One of the accessories that have been around for some time are earrings. These are worn by both men and women of all ages and can be worn everyday for any occasion. With a pair of earrings, it is possible to change one’s looks, mood and personality.

Earrings come in various styles, sizes, shapes and designs, and can be divided into pierced and clip-on varieties. Unlike clipped on earrings, pierced earnings are set in place by piercing, wherein the earrings stay in place. Different forms of pierced earrings are the studs, hoop and dangling earrings.

Different types of earrings:

Gold and silver earrings are available as plain earrings or embedded with precious stones. There are also many different types of attractive artificial earrings that many women like to buy to match their attire. Of late, one gram, gold plated earrings have grown in popularity. These are earrings made of metal, and plated with gold to give it a rich look.

The most common earrings are the stud earrings that seem to float on the earlobe, hoop earrings which are the famous circular earrings connected to the ear by wires and dangle earrings which barely touch the shoulders of women. Women buy them to match the occasion and their dressing.