Why Do People Wear and Buy Earrings?

Earrings are one of the most popular pieces of jewelry that many women and even men wear every day. It’s safe to say that earrings are always in style, and with a wide variety of options, anyone can easily find the right earrings for them.

Earrings are made from a variety of materials, from precious metals and gemstones to plastics, fabrics, and cheaper metals for more affordable offerings. Earrings also come in many varieties: studs, spiral studs, dangling and drop earrings, as well as glamour earrings (often with figurines) in unusual shapes and sizes. Choosing the right earrings will not only add to the outfit but will also bring a woman's natural beauty into focus.

Originally, earrings were not accessories for women, but accessories for men. They were first made in ancient Asia more than 7,000 years ago. For the ancient Egyptians and Assyrians, earrings were a symbol of higher social class, whereas in ancient Rome and Greece the opposite was true, only slaves could wear earrings.

Some women did choose to wear this accessory, but then it was made of pearls, indicating a good income and therefore a higher social status. In ancient countries of the East, such as China and India, earrings made of gold and silver were popular with natural gemstones such as topaz, ruby, emerald, and sapphire.

Throughout the Middle Ages, men's earrings became less and less popular, especially in Europe, and began to become women's accessories. However, in the 13th century, the Catholic Church began to ban ear piercings. This is because man is not allowed to change the body created in "His image and in His likeness".

So only thieves, pirates, and Bedouins continue to wear earrings. These social groups have endowed accessories with different meanings. Thieves show a distaste for society and a sense of belonging to the criminal world. For pirates, earrings meant a captured ship, worn by sailors after rounding the Cape of Good Hope or crossing the equator.

You can get your ears pierced at any age, and most people prefer to get their ears pierced when they are younger. Piercing the ears with a special piercing gun is most common in beauty salons. It is now possible to buy disposable piercing guns and use them at home, but it is best to consult a certified professional at a reliable beauty salon or a professional piercing studio.

The process of getting your ears pierced is almost painless. At the moment of piercing, only a slight tingling can be felt. Healing usually takes 6 to 8 weeks. 

After this time, it's safe to replace your earrings, but don't think about removing them completely or the piercing will close. If you want to wear the earrings again, you will need to re-pierce them. It is recommended to wear the earrings continuously for 6 months. It's also recommended to start with gold earrings, as cheap jewelry can cause irritation at the piercing point and even infect areas that haven't fully healed.

 

Earrings can completely change your look. With their help, your clothing, skin tone, or face shape can be favorably accentuated. They also make you more noticeable and expressive. Earrings can make a woman look sexy or luxurious. That's why it's important to choose and buy earrings carefully, follow some of these tips:

Long dangling earrings visually elongate the face and neck. These earrings are suitable for women with round faces and shorter necks.

Angular earrings will make flat features look more pointy and eye-catching. Sharp earring lines tend to make the facial features more defined.

Very angular faces can be softened by using round or oval earrings.

Small and neat round earrings are best for oblong faces.

Women with square faces are best to wear delicate long earrings.

Earrings that are too large will pay too much attention to face shape, and women with smaller facial features can wear them. Larger earrings will make a woman look more expressive and bold. Having said that, it is important to remember that it is not necessary to wear extra large jewelry (in this case necklaces, rings, etc.), otherwise, it will appear too much.

Young women can wear any jewelry with confidence: dangling earrings in the oriental style, or earrings made of bright plastic; while for mature women, it is more appropriate to choose earrings made of precious metals and precious stones.

The above introduces the origin of earrings and their importance. If you want to buy earrings, please contact us.

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