Earrings

Silver earrings

Silver earrings
Content
  1. Features and Benefits
  2. Kinds
  3. Models
  4. Types of Clasps
  5. The size
  6. The form
  7. Color
  8. How to choose?
  9. How to clean?
  10. Spectacular images

Silver earrings are considered a sign of sophistication and exquisite taste. Despite their simplicity, they are able to transform any image. Not for nothing that some silver jewelry is valued more than gold.

Features and Benefits

Recently, silver has been very popular, it is increasingly preferred by modern girls who keep up with the times. Silver earrings really have many advantages compared to other jewelry metals:

  1. They kill bacteria and infections, so they are recommended for those who are prone to skin allergies. Of course, this metal can also be allergic, but this is an individual reaction of the body, which is rare.
  2. Silver is combined with clothes of any style, regardless of cut and color. While gold requires a special attitude, a laconic pair of silver earrings will organically look with jeans, a business suit and an evening dress.
  3. They are easy to care for, just rinse them with soda or brush with toothpaste, and they will be shiny again.
  4. Low cost makes them affordable for almost everyone. If you compare the price of silver with other precious metals, the difference will be obvious. At the same time, the appearance of modern jewelry is not inferior to jewelry from other white metals.

The price of silver earrings depends on the cost of the primary material. An important role is played by the sample and the percentage of impurities in the alloy.

When buying, pay attention to the country of origin, since jewelry from Asia is much cheaper.

The thing is that jewelry made in China, Taiwan or Malaysia is designed for mass production and cannot boast of high quality. Therefore, earrings from a domestic manufacturer, especially if this is a product of a famous brand or handmade, will cost much more.

Kinds

In the ears

They can adorn the lobe, the cartilaginous protrusion at the top of the ear or the auricle along the edge (such earrings are called cuffs). On the remaining models, we will dwell in more detail.

Into the nose

The structure of the nose allows you to pierce in different places and even wear several earrings at the same time. The nose wing is most often pierced; after a puncture, a screw with a ball is usually inserted, which is fixed with a special hook on the inside. This decoration is called a barbell or barbell. It is considered a temporary option, it is worn until the puncture heals. After replacing the temporary earring with a permanent one.

Popular Views: straight or curved fang, ringlet, carnations, peak, labret, bridge, nostril.

There are other types of earrings for the nasal septum.: barbell, keeper, horseshoe, ring, septum. For piercing the nasal septum, use a barbell or ring.

For body piercing

A little less popular is piercing eyebrows, lips, the area around the lips, tongue. For these parts of the face, rods, labrets, bananas, spirals (twisters), rings and horseshoes are used.

For body piercing

The most popular can be called navel piercing, punctures on the rest of the body are less popular. Earrings for this piece are called curly bananas or bells. They were designed specifically for wear in the navel, come with internal and external threads.

Models

With natural stones

It is believed that stone is a kind of organism that has certain properties. Knowing the property of a particular stone, you can choose a piece of jewelry that will not only decorate, but also serve as your amulet.

  • With rhinestone. Colorless transparent stone, a kind of quartz. In combination with silver improves thought processes and rhetoric.
  • With malachite. A green gem with dark veins, it is believed that this stone fulfills good wishes! Jewelry made of malachite and silver are considered very valuable, improve health.
  • With the moonlight. A colorless mother-of-pearl stone, is considered an amulet for representatives of the zodiac watermarks. The stone will help them in all respects - personal, business and romantic. Able to stabilize the condition of a person in the full moon.
  • With jade. The most common jade of all shades of green, it is believed that it helps to complete the old and start a new one. To date, China has declared it a sacred stone, and bought all the jade reserves around the world. Therefore, finding earrings with this stone will not be easy.
  • With corals. A stone of bright shades of red, it is called a symbol of happiness and immortality, it helps to develop intuition and logic.
  • With carnelian. Jewelry with this yellow-orange stone contributes to wealth and success in business. Helps prevent quarrels in relationships, strengthens love and friendship.
  • With aventurine. Cherry white striped stone. In combination with silver, it contributes to the appearance of love in your life. It improves mood and helps to get out of depression.
  • With lapis lazuli. Dark blue opaque stone. Helps with nervous diseases, asthma, radiculitis.
  • With onyx. It is considered a masculine stone - it improves masculine strength, hearing, has a beneficial effect on the body. Earrings with this stone will divert negativity from their owner.
  • Cat's eye. Helps in love relationships, serves as a talisman from evil eye and damage.

Jewelry with marcasites, nacre, tourmaline, sultanite, labradorite, and other minerals is also popular.

With enamel

Enamel is actively used to decorate modern jewelry, making them stylish and effective. It is a molten glass in which various dyes are added. There is hot and cold enamel, each of them is divided into several types, but the fundamental difference is important only for the master, it does not affect the final result and the appearance of the finished product.

Conventionally, such decorations are divided into several types:

  • Everyday enamel earrings are small and concise.
  • Solemn - decorated with enamel and precious stones, which together produces a stunning effect.
  • Children’s - small light models in the form of butterflies, ladybugs, flowers.
  • Design - earrings with an exclusive pattern, applied with cloisonne enamel with color coating.

Without inserts

Earrings without inserts are a simple and elegant accessory. They do not draw attention to themselves, focusing attention on the face. Suitable for casual, business and holiday bows. They will help to demonstrate your good taste and status, because products with precious stones in everyday looks often look ridiculous.

Black silver

Blackening is an ancient type of decoration of silver earrings, which was used in ancient times. The technique is used for earrings that are going to decorate with a pattern. Recently, black silver is particularly popular.

Combined

From ceramics and silver

The combination of different textures is very popular today, making ceramics one of the most popular jewelry materials. Of course, a completely different material is used to make the dishes.

Silver is combined with a special high-tech material. Such ceramics are crushed into powder and pressed under the influence of high pressure so that it takes the necessary shape. The billet is fired in a furnace, so that it becomes very durable. Then it goes through a long process, which includes grinding and polishing. And only after it acquires a flawless appearance, it is combined with silver elements.

Such jewelry is hypoallergenic, durable and look incredibly concise and stylish.

With gold

Products with gold accents are very popular. These are stylish jewelry made of two noble metals, which many can afford. They are universal, they can be combined with gold and silver, which is very convenient and functional.

Designer

Unique in their kind, not like any other, exclusive and stylish - these are all designer jewelry. They help to show your individuality and become a full-fledged element of your image.

Today there are many young designers who create interesting jewelry from silver. Each brand has its own recognizable style. One adheres to strict and concise geometric shapes, the other creates spectacular jewelry with gems, the third works with enamels. One thing is certain with confidence - among a variety of models and brands, everyone can find something of their own.

Vintage

These are considered jewelry, the age of which is 20-50 years. Older than 50 is already an antique. Earrings should be fashionable and recognizable in past decades, always in good condition and wearable. Most often these are products of well-known brands that are distinguished by exclusivity and high quality.

Not all jewelry can be attributed to vintage, some belong to the category of "junk", and the best that can be done with it is to melt into a modern and stylish jewelry. Or store in a box, if it is dear to you, as a memory.

There is a difference between vintage earrings and “vintage stylized”. The latter are made today, but in the style of a past era, for example, the 50s of the twentieth century.They do not carry in themselves any value other than jewelry.

Types of Clasps

  • Lock pin. Most often found on studs. The pin must have a recess in which the clip is fixed. On modern models, threads are often applied on which the clamp is screwed. This is a guarantee that you will not lose puseti.
  • English castle. The pin is fixed with a schwenz - a thin strip of silver. It has a recess in which the pin enters, after which the lock snaps into place. Usually it is found on large, heavy products.
  • Italian castle. The pin is fixed with a reliable clip fastener. These earrings are easy to put on and take off; they do not cause pain or discomfort.
  • French castle. It is a large loop that hangs in the earlobe and is fixed with a small loop that plays the role of a fastener.
  • A loop. A long loop in the form of a hook simply fits into the earlobe, but does not lock in any way. Modern models are sometimes complemented by a silicone clasp, which is almost invisible.
  • Bracket The oldest, but most reliable castle. It resembles a horseshoe and is also locked with a snap.
  • Pin. Most often found on round or oval earrings. The pin is inserted into the cut on the other end, and thus is firmly fixed. When buying, you need to pay attention to the length of the pin so that the jewelry does not squeeze the earlobe.

The size

  • Big ones. Large earrings have a variety of shapes. Most often they are worn in special cases - at a gala event or for publication. They can be just silver, without any inserts, but earrings with precious stones are more popular.
  • Small ones. Cover only the earlobe. Ideal for everyday wear, depending on the design, fit into a business or casual look.

The form

Balloons

Almost every girl has earrings of this form. A ball can decorate a product with a French castle, earrings, chains. Usually they are called classic, because they are suitable for any outfit due to their brevity.

Chains

Very elegant earrings that are suitable for everyday wear. In colloquial use the name "brooch-earrings" is used, because they are pulled into the puncture on the lobe and do not have a fastener.

There is a pin on one side and a decorative suspension that blocks the earring in the eye on the other. Such earrings weigh little, they are minimalistic and stylish.

Hangers

This form is suitable for special cases, it is rarely appropriate in everyday images. If you want the image to be more sophisticated, choose earrings of a small size, about 3-4 cm. Models that gradually narrow downwards or consist of several oblong elements look elegant.

Rings

Rings are of different sizes. Small are combined with almost any style of clothing and are suitable for everyday wear. Hoop earrings are bright and defiant, they will help emphasize your style. For example, it can be sport chic or glam rock.

Droplets

This form never goes out of fashion, it is considered one of the most universal. Depending on the design, they will be appropriate in the office, suitable for a date or a gala event. This is a very feminine form that is not suitable for sports and androgynous bows.

Baby

Today, a huge selection of children's jewelry is presented. Earrings in the form of flowers, butterflies, bears and kitties can be supplemented with semiprecious stones or covered with enamel.

Interesting look owls, dragons, ponies, unicorns, various cartoon characters. Your baby will definitely not refuse such funny jewelry!

Color

With green stone

Earrings with green stones have always been popular. Previously, it was exclusively emeralds - precious stones that are worn today for a special occasion.

Today, minerals and gems are more and more used, which are more suitable for everyday wear.It can be green agates, malachite, jade and many others. Surprisingly, the stones from this color scheme are suitable for almost everyone - blondes, brunettes, brown-haired women. Regardless of the color of the eyes, they give them brightness, and silver gives a special shine.

With black

Earrings with black stone look elegant and luxurious. The sheen of white metal harmonizes with dark accents, emphasizing their radiance. Many people like black stones for their versatility - they can be worn under an outfit of any color in the office, at a party, a date, they will be appropriate everywhere.

The precious ones include gorgeous black diamond, black pearls and iridescent opal. They are best worn for a special occasion. Semi-precious - black agate, onyx, hematite, obsidian are suitable for every day.

With blue and blue

Blue and blue stones are especially striking in their splendor. But many girls are afraid to choose earrings with inserts of this color, believing that they are difficult to combine with everyday clothes. They look great on owners of light and dark hair. Combined with a silver frame, the blue stones look great!

With red

The most popular red stones are rubies, garnets, corals. It is believed that they are suitable for temperamental natures, contribute to love and passion.

In business images, concise earrings with red pebbles will be appropriate. For a solemn occasion, elegant earrings with rubies are suitable. They can be part of a spectacular set with a beautiful bracelet or necklace.

How to choose?

The main thing to consider when choosing is the shape of the face:

  • If your face has an oval shape, earrings of almost any shape will suit you. It all depends on what effect you want to achieve. For example, if you want to expand your cheekbones, choose round earrings or rings. To prevent your face from looking long, avoid pendants, droplets, and other elongated models.
  • A rectangular face resembles an oval face, so all the previous tips will be relevant to you. Your ideal choice is droplets and chains.
  • If your shape is a square, try to soften your facial features with droplets or oval patterns. Prefer a simple design that will not attract too much attention.
  • Chubby girls usually try to reduce the volume of their cheeks. For this purpose, elongated earrings-pendants or chains are ideal. Another suitable shape for you is an inverted triangle.
  • Owners of a triangular face (heart) should abandon models that narrow downwards, repeating the shape of the face. Ovals or rings of medium size are best for you.

When choosing earrings for every day, pay attention to their functionality. Many girls wear the same pair of earrings all the time, combining it with business suits, sportswear and casual wear. If you are one of them, you should opt for laconic models without inserts, possibly coated with neutral color enamel.

Earrings should be comfortable and neat. Better to avoid fancy shapes that will cling to clothes and hair. The ideal solution is earrings, broach chains or small earrings that fit snugly against your ear.

A business suit will be complemented by discreet earrings in a classic or minimalist style. It should be guided by the same tips as when choosing everyday models. In a business image, earrings with small pebbles are appropriate. It is better if they are transparent or black, pearls will also be appropriate.

If you have an evening out or a festive event, you can not limit yourself to choosing luxurious and spectacular models. Of course, they should be in harmony with your outfit and hairdo. You have the right to afford large earrings decorated with enamel, precious stones and voluminous decorative elements.

How to clean?

Over time, silver earrings can darken. This occurs under the influence of moisture, exposure to cosmetics and individual characteristics of the body.There are special fluids that allow you to quickly whiten silver and restore its original shine.

But you can use folk remedies that are known to more than one generation:

  1. Warm up the table vinegar a bit, but don't let it boil. Dip the earrings in a warm liquid for a quarter of an hour, then rinse and wipe with a clean cloth.
  2. Take an old toothbrush, apply toothpaste or powder on it and rub it hard until the earrings turn white.
  3. Use soda gruel, and rub the earrings with it according to the previous principle. Do not forget to rinse thoroughly with water.
  4. Mix equal amounts of peroxide and ammonia and dip your jewelry in the resulting solution. The chemical reaction that occurs between silver and ammonia will make the earrings clean and white.

Important! Earrings with stones require special delicacy, precious inserts will not survive any cleaning. Heavy-duty stones such as sapphire, emerald, and aquamarine will survive any way, you have nothing to fear with them. Ruby, topaz and pomegranate are afraid of hot water - they can change color. Therefore, they are also not recommended to be worn in a bathhouse, sauna and just taking a hot shower.

Most semiprecious stones cannot boast of high strength. For example, earrings with turquoise, opal, moonstone cannot be mechanically cleaned. It is better to dip them in a bath with any liquid, and then gently wipe with a soft cloth.

Do not try to clean earrings with pearls, amber and coral at home! Better give them to a specialist in order to avoid disastrous consequences.

Spectacular images

Discreet little ringlets are perfect for everyday wear. They will be appropriate to look in casual, urban and business images.

A laconic cuff earring in the form of a branch with leaves will become a stylish accent of your image. It is suitable for everyday wear and complement the festive look. Looks great in combination with a white airy dress.

For a special occasion, pick up a pair of spectacular earrings coated with white enamel. Remove hair from the face so that the jewelry is clearly visible. It is good if the dress will be stylish and concise. For example, a red sheath dress with a geometric print. Turquoise boats complement the look.

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