be appropriate.

If you are going to have an evening out or a festive event, you can not limit yourself to the choice of luxurious and spectacular models. Of course, they must be in harmony with your outfit and hairstyle. You have the right to afford large earrings decorated with enamel, precious stones and voluminous decorative elements.

Over time, silver earrings can darken. It occurs under the influence of moisture, exposure to cosmetics and the individual characteristics of the body. There are special liquids that allow you to quickly whiten silver and return it to the original shine.

But you can use and folk remedies that are known not one generation:

1. Heat the vinegar a little, but do not boil it. Dip the earrings in a warm liquid for a quarter of an hour, then rinse and wipe with a clean cloth.
2. Take an old toothbrush, apply toothpaste or powder on it and rub it hard until the earrings turn white.
3. Use soda gruel, and rub it earrings on the previous principle. Do not forget to rinse thoroughly with water.
4. Mix in equal proportions peroxide and ammonia and lower your jewelry into the resulting solution. The chemical reaction that occurs between silver and ammonia will make the earrings neat and white.

Most semi-precious stones can not boast of high strength. For example, earrings with turquoise, opal, moonstone can not be subjected to mechanical cleaning. It is better to put them in the bath with a liquid, then gently wipe with a soft cloth.

Restrained ring-shaped studs are ideal for everyday wear. They will be appropriate to look in casual, urban and business images.

Laconic earring-cuff in the form of a branch with leaves will become a stylish accent of your image. It is suitable for everyday wear and complements the festive look. Looks great in combination with a white airy dress.

For a special occasion, pick up a pair of spectacular earrings, covered with white enamel. Remove hair from the face so that the decoration can be clearly seen. Well, if the dress is stylish and concise. For example, a red sheath dress with a geometric print. Complement the image of turquoise boat.