Earrings

Earrings are a popular accessory worn by men, women and children today. Yet did you know that earrings have been worn since ancient times? It’s true. Egyptians started wearing large hoops that were made of gold which were later replaced with smaller hoops. On these smaller hoops, pendants were placed upon them for extra adornment. Men in Babylonia and Assyria wore earrings to mark their rank. Even primitive tribes used plugs and large stones as earrings.

They used these to stretch and distort their earlobes to up to three inches in diameter. Now we have an idea of how long earrings have been hanging around. Today, earrings are very popular and are sold in many places. Not only are they sold in jewelry stores, but you can find them in almost any shop or mall or you can order them online. You will find that there are many styles to choose from. There are studs and dangles.

Some are made with gold, some with sterling silver. Some are made to be hypoallergenic to prevent irritation. There are diamond earrings, beaded earrings, feather earrings, pearls, cubic zirconia, multi colored earrings and more. There are hoops, teardrops, long dangles, short dangles, hearts, flowers, many animal shapes, amphibian shapes, and many more. No matter what occasion you are attending, weddings, parties, a hot date, out with friends, or if you are just having a casual day, with so many styles and shapes to choose from, you are sure to find the perfect pair of earrings to accentuate your outfit.