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Types of Pearl Earrings

Posted on: September 27, 2011

In western cultures, earrings have traditionally been worn primarily by women, although in recent decades, ear piercing has also become popular among men in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. The pearl earrings are the favor of the women.

Earring components may be made of any number of materials, including gold, silver, stone, pearls and coral. The pearl earrings are made of pearl beads. Different pearls can be used for different earrings. Designs range from small loops and studs to large plates and dangling items.

Here below are the main types of pearl earrings that people worn.

The main characteristic of stud pearl earrings is the appearance of floating on the 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. Occasionally, the stud pearl earring is constructed so that the post is threaded, allowing a screw back to securely hold the earring in place. This is useful in preventing the loss of expensive pearl earrings.

Hoop pearl earrings are circular or semi-circular in design, and look very similar to a ring. They are often constructed of silver tubing, with a thin wire attachment penetrating the ear. The hollow tubing is permanently attached to the wire at the front of the ear, and slips into the tube at the back. The entire device is held together by tension between the wire and the tube. Other hoop designs do not complete the circle, but penetrate through the ear in a post, using the same attachment techniques that apply to stud ones.

Dangle pearl earrings are designed to flow from the bottoms of the earlobes, and are available in various lengths from a centimeter or two, all the way to brushing 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.

As the pearls are the precious jewelry, the process of them is also complex and cautious. Firstly, the pearl beads are needed to be drilled, which is normally the half drilled hole. Secondly, the drilled beads are stuck on the earring mountings. The glue needs good quality to ensure the stability of the pearls.

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