Earings The Basics

It is very common to find women wearing earrings, as this is essentially an accessory made for them. It can be worn alone or paired with a complementing pendant and chain.

Here are some types:

• Studs: very basic, these are usually the plain ones that are used as starter pieces. It can also be designed with diamonds or pearls for a more sophisticated look.
• Drop: designed like a pendant ornament, they fall below the earlobe. It comes with minimal movement.
• Dangle: similar to the drop type, a pair of this is longer and is designed to swing and move along with the head. The Threader and Chandelier types are different forms of dangle earrings. Threaders look like long ropes that go through the ears and dangles on one or both ends. Chandelier has a more elaborate design that fans out looking like a ballroom chandelier.
• Hoop: designed like a metal tube in the shape of a circle, they may be presented in different shapes and sizes. A semi-circular design is called Half Hoops, while the tiny hoops, which are called "huggies" or "huggers", are designed to hug your ear.
• Cluster: a pair of this is usually composed of gemstones, beads, glass or metal that are grouped together to form a cluster. It is another variation of the typical drop design.

Proper Fashion and Styling with earrings

When wearing statement pieces or pairing it up with other jewelleries, you must remember that less is more. If the objective is to draw attention to your face, accentuate by wearing statement pieces that compliments your face. If your dress is the centre of attention, then keep the jewellery and other accessories at a minimum.

Another thing to bear in mind when choosing jewellery is the type of occasion. Not all types of jewellery can be worn at specific events. The classic pearl stud can be used in a formal office setting or at an elegant wedding. However, big hoop earrings should be worn on more casual and laid back events. As a rule of thumb, pick out your ensemble first and decide how to wear your hair while considering the formality and mood of the crowd before picking out your accessories.

Caring for Earrings

Keep it clean and ready to wear by gently wiping off excess make-up and skin oils after each wearing. Use a lint-free, 100% cotton cloth and gently wipe the piece clean using only the soft pads of your fingers.

When using specially purchased jeweller's cloths to keep your jewellery clean and shiny, be sure to use fresh cloths as the dirt and grit left on the cloth from a previous use will now leave scratches and dents in the piece you are trying to clean and polish.

For fine jewelleries, store them in a jeweller's tissue or a soft bag.

Do not use bleach or any product that contains bleach to clean your jewelleries. Toothpaste is also not recommended as a cleaning agent as it may scratch the surface of the metal.

Shopping for earrings online

In this day and age, shopping for jewellery is quite easy. You may choose to go the traditional way by going to the retail shop which gives you the opportunity to try on the items before buying them. Or alternatively, you can shop jewellery online. Online shopping is preferred by many as it is convenient and up to 50% cheaper than retail. However, you have to make sure that the store is trusted and reliable.

Things to consider:

• Know how to measure quality in gold, diamond and other items you wish to buy.
• Browse the website for the seller's information. Make sure that the site is secure.
• Check for guarantees and other terms for shipping, return policies.

Bee Jewel is a trusted online jewellery store based in Sydney, Australia. They design and manufacture jewellery in stylish and sophisticated patterns. You can choose from their wide collection of elegantly crafted jewelry for women. It can be a simple gold or silver stud, an intricately designed hoop, or a chic drop pattern with pearls. You also have the option to buy the cheap alternative to diamond pieces with the cubic zirconia collection.