Earrings are a very important accessory worn – for many centuries – by men and women from different cultures and around the world. The earliest designs of this particular piece of jewelry can be found as far back as Ancient Greece, when earrings were popular for decorative purposes and to demonstrate one’s social status.
In these years the most popular ones were undoubtedly the gold earrings, often decorated with precious stones or religious symbols – in fact, earrings were also worn to protect oneself from bad luck and to attract good fortune.
In Ancient Rome, on the other hand, earrings were worn especially by women, made of materials such as gold and silver, obv strictly decorated with stones. With the passage of time, during the Middle Ages, earrings had slightly lost value, returning in vogue during the Renaissance. Between the mid-14th century and the end of the 16th century, all women of the aristocracy loved to wear them and show them off on various occasions, more or less special.
Thus earrings have continued to be worn by women all over the world over the centuries, despite all the changes in style and trends over time.
Today we know a wide range of earring styles and materials, ideal for him and her. Among all the styles are the voluminous ones a real must-have of the season.
Triumphant are the heavy and showy earrings, often decorated with precious stones and beads, perfect for both day and evening. Capable of being able to add a touch of glam and personality to one’s look, during the latest fashion shows, we could notice showy earrings of different shapes and sizes.
Here is our gallery that can tell you all the trends in earrings. From Chanel to Coperni, Zimmermann and Ujoh, how do you plan to interpret this fashion trend?
EARRINGS TREND: STRAIGHT FROM THE LATEST CATWALKS, THE MOST ECCENTRIC AND VOLUMINOUS MUST-HAVES
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