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Discover ED's collection of gold earrings, from studs to huggies and statement hoops.

EARRINGS

Earrings have become important jewels for women to express their personal style, emphasize their identity, and sometimes even make a statement. Beyond being an eye-catching accessory, earrings allow women to express themselves freely and creatively. Depending on where they are worn, the materials used, and the design, these small but impactful pieces of jewelry can carry different meanings, sometimes representing a memory or a style statement. So, with such deep meanings attached to these jewels, when does their history date back to? Let’s take a little journey through time!

History of Earrings

Have you ever heard about what the first versions of the earrings we wear today looked like? Earrings actually date back to ancient Egypt. Of course, in those times, there were no elegant designs like today. Back then, women would pierce their ears and wear animal bones or small stones as earrings. Over time, however, they didn't settle for this and started turning to precious stones instead. What’s even more interesting is that we often think that earrings were initially worn by women, but the truth is quite different. It was actually men who first wore earrings, as their appearance and structure were a symbol of their rank. Later, of course, we women took over this beauty and made it even more refined. The use of gold in earrings, on the other hand, came about as mining began to advance. As precious stones were discovered, they started incorporating them into earrings, leading to the designs we recognize today, such as hoop earrings.