The usual earrings, rings and clips are dropped into oblivion. Rule the ball original and unusual jewelry for the ears with a variety of fasteners and clasps. What hides under unfamiliar names: jackets and claymores? What kind of earrings can be worn without piercing the ears? We decided to introduce you to the trending types of earrings. Take a closer look and find your perfect match!
Cuffs .
This is a trendy alternative to clips. Kaffes in the form of a half-open bracelet as if "hugging" the ear, allowing you to wear them without piercing. The most extravagant versions can have a shape of wings, feathers or grapes. But especially urgent are mini versions, something like small rings. Many jewelry stores offer a combination of products, such as "cuff + earring-nail" connected by a chain.
Material of manufacture
Labret products are made of different materials and may have different purposes.
Labrets with internal thread - the best option for healing a fresh puncture in the ear. Products for primary wear should be made of hypoallergenic material. Photos of labret from titanium, bioplastic, bioflex, show a wide choice of jewelry, among which everyone will be able to choose their own option.
Products made of titanium are recommended for people prone to allergic reactions. This inert material is used for implants, the fastest healing of wound surfaces at punctures.
Medical steel is the most common and relatively cheap alloy for piercing products. But given the presence of nickel in the composition, it can lead to skin dermatitis and cause an allergic reaction.
Plastic labrets are versatile in that they can serve as primary products after the piercing. The stem surface of Bioflex and Bioplate is quite smooth, which is optimal for a better healing process. At the same time, the lightweight plastic models are characterized by a huge variety of colors and decorating twists.
Positive qualities of bioplastic products:
- Inertness to chemicals. Not subject to destruction and deformation.
- Resistant to temperature changes and UV rays. With the decoration you can visit the sauna, sunbathe, take hot showers.
- The lightness of the product promotes faster healing of the wound and makes the jewelry almost imperceptible.
- The hypoallergenic properties of the material make it safe for use by pregnant women and people with sensitive skin.
- A rich assortment of colors and shapes.
Gold and silver jewelry is best used as jewelry for a healed piercing. Gold 585 contains nickel, which can cause allergic dermatitis.
Silver jewelry labrets are susceptible to oxidation and this peculiarity suggests their use only as jewelry.
Often, the surface of the jewelry is insufficiently polished and can serve as a dust accumulation and be a breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore, the initial choice is better to opt for more modest pieces with high quality material.
"Crawlers"/"claymores."
Under these complicated names are very simple and cute earrings-turned-earrings. They come from the English words crawl and climb. Indeed, like little snakes such earrings go up the ear lobe. They are fastened in two places: on the earlobe - with a nail, and kaf on the upper cartilage, or a long clamping loop on the back of the ear.
How to make it yourself, master class
Outwardly, the design of kaffes may seem complicated, but this is a deceptive feeling, and to make them yourself will not be difficult. You can make earrings from improvised materials and even from paper clips, because the thickness of this wire allows you to create jewelry, and special wire may not be at hand.
Cuff earrings are designed in advance. Determine the model and on which ear they plan to wear, because for some categories of people this is an important point. It is also recommended to start with simple models, as massive models are more difficult to master. Shapes with two layers of wire can make it difficult to create. The wire should not break anywhere.
To create, you will need materials for all tastes: wire, beads, chains, feathers, pendants. They will be used to create original jewelry. Use round pliers and pliers. They will be used to bend and cut the wire, to create loops. To give a roundness, you can use a pen, a pencil or any round object that allows you to wrap the wire around it.
Wire Kaffes
You will need 13-15 cm of wire, round pliers and a pen to make them.
- Cut off the necessary length of wire and make a loop on one end with the round pliers.
- Bend the wire in a zigzag 2 times.
- Make a curl at the free end of the wire.
- Wrap the kuffle around the handle.
- From the wire, make a small ring and fasten it to the small curl.
Kaffes with beads
You will need 18 cm of wire, beads and round pliers.
- Cut the wire, bend 5 cm and press to the main part.
- Once again bend the wire for 3 cm, forming a zigzag. On one side of the zigzag protrudes 2 cm, and the other part of 10 cm.
- Find the middle of the zigzag, and the longest part of the wire to wrap 3-4 tight turns.
- Bend the short part at a 45 degree angle to the opposite side.
- On the opposite side repeat the bend.
Step by step making earrings kaffes with their own hands.
- On both sides put the beads and make a ring on a short part of the wire.
- Bend the long part in a zigzag, the sides should be equal in size to the beads.
- Put more beads on top of the resulting zigzag.
- Finish the zigzag with a ring, made with round pliers.
- Fold in the loose ends, using a pen or pencil.
Cuffs with feathers
Prepare the materials: 15 cm thick wire and thin wire, beads, 1 large feather and small feathers, chain, superglue, 5 costume jewelry rings. Of the tools we will need: round pliers and pliers.
- Bend the wire in the shape of an ear;
- Bend the edges into rings;
- Attach rings with a thin wire;
- Drop glue on a large feather and attach a smaller feather to it;
- Take 5 cm of thin wire and at one end bend it into a loop;
- the other end of the wire to wrap the feathers where they are glued;
- from a thin wire to make 10 pieces of 7 cm in length;
- make an eyelet, put a bead on it, thread the last link of the chain and bend the wire;
- of the rest do the same on the base of the feathers.
Cuffs of polymer clay or plastic
Plastic products help keep the piece flexible and when using these earrings, the attachment to the ear is adjustable. You will need: wire, black colored plastic, gray eye shadow and varnish.
- Fit the frame of the dragon's torso and wing to the ear.
- Fill the body frame and the wing frame with plastic.
- Connect the body and wing.
- With a needle, cut out small parts, form the wing and fragments of the dragon.
- Using shadows, give color and shine to the future product.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Then varnish.
Thus, thanks to the imagination, every woman with the help of kaffe earrings can create her own unique style.
Author: Rita Alexandrovskaya
"Front to back" or double-sided earrings
Not so long ago on the Olympus of popularity rose the famous variety of such earrings - pusset-balls from Dior. There are other variants, no less bright and stylish, which function according to their name. The front earring is attached to the back, which is always larger than the first one!
Growing Popularity
All-ear earrings are now produced in large quantities in China. Businessmen of the Celestial Empire have always been quick to respond to the growing demand. Dragon and snake cuffs have been extremely popular for a number of years now, thanks to their spectacular design and relatively low price.
Showing interest to unusual earrings and reputable jewelers. On sale you can find cuffs of precious metals, decorated with precious stones.
Jacket earrings .
To understand the principle of this jewelry, it is worth remembering the jacket. How is it worn? Thrown over the shoulders to create an image, and when necessary - take off, remaining in the basic outfit. So do these earrings: they feature a removable decorative pendant, which is attached to a nail and appears on the back side of the lobe. It can always be removed.
The classic version of the earrings has a shape of a circle. Recently there have appeared many variations: extended downward, linear, resembling flirty skirts, etc. Often these earrings are sold one at a time. After all, they are great to combine with other products!
Which ear to wear kafs on
There is no strict rule in choosing an ear for this accessory. Basically, kaffes are created for one ear. Manufacturers more often create universal models that will fit on the right or left ear. For those who are not ready for such a "highlight" in the image, paired kaffes are produced.
Large, voluminous models are desirable to wear only on one ear. In exceptional cases, for celebrations, you can allow wearing a paired model. For lovers of asymmetry, you can wear a discreet clove earring on the second ear. Not the best way such an image will look on the ears with pronounced asymmetry.
Small kaffes look more modest, they can be worn on both ears, or combined with conventional earrings.
Most men, in order to avoid bad publicity, do not dare to wear such jewelry. However, those who use kaffes try to keep an eye on which ear is best. An earring in the right ear signifies non-traditional orientation, while an earring in the left ear is considered a sign of style. And earrings in both ears can indicate bisexuality. But more often and it refers to an addition to the image.
