Earrings

Since ancient times, earrings have been considered the most popular jewelry for women. They gave the image of their owner even more beauty, grace and attractiveness.

Ear cuffs are one of the most popular models of earrings today. They must be with different-textured large stones of bright shades. A significant advantage of ear cuffs is their "anatomical" shape, which allows you to fix the earring on the upper part of the auricle, which means that owners of non-pierced ears can also wear this jewelry.

If you complement the cuffs with chains or pendants that adorn the ears and neck at the same time, you can create an attractive “weekend” look. A special type of attachment that does not affect the earlobe will make the lady feel the most charming and attractive throughout the evening.

Bridal cuffs decorated with diamonds, pearls, and floral motifs have become a fashionable trend of recent times.

For those who are looking for exclusive and one-of-a-kind earrings models, the best option would be models using the “tatting” technique, that is, made by hand. All you need to create an original jewelry is fantasy, a great desire to please yourself and surprise others, a little time, the ability to knit and combine them into patterns, accessories (shuttle, lavsan thread, thin hook and beads).

Shibori ribbon jewelry is in line with fashion trends in the world of costume jewelry. The shibori or satin ribbon is hand dyed to create completely unique shades that make your earrings unique. By adding beads and Swarovski crystals, you can make these jewelry yourself.

Another type of earrings that can be made by hand at home are tassels made from lurex or silk threads of a beautiful texture, from thin leather strips or beads and wire. The number of brushes does not have to be limited to one, but can reach two or three pieces.

Such earrings, decorated with rhinestones and stones, perfectly accentuate the beautiful oval of the face and a long neck. They will be in perfect harmony with both casual wear and festive outfits.

Soutache earrings made of ribbons also belong to similar hand-made models. To create this jewelry you will need: ribbons of two colors, scissors, beads of several shades, a needle for beads, sewing threads, round-nose pliers, 3 beads, 2 rings and 2 ear wires.

Dreamcatcher earrings are a talisman of Indian origin. The main function of such a talisman is to protect a sleeping person from bad dreams and bad thoughts. The circle is a symbol of human life, and the interlacing of threads is an identification of the twists and turns of fate.

A significant advantage of these earrings is the combination of feathers and ethnic orientation - two current trends of recent seasons, as well as the ability to make such earrings yourself.

For special occasions, chandelier earrings or chandeliers will be most suitable. Features of these jewelry: massive, longer than traditional earrings, have many intricate curls, replete with rhinestones, precious stones and metals, are distinguished by a bright and stylish design. Most often, chandelier earrings have an oval or geometric shape interspersed with floral motifs.

Plates are the closest to the Chandeliers in their external resemblance. These jewelry are often decorated with retro-style patterns and are comparable to real works of jewelry.

The most versatile among the models of women's earrings are rings. The secret of popularity is simple: they can be combined with various styles of clothing and hairstyles, worn on weekdays and holidays. Hoop earrings add sensuality and sexuality to your look. They can be worn by absolutely everyone, except for chubby girls.

From year to year, more and more fans appear in such a model of earrings as tunnels. The essence of their installation is to expand the earlobe puncture to the desired size.

The most demanded are: from 5 mm to 10 mm. Tunnels up to 1 centimeter look neat, they are allowed to emphasize their individuality, do not require specialized care and easily overgrow if their owner decided to get rid of this type of decoration. Dimensions exceeding the previous indicators are chosen by informal youth who want to loudly declare themselves.

These are earrings that imitate piercings in several places of the ear at once. In fact, such earrings do not require additional punctures in the lobe, but due to the pendants, which, if necessary, can be easily and quickly removed, they create the illusion of a second row of earrings.

Jackets are suitable for those who love youth style in clothes, as they are ideally combined with shirts and denim clothes, as well as for celebrities who often have to go out in luxurious evening dresses. This type of earrings will give them a special charm and sophistication.

This is the most elegant ear jewelry option.They will suit the owners of any face shape and hairstyle (hair taken upstairs will accentuate a delightful adornment, and earrings in loose hair will shine like little lights), will be harmoniously combined with different styles of clothing and other fashionable jewelry.

Similar in shape to the track earrings are chain earrings, which are a combination of elegance and childishness. This style will suit representatives of different age categories - both very young girls and representatives of the older generation.

Depending on the materials of which the chains are made, they can be worn with youth shirts and quejuel-style clothing, dresses and evening wear.

Upside-down earrings (from the English - to climb) are graceful snake paths running up from the earlobe. From below they are fastened with a nail, and from above they are pressed with a long loop or cuff.

Double-sided earrings or "back and forth" functionally and externally fully correspond to their name. The back of the jewelry is always larger than the front and attracts everyone's attention.

Earrings located on the cartilage of the ear have been in trend for a long time. They can be made in the form of rings, a bar, a hard, a microlabre, a carnation, a circular, a spiral. This type of earrings is miniature in size and, as a rule, is decorated with a beautiful pebble.

Of course, ears are not the only place that is customary to decorate with earrings today. For the nose, designers have invented their own models of gold, silver, platinum, bone, wood. The most popular places to decorate with earrings are: the nasal wing or nostril - the traditional option, the septum, decorated with screws or rings, and the bridge of the nose.

Belly button piercing is a trend that has long been included in the top leaders among the most daring fashionistas. For this part of the body, earrings are made of silver, titanium, gold and, most often, have the shape of a ring or a banana.

The latter option is more common, since the "banana" shape is less traumatic for the skin, does not interfere with movement, allows you to choose various forms of design - a flower, an animal, a geometric figure. It is quite problematic to do something like this on the ring. In addition, the ring is noticeable under the clothes and often clings to it, which gives the owner some discomfort.

Girls who want to emphasize the mystery, beauty and femininity of their image choose Indian-style earrings. As a rule, these are heavy jewelry, reminiscent of cuffs, richly decorated with precious stones.

Earrings can be made in the form of birds, animals, floral ornaments bearing a certain symbolic meaning. Jumki or chandelier earrings are also characteristic of the Indian style. Often small bells are attached to them, whose ringing is considered a talisman against evil spirits.

Lovers of Indian eco-style will love tribal earrings made of brass and silver without any decorative elements such as rhinestones and stones.

Earrings in oriental style are characterized by:

• intricate fantasy patterns;
• the use of gold and platinum;
• the use of engraving and painting;
• massiveness;
• luxury;
• an abundance of precious stones and other shiny elements;
• decorating with textiles and other materials that resemble the finest lace;
• the presence of ethnic motives.

The classic oriental style earrings are long chandelier earrings embellished with pearls, gemstones, chains and coins. This type of jewelry is always relevant among fashionistas and will be a bright addition to an evening dress.

Earrings in the Tatar style are most often massive pear-shaped jewelry with pendants.Such jewelry is distinguished by an original ornament, usually of a plant theme (this is especially evident in leaf-shaped pendants) and the diameter of the earring.

Tatar ear jewelry can be made from engraved coins or wire plates, which already imposes certain requirements on the entire clothing style of their owner.

Boho style earrings are a fusion of sophistication, originality, extravagance, textured quirkiness, ethnic motives and simplicity.

The main features of the boho style earrings:

• a combination of cheap and ultra-expensive items;

• grace while maintaining the bulk of the decoration;
• using flower shapes or geometric shapes;
• a combination of materials of different texture: lace, velvet, genuine leather, metal, organza, fur, ceramics, wood;
• avant-garde jewelry while maintaining the convenience of wearing them;

• ethnic, gothic and oriental motives.

Ethnic style earrings are characterized by the use of natural materials (stones) strung on a thread or fishing line, ornaments of ancient tribes and natural forms - all kinds of beams and tassels.

• Earrings with zirconia are elite jewelry that almost any fashionista can afford. The main advantage of zirconia jewelry is its amazing similarity to diamond jewelry. Only a professional will notice that the incredible shine and shine comes from the crystals of a mineral, and not a diamond.

• Earrings with a sultanite are a real find in the jewelry world. The stone is usually called a chameleon because of its ability to change color depending on the lighting. But it is thanks to this feature that it can be combined with absolutely any style of clothing and all kinds of fashion accessories. However, earrings with sultanite also have significant disadvantages:

However, earrings with sultanite also have significant disadvantages:

1. the stone is very fragile;
2. cracks and disintegrates from heating;
3. high price (from $ 400 per pair).

• Ear jewelry with onyx is the choice of confident and bright women. Earrings with onyx can be worn not only at special occasions, but also as an everyday accessory. These earrings are most often made in the form of pendants or studs, decorated with diamonds or other precious stones.

• Since ancient times earrings with carnelian have been considered a talisman of love, so they should be worn by girls who want to meet their soul mate. For women who have found personal happiness, jewelry with carnelian will help maintain beauty and fidelity, gain success and harmony with others.

• In the 19th century, tanzanite earrings became one of the most popular women's jewelry. The richest women of fashion from all over the world wanted to have such. Earrings with tanzanite in the form of pendants, studs and other shapes will help any socialite to look very elegant at a social event. Tanzanite is very fragile and difficult to care for, however, having earrings with a gem, one of the five most popular in the world, is the dream of every representative of the fairer sex.

• Lapis lazuli earrings are perfect for those who love romantic, ethnic and nautical style of dress. Also, when choosing earrings with this stone, you should pay attention to your color type. Owners of peach-colored skin should choose earrings with lapis lazuli in a gold setting, and representatives of the "cold" color type should choose earrings with lapis lazuli in silver or platinum.

• For girls leading an active lifestyle, earrings with jade are suitable. This mineral is not subject to mechanical damage, therefore it does not scratch or break at all.

• Moonstone earrings will suit ladies of any age. They will bring lightness and sophistication to the image.Jewelry with this semi-precious stone will shimmer beautifully when exposed to light, even daylight, and will emphasize facial features and expressiveness of the look. The only drawback of moonstone earrings is their fragility, so you need to handle them very carefully.

• Aventurine earrings add charming sparkle to any evening look. A variety of greens, blues and blacks will let you choose the color that's right for you. A big advantage of jewelry with aventurine is that it is easy to care for: it is enough to clean the items with a soft brush in soapy water.

• Earrings with diamonds speak of a woman's status in society. Such decorations also oblige to a certain style of clothing. Earrings with diamonds can be worn in the daytime, however, in this case, they should be small and not attract much attention of others. Stud earrings are a good option.

• Earrings with jasper will favorably emphasize the beauty of girls, but such products should be worn during daylight hours, as an everyday accessory or jewelry for business meetings. Against the background of the evening dress, the stone will be lost and will not fulfill its role. Never drop earrings with jasper, store next to perfumery products and expose to temperature extremes.

Most often, the color of stones for earrings is chosen according to the principle of contrast with the color of the eyes. In this case, the look will be more expressive, and the whole image will be very harmonious.

For blond girls with light eyes, earrings with white and blue stones are suitable. Owners of dark eyes - yellow and beige shades.

It is better for brunettes to choose stones of bright shades: red, deep blue, pink, multi-colored.

Earrings with stones of green tones (turquoise, agate, garnet, malachite) perfectly accentuate gray-green eyes. For owners of blue eyes, jewelry in green (turquoise), blue (lapis lazuli) and black (agate) colors will be preferable. For a bold contrast, choose earrings with gold or purple stones.

Earrings with catchy inserts are suitable for brown-eyed beauties: amethyst, pomegranate, corals, ruby, topaz. A winning option would be white or transparent stones - pearls, rock crystal, amber.

Any earrings must be matched to the shape of the face so that they can visually correct a face that is too round, triangular, oval, square, wide or rectangular.

For owners of an oval face, any model is acceptable, with the exception of long narrow options. Decorations with a rounded shape will minimize sharp facial features and the massiveness of the chin.

Flat long versions of earrings will allow you to "narrow" the face, and jewelry in the form of an oval or geometric shapes will allow you to "stretch" a round face.

For everyday use, you need to choose earrings that go well with your look. They can be made of any materials, be of various models and colors, the main thing is to organically fit into the urban style. The best option would be classic carnations with a transparent pebble or pearl.

When choosing earrings for children, you need to remember the main rule: the best for the child will be those jewelry in which it is comfortable. This means that the earrings should be miniature, lightweight and have a secure clasp. As you grow older, you can choose more voluminous decorations - with flowers, cartoon characters. However, a child always remains a child, therefore, in order to avoid injury, it is necessary to adhere to the above requirements.

The most popular models of earrings for girls are cuffs.This option will especially appeal to the outrageous lovers who do not hesitate to wear massive earrings, exposing them to a general display. For more restrained individuals, jewelry along the earlobe is suitable. They look miniature, delicate, weightless.

Among the latest fashion trends are transformer earrings. This piece of jewelry can be called "2 in 1", as it easily turns into a necklace or bracelet.

Teenage girls always want to stand out from the crowd and have their own style, so large hoop earrings and hand-painted studs are the best options for them. Handmade jewelry will be an ideal solution for teenagers. They will give the image originality and uniqueness.

Openwork earrings made of silver or gold with crystals or crystal are suitable for evening dresses of complex shades (turquoise, purple). Such jewelry will emphasize the femininity and romance of the image.

Earrings handmade from lace or embroidered from soutache and beads will be a perfect addition to the festive outfit, emphasizing the taste and individuality of the owner.

In combination with evening dresses, antique versions of earrings will always look relevant. Despite the fact that each model of such jewelry is exclusive, at the same time, it can be called an eternal, timeless classic.

Bright Murano glass earrings are perfect for charismatic women leaders who want to demonstrate their confidence to those around them. It is impossible not to notice such decorations, they are so stylish and diverse.

Earrings-tassels and fringed jewelry are becoming a fashion trend in the evening fashion of the new season. These models can be made from textile elements or a variety of metals.

It is necessary to store earrings made of any materials in special velvet bags, caskets or cases. Jewelry should be kept away from strong sources of heat and direct sunlight.

It is imperative to ensure that they do not come into contact with chemicals: hairspray, perfume, cream, deodorant. This will allow the jewelry to keep its original look for a long time. It is also recommended to remove jewelry before showering and exercising.

You can clean the earrings by dipping them into a soapy solution or a mixture of tooth powder and ammonia, then rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a flannel cloth. If you are an adherent of folk methods, options for cleaning earrings with grated potatoes, soda and onion juice will be relevant for you.

Celebrities prefer jewelry of all kinds, from the very modest to the over-the-top. So, Kate Middleton chooses exquisite and miniature earrings that are suitable not only for festive events, but also for everyday use. One of her favorite pieces of jewelry is her teardrop-shaped gold earrings with sunny citrine and diamonds.

The famous Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez prefers models of a different plan - bright, large, memorable. Her strong point is hoop earrings. Since the actress does not like jewelry, her jewelry can be called the height of luxury - made of precious metals and studded with diamonds.