Men's earrings

As we know, earrings are made not only for women but also for men. Until recently, men's earrings caused a mixed public reaction, but if we look back in history, you can safely say that originally earrings were used mainly by men as attribute and jewelry. It was possible to determine by the earrings the social status of their owner, as well as our ancestors tried to protect themselves from evil spirits with the help of talismans, which were attached to their bodies. It is clear that the first earrings already existed several thousand years ago in ancient Asia. Even back then skilled artisans was able to make earrings for men. The ancient Assyrians and Egyptians, by using jewelry, demonstrated their superior social status. Gold and silver mens earrings with gemstones (sapphires, emeralds, rubies) were very popular amongst ancient Eastern countries. The rich fantasy of Eastern jewellers was infinite - the most luxurious mens earrings were made there.
Ancient Greece and Rome were famous for their jewelry production facilities no way less than those eastern countries. Earrings made of gold, probably, ranks first in total amount of jewelry, found in the Egyptian pharaoh's tombs.
Noblemen preferred precious color diversity and shining - thus for secular activities they wore men's earrings with garnets, sapphires, rubies and topaz.
Earrings were not used only as decorations - allowed by them, several traditions and customs has arised for some nations. For example, Roma people used to pierce child's ear if it was born in the family after the previous child's death.
For pirates, every earring was ment for an occupied ship.
Experienced sailors placed earring in the ear after crossing the equator, and they were allowed to put their feet on the table at the pub. Thieves and robbers wore earrings as protest against the ecclesiastical courts and to represent their affiliation to a social "foot" layer.
For Cossacks earring showed memebership to a family and role in their ruling regiment, although it is unknown for sure how this tradition arose. The only son in family wore earrings in the left ear. The last son in family wore earring in his right ear, and it showed that he is the last man in his family. But the only child in a family worn earrings in both ears. This tradition was not only the boy's mascot for life, it also includes a practical application: when equaling to the left in army, commander clearly saw which of the soldiers must be protected in the battlefield foremost.
Today, in the 21st century, wearing of precious earring is perceived as part of the overall image, and as a beautiful accessory.
Novadays earrings are just as popular as several millenniums ago. There are many jeweller earring options, which vary in design and appearance. Today earrings worn by both - women and men in all countries in different continents of the globe. Modern men - elegant, stylish, bold, individual, vulnerable and peculiar brutal. Modern man's external image, of course, has changed as time goes, along with business and phisical culture. They follow the tendencies of fashion and perfects their dressing style. Men care about their appearance - and this applies not only to clothing, but also to accessories, such as men's jewelry. Exterior of a man not only tells of his solid and sophisticated taste, but also for his social status. Only a few decades back a man with earring indicated a sexual minority, but nowadays man's earring may include other, more special meaning.
Best for men's earring option is small stud earrings or hoops. Materials helps to accentuate the value and concise of an earring: noble metals and gems (diamonds). It is best to choose a modest earrings made of platinum or white gold.

Well selected men's earrings is a bypass for novaday's business world! Where else could you outshine with your modest diamond if not at corporate parties! Business associates will appreciate your sense of style! Men's earring in the ear can tell the good knowledge of fashion and style as well as may even show love for heavy music.However, it's not worth to impose a man with unnecessary stereotypes and tags - in front of you, probably, is simply a stylish man who pierced his ears for aesthetic purposes only!



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