Pierced earrings

Pierced earrings: Earrings that are attached to an ear by means of a wire or post that is inserted through a hole pierced in the ear.
Pierced-Work: See Open Work.

Pierced Earrings
Earrings designed for wear in ears that are pierced. A wire or post is inserted through the ear lobe.
Polish
Process used to make metal smooth and glossy. The process increases shine and eliminates flaws.

pierced earrings
Designed for wear in ears which are pierced. A wire or post is inserted through the ear lobe.
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Non Pierced Earrings: Earrings for non-pierced ears - usually magnetic or clip-on earrings.
Patina: The finish of a metal's surface. Usually refers to the look of the finish after age.

Pierced Earrings
Earrings designed for pierced ears. A wire or post is inserted through the ear lobe.
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To wear pierced earrings, piercing is done either in the earlobe or some other external part of an ear. Usually, an earlobe piercing is referred as ear piercing whereas piercing in the upper part of the external ear is referred as cartilage piercing.

Jewelry took the form of chatelaines, hair ornaments, lockets, pierced earrings, watch chains with fobs and seals, cameos, book chain style necklaces, hatpins, lavalieres, lace and lingerie pins, bangles, cufflinks and stud buttons.

Monet developed the very comfortable "friction ear clip" for non-pierced earrings and the "barrel clutch" for pierced earrings.

It is used as a gemstone and is the birthstone for August.
Pierced Earrings
Pierced Earrings are earrings that have a section that is meant to be inserted into a hole that was pierced into the ear.

STUD EARRINGS Also called studs, small post style pierced earrings, sometimes set with gemstones. Diamond studs are probably the most popular type of Diamond earrings.

These main classifications branch out into the several varieties available. By far, the most popular are the pierced earrings and hence, majority of earrings sold in the market today are of these type.

1960s onwards, pierced earrings became quite popular with men too.
TYPES OF DANGLE EARRINGS There exists a huge variety when you would like to go for dangle earrings. The first thing to be kept in mind is that they should suit your face.

This type of mounting is used for pierced earrings. Seed Pearl:Very small, round pearls often seen in antique jewelry. Seed pearls are less than 2 mm in diameter.

See also: Stone, Metal, Pierced, Earrings, Diamond