What are the Different Types of Men and Women Earrings

Ancient cultures had men wear earrings as a symbol of prestige and power. Men wore the first earrings designs. Along with the evolution of cultures, men dropped wearing earrings and left them for women. It's only recently men are embracing earrings once again. There are several types of earrings Also, they are different for men and women, depending on the design. 

What are Men Earrings

Men's earrings are not standard. Only a few men wear earrings. They have differences in women's earrings in their design and brevity. The differences are minimal. However, women's earrings tend to be more fancy, intricate, and sophisticated. 

Modern men's earrings allow one to express themselves. Also, many men prefer adornments with masculine themes. 

How are Men's Earrings Designed

If you are new to Men's earrings, you can check a few pointers. For instance, male earrings look rougher. They don't have smooth curves or many adornments. They are also similar and more massive than female earrings.

You'll notice that male earrings have precise geometric shapes. It allows the designer to add style without stripping off the masculine feel. They also have a larger caste than female earrings (A caste is a base for an insert)

Male earrings will have minimal or no decorative elements. Many men- even the extravagant and flashy- would prefer more classic designs. They are also massive to enforce the masculine physique.

Types of Earrings

There are several types of earrings. Many are suitable for both males and females. Let us check the basic types of earrings. 

Stud Earrings

These are the most common types of earrings across genders. There are several stud earrings to fit the unisex market. Some are outright feminine, while others are masculine. 

Stud earrings are the first earrings anyone wears once they pierce their ears. They come in many designs and materials. Also, you can find cheap, popular, and regular designs. 

Hoop Earrings

As the name suggests, they are a hoop. Many hoop earrings have a piercing pin within the circle. However, there are a few designs with a piercing pin attached separately. Men would wear hoop earrings with a simple design and have a thick metal. Women, on the other side, enjoy all designs and sizes. 

Crawler Earrings

These are among the newest designs and trends in the jewelry industry. People refer to them as crawlers, climbers, ear pins, or ear sweeps. The earrings would climb through the earlobe to the upper corner near the edge. Men have not fully embraced this design,

The earrings are made of stiff material. It helps them to remain in place throughout the day. They exist in various sizes and are made of pure metals- not alloys.

Huggies Earrings

These types of earrings are common for both men and women. They are smaller and thicker than hoop earrings. Also, they cover the earhole at the base of the earring. In many cases, ladies Huggies earrings would have some dangling auditions to the ring. However, men's Huggies earrings are plain and simple. 

Dangle Earrings

Dangle earrings drop from the hoop, loop, or stud. They are large and decorated and are generally women's designs. Also, the fallen part dangles around as you move. It's easy to confuse a dangle, chandelier, and drop earrings. You will learn the difference when you check the rest below. 

Chandelier Earrings

Chandelier earrings are dangle earrings with lots of decorations. They will have diamonds, pearls, crystals, and other gemstones. In most cases, they would produce a sound as they dangle. 

They are common in Indian and other Asian cultures. Chandelier earrings are standard in weddings and ceremonies. It would help if you were careful when buying since some are massive and can hurt your ears.

Drop Earrings

Drop earrings drop directly below the earlobe. But unlike dangle earrings, they do not move around. They remain in place since a piece of metal is attached to the piercing pin. 

Drop earrings are generally women's designs. It's because they gave adornments in the form of gemstones, pearls, or beads. 

Ear Jackets

Ear jackets act as accessories to stud earrings. You can also wear them with other simple designs of earrings. Ear Jackets will cover your entire earlobe. That's where they derived their name from. 

Ball Earrings

Pearl stud earrings are expensive and delicate. You can achieve the same look with ball earrings. They are durable since they are made of metal. Also, the ball rests directly on the post. There's no chance for the earring to break. You use a butterfly stopper to hold the earring in place.

Mismatch Earrings

You can wear mismatched earrings from your existing collection. The only rule is to wear different designs of similar colors and metal. 

The jewelry industry has endorsed these types of earrings. Now you can buy mismatched earrings from jewelry stores. Also, they come in a variety of shapes and styles.

Tassel earrings

These are a combination of metal and tarn. They are common among women. You can find them in different designs such as hoop, chandelier, dangle, etc. Tassel earrings are a combination of modern and traditional styles. 

Cluster Earrings

They are several types of earrings with a cluster of diamonds or other gemstones. Cluster earrings are worn across all ages and genders and offer a cheaper choice for gemstone and diamond earrings. A single large diamond is so expensive. But you can get the same carats from cluster earrings at a fraction of the initial budget.

Bajoran Earrings

These earrings are generally for the younger generations. The design was born from fictional characters in the movie 'star trek.' They look like cuff earrings and attach to the ear from both sides. 

Ear Cuffs

Ear cuffs are earring designs that you can wear without a piercing. They exist in several designs. Many men's earrings fall under this type. They are designed to hug your earlobe enough not to drop or hurt. 

You can wear ear cuffs on several parts of the ear. There are designs for the earlobe, helix, or conch. It saves you from the pain and consequences of piercing your conch.

Conclusion 

The different types of earrings allow everyone to express themselves. Some varieties are unisex, while others are women's only. Check the best class that matches your taste and style.