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Earrings are a type of jewelry worn on the ears.

Traditional Earrings
Traditional Earrings

Most people wear them through a piercing in the earlobe. Some people choose to pierce other parts of the ear, like the tragus or the helix. These are often called cartilage piercings.

Earpiercing
Earpiercing

Cartilage piercings are more complex than lobe piercings. They also take more time to heal. People can also wear earrings without piercings by using stickers or clip-ons.

Modern lobe earring (01)
Modern lobe earring (01)

This allows anyone to enjoy different styles.

There are many ways to wear earrings.

StarterEarrings2
StarterEarrings2

Small studs are very popular. They look like they are floating on the ear because the post is hidden. You might also see metal hoops or dangling items.

Hoop earring
Hoop earring

Some jewelry is called statement earrings. These use bold colors, tassels, or sparkles to grab attention.

Chandbali Earrings
Chandbali Earrings

Earrings can be made from many things. People use metal, plastic, glass, or wood. Some even use precious stones, beads, or bone. The size of an earring depends on how much the earlobe can hold.

People have worn earrings for thousands of years.

Santorini girl picks flowers
Santorini girl picks flowers

They are one of the oldest ways people change their appearance. In ancient India, people wore gold and stones like lapis lazuli.

Indian (Satavahana) earring
Indian (Satavahana) earring

In the Minoan Civilization, people wore gold, silver, and bronze hoops.

Jasper earrings
Jasper earrings

In ancient Persia, soldiers were shown wearing earrings on palace walls.

Persepolis soldier
Persepolis soldier

Even King Tutankhamun had pierced earlobes in ancient Egypt. History shows that earrings have always been a way to show beauty or status.

Different groups have used earrings for different reasons.

Giorgi III of Imereti by Castelli
Giorgi III of Imereti by Castelli

In the past, gold earrings were a sign of wealth. For sailors, a pierced earlobe meant they had sailed around the world.

Multiple ears pierced baby
Multiple ears pierced baby

In Costa Rica, it is common for newborn babies to have double ear piercings. In the 1950s, Queen Elizabeth II had her ears pierced. This helped make the practice popular again in the West. Later, in the 1970s and 1980s, many musicians and athletes wore them too. Now, many people see ear piercing as a way to show their own unique style.

Today, earring styles continue to grow and change.

Glass Ear Spirals
Glass Ear Spirals

Some people like to stretch their earlobes to wear larger items.

Navel Curve As Earring
Navel Curve As Earring

Others enjoy "ear curation." This is when a person designs a whole set of piercings to fit their ear shape. These special designs are sometimes called constellations.

Modern stores make it easy for people to find many different looks. Whether they are simple studs or fancy custom pieces, earrings remain a beloved way to decorate the body.

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Indian (Satavahana) earring.jpg
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Santorini girl picks flowers.jpg
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Persepolis soldier.jpg
File:Giorgi III of Imereti by Castelli.jpg
Giorgi III of Imereti by Castelli.jpg
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Multiple ears pierced baby.jpg
File:Chandbali Earrings.jpg
Chandbali Earrings.jpg
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StarterEarrings2.jpg
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Hoop earring.jpg
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Jasper earrings.jpg
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