An essential accessory in a woman’s jewelry box, earrings (BO) brighten our faces and undeniably enhance our outfits for all occasions. You still have to know how to make the right choice, because there are different types: hoop earrings, studs, hooks, pendants, sleepers and clips.
Each model is suitable for a type of body type. Furthermore, the composition of these pieces is just as important. Today, we increasingly prefer those made with sterling silver. This material offers good value for money.
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Models for all tastes and faces
Better durability with good maintenance
A material that has democratized luxury
Models for all tastes and faces
Although many men wear them these days, earrings remain typically feminine accessories. For several centuries, they have embellished our faces and enhanced our beauty. Over time, these decorative objects have diversified to satisfy all tastes and lifestyles. On the current market (online store and physical store), we find ear studs or chips. Always lighter, these BOs give the impression of floating on the lobe. This is the most common model because it is discreet and can be easily removed. There are also different variations. You will definitely be spoiled for choice because they are all so cute.
The hooks are also magnificent, especially because of their ability to perfectly match the shape of the lobe. They are most often used in the fancy style, that is to say made of accessible materials at lower cost. For the more cautious, there are sleepers, which cling firmly to the ears thanks to their hook-shaped clasp. We therefore do not risk losing them so easily. These BOs have practically the same system as pendant earrings, which hang beyond the lobe. For those who don’t like to pierce their ears, there are clips. These hoops are similar to sleepers, but they are held in place by a roller and a clip-on closure and not by a rod.
Better durability with good maintenance
Finally we have the large hoop earrings and the half hoop earrings, thick or thin. The first are completely closed, whether round, square, oval, rectangular or heart-shaped. The seconds have a loop that is not completely closed. These are generally smaller, but they offer greater diversity in terms of shapes and raw materials. However, the trend is towards sterling silver. Also called 925 or solid silver, this chemical element is composed of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, most often copper. Nickel can also be used as an alloy, but this metal causes allergies. Jewelers therefore avoid it.
Creators particularly appreciate 925 silver for the guarantee of purity and the quality it offers and its very affordable price. For them, it is the best composition for a silver jewel to resist time. Indeed, pure silver patina or oxidize over the years. So, you cannot keep a silver ring for life. To keep it throughout its existence, jewelers therefore use 925 silver. This metal allows better durability of items provided that they are maintained regularly. You can use cleaning products with fine cloths or cloths to restore its shine.
A material that has democratized luxury
This material also has a very beautiful neutral color, which shines soberly like a mirror. It is therefore ideal for those who do not really appreciate the bling-bling of gold. This gray color allows us to embellish the jewel with other precious stones such as diamonds and above all to accompany our outfits on various occasions such as romantic dates, engagements and weddings.
Above all, sterling silver appeals for its low price. Indeed, it is a very widespread material in nature, all over the world. Jewelers can thus obtain supplies more easily and create as many pieces of jewelry as they want. Moreover, they can give any shape to the earrings because this material is soft and malleable. This material has largely contributed to democratizing luxury since everyone can finally buy quality jewelry at knockdown prices. Finally, it is suitable for people allergic to silver because it is hypoallergenic. Therefore, one does not run the risk of an ear infection.
