Ear cuffs

Recently, cuff earrings have become very fashionable. Such jewelry, in most cases, does not require an ear piercing. And they look very stylish on girls. Let's take a closer look at them.

Relatively recently in our country, few people knew what it was - cuff earrings. And now, we can often see these jewelry not only on the representatives of bohemia, but also on ordinary young people striving for originality.

Cuff earrings, as a rule, are attached with a special clip to the ligament or the outer curl of the auricle. The metal of the mount is very malleable and allows you to fit the jewelry so tightly to the ear that the possibility of losing it is practically nil. At the same time, the fastening mechanism is almost imperceptible, and therefore does not cause any discomfort.

Ear cuffs are not just jewelry, they are a huge variety of shapes and styles. You can choose jewelry for everyday wear, for a business meeting, for going out. In a word - for all occasions. Reviews of these earrings are mostly only positive, their beauty and originality will captivate even the most demanding audience.

These jewelry bears the imprint of ancient history, because their first finds date back to 2300 BC. NS. Through the centuries they have changed, acquired different forms and meanings.

Nowadays, cuffs conquer the world with their originality and luxury. Due to their massiveness, they create the impression of an exclusive expensive jewelry and are a wonderful completion of the image of any style.

Designers offer different types of these jewelry.In fashionable jewelry boutiques, you will be shown a whole palette of shades, a variety of shapes and materials.

The history of these decorations, as already mentioned, goes back to the Bronze Age. It is this time that the earrings of cuffs found by archaeologists in burial grounds in the British Isles are dated.

In ancient times, cuffs were decorated with graceful ears of famous beauties. We can see confirmation of this in museums around the world. Since ancient times, earrings that are attached to the entire ear have been popular in India. It is easy to remember that it was Indian films that once showed us the charm of these jewelry for the first time. Until now, the national wedding costume of the Indian bride necessarily includes the most beautiful cuff earrings.

On the territory of ancient Russia, many tribes can boast of such ornaments. These are inhabitants of ancient Siberia, Altai mountains, Kyrgyz and Yakut peoples.

Gradually, such earrings spread to Europe, and then to America.

In the last century, cuffs were worn by a very limited circle of people. They were considered too provocative.

Hollywood directors, dressing cult actors and actresses in cuffs, gave a powerful impetus to the growth of the popularity of these jewelry. Therefore, now they can be seen everywhere.

The modern jewelry industry offers the widest selection of jewelry. Therefore, before choosing an elegant little thing for yourself, you need to familiarize yourself in detail with the offered assortment.

We can divide the ear cuffs into several categories, which depend on the type of their attachment to the ear.

• The most popular are earrings that do not imply a puncture in the ear and are attached to it using special cuffs. These ear cuffs hold onto the outer or middle part of the ear. They are a reliable device that allows you not to think about the size of the jewelry. Even very massive earrings will hold firmly with these clamps, provided you attach them correctly.

• Ear cuffs with a special loop that clings to the ear so that the attachments discreetly are also a success. It remains a mystery to others how the earrings are kept on the ears. The bow is so invisible that it seems as if the decoration is simply glued to the whole ear. From the outside it looks very impressive.

• Another type of such earrings is products for people with pierced ears. Moreover, some cuffs have studs for 2 or even 3 holes. One or more parts of the earring are inserted into the piercings, while the upper part is attached to the outer edges of the ear. All these fragments are interconnected by means of chains, threads or openwork bows. It looks very nice. Ear piercings are also useful for those people who are accustomed to wearing headphones. After removing them with a careless movement, you can accidentally hook the earring and lose it. In cold winters, when you can't put your nose out into the street without a headdress and a scarf wound around your neck, it is also prudent to wear cuffs with a puncture.

Ear cuffs, like any other jewelry, can be made of any metal. Therefore, you can choose jewelry for every taste and budget. The most affordable are earrings made of base metals and gold-plated jewelry alloys.

But you need to be very careful when buying such jewelry and purchasing them in trusted jewelry boutiques. Cheap jewelry can seriously harm your health because it can contain lead or nickel. These materials can cause severe allergies.

The safest of the inexpensive products are considered to be electroplated. To create it, a thin layer of a certain metal is applied to the metal frame of the jewelry using an electric current. Typically, rhodium, silver, or gold are commonly used.

Silver jewelry has always symbolized nobility and purity. And nowadays, products made from this metal are very popular.They are cheaper than gold ones, but they are in no way inferior to them in the beauty of execution. Skilled craftsmen create real masterpieces of jewelry from silver.

Out of competition, gold earrings. This metal accompanies a person everywhere and is considered a gift from the sun, illuminates our lives with a warm golden light. Gold retains its original shine for a long time and even if it darkens a little over time, it is very easy to return it to its original shine. It is also important that gold jewelry does not cause allergic reactions on the skin. And, of course, gold will always remain a classic metal for making precious accessories.

Depending on the metal used, the earrings can be decorated with various stones and rhinestones.

If these are products made of non-precious metals and coated alloys, then the cuffs can be inlaid with rhinestones made of glass, plastic, crystal or acrylic. Rhinestones are artificial gemstones, the so-called "trick".

Acrylic or plastic rhinestones are the cheapest. But their quality also leaves much to be desired. They quickly fade, shine poorly, after a certain time they begin to crumble. Glass rhinestones are more fragile, however, they look much more solid than plastic ones.

The most expensive Swarowski rhinestones are made from a special crystal with a high lead content. Such products are almost indistinguishable from real jewelry.

Very often, cuff earrings are encrusted with cubic zirconias or zircons. These are artificially created analogs of diamonds, also almost indistinguishable from real ones.

Precious stones are another matter. Since ancient times, it was believed that they have their own special energy.

The diamond has long been considered the master's stone. As a rule, it is a transparent stone, but sometimes it can be with a slight tint. It carries the nobility of centuries and is the most expensive of the whole range of precious minerals.

Emeralds gleam with a deep green light, the facets of rubies blaze with sunsets, the blue of sapphires mysteriously sparkles. All these beautiful stones need no introduction.

Gems look very beautiful in cuffs. The illusion is created that you are transported to the old days and are trying on the treasures of the Indian maharajas.

In order to create your own unique image, you must definitely listen to the advice of stylists and connect them with your own passions and fashion trends. And it’s not so easy.

First of all, you need to take into account the shape of the face. Its ideal shape is the correct oval, to which it is easy to match any jewelry.

• Women with a triangular face should avoid elongated earrings, such cuffs are more suitable for chubby ones.

• Girls of small stature or the owner of a short neck also need to refrain from elongated options. But a long neck has always been considered the standard of beauty and involves wearing earrings of any shape and size.

• Earrings with bright stones are suitable for dark-haired and red-haired girls, while blondes should give preference to delicate shades with pale gems.
• Women with brown eyes will do emeralds, sapphires, pearls.

• Owners of gray and blue eyes will have earrings with amethysts and topaz. For the green-eyed, it is better not to pick up an emerald.
• Well, diamonds, of course, will suit any young lady, regardless of appearance and age.

And now you become the proud owner of these beautiful earrings. Remember to get used to ear cuffs at first. Due to the fact that these decorations are quite massive, your ears should gradually get used to their weight and to the fact that they cover the entire ear.

Ear cuffs are worn only on one ear. Accordingly, they are right and left. Therefore, you must think over your image in advance and to the smallest details. On the other, you put on a regular earring that will match your look.

With these earrings, stylists advise wearing hairstyles in which the hair is slicked to one side. Then the ear, decorated with cuffs, will be in the center of attention of those around. They go very nicely with a French braid, a ponytail and a classic neat shell.

Elegant thin cuffs inlaid with shining stones are perfect for a romantic evening. Jewelry made of gold with diamonds look very impressive - simple, exquisite, expensive.

Contrary to the opinion about the excessive extravagance of such earrings, there are small cuffs that are appropriate to wear even to a business meeting. As a rule, they are made of silver and decorated with delicate discreet stones or pearls.

For everyday wear, you can choose cuffs made of base metals and stones. Inexpensive materials are often compensated by the originality of the decoration. There is no limit to the imagination of designers. They create masterpieces practically from wire and glass and under their hands are born fantastic unicorns, dragons, realistic insects and reptiles.

It is a mistake to think that cuffs are appropriate only for young people. There are jewelry so exquisite that it will suit a mature lady. Especially if these are earrings made of precious metals inlaid with expensive gems.

In order for your ear cuffs to always delight you with the cheerful shine of stones and metal, you need to properly care for them. Indeed, from contact with foreign objects, humidity, temperature changes and many other factors, your jewelry can become covered with scratches or darken. There are certain rules for caring for jewelry:

• To avoid scuffs and scratches, store your jewelry separately from each other in separate compartments. The safest way is to put them in special soft bags for jewelry. They will be safe and sound in them.
• When using perfumes, deodorants, hairsprays, be careful not to get on your jewelry. The chemical composition of these products can negatively affect your earrings.
• It is not recommended to store cuffs in a suspended state, the lines and threads present in the jewelry quickly stretch out and the product itself may lose its shape. If your earrings are assembled with metal studs or pins, then the hood is not in danger of them. However, they get dusty very quickly.
• Do not wear earrings during outdoor activities, sports.
• Don't go to bed wearing jewelry.

• Be sure to remove your earrings before going to the shower or bathroom.
• If you have a lot of homework to do, remove all jewelry. Household chemicals can adversely affect them.
• Jewelry should be periodically washed in warm water with a special detergent and then wiped dry with a soft cloth.
• If necessary, silver-plated and silver gizmos should be cleaned with a special napkin for jewelry gizmos.

By following these simple rules, you will keep your jewelry looking pristine.