A rare girl refuses the pleasure of decorating herself with earrings. How many types of this decoration appeared in the history of mankind! We are going to talk about one of the most interesting now. And this type is Congo earrings.
Someone knows about them, someone is happy to wear, and someone they are not yet familiar with. Let's talk about the history of this jewelry, types, features of wearing.
Description
Congo earrings are rings whose diameter varies from a centimeter to ten or more. You can meet fancy earrings of a larger diameter, you can order from a jeweler of your choice even of any size.
In general, let's say that the Congo earring model is very specific. Wearing large rings is neat.
Special manufacturing technology
As we have already said, Congo earrings, the photo of which are given above, are rings made most often of metal. That is, with a large diameter, the jewelry would have a lot of weight.
But fortunately, this problem was solved long ago by the introduction of a special technology. Earrings are cast hollow, which reduces their weight by at least half and allows you to wear them without discomfort.
The castle of such earrings is one of the most reliable among all. It represents a thinner than the entire ring section. This pin, when fastened, enters the earring tube, somewhat expanded. Thanks to this arrangement, Congo earrings are extremely difficult to lose or accidentally tear off while straightening hair.
Types of Congo Earrings
To date, a variety of models of this jewelry can not be counted. There are types of different diameters, from miniature rings to large ones, from various materials (Congo earrings gold, silver, bijouterie alloys), with a smooth or textured surface (covered with patterns, diamond facets or other reliefs). The richness of the color scheme is not at all limited to anything.
Fantastic models, for example, earrings from several rings of the same or different diameters, have been created with modern design ideas. Such compositions combine both monochromatic rings (Congo gold earrings, for example) and multicolored rings (made of yellow and white gold, coated with enamel).
These models of earrings are decorated in the most diverse ways - from precious stones and enamel to interesting pendants, rhinestones.
Features of choice
Often, Congo earrings have inset or thickening rings. So, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the location of the inserts relative to the lock. It is imperative that it be symmetrical, otherwise the insert will outweigh, and wearing earrings will become uncomfortable or completely impossible.
When choosing, focus on the features of appearance: face type , color type, what activities you will wear them (or for everyday wear). Let's say in favor of this model of earrings that they are suitable for almost all types of faces.
The most popular Congo earrings are up to 2 cm in diameter. They are most comfortable to wear, appropriate for every day, and at social occasions. Perfectly combined with almost all other jewelry.
There is an interesting practice today: girls combine several earrings on one ear, sometimes connecting them with a thin chain, decorating with pendants, combining different colors and diameters. Guys also wear this jewelry, but they are much more reserved: often this is one thin ring of small diameter.
History
By name, you can guess the ethnicity of this type of earrings. And indeed: ring-shaped earrings are one of the oldest jewelry. At first, before making Congo earrings from gold, the materials for their manufacture were wood, animal bones, then metal wire.
After the discovery of gold as a precious metal, it became a favorite material. In the initial stages of history, these earrings were an attribute of men. Most often they were worn by sailors, representatives of nomadic peoples. Women's jewelry became much later. Here the status of the person has already connected: the larger the diameter of the rings of gold, the higher the social position, authority.
Conclusion
We looked at a wonderful piece of jewelry with a long history - Congo earrings. These graceful, fantasy rings are able to complement the image of the girl on weekdays and in solemn moments.
It is convenient to wear such earrings, as well as to choose - they are almost universal. Choose what you like and wear with pleasure!