Earrings Trivia

Earrings highlight a woman's beauty. Even the privileged in the ancient world used earrings.

Here are 10 interesting historical facts about earrings, and what people would do for the sake of beauty

Earrings: Mystic Twilight Topaz Earrings, 14K Gold Jewelry
Earrings: Mystic Twilight Topaz Earrings, 14K Gold Jewelry Experience the wonders of mystic twilight topaz! These princess cut (square) stud earrings contain two genuine 4mm prong set mystic twilight topaz gemstones and are crafted of 14KT polished solid yellow gold. Contain traditional butterfly, secure friction backs. The perfect addition to any jewelry lover's collection!

Earrings: Pink Topaz Stud Earrings, 14K Gold Jewelry
Earrings: Pink Topaz Stud Earrings, 14K Gold Jewelry Hot pink topaz are the centerpiece of these brilliant, eye-catching earrings. Topaz represents friendship, love and wealth. The round tiffany style studs contain two genuine 5mm pink topaz gemstones and are crafted of 14K polished solid yellow gold. Contain traditional butterfly, secure friction backs. Pink topaz is an alternative birthstone for October. Guaranteed to bring pleasure to any jewelry lover!

Earrings: Aqua Marine Stone Earrings, 10K Gold Hoop
Aqua Marine Stone Earrings, 10K Gold Hoop A symbol of courage, knowledge and inspiration, as well as the birthstone for March, the aqua marine's distinctive, gentle blue glow is unmistakable. These lovely hoop style earrings brilliantly exhibit 12 genuine individually prong set 2.5mm round aquamarine gem stones. The aqua marine totals one full carat. The aqua marine hoop earrings are set in 10K polished solid yellow gold. The hinged hoop design adds security and comfort to traditional posts. The diameter is 15mm (9/16"). Guaranteed to bring pleasure to any jewelry connoisseur!

Earrings: Ruby White Gold Earrings, 14K Stud Jewelry
Earrings: Ruby White Gold Earrings, 14K Stud Jewelry Without question, simple and elegant precious gemstone studs are an essential element of any jewelry collection. The birthstone for July and a symbol of contentment and immortality, the ruby is much beloved for its rich red glow. The round tiffany style studs contain two genuine 4mm red ruby gemstones and are crafted of cool, gleaming 14K polished solid white gold. The ruby white gold earrings contain traditional butterfly, secure friction backs. Ruby is the birthstone for July.

Earrings: Stainless Steel Earrings, Hoop, Brushed Finish
Earrings: Stainless Steel Earrings, Hoop, Brushed Finish Stainless steel has become one of the most sought after materials in fashion as of late, and it's no wonder why. These sleek surgical stainless steel (grade 316L) hoop earrings are perfect for everyday wear. The earrings have a brushed (matte or satin)finish. The diameter is 9/16" (14MM) and the width is 3/16" (5MM). Snap-in closure ensures a secure fit.

Way back around 2500 B.C., Sumerian women wore golden earrings. These were crescent shaped or in the form of hoops.
During the 1860s, European women wore real Brazilian beetles on their ears as earrings.
Napoleon returned from his campaigns in Italy with cameos. He also started a school of engraving in Paris, which increased the production of cameos that were often set in earrings.
During the 19th century, Catalan earrings would be as long as 14cm. They were so heavy that they had to be supported by another hook placed around the ear.
The first ear clips appeared in the early 1930s. They were designed to envelope the ear lobe and mimic the curls in the hair.
Earlobes of the Egyptian royals in Ancient Egypt were extremely elongated due to the use of heavy earrings from childhood.
Large ear plugs were fashionable in Egypt around 1559 - 1085 B.C. They had a groove around the edge to fit into a large hole stretched in the earlobes.
Greek earrings in 3rd century B.C. featured golden sculptures of negro heads dangling from the centre of each earring.
Around the late 18th century to the early 19th century, women would wear flimsy white dresses clinging to the body. Some wore them wet to enhance the effect, and often ended up dying of pneumonia. These dresses were worn with large geometrical long gold and enamel earrings.
Metal inlay techniques developed by samurai sword makers were used to make pendent earrings in Europe in the mid 1870s.