Earrings have been a popular jewelry since ancient times; it is believed this type of jewelry was created as far back as 2000 BC. Never ending as a beautiful and acceptable piece, the earring has come a long way since those ancient times. The types of earrings available are numerous. For example, chandelier earrings are dangling earrings that have several small pieces that can swing freely from the main piece of jewelry. Learn about the styles that are popular now and in our past and become familiar with the terms used today in regard to the types of earrings and the types of posts.
The earring has been found to exist as early as 2000 BC and artifacts of these earrings have been discovered in both Asia and the Middle East. The earring has not changed all that much in these thousands of years, as hoop or circle earrings and pendant or dangling earrings have both been found amidst the hidden ruins of ancient civilizations. The ancient Egyptian culture brought fine jewelry crafters and they practiced the routine of ear piercing.
As time moved on, earrings began to be seen as a sign of wealth and at one time, only the high end of society wore them, as gold and silver was very expensive. During medieval times, the earring lost their standing a bit, as most women could not afford to have them. After the 19th century, Queen Victoria brought popularity back to the earring as she wore very long earrings decorated with a wide assortment of gem stones. In the 20th century, earrings were at their peak of popularity and many different types of earrings began to be created and crafted.
Today, we have a choice between clip or pierced earrings. Clip earrings are best for those who are not sure if they wish for a piercing. Even though an ear piercing will close if an earring is not worn, in most cases a small mark will always be on the ear where the hole used to be. However, ear piercing is so mainstream and acceptable, especially in the East that the majority of earrings crafted, sold and worn are the pierced earrings.
You may wish to become familiar with the different types of earrings that are available. All are equally popular. The chandelier earring is one in which several smaller pieces of jewelry will hang freely from a main piece. A drop earrings is one will be one in which a gemstone encased in a metal will hang from the base of the piece. A hoop earring is one which is either a circle, oval or other shape that is looped and is connected to the base of the piece. A stud earring is one which will be a solid metal or a gemstone encased in metal, these are usually round and will be connected directly to a post that goes through the piercing to the back of the ear. The stud earring is the type that is also used when first having the piercing done. At that time, the post must be made of stainless steel which helps the healing process and is rarely rejected by the body.
Chandelier earrings will have different types of hooks, as well. A screw-on hook will be one that literally screws onto the piece on the backside of the ear. A lever-back will flip to catch and hold the piece. A fish hook is shaped as its name to hold the piece in place.
The earring has been found to exist as early as 2000 BC and artifacts of these earrings have been discovered in both Asia and the Middle East. The earring has not changed all that much in these thousands of years, as hoop or circle earrings and pendant or dangling earrings have both been found amidst the hidden ruins of ancient civilizations. The ancient Egyptian culture brought fine jewelry crafters and they practiced the routine of ear piercing.
As time moved on, earrings began to be seen as a sign of wealth and at one time, only the high end of society wore them, as gold and silver was very expensive. During medieval times, the earring lost their standing a bit, as most women could not afford to have them. After the 19th century, Queen Victoria brought popularity back to the earring as she wore very long earrings decorated with a wide assortment of gem stones. In the 20th century, earrings were at their peak of popularity and many different types of earrings began to be created and crafted.
Today, we have a choice between clip or pierced earrings. Clip earrings are best for those who are not sure if they wish for a piercing. Even though an ear piercing will close if an earring is not worn, in most cases a small mark will always be on the ear where the hole used to be. However, ear piercing is so mainstream and acceptable, especially in the East that the majority of earrings crafted, sold and worn are the pierced earrings.
You may wish to become familiar with the different types of earrings that are available. All are equally popular. The chandelier earring is one in which several smaller pieces of jewelry will hang freely from a main piece. A drop earrings is one will be one in which a gemstone encased in a metal will hang from the base of the piece. A hoop earring is one which is either a circle, oval or other shape that is looped and is connected to the base of the piece. A stud earring is one which will be a solid metal or a gemstone encased in metal, these are usually round and will be connected directly to a post that goes through the piercing to the back of the ear. The stud earring is the type that is also used when first having the piercing done. At that time, the post must be made of stainless steel which helps the healing process and is rarely rejected by the body.
Chandelier earrings will have different types of hooks, as well. A screw-on hook will be one that literally screws onto the piece on the backside of the ear. A lever-back will flip to catch and hold the piece. A fish hook is shaped as its name to hold the piece in place.
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