Posted on March 17, 2010.
A Piercing History: The Life and Times of loop With the advent of the earring dating back to 2500 BC, according to various sources, there is no denying this body adornment has undergone many trends and styles. Today, fashion earring are as varied as their history and perhaps can be worn by women and men.
For such a small object, the earring has exercised considerable influence through the centuries and in countless cultures. Ancient Persian carvings reveal soldiers donning earrings. In Egypt, ear ornaments, such as "caps" became fashionable some 1,500 years ago and has been worn even by King Tut. rich women of the Roman Empire used to describe the state of ears. And the Greeks are known for decorating their statues of revered soldiers with earrings. Sapphires, emeralds and aquamarines were used regularly adorn the earring by the 2nd century AD
During the Byzantine period, however, the earring has taken a hold in favor of elaborate headdresses and hairstyles. This caused look medieval earrings become almost non-existent. Then in the 16th century in Italy, a mode change caused the return of the earring high-neck dress in style and missing women began to wear their hair away from face. It took France and England a century before changes in the neck develop costumes gave way to the earring. After his popularity back, careful design earring has lasted two centuries. Created from gold and silver chandelier earring featured three pear-shaped drops of precious stones supported on a hook. One drawback - the weight of earrings has been known to cause ear lobes elongated.
The earring Girandole was replaced later in the 18th century with the earring pendant, which was much lighter and more in length. The pendant is a perfect complement to the complex hairstyles and wigs of the day. In the 1800s, jewelry designers have begun to mount gemstones on the open back settings. The light reflected by the gemstone enhanced its color and shine. However, earrings again facing a decline when women started wearing their hair in a bun at the back, hiding the ears completely. Wearing caps adorned with simple and also wearing earrings temporarily obsolete.
Women enjoyed a new freedom to wear earrings in the early 20th century with the invention of the earring screw-back. Ear piercing has often been regarded as barbaric. With the advent of screw-back, more women have been able to reconcile the wearing of earrings. In addition, screw-backs offered greater freedom of style and form of earrings that were comfortable to wear. With soaring and roaring 20s art deco style, women wore long chandelier, and right angle designs. ear ornament has also become popular among American sailors during this period. The legend tells that a pierced ear typically meant that the sailor had crossed the equator or sailed around the world. A piercing in the left ear suggested that the sailor survived a tragic disaster like a shipwreck.
In the 1930s, the ease of earrings had truly arrived with the invention of the clip. These devices practical for earrings were an improvement over screw backs. Like short hairstyles rose after the Second World War, earrings satisfied that the area of hair to the shoulder. In the 1960s, ear piercing is back.
The "everything goes" attitude of the 70s opened the door towards new trends for the earrings. All types of earrings can be worn for any occasion or style. And, once again, it became a popular choice for men too. From punk rock, disco and sports celebrities, men began accessorizing their styles of earrings. A diamond stud or small hoops remain the preference in many male circles. For today's women, earrings come in an infinite variety of choices - chandelier, hoops, buttons, pins, pendants, and in a variety of mate.
