Clip Earrings

Clip earrings are definitely perfect as gift items for your loved ones in any occasion be it birthday, graduation, Christmas or anniversaries. Clip earrings are great for all ages. It is terrific addition to one’s jewelry armoire. Clip earrings are classic but they made a comeback in the jewelry industry. These easy to wear jewelry pieces are not necessarily expensive yet they are so attractive to look at from afar.

So whether you are looking of that nice pair of clip earrings to add up to your growing collection or purchasing a pair as a present, it is great to know that some few tips and guides can help you out with your clip on earrings shopping.

The earliest earrings during the time of Persian imperial reign were all pierced in. Earrings then were prevalently worn by men usually soldiers and those of higher ranks. Wearing of ear adornments spread westward to Greek and eastward to India. Even small children will already exposed to wearing such pierced in earrings.

Clip earrings were not so popular then until the early 20th century. Sometime in the 1920s, women demanded a more convenient alternative to wear earrings. This saw the need for clip on earrings that do not require piercing. This became a popular piece of jewelry not only to younger women but also to the older ones.

There were several jewelry inventions then aside from the popular clip earrings. The ear cuff also did not require piercing since it is attached to the ear by pinching it. Magnet type earrings were another option. It uses magnet to secure the earrings in place. Spring hoop ear adornments use springs. Ear hooks are easy to wear by hanging the earring on the whole ear. Adhesive earrings are quite good alternatives and use a sticker-like adhesive to cling onto the earlobe.

All of them seem to have addressed the need of many women to non-pierce type earrings. However, most of them have drawbacks. Either they frequently fell because of non-secured attachment or they lack the appeal and elegance of the classic pierce in earrings.

The clip-on earrings, although the most popular among the others, also had a lot of disadvantages. Clip-on earrings hurt and numb the ear. In other instances, ears got swollen and irritated. The earlier and imperfect design of clips-ons caused such but modern clip earrings were made more comfortable and convenient to wear.

Even though clip on earrings are made of heavy materials like silver or gold, contemporary clip-ons will hold safely in the ears. They are easy and faster to put on as compared to the traditional earrings. Clip-on earrings are becoming so popular that even celebrities and the rich are fond of them. The popularity of clip-ons is probably credited to the media’s exposure to such piece of jewelries. TV icon Oprah Winfrey is also fond of wearing clip-ons and that is why it is no surprise why more people are wearing it too.

Clip earrings are also available in a variety of designs that rival that of conventional earrings. Diamond, silver and gold clip earrings are very popular. Luxury brands like Swarovski are also bestsellers. Different forms whether it’s hanging or dangling, small or big, crystals and stones, heart shaped or star shaped, there is a wide selection to choose from.

For first time wearers, putting them on and keeping them hanging might be a trickier task, but it won’t be a huge problem at all. The core mechanism of clip earrings is the hinge. It does not have screws and fixes as compared to the traditional ones. Just gently clip on the earring on the earlobe and it will stay there still.

To prevent sores, make sure the earlobe is positioned nicely in between the ornamental front and the earring hinge. If you still feel a little uncomfortable from the pressure of the clips on your earlobe try inserting small foam to pillow your earlobes, it will reduce the pressure of the clip-ons. Best of all, the secret to wearing clip on earrings is not the earring themselves; it’s how you wear them. Be bold and be confident, you will come out sparkling.