Everything you need to know about Earrings
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Drops
Drop earrings, also known as dangle earrings, typically hang below the earlobe and can be secured in a variety of ways. Their length and shape also vary, which makes them an extremely versatile piece of jewelry.
The most classic drop earring type is a basket that holds the central gemstone and is secured with a lever backing. But, of course, there are many other styles that include any gemstone you want, and that can be held in place with a hook or french wire backing. Whatever feels more comfortable for you!
All in all, drop earrings are the perfect eye-catching accessory. They are appropriate for any occasion and can be worn as casual or as fancy as you prefer.
Hoops
Hoop earrings circle the ear from the front of the earlobe to the back. They are just as versatile as drop earrings, with styles that range from simple, just gleaming metal, to fancier, covered in diamonds or other gemstones.
Either way, hoops are a classic, but still elegant style that can be worn in different situations. Their size, shape, and thickness vary, which also leads us to a subtype of hoops, which are...
Huggies
These are like little hoop earrings, which means they sit closer to your earlobe than the regular hoops. Aside from the size factor, that is something particular to this style, both types are very similar.
If you feel like maybe hoop earrings are a bit too much for you, but you still like the style, go for huggies!
Studs
Also known as solitaire, this type of earring is simple and classic, designed for any occasion you can imagine.
Studs feature either a single precious stone or small clusters of gemstones. Alternatively, they can be entirely made of a particular metal and the shapes vary: balls, hearts, knots, there are infinite options.
They are basic, but still with great potential to be stunning, especially in diamond or gemstone studs. This design gives the illusion that the gemstone or diamond is floating on the ear, and this effect allows for the natural color and sparkle of these precious stones to be the star of the show.
Plus, they the most popular style of earrings!
Choose a metal
There are many materials out there that can be turned into an earring, but the focus here is on fine jewelry, so let’s talk about gold and platinum.Each one of them has its own particularities, and right below you can understand a bit more about these metals.
Gold
Gold can come in different karats, so it’s important to understand what that means.
Karat is the term used to measure the purity of gold: the higher the karatage, the purer the gold.
Gold in its purest form is not hard enough to be crafted into a piece of jewelry, so it needs to be mixed with other metals to make it wearable.
The preferable options for jewelry are 14K and 18K gold.
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold is a classic color for engagement rings. and it’s hypoallergenic. Maintenance wise, it is amongst the easiest of metals to clean
White Gold
White gold is almost a match to platinum engagement rings. It looks similar to platinum, and although it’s not as hard-wearing, the metals in the alloy make it very durable.
Rose Gold
It provides a different appearance to engagement rings, a more romantic one even. And almost all colored stones look great in rose gold, particularly those that are more reddish, which are a perfect complement to the diamond of your choice.
Platinum
It's a very durable metal that is also easy to work with, which allows designers and manufacturers to create more complex settings.
Choose your sparkle
Many earring designs include diamonds and gemstones, which add charm and glow to any earring style you choose.
Diamond
Always a classic, diamonds make any earring a luxurious pleasure. They feature a unique sparkle that boosts the elegance of your earrings. Surely, diamond earrings are a must-have for anyone who’s into fine jewelry.
Emerald
Emeralds are deep green gems that go really well with platinum and yellow gold. They are also known as symbols of fertility and love, and they are the birthstone for May.
Opal
Opal is considered a stone that brings luck. It’s also a very unique kind of precious gem because of its multicolored effect. The internal structure of precious opal causes it to diffract light, resulting in play-of-color.
They may be transparent, translucent, or opaque, and the background color may be white, black, or nearly any color of the visual spectrum.
Pearl
Pearls are just as classic as diamond earrings. This precious stone also comes in a range of colors, from pure white to lustrous silver-greys and light copper hues, so you can choose different pearl earrings to add to your jewelry box.
Sapphire
This deep blue gemstone is often associated with loyalty and dignity. Sapphires are also the birthstone for September. An interesting fact is that they exhibit different colors depending on the lighting, subtly shifting from blue in daylight to bluish-purple in incandescent light.
Topaz
Topaz in its natural state is a golden brown to yellow, but it can also be found in other colors, such as red, gray, orange, green, or pink (but this one is rare!).
Orange topaz is the traditional November birthstone, and it symbolizes friendship.
Tourmaline
Tourmalines come in a wide variety of colors, just like topazes, and they are considered one of the most colorful gemstones.
They are known as the birthstone for October and the name tourmaline means the stone of mixed colors.
Are you ready to choose?
Now you know enough to make an informed decision and choose your favorite designs!
At Ballantyne Jewelers, you find a stunning selection of earrings. We proud ourselves in providing a great variety of high-quality and beautiful pieces.
Visit us at 12335 North Community House Rd. Charlotte, NC, 28277 or contact us through our telephone number: (704) 341-4242.
