Earrings for You Who Have Difficulty Choosing
Do you, like so many others, have difficulty choosing? Should they be large or small, or perhaps in a completely different color?
Yes, many of us feel that way, and perhaps it’s not such a bad thing to be a little uncertain before making some of life’s big decisions.
While earrings might not fall into the category of major life choices, a decision still needs to be made, as it’s about finding the earrings that fit perfectly with you, your personal style, and your appearance.
This is where I come into the picture, because if there’s one thing I know about, it’s earrings and jewelry in general. At times it can be a bit monotonous, but today, it will work in your favor, and I’m happy about that.
Earrings gold
At the top of all search terms related to earrings are, of course, gold earrings, and that's because they are the ultimate choice.
Here you have a pair of earrings that won't change color (tarnish) at least as long as you choose 14kt gold or higher carat.
The reason that gold tarnishes at lower carats is simply that the pure gold content is very low, and the other materials used, such as silver and copper, tarnish with use.
If you choose your jewelry in 8kt gold, it means that the proportion of pure gold is only 333 parts per thousand. Additionally, the density of gold is also about double that of silver and copper.
With a pair of gold earrings (preferably in 14kt), you get a pair of studs that can be worn for many years to come
Earrings silver
With a pair of silver earrings, you get earrings in the beautiful light color that only silver has. In previous years, we saw a trend where almost only gold-plated silver earrings were sold, but recently, the demand for silver jewelry has increased significantly.
When you choose earrings in silver, the selection is enormous, and you can choose between the classic earrings that are not too heavy on the ear, large dangling earrings, or perhaps you just want a pair of completely neutral hoops to wear alongside your other earrings.
Bonus info about silver earrings: They contain 925 parts per thousand of fine silver, and the rest is usually copper. Years ago, nickel was also included in the silver alloy because it gave a shinier and brighter surface.
Fortunately, nickel is no longer legally allowed in silver jewelry, but it is still used in small amounts in costume jewelry that is also sold in Denmark.
The downside of using nickel in jewelry is that the body absorbs a small amount of it, and it can accumulate in the body since the body cannot excrete it, potentially leading to nickel allergy
Bow earrings
If you want to be in on the latest trend with earrings, then a pair of bow earrings is definitely what you should choose. This time, the trend has really taken off, and there is hardly a company that doesn’t make a version of the bow earring.
I have asked myself several times what the symbolism of a bow is, as I can’t really see it. Perhaps it’s simply because it is beautiful in itself!
If you have young children, bows can be quite annoying since they keep coming undone and need to be tied again.
On the other hand, when wrapping a gift nicely, there is always a beautifully tied bow on top.
A bow is actually a knot, just like a ribbon knot, a clove hitch, and a bowline.
Pearl earrings
Wup, wup, we’ve reached number 4 on the list of the most searched earrings on Google: pearl earrings. Pearl earrings contain, as the word beautifully implies, pearls.
There can be many different types of pearls on a pair of pearl earrings; however, the best-selling pearl is the white freshwater pearl. Freshwater pearls can come in almost every imaginable shape, from perfectly round to elongated, rustic, baroque, heart-shaped, and many more. They are also available in all sorts of colors, as freshwater pearls are often dyed, so you can get exactly the ones you desire.
The white cultured pearl, which is cultivated in saltwater, is also a very popular pearl for earrings, but it only comes in light shades that range from pink, white, golden, and into lighter gray. Cultured pearls are always round, or round with a little bump on the side of the pearl.
Daisy earrings
Daisy earrings have existed for many years and are a well-known piece of jewelry in Denmark, as they date back through the royal lineage. Not least, the most beautiful brooch was created when Crown Princess Ingrid married Crown Prince Frederik back in 1938.
At that time, the daisy was made of platinum adorned with a wealth of diamonds; it was truly an extravagant piece of jewelry. Later, when their daughter Margrethe was born in 1940, Danish jewelers began to make the daisy in silver with enamel.
Today, many companies produce daisy jewelry, and just like in the beginning, they are still made with genuine white enamel and sterling silver. The only change is that most daisy earrings sold today are also gold-plated.
Diamond earrings
As is the case with earrings made of gold, the same applies to earrings with diamonds: you get a piece of jewelry that you can wear for many years to come.
The picture above shows a pair of rose gold studs with a champagne-colored diamond in the center, surrounded by smaller white diamonds in prong settings all the way around, which gives the earring some size.
The best-selling diamond earring is the one with a single diamond in the center, held in a prong setting with either 4 or 6 prongs.
These earrings are almost always made in 14kt yellow, rose, or white gold—I have actually never seen this type made in, for example, silver...
Often, these earrings are part of an exchange series, where you can exchange your diamond earrings for a larger size within 2 years by paying the difference.
Hoops earrings
Hoops is the English word for our lovely old word "creoles," which has gradually been adopted into the Danish language, just like many other English terms.
The word "hoops" refers to rings worn in the ears, which can be made from all sorts of materials.
The hoops we sell here in the store are almost always earrings made of gold-plated sterling silver, and there are really many different types to choose from.
If you have multiple holes in the same ear, it can be advantageous to wear hoops in some of them, as they take up less space on the earlobe.
Earrings for men
As it is with all other types of jewelry, wearing them has become super trendy, and the same applies to men's jewelry.
In particular, it is these earrings shown in the picture above, which have "diamonds" in the stud, that are the most sought after. I can remember years ago how everyone just wanted a David Beckham stud with a white diamond. Why they are in demand today, I do not know.
When we talk about earrings for men, it seems that there are a bit more lenient rules regarding materials, where steel often plays a part. Whether it’s because men or young guys tend to misplace their jewelry, I’m not sure :)
In addition to diamond earrings, hoops are also a trending choice among men. They can also offer a certain appeal, especially a pair of designer hoops with a brushed surface and perhaps a little pattern on the front.
Earrings for children
From a very young age, girls or young women are influenced by earrings. Today, there are countless earring designs for children to choose from, whereas when I was a child, there were: Hmm, let me see: ladybugs, hearts, stars, and surely some that I can't remember.
But today, there are so many beautiful options that I almost feel envious of not being a child anymore. A small selection includes: unicorns, rainbows, princess crowns, pandas, horses, koalas, moons, bows, and flowers.
Many of the earrings for children are adorned with enamel in super beautiful warm colors, making it almost impossible not to wish for them as gifts or maybe buy them for yourself.