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Gold and diamond earrings are absolutely one of the best possible gifts for the modern woman. But who invented the first pair of earrings? And what have earrings symbolised in the fields of economics, politics and faith throughout the course of history? BAUNAT explains it all in this guide.
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- Gold, silver and bronze earrings were already known in the Minoan civilization (3000 - 1200 BC). They were worn as body decorations. They may even be older, as older mummies have been found with pierced ears.
- In the Middle Ages, women often wore jewellery in their hair, and their hair came below the ears. So earrings were superfluous at that time.
- Popularity increased In the 16th century — among men, too. William Shakespeare and Francis Drake, among others, often wore earrings. Sailors also wore earrings symbolically.
- By the 60s, more and more women had started piercing their ears. This had not been done for some time. Around this time, earrings also acquired additional meanings: as a sign of non-conformism in hippies, as a tribute to their roots for Black people, or as an expression of sexual orientation in men.
The first people to wear earrings
The history of earrings goes back a long way. Around 5000 years or more.
Cultural references to earrings
Pirates with earrings
That pirates wore gold earrings is no myth, but an historical fact.
Earrings and political movements
Earrings today
Creole earrings
Creole earrings are very popular today with trendy women. Creole earrings are large, round earrings which have recently gained in popularity. They symbolise resilience, strength and identity in some Black and Caribbean cultures. In recent years, these earrings have grown into a true fashion item and a popular accessory, with the stunning Rihanna wearing conspicuous, large gold earrings, bringing creole earrings back into fashion..
Women should never go without earrings. Passing on them is an opportunity missed.
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Frequently asked Questions
What are diamond earrings?
Diamond stud earrings are the perfect gift for your girlfriend, wife or fiancée. Every woman wants a pair. Diamond earrings are probably the most versatile piece of jewellery out there. You can wear them with anything and on every occasion. Diamond earrings can be worn for casual evenings out, but are well suited for work and formal occasions as well.
Brilliant earrings are the most magnificent variety of diamond earrings. Also with the precious metal you have a wide array of options, with earrings in white gold, yellow gold, red gold and platinum. Certain earrings for women, such as the diamond studs, saw big changes and are now suited for both genders.
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What are diamond necklaces?
The diamond necklace is a jewelry designer's most expansive canvas. It is a medium for expressing both the sublime and the beautiful. The allure of our diamonds, in the hands of the world's most skilled artisans, produces jewelry of outstanding quality and significance.
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What are diamond pendants?
Throughout time, pendants and diamonds have held a special meaning for various different cultures. Diamond pendants are worn for more than just their ornamental value, as they also express the identity and social status of the person wearing them. What a diamond pendant is depends on the culture it comes from and the meaning behind it. Diamond pendants have also been associated with mysterious powers of protection.
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