It is impossible to find the exact answer to the question of when the first jewelry appeared. But archaeological research data confirm that people began to be interested in them at the very beginning of time. The first jewelry performed not so much a decorative function as a protective one, because our ancestors were in danger literally at every step. To protect themselves, their families and their homes from treacherous spirits, and to enlist the support of the good gods in hunting and war, people made or purchased amulets from shamans from natural materials.
Later, the issue of status gained considerable importance. The most successful hunter hung bear fangs around his neck so that everyone around him knew about his dexterity and strength. A weedy merchant could afford overseas outlandish trinkets that testified to his solvency. The young beauty with the help of ringing monists and sparkling bracelets made it clear to the grooms that she was a bride with a good dowry.
With the development of technology, the possibilities of jewelers have expanded. Many treasures of the monarchs of past centuries are still kept in the best museums on the planet and are a national treasure of different powers.
Today, jewelry has become an integral part of life. Even with the democratic nature of the current fashion, a peculiar dress code has been preserved. There are strict rules regarding choice, combination, relevance.
It is difficult to imagine a modern woman in whose “arsenal” there are no rings, pendants and earrings for all occasions. But, in addition to the timeless laws and rules of wearing, it is worth listening to fashion trends. Our article is about this: we will try to figure out which they are the most fashionable earrings, and how to choose the suitable option. This is a special decoration, because the earrings are in close proximity to the face. Therefore, they definitely deserve due attention.
Long earrings
The principle “the more the better” does not always work. But it is precisely they who can be guided if you are looking for trending earrings.
Fashion trends today gravitate to large sizes, expressive forms, and even some excess. Wearing massive earrings is recommended by the best fashion houses in the world. You can even safely say that the time has come for earrings below shoulder length.
Long earrings with pendants made of chains, tassels, rows of cabochons are a real hit of the season. Such jewelry is especially suitable for beauties whose faces are in the shape of a circle or a heart.
However, choosing jewelry for everyday, and even more so for a working image, one should be guided by a sense of proportion. Not everything that looks good on the catwalk can be safely put on a walk around the city. But for a festive event, concert or other special occasion, stock up on a couple of graceful long earrings.
Klimmers
What is hidden under this incomprehensible foreign word? All questions will be answered by our description. Fashionable earrings with this name (from climb - to climb) have a special design. The decorative part does not hang down from the earlobe, but is located above the puncture, as if climbing up the auricle.
Such earrings can be made of various jewelry metals, have decorative elements in the form of crystals, pearls, enamel inserts, beads.
By the way, they have another name - crawlers (from crawl - crawl).
Earrings rings
This is one of the most common forms that goes to almost everyone. We can safely say that earrings in the form of rings are jewelry for all time. They are suitable for almost any occasion and look the same harmoniously with the evening dress, as well as with a shirt tucked into jeans.
Today, stylists call large thin rings the most relevant variety. On one of the earrings, and on both, too, there may be a small pendant.
Considering this current form, it is worth noting that this is not only about everyday jewelry. Trendy gold earrings today are also often made in the form of elegant rings. Well, silver is the most versatile option; They are suitable for the office, and for gatherings with friends, and for going to a reputable restaurant or theater.
Jackets
Anyone who knows at least a little English will easily understand that the name is consonant with the word jacket. But what can be the connection between decoration and outerwear? The thing is that jackets have a removable part, which is worn like a jacket. It is located behind the lobe.
The design of the earring is usually formed by a puset: a small concise clove and a larger cap, decorated more generously.
Especially attractive for fashionistas are sets consisting of a pair of carnations and several jackets that are suitable for them in style and size.
Cuffs
The history of these jewelry is so old that it is impossible to determine when it began. But the historical homeland of the Kuffs is famous - this is India. As in antiquity, this accessory there is an integral part of the bride’s outfit.
In Europe and the USA, cuffs became widespread in the middle of the last century, but the fashion for them in those days did not reach the USSR. Only at the beginning of the new century, the beauties of the post-Soviet camp discovered this wonderful decoration. Of course, at first, only the most daring and daring ones could decide on a massive earring for one ear, but because for some time the cuff was considered to be the lot of young rebels and representatives of youth subcultures. But today, everything has changed.
This jewelry is gaining more and more hearts. Celebrities whose ears are decorated with cuffs often fall into the lenses of paparazzi. The best jewelers of the world are playing hard at the idea of unpaired earrings, which even a puncture is not always required.
Massive dragons and snakes, so popular several years ago, give way to elegant fashionable gold earrings decorated with gems. Silver models are also in great demand.
But the most fashionable cuffs today are small. Such a decoration should be barely noticeable, it is intended to become the highlight of the image, which does not immediately strike the eye.
Cuffs can be worn as a standalone decoration. It is permissible to combine them with earrings that match the style and color scheme.
Bilateral models
It all started with the fact that Camilla Micheli, creative director of jewelry at the Dior fashion house, came up with Tribales earrings, which became the pearl of the 2013 Mise en Dior collection. In 2014, thanks to Russian trendsetters, the fashion for such earrings swept over our country.
The decoration is a puset consisting of a carnation with a small ball and a larger stub. The design resembles jackets, but unlike them it does not have a front side.
These fashionable earrings have created a real stir. Demand exceeded supply many times, even though the original from Dior cost about $ 300. It is not surprising that the jewelry market reacted instantly: an abundance of replicas and simply similar models appeared, based on the same idea.
Today, stylists recommend being guided by general fashion trends. For example, a polyhedron can act as a back element, because geometric motifs are very relevant.
But variations on the theme of Mise en Dior are not the only option for bilateral earrings. Apparently, the designers liked the idea that a woman should be beautiful from any angle. Therefore, today's catalogs of fashion jewelry are replete with models in which the back of the earring is decorated as generously as the front.
Single earrings and unpaired earrings
Jewelry designers use the most daring ideas to create collections. A few years ago, the decision to put two different earrings in your ears would have seemed at least extravagant. But today, such earrings are very popular.
They may have different sizes or uneven shapes; can be absolutely identical in structure, but have a different color. A small carnation is often adjacent to a long pendant or a massive drop. In a word, each fashionista has the opportunity to choose what she likes.
Mono-ear is an even bolder decision. This is a self-contained single decoration, which can be either minimalist or deliberately catchy.
But in both cases, it is worth choosing jewelry carefully. Unpaired fashion earrings should not seem too different, they should be in perfect harmony with each other. Otherwise, people around you will think that you made up a tandem of two earrings found or left without a pair, or inattentively put on the first thing that came to hand in a jewelry box.
Mono-ear should also look like a complete design decision, otherwise uncomfortable phrases cannot be avoided: “It seems that you have lost the second earring”. This accessory sets a special tone for the whole image. Support it with other suitable touches: a berett laid on the opposite side, an asymmetrical hairstyle. This will not only emphasize the idea, but also balance the composition.
Ethno style jewelry
Lampwork beads, leather cords, pendants made of wood, clay, ornamental stones, as well as elements with embroidery and weaving - all this recalls the treasures of past eras and carries an imprint of fabulousness, uniqueness. It seems that each of these jewelry has its own amazing story.
In addition, today, environmental friendliness is welcomed in everything, whether it is finishing materials for the construction of housing, clothes and accessories or fashion jewelry. Ethnic earrings not only emphasize the owner’s good taste, but also hint at her interests. Such jewelry is especially popular among those who are fond of the history of their native land, ethnography, ecology.
Another important plus is that such fashionable earrings can be created independently. If you are fond of needlework or familiar with traditional crafts, be sure to try your hand at creating jewelry. Natural materials perfectly harmonize with each other, and the colors of forests, steppes and swamps just perfectly complement each other.
Excellent options are offered by handmade craftsmen and many famous brands.
Jewelry with stones
Sometimes to create a masterpiece it is enough just to learn to see and emphasize the beauty created by nature. Earrings made of malachite, turquoise, serpentine, agate, rose quartz, rock crystal, jasper and other stones look simply bewitching, and their price is relatively low.
Such jewelry retains a presentable appearance for a long time. Earrings with ornamental pebbles can be a great gift. And those who are passionate about esotericism believe that such jewelry has a special power. Since ancient times, people have noticed that natural minerals have a whole range of properties that can be used to gain confidence, stabilize mood, and improve health.
Of course, it is not necessary to peek into the lithotherapy guide or consult an astrologer before buying a pair of earrings. Be guided by your own taste and instinct. But, as many jewelry owners say, even those who are far from spiritual practices and esoterics can easily recognize their “own” stone. If your attention was attracted by one of the jewelry displayed on the window, you would like to consider it and sorry to let it out of your hands, rather decide on a purchase! Surely earrings will not only complement your image, but will also give you many pleasant moments. And there’s no doubt that it’s fashionable.
Wire wrap
This current direction in the creation of fashionable earrings for women appeared in the vastness of our country several years ago. It consists in weaving jewelry from wire.
The process is quite laborious and complicated. It begins with the creation of a sketch, followed by the manufacture of a frame made of durable copper, brass, tin or silver wire, and then braiding the elements of the decoration with thinner ones. After the earring is beaten off with a hammer, if necessary, some parts are ground, at the end the product is sometimes varnished. Cabochons or solid natural stones (as well as their imitation) are used as decor.
Jewelery Trends
Having dealt with jewelry, let’s take a look at what the best jewelry brands are trying to surprise fans today . What materials are used, what are the general fashion trends?
Today, gold earrings are often decorated with pearls. This material is simply at the peak of popularity, both its noble variety and many baroque options. Preference is given to large pearls of unusual colors.
When making gemstones with transparency, jewelers strive to open the gem as much as possible so that it allows sunlight to pass through. Everything unusual is in fashion, for example, cognac diamonds.
Images of butterflies, hearts and flowers are still relevant. But today sugar skulls, animals and birds, unusual abstract forms are on a par with them. Asymmetry is very popular.
When deciding which fashion earrings to choose for everyday wear or a special occasion, try not only to be guided by the advice of stylists, but also to listen to your own feelings.