Mens earrings
A man sporting a piece of jewelry in his ear or ears will not attract stares as much as it did when the trend first started. Maybe he will get a glance, that's all. And, oh yes! - A stud wearing a silver stud in the earlobe definitely could be a topic of discussion amongst a group of ladies. They are bound to talk about whether the earring is suitable for him, whether it goes with his style of attire, whether it is made from genuine silver, etc.
Let's find about more about this interesting piece of jewelry.
When men should not wear earrings
There is a time and place for everything, so also for men with earrings
At a job interview, it may create a bad impression
At a board meeting, it is not an appropriate occasion
At a meeting of an important client, especially if the client is from another country where a man wearing an earring is frowned upon
At your wedding\' find out if it is ok with everyone concerned (especially your sweetheart and both sets of parents) to wear a small earring. It may be considered inappropriate for the sacred ceremony of taking vows at the altar, though you could wear it at the reception later.
Piercing the Ears
While women are likely to get their ears pierced at a young age, this is not the case with men. When you decide to wear earrings, ensure that you get them pierced at a salon that has a professional who is trained in this type of work. Also, check that clean, sterilized equipment is used and safety standards are impeccable. Ask friends to recommend a good beauty salon that fulfills these vital aspects. If you go to a place where there is no care taken for safety, you could end up with a bleeding ear or, even worse, an infection that could spread.
For those men who prefer not to get their ears pierced at all, there is the option of wearing clip-on type earrings. Of course, make sure it is clipped on properly!
Selecting the type of earrings
There are such a wide variety of men's earrings now available, that you could have a tough time selecting them. You need to keep certain points in mind before purchase :
Your hairstyle: Yes, this is important! If you are sporting shoulder-length hair, avoid wearing long dangling earrings that are likely to get entangled in the tresses. Moreover, if the purpose is to show off the earring, the curtain of hair cascading over the ear will defeat that purpose. Of course, it is a different matter if you want to hide the earring!
Your clothes: A small round stud in the earlobe looks great with formal wear, while you can be bolder with a hoop earring when dressing down in casual jeans and a tee.
The Occasion: As mentioned earlier, the occasion plays a vital factor for men sporting earrings. While it may be fine to wear dangling earrings at an informal party with friends, it is likely to be considered inappropriate to wear them for a formal occasion such as a baptism ceremony.
Types of Men's Earrings
Studs: These are the most popular types of men's earrings. You simply put it through your earlobe and then put the screw backing. The round ball-shaped earrings could cost as little as $15 for a pair, while bezel-set studs could cost over $50. You need not restrict yourself to round and oval-shaped studs. Adorable heart-shaped earrings will draw plenty of attention, and you will be glad to know that these could be yours for less than $30! Then there are a variety of steel studs, which are even less, sometimes less than $10 a pair. You can buy plain ones or opt for ones with tiny designs such as a smiley, a star, the figure of a mermaid, etc. Yet another option is stud earrings set with a gemstone of your color choice. These could cost less than $30 a pair to over $60, depending on the gemstone. Of course, more precious gemstone earrings will be more expensive !
Danglers: You can wear a dangling earring that is in the shape of a drop or it could be just a straight chain with a gemstone at the base/ tip. A pair of lovely small pearl dangle earrings comes in the price range of $20 - $30.
Chandeliers: Tiered earrings look elegant on women, but are not really suitable for men!
Hoops: Whether full hoops or half-hoops, earrings look pretty for a casual day out with friends. A full-hoop yellow gold pair of earrings could cost about $28 - $40. Half-hoop thick steel earrings cost less than $10 a pair.
Unique designs: You need not restrict yourself to staid geometrical shapes when purchasing a pair of men's earrings. There are men's earrings with intricate Celtic designs. Do look at the incredible range of designs available at your local stores some unusual, some bizarre. There are ladybugs, stars, butterflies, footprints you\'ll be amazed at the wide range!
Taking Care of your earrings
Men should definitely take tips from the ladies to ensure that their earrings are well maintained! Whether they are plain ones or of the expensive type, earrings deserve to be handled with care.
After applying that wonderful cologne and spraying perfume on yourself, wash your hands and then put on the earring. The expensive gemstone earring could get traces of liquids on them, causing damage over a period of time.
Remove your earrings before plunging into the pool and ducking under a shower.
Keep away the dust motes by placing the earrings in a clean pouch or box. Before you do so, wipe them carefully with a soft cloth to clear them of sweat.
? For gold, silver and other valuable pairs of earrings, it is better to take them to a reputed jeweler for a professional cleaning process.
A Final Tip: You would generally head to a jewelry store to buy a pair of expensive earrings. However, your local gift store could also have on display men's earrings of the cheaper variety that you could wear for casual and informal occasions.
Go ahead and give a stylish look to your appearance ? wear a single earring (or more!) and attract attention. Maybe you?ll get some compliments, too!
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