Over time, the world of jewelry has evolved and currently there are an infinite number of accessories and jewelry adapted to all styles and personalities.
In this blog article we tell you all about the different types of earrings that exist for women and men. Choosing the one that best suits your look and the shape of your face will now be much easier. Keep reading!
Types of earrings for women 
Nowadays, earrings are an essential accessory for the modern woman. The most common are:
Stud earrings
They are the typical minimalist ones that stay completely attached to the ear. They are usually very elegant and can be used on important occasions as well as for everyday use. These accessories usually use snap closures.
Stud earrings can also be used as piercings, being placed right on the cartilage or in other areas of the face.
Hoop Earrings
A hoop, earring, ring, or hoop is nothing more than a hoop-shaped earring. However, these types of ornaments can be found in different shapes, and can be square, star, or even heart-shaped.
Long Earrings
These are earrings that are especially long in length. This style of earrings is still in fashion, but you should know how to combine it with your outfit and hairstyle to avoid a look that is too saturated.
These are also known as chandeliers or filigrees, since they look like antique lamps with ornaments at the bottom.
Types of piercings for the ear
Nowadays, there are different types of piercings that can be located in different areas of the ear.
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Helix piercings and anti-helix piercings.
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Antitragus and tragus piercings. This last piercing consists of a piercing in the cartilage that protrudes from the ear. It is very striking and modern.
- Snug piercings.
- Conch piercing.
- The daith and the rook. Not many people dare to get these piercings because both are quite painful.
Types of earrings for men
Not only women enjoy decorating their ears, men have also joined this trend. Among the earring models most used by men, three types stand out:
Hoops
This is the first and perhaps oldest of the earrings for men. It is placed in the earlobe and is a hoop earring. Normally this type of earring is made of 925 sterling silver or also in yellow gold.
Diamond earrings
Today they are the most used. They are small earrings with precious stones, shiny and striking. They are very common among soccer players and models. An example of this is David Beckham.
Expansions
Expansions are radical and only the most daring opt for this type of piercing that consists of stretching the ear hole little by little with an expander until it reaches the desired size.
Types of earring closures
Earrings can also be classified by the type of closure they have. The most famous are the following:
Omega clasp earrings
The omega clasp is not the most common; it is named this way because the mechanism that allows the earring to close on the ear is similar to the omega letter of the Greek alphabet.
It is one of the best closures, since it ensures the earring stays in the ear. However, it is not very common in small earrings.
Snap-on earrings
This is the most common of the earring closures. It is a piece colloquially called a butterfly, which snaps into the earring and holds it to the ear.
Catalan clasp earrings
The Catalan clasp is similar to snap closures, with the difference that it uses a lever that hooks onto a piece with a small hole.
Hook closure earrings
The hook closure or also known as the hippie closure, is a fairly simple mechanism that consists of a kind of hook that goes through the ear piercing and holds the earring.
As you can see, in the Nowadays, you have many types of earrings and clasps to choose from. Thanks to this blog post, you can now buy the ones that best suit your face shape and your style when you visit the jewelry store. Which one is your favorite?
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