KNOW YOUR EARRINGS.... THE FIVE MUST HAVES...!! ;)

KNOW YOUR EARRINGS.... THE FIVE MUST HAVES...!! ;)

Earrings are an essential part of decking up. Infact, its one of the first thing that hits our mind when it comes to accessories. So whether it’s a wedding or just another day at the office, you ought to have atleast 5 different kinds of them for every occasion.

Before you know what they are, lets get some basics right

Earrings are of various types to suit the varying requirements of a wearer. However, earrings are available in two basic types - pierced and clip-on, and from there they branch out into a wide variety of shapes and styles. Regardless of the type, modern standard pierced earrings have two primary means of attachment - posts and wires

Here it is. The five must have…..

Stud Earrings

Stud earrings are worn as everyday wear by both women and men.  It needless to say… tops the list…  It is a stylish quick fix that we all go for, in the absence of other earrings. 

Now, the chief characteristic of stud earrings is the appearance of floating on the ear or earlobe without a visible (from the front) point of connection. Studs are invariably constructed on the end of a post, which penetrates straight through the ear. The post is held in place by a removable friction back or clutch. This is useful in preventing the loss of expensive earrings containing precious stones or made of precious metals. 

Hoop Earrings

Hoop earrings, popularly known as 'baali' or 'baliyan' in Hindi are circular or semi-circular in design, and look very similar to a ring. It is one of the most commonly found earring type across India, especially in the rural areas.

 They are often constructed of metal tubing, with a thin wire attachment that penetrates the ear.

A good pair of hoops would actually go down with a number of outfits... whether Indian or western... For a part wear, a hoop with a touch of sparkle can make it a perfect match for a late night party.

Besides, one special type of hoop earring is the 'sleeper earring'. This is a very small continuous piece of (typically) gold wire which essentially hugs the base of the earlobe with the ends connecting in the back. Because their small size makes them comfortable, sleepers are sometimes worn at night to keep an ear piercing from closing.

Dangle Earrings or Jhumkas- Straight from the Bazaars of Barelli   

Dangle earrings called 'jhumka' that Sadhana elaborately describes in one of her popular number, is a quintessential requirement in my list. Nothing beats a beautiful Jhumka when clubbed with a heavy embroidered  saree or chuddidar. Jhumkas are basically designed to flow from the bottoms of the earlobes. 

These are available  in various lengths from a centimeter or two, to jhumkas reaching the shoulders. 

  They are generally attached to the ear by the use of thin wires, which go through the earlobe and connect to themselves in a small hook at the back.  

A variation is the French hook design, which merely hangs from the earlobe without closure, although small plastic retainers are sometimes used on ends of French hooks. Rarely, dangle earrings use the post attachment design.

Slave Earrings

Yet another type of earring is the slave earring. In this a stud is connected by a delicate chain to an ear cuff or a cartilage pierce worn higher on the ear.

This looks extremely ornate and is worn by Indian women on traditional occasions such as wedding. This also helps to divide weight in case of heavy danglers. Slaves are a great way to look aesthetically elegant and sexy. But, given its rareness, its preferable to use it in one of those rare big days. 

Clip-on Earrings

Clip-on earrings have existed longer than any other variety of non-pierced earrings. They are designed with a tension clip that attaches them to the body by pinching the earlobe.  Once extremely popular with American women, they began to fade with the rising popularity of pierced earrings in the 1960s and 1970s, and are now relatively rare.

Easy to handle ... easy to use, it hassle free maintenance makes it a must during travels. It is not only a face saver but also a style statement in times of need.

  So pretty Ladies... this was your chance to know your earrings better...

I bet u must be wondering.. How do i know what suits be best...!!!? stay tuned for more on your

favourite piece of bling...!! ;)