Earrings

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

One of the most relevant earring models today is cuffs. They must be with different-sized large stones of bright colors. A significant advantage of cuffs is their “anatomical” shape, which allows you to fix the earring on the top of the auricle, which means that owners of not pierced ears can wear this jewelry.

If you add cuffs with chains or pendants that decorate both ears and neck, you can create an attractive "weekend" image. A special type of attachment that does not affect the earlobe will allow the lady to feel the most charming and attractive throughout the evening.

Cuffs for the bride, decorated with diamonds, pearls, floral motifs, have become a fashionable trend of recent times.

For those who are looking for exclusive and unique models of earrings, the models in the “tatting” technique, that is, made by themselves, will be the best option. All you need to create an original jewelry is a fantasy, a great desire to please yourself and surprise others, a little time, the ability to knit knots and connect them into patterns, accessories (shuttle, Dacron thread, a thin hook and beads).

Jewelry with a shibori ribbon meets fashion trends in the world of jewelry. Shibori or satin ribbon is painted by hand, so you can achieve 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 manually at home is a brush made of beautiful texture lurex or silk threads, from thin leather stripes or beads and wire. The number of brushes does not have to be limited to one, but can reach two or three pieces.

These earrings, decorated with rhinestones and stones, perfectly emphasize the beautiful oval of the face and long neck. They will be in perfect harmony with both casual clothes and holiday dresses.

Such hand made models include soutache earrings made of ribbons. To create this jewelry you will need: ribbons of two colors, scissors, beads of several colors, a needle for beads, sewing threads, round pliers, 3 beads, 2 rings and 2 earrings.

The Dreamcatcher earrings are a jewelry-amulet 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 interweaving of threads is the identification of twists of fate.

A significant advantage of these earrings is the combination of feathers and ethnicity - two current trends of recent seasons, as well as the ability to make such earrings on their own.

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

In appearance, plates are most similar to chandeliers. These jewelry are often decorated with retrostyle patterns and are comparable to real pieces of jewelry.

The most universal among 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. Ring earrings will add sensuality and sexuality to the look. They can be worn by absolutely everyone except 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 puncture of the earlobe to the desired size.

The most popular are: from 5 mm to 10 mm. Tunnels up to 1 centimeter look neat, allow you to emphasize your individuality, do not require specialized care and easily overgrow if their owner has decided to get rid of this type of jewelry. Sizes that exceed previous indicators are chosen by informal young people who want to make themselves known loudly.

These are earrings imitating piercing in several places of the ear at once. In fact, such earrings do not require additional punctures in the lobe, but due to pendants, which, if necessary, are easily and quickly removed, 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 jeans, as well as for celebrities who often have to go out in luxurious evening dresses. This type of earrings will give their image a special charm and sophistication.

This is the most elegant ear decoration option.They will suit the owners of any face shape and hairstyle (the hair taken up will emphasize the adorable jewelry, and in the loose hair the earrings will sparkle like small lights), will be in harmony with different styles of clothing and other fashionable jewelry.

Chain earrings that are a combination of elegance and childishness can be called close to the shape of the earrings. A similar style is suitable for representatives of different age categories - and very young girls, and representatives of the older generation.

Depending on the materials from which the chains are made, they can be worn with youth shirts and casual clothes, dresses and evening dresses.

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

Double-sided earrings or “back to front” functionally and outwardly fully correspond to their name. The back of the jewelry is always larger than the front and attracts universal attention.

For a long time, earrings located on the cartilage of the ear have been trending. They can be made in the form of rings, rods, hards, microlabs, cloves, circulars, spirals. This variety of earrings is small in size and, as a rule, is decorated with a beautiful pebble.

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

Navel piercing is a direction that has long been among 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 banana.

The latter option is more common, as the “banana” form injures the skin less, does not interfere with movements, allows you to choose various forms of design - a flower, animal, geometric shape. On the ring to do something like this is quite problematic. In addition, the ring is noticeably under the clothes and often clings to it, which gives the owner a certain discomfort.

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

Earrings can be made in the form of birds, animals, plant ornaments, bearing a certain symbolic load. Indian style is also characterized by jumka or chandelier earrings. Often small bells are attached to them, whose ringing is considered a charm from evil spirits.

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

Oriental style earrings are peculiar:

• intricate fantasy patterns;
• use of gold and platinum;
• use of engraving and painting;
• massiveness;
• luxury;
• an abundance of precious stones and other brilliant elements;
• decoration with textiles and other materials resembling the finest lace;
• the presence of ethnic motifs.

The classic earrings in oriental style are long chandelier earrings adorned with pearls, precious stones, chains and coins. This type of jewelry is always relevant among fashionistas and will be a bright addition to the evening toilet.

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

Tatar jewelry for the ears can be made of engraved coins or wire plates, which makes certain demands on the whole style of clothing of their owner.

Boho earrings are an alloy of sophistication, originality, extravagance, textured quirkiness, ethnic motifs and simplicity.

The main features of earrings made in the style of boho:

• a combination of cheap and super expensive items;

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

• ethnic, gothic and oriental motifs.

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 bunches and tassels.

• Earrings with zircon are luxury jewelry that almost any fashionista can afford. The main advantage of zircon jewelry is their amazing similarity to diamond jewelry. Only a professional will notice that incredible brilliance and radiance come from crystals of a mineral, not a diamond.

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

However, earrings with sultanite have significant disadvantages:

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

• Ear jewelry with onyx is the choice of confident and vibrant women. Onyx earrings can be worn not only at special occasions, but also as a daily accessory. Such earrings are most often made in the form of pendants or carnations, decorated with diamonds or other precious stones.

• Since ancient times, earrings with carnelian were considered the 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 a cornelian will contribute to the preservation of beauty and fidelity, gaining success and harmony with others.

• In the 19th century, tanzanite earrings became one of the most popular female jewelry. The richest women of fashion from around the world wanted to have such. Earrings with tanzanite in the form of pendants, puset 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, to have earrings with a precious stone, one of the five most popular in the world, is the dream of every woman.

• Earrings with lapis lazuli will suit adherents of a romantic, ethnic and marine style in clothes. 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 frame, and representatives of the "cold" color type earrings with lapis lazuli in silver or platinum.

• For girls who lead an active lifestyle, jade earrings 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 semiprecious stone will flicker beautifully when exposed to light, even daylight, emphasize facial features and expressive gaze. The only minus of the earrings with moonstone is their fragility, so you need to handle them with extreme care.

• Aventurine earrings add charm to any evening look. A variety of green, blue and black shades will allow you to choose the color that suits you. A great advantage of jewelry with aventurine is the ease of care for them: just clean the items with a soft brush in a soap solution.

• Earrings with diamonds indicate the status of women in society. Such decorations oblige to a certain style in clothes. Earrings with diamonds can be worn in the daytime, however, in this case, they should be small in size and not attract special attention of others. Stud earrings are a good option.

• Earrings with jasper favorably emphasize the beauty of girls, but you should wear such products in the daytime, as a daily accessory or decoration for business meetings. Against the background of the evening toilet, the stone will be lost and will not fulfill its role. In no case should earrings with jasper be dropped, stored next to perfumes and exposed to temperature changes.

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

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

Brunettes are better off choosing stones of bright shades: red, deep blue, pink, multi-colored.

Earrings with stones of green tones (turquoise, agate, garnet, malachite) perfectly accentuate the gray-green eyes. For owners of blue eyes, jewelry of green (turquoise), blue (lapis lazuli) and black (agate) colors will be preferable. To create a bright contrast, select earrings with a golden or purple hue of stones.

For brown-eyed beauties, earrings with memorable inserts are suitable: amethyst, garnet, coral, ruby, topaz. The winning option will be white or transparent stones - pearls, rhinestone, amber.

Any earrings must be selected according to the shape of the face so that they can visually adjust too round, triangular, oval, square, wide or rectangular faces.

For owners of an oval face, any model is acceptable, except for long narrow options. To minimize sharp features and the massiveness of the chin will allow decoration of a rounded shape.

Flattened long earrings will allow you to “narrow” your face, and jewelry in the shape of an oval or geometric shapes will allow you to “stretch” your round face.

For everyday use, you need to choose earrings that blend harmoniously 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 a classic carnation with a transparent pebble or pearl.

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

The most popular models of earrings for girls are cuffs.This option will be especially to the liking of outrageous lovers who do not hesitate to wear massive earrings, exposing them for general display. More restrained natures fit jewelry along the earlobe. They look miniature, gentle, weightless.

Among the latest fashion trends are transformer earrings. This 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 differ in their individual style, therefore, the most suitable options for them will be large earrings-rings and pusters with hand-painted. The perfect solution for teens will be handmade jewelry. They will give the image originality and originality.

For evening dresses in complex shades (turquoise, purple), openwork earrings made of silver or gold with crystals or crystal will do. Such jewelry will emphasize the femininity and romance of the image.

Handmade lace earrings or embroidered from soutache and beads will be a great addition to the festive outfit, emphasizing the taste and individuality of the owner.

In combination with evening toilets, antique earrings will always look relevant. Despite the fact that each model of such jewelry is exclusive, it, at the same time, can be called eternal, not out of fashion, classic.

Bright Murano glass earrings are suitable for charismatic women leaders who seek to demonstrate their confidence to others. Such jewelry cannot be overlooked, they are so stylish and varied.

Brush earrings and fringe jewelery are becoming a trendy trend of evening fashion for the new season. These models can be made of textile elements or a variety of metal.

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

Be sure to make sure that they do not come into contact with chemicals: hair spray, perfume, cream, deodorant. This will allow jewelry to maintain their original appearance for a long time. It is also recommended to remove jewelry before taking a shower and sports loads.

Earrings can be cleaned by dropping in soapy water or in a mixture of tooth powder and ammonia, then rinse with clean water and wipe dry with a flannel cloth. If you are a supporter of folk methods, the options for cleaning earrings with grated potatoes, soda and onion juice will be relevant for you.

Celebrities prefer a variety of jewelry: from very modest to super-defiant. So, Kate Middleton chooses exquisite and miniature earring models that are suitable not only for festive events, but also for everyday use. One of her favorite jewelry is drop-shaped gold earrings with sun citrine and diamonds.

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