Types of earrings

Women's earrings are one of the most ancient jewelry that has survived to our times and has not lost its relevance. Earrings - an accessory that is worn every day, almost continuously. Earrings are worn to casual look, to business suit, evening dress, with or without occasion. On 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 combine all the models. First, earrings - a pair of jewelry, with rare exceptions. Secondly, each ornament has several main parts: a fastener, the basis, an insert, a welt and castes. Any earring is a metal frame, which is attached to the rest of the jewelry.

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

When creating earrings different materials are used, gold and silver are considered the most common. 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 valued due to their excellent aesthetic properties. The soft, warm luster of gold and the cold glow 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 durability, strength, and silver also has healing properties.

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

Other techniques include enamel coating, diamond face technique, filigree.

The classic version, in which part of the earrings clasps the earlobe.

Its main advantage is the ability to adjust the degree of pressure on the lobe. Earrings with such a lock ideally sit on the auricle, so most often these clips can be found on expensive jewelry.

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

Earrings that sit very tight on the ear shells are great for both young girls and young girls, and ladies of elegant age. Neat, concise cloves look harmonious with any outfit. Puste clasp can be pin or screw.

Not enough strong lock, although it looks very refined and elegant. Reliably fix the earrings with such a lock will help transparent clips made of silicone, which are worn on the earrings and remain invisible to prying eyes.

Externally, earrings are very reminiscent of ornaments made in folk or gypsy style. The fastener is passed through the earlobe and secured with a small ball with a recess. The castle is not very reliable, so it is unlikely to suit people leading an active lifestyle.

• Cuff The earring beautifully wraps around the auricle and is attached to the lobe with the help of 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 decoration is overwhelmed with extraordinary spectacular!

This fastener perfectly matches the shape of the ear and fits tightly on the lobe. It is recommended to buy such earrings only after a mandatory fitting.

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

A few years ago, earrings were used exclusively to decorate the auricle, today, earrings of various sizes and shapes adorn various parts of the body:

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

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

Animalistic theme is most often found in the youth image.

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

• Earring broach. Great option for a festive event. This jewelry looks very feminine, elegant and gentle. The fastening is a lock-stud or chain. Silver or gold threads are often decorated with small or large precious stones.
• Rings. The classic version, which for many years does not go out of fashion. Rings can have different thicknesses and diameters, be smooth or grooved, from pure metal or decorated with stones.

• Clips. The ideal solution for those who do not want to endure discomfort and pierce their ears. Clips externally do not differ from earrings, except for fastening. The clip is fixed on the ear lobe due to metal or plastic clips.
• Piercing earrings. Most often, carnations with a small stone are used for this purpose, although elongated chains can also be found.

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

Fianit is an artificial imitation of a diamond. An excellent way out for those who love precious stones, but cannot always afford to buy the model they like. Fianit looks very much like a natural diamond with its brilliance and shine, but costs many times less.

Earrings are a casual and traditional jewelry that looks quite versatile with different sets of clothes.Nevertheless, the fashion trend has a definite influence on them and today, among the whole variety of earrings, several particularly relevant models can be identified:

• Butterfly decoration. Graceful, light butterflies, as well as floral patterns, are considered almost a classic version of earring jewelry. They look great with dresses, blouses, turtlenecks, skirts, trouser suits. Harmoniously complement the romantic and classic styles in clothing.
• Decoration in the form of letters. Most often these are the first letter of the name of the owner.

• Fruit ornaments. This may be a bunch of grapes or a pair 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 radiant, multi-colored stones that look like a luxurious chandelier. Such 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 - one of the most original and unusual jewelry for women's ears.
• Decorations in the form of architectural works. The Eiffel Tower or London Big Ben in the form of women's jewelry always look original, stylish and modern.