Gold earrings, so beloved by modern fashionistas, appeared many centuries ago. In those days, they were associated with certain traditions and customs.
They first appeared in ancient Egypt more than seven thousand years ago. It was a man’s jewelry symbolizing a high social position. Particular preference was given to earrings with pearls, sapphire or garnet. Only representatives of the highest nobility could afford such a decoration. In Greece, earrings were an exclusively feminine attribute. The Romans were forced to wear a wooden earring in the ear of their slaves. In India and China, luxurious and expensive earrings adorned a man of noble birth.
In Russia, these jewelry spoke of the origin of man: representatives of the lower class wore wooden or copper earrings, the nobility wore gold earrings, and merchants should wear silver earrings. Cossacks had their own traditions of wearing these jewelry. A man with one earring was the only son in the family, and the owner of two earrings was the last in the family. Such soldiers were cherished and were not sent to risky battles.
Today, gold earrings are mainly female jewelry, however, men are not forbidden to wear them. The most important thing is to choose a model that fits your look.
Currently, buying gold earrings is not difficult, although, of course, it is more pleasant to receive them as a gift. Today, items of white gold or platinum with diamonds or cubic zirconias are very popular. However, jewelry with semiprecious stones is still popular.
Gold earrings should emphasize the pluses of a person and, if possible, distract from the existing minuses. For example, long earrings visually lengthen the neck, original jewelry with inserts made of natural stones accentuate the color of your eyes.
Gold earrings for children are now also in great demand. Many parents pierce their girls' ears in infancy. Jewelery designers develop special models for young fashionistas. They are very elegant, often made in the form of beads, animal figures, small flowers.
Over the years, earrings with precious stones and expensive pearls have been leading the jewelry market. Gold jewelry should be selected in accordance with your image. For a sophisticated dreamer, small models decorated with pearls are suitable. Fatal seducers should pay attention to diamond earrings.
Experts recommend paying attention to the stone in the earrings. It is preferable that he fit the color of the eyes of its owner, but at the same time would not be too bright and catchy. Do not forget to make sure the lock is secure, and an uncomfortable fastener can cause discomfort and pain in the earlobe.
Earrings in the form of rings are very popular this year, which are especially suitable for girls with long hair or asymmetrical haircuts. Perfectly complement the image of a gold bracelet. Long gold earrings can be accented with a small black dress or a formal business suit. Properly selected for the type of face and details of clothing, gold earrings can work wonders.