Title:
Earrings -A Fashion Statement Of The Ages
Word Count:
426
Summary:
The shine in the eyes and radiance of the smile reflects the brilliance
of stones studded on a hanging earring shining on the milky jaw. The
earring has stood the test of time.
Keywords:
Earrings, diamonds, gifts, presents, jewelry, Love
Article Body:
An earring is jewelry worn on the earlobe, usually clipped to the earlobe
or fastened through a hole made in the earlobe. This is the piece of
jewelry that is first noticed when looking at a person. This piece of
jewelry decorates the ear and adds to the femininity of a woman. They are
worn by both genders but to a lesser extent by man. They give the
finishing touch to beauty and make a fashion statement.
History of earrings dates back to 2500 BC. In those days, earrings were
worn only by the nobility. In the middle ages, this type of jewelry had
taken a backseat as more importance was given to very elaborate
hairstyles and neck pieces. They did make a comeback, and the metals
used in the making of earrings were so heavy that the weight of the
earrings caused elongated earlobes.
All precious metals such as gold, silver, platinum, and silver are used
in the making of this adornment. Materials such as plastic, glass, and
beads were used too. Precious gemstones like ruby, sapphire, topaz,
diamond, and emerald were mounted on to the precious metal, giving the
earring a more colorful, dazzling, and exotic look.
These adornments are made in all shapes and sizes to suit all types of
faces. There are dangling ones, hoops, studs, buttons, droplets,
chandelier earrings and many others. There are earrings to go with
evening wear, for business meetings, office and more elaborate ones for
weddings and other functions etc.
It would be interesting to note that in the days of Christ, it was said
that wearing an earring was a demonic act. In India, in the earlier
days, the Yogis practiced splitting their ears and placing large heavy
earrings made of horn or glass at the time of their initiation into the
sect. All that sounds crude with the advancement of technology and ear
piercing is no longer such a tortuous procedure and is almost nothing
more than pinprick now.
People from most cultures believe in wearing earrings at a very early
age. In many cultures, ears are pierced as soon as the baby is born.
This jewelry have never been the prerogative of women alone, as men wore
them in years of yore and now wear them as a fashion statement. They
have become a unisex piece of jewelry. Today the trend of wearing
multiple earrings at the same time is prevalent.
The popularity of earrings has stood the test of time. They can enhance
ones mood just my making a person feel confident and great.