Earrings have been a staple for a long time and a lot of people; both men and women would swear to you, that they could never step out of their homes without their earrings. Earrings are quite simple, but they may be the very thing that elevates your outfit and gives you the extra oomph you seek. In this article we shall see Types Of Earrings.
There are various types of earrings you can choose from to elevate your look and accentuate your style. Most of these earrings fall into these three groups: classic, modern and alternative.
Classic earrings are earrings that have been around for a long time but they are still as special today, as they were so many years ago.
- Stud Earrings
- Hoop earrings
- Chandelier Earrings
- Clip-on Earrings
Modern styled Earrings:
These are new and modern-day earrings that we have come to love and very much adore.
- Cluster Earrings
- Dangle Earrings
- Huggie Earrings
- Ear Climbers
Alternative Type of earrings:
These are an alternative to the usual type of earrings and a lot of them are predominant today.
- Barbell
- Plug Earrings
- Bajoran Earrings
- Ear spike Earrings
Let’s discuss these earring types a little more.
Stud Earrings:
Studs are very simple, yet could be very stylish as well. The post, which is the back of the earring, almost always comes similar to a straight metal, but the front, which rests on the earlobe, varies in design. It could be round, square-shaped, oval, heart, or even pear cut. Stud pearl earrings pair well with almost anything.
Hoop Earrings:
Hoops can be slim, thick, tube-like, or designed with gems. Hoops are circular earrings that circle the ear but these have evolved and are now found in different shapes such as squares, diamond-shaped, hexagon-shaped, oval-shaped, etc.
Chandelier Earrings:
These earrings are dangling types of earrings that look like little chandeliers. They hook onto the ears via a wire hook, a clip-on, or a pushback. The earring typically has branches extending from one stem and flowing in different directions to make it look like a chandelier.
Clip-on Earrings:
Some people who don’t have piercings but still love to wear earrings, gravitate toward this type of earring. It is a favorite for many people and it also comes in various styles.
Cluster Earrings:
Cluster earrings are made up of a cluster of stones or gems grouped to form a cluster that seats on the earlobe or slightly drops past the ear lobes. They could be very simple in appearance but a dramatic cluster earring will give you more of an edgy look.
Dangle Earrings:
Dangle earrings often ‘dangle’ when the person wearing them moves. They drop from the ear lobes and may even be so long that they touch the shoulders. It can be confusing to decipher which earring is a drop earring and which is a dangling earring but while a dangle earring sways with movement, a drop earring doesn’t.
Huggie Earrings:
Huggie Earrings are similar to hoop earrings but smaller. They seem to hug your ears because they are round, thick, and sit around the ear lobes. They are as small as the rings you wear on your fingers but they have a small wire clip that connects one end to the other.
Ear Climbers:
These trending earrings climb upwards your ear lobe from the base of your ear instead of dangling. Common designs of these types of earrings are of leaves and branches.
Barbell:
These earrings are designed like the weights from the gym. They have a bar that passes through the shell of the ear and appears on the other side with balls at the end. These balls may be adorned with gemstones.
Plug Earrings:
Plug earrings are not for the faint of heart. They are incredibly bold earrings and admittedly, aren’t for everybody. A hole is cut in the lobes of your ear where the earrings are then fitted to seat within the lobes of your ear.
Bajoran Earrings:
Bajoran earrings bring a kind of edge to your outfit. These earrings are made of chains that sit on your earlobe, while the other end, clips the sides of your ear lobes. The chains vary in number and may be decorated in different forms including other chains falling from the parent chain like a waterfall.
Ear spike Earrings:
Ear Spike earrings are common in the goth culture. They are crafted to come with sharp, pointing bases that protrude from the earlobe.
Conclusion
Whatever occasion you decide to grace or outfit you wish to adorn, there is an earring that would fit perfectly with it. Do not neglect wearing an earring because it may be just what you need to take your outfit from good to great.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the back of a stud earring called?
The back of stud earrings is called ‘push backs,’ ‘butterfly backs’ or ‘posts.’ A pushback is pushed into the earring post to secure the earrings on the ear. These pushbacks may be metallic, or rubber or they may be a screw back to ensure the earring stays steadfast.
- What is the most popular earring style
Studs seem to be a timeless piece that everyone doesn’t mind having. It cuts across all styles and occasions. It is extremely versatile and can give an elegant vibe or a simple vibe.
