Earring

is a piece of jewelry attached to

the ear via a piercing in the earlobe or
another external part of the ear
(except in the case of clip earrings,
which clip onto the lobe).
• Among sailors, a pierced
earlobe was a symbol that the
wearer had sailed around the
world or had crossed the
equator.
• In the late 1960s, ear piercing
began to make inroads among
men through the hippie and
gay communities, although
they had been popular among
sailors for decades (or longer).
Traditionally, a right-side
piercing identified a man as
gay and left-side as straight.
Both sides pierced is
commonly denoted as
bisexual, though this has
modified somewhat over the
past decade.
• A. EARRINGS
• Women, Men & Earring Fashion
• Both sexes wear earrings in most countries, but in
the West the practice is sometimes deemed
effeminate for men. But earrings became almost
obsolete for women during the Middle Ages in
Europe because they were overshadowed by
gigantic hats, towering wigs and high collars. In the
16th and 17th centuries, however, lower necklines
and more subdued hairstyles brought earrings back
in vogue, allowing jewelers and talented craftsmen
to sell gold earrings to the upper classes, who could
display their wealth in the jewelry they wore.
• Earrings Today
• By the 1970s, some people were wearing more than
one set of earrings at a time, with multiple
piercings, the lobes. Styles and materials continued
to multiply, reflecting the changes in cultural
attitudes of the latter years of the 20th century.
• Gold earrings have remained a stable
of the woman’s jewelry box, because
they’re versatile and can be worn
with almost any color or clothing
style, from casual to formal. Since
ancient times, gold jewelry has been
considered classic and essential to
the wardrobe. Jewelers continue to
sell gold earrings as gifts, basics and
special pieces.
TYPES OF • Stud Earrings are the most
simple of all earrings. They
EARRINGS can be diamonds, gemstones,
pearls, gold or silver balls that
are on a metal rod that stick
through the ear lobe, with a
small backing to secure them.
These are usually the starter
earrings that everyone gets
when you first get your ears
pierced. Simple and classic…
They never go out of style!
• The main characteristic of stud
earrings is the appearance of floating
on the ear or earlobe without a
visible (from the front) point of
connection. Studs are invariably
constructed on the end of a post,
which penetrates straight through the
ear or earlobe. The post is held in
place by a removable friction back or
clutch.
• Hoop Earrings are also a
classic style that never seem
to go out of fashion. They are
a loop shape that goes
through the ear lobe and
hooks in the back.
• Hoop earrings are circular or
semi-circular in design and
look very similar to a ring.
Hoop earrings generally
come in the form of a hoop
of metal that can be opened
to pass through the ear
piercing.
•
• Drop Earrings is a lovely
earrings, which dangle off the
ear… these earrings usually
hang off a fish hook, or they
dangle down from a lever
back. These can include
chandelier type earrings,
which have different lengths
dangling down off the ear.
They can include metal, silver,
gold, and have gemstones
dropping down.
• A DROP EARRING attaches to the
earlobe and features a gemstone or
ornament that dangles down from a
chain, hoop, or similar object. The length
of these ornaments vary from the very
short to the extravagantly long. Such
earrings are occasionally known as
droplet earrings, dangle earrings, or
pendant earrings. They also include
chandelier earrings, which branch out
into elaborate, multi-level pendants.
DANGLE EARRING
Dangle earrings are designed to flow from the
bottoms of the earlobes, and are available in various
lengths from a centimeter or two, all the way to
brushing the shoulders. They are generally attached
to the ear by the use of thin wires, which go through
the earlobe and connect to themselves in a small
hook at the back. A variation is the French hook
design, which merely hangs from the earlobe
without closure, although small plastic retainers are
sometimes used on ends of French hooks. Rarely,
dangle earrings use the post attachment design.
• Types of Earring Backs
• is a list of the types of earring
backings that help secure the
earring on your ear. Some are
stronger than others, and some
have screw on backs, to prevent
loss of your favorite and cherished
jewelry.
• Fish Hook is curved
like a hook, that
goes through the
ear. It’s long enough
that it normally
doesn’t have a
backing.
• Screw Back
• is a more secure stud earring
backing, as compared to the
one that just slides on the
post. The backing screws in on
the post, and usually takes a
little longer to put on your
ears, but then you don’t have
to worry about losing your
earrings.
• Lever Back –
• The back is curved like
a fish hook with an
enclosure that latches
behind the ear.
Advantages of this type
of earring backing is
having it secure on your
ear, so you won’t have a
chance of losing it.
• French Back
• has a post that
goes through a loop
in the back, also
sometimes called
the ―Omega‖
Backing.
• Latch Back
• is a hinged
backing, usually
on hoops that the
post goes
through.
• Push Back
• is the most
common earring
backing. It is also
sometimes called a
―butterfly‖ back
because of it’s
shape. It just slides
on the post behind
your ear lobe.
Types of
earring: 1)
Helix/Cartilage,
2) Industrial, 3)
Rook 4) Daith 5)
Tragus, 6) Snug,
7) Conch, 8)
Anti-Tragus, 9)
Lobe
 B. NECKLACE
Archaeologists believe that the necklace
was born during the Stone Age about
40,000 years before than previously
believed. April 2004, scientists were
excavating a cave in South Africa
discovered forty-one mollusks that that
may have been strung as neck jewelry
about 75,000 years ago
Before this discovery, the oldest known
necklace to have been found about
30,000 B.C. are made mostly of
shells,bones, stones, animal teeth or
claws, strung on a thread. Basically the
same concept is used today though
there are some variations.
Since then however, necklaces are very
popular among all the classes. It
became a favorite gift for mothers,
friends and loved ones to express one’s
feeling. They are precious not in
gemstones or gold but in sentiment
and heart value.
 Necklaces are worn now for a variety
of reasons not the least of which
personal adornment. Many people
wear medals that are religiously
significant. It stands to reason that it
can be said that necklaces have been
and will remain a piece of jewelry that
is completely versatile in its design and
the intent of the wearer.
 C. BRACELET

The English word "bracelet" is derived

from the Latin word "brachium" which
simply means "arm."Exactly when
someone first discovered that tying a
vine around the wrist made a pretty
decoration isn't known, but people
have worn bracelets for centuries.
Early bracelets:

The wearing of jewelry for adornment

and ritual may have started as far back
as 7,000 years ago, and archeologists
have found evidence that people wore
bracelets in ancient Egypt,
Mesopotamia and China.
TYPES OF BRACELET
1. Chain. There are many
different types of chains, first
the metal can vary from
different karats of yellow or
white gold, platinum, and
sterling silver. Next, there are
many different varieties of
chains; some can have large
links, while others are flat and
flush to each other and have no
openings.
A chain bracelet
can either be
plain or can have
a pendent or
other decoration
on it.
• 2. Pearl. Natural pearls are
rare and their price tags
forbid many and so, most
of the freshwater pearl
brooches sold now is made
of cultured pearls though
one could hardly tell the
difference between a good
quality cultured pearl and a
natural pearl.
•
• Cultured pearls come in
two primary forms - pearls
that are grown in saltwater
and those that are cultured
in freshwater. Since
saltwater cultured pearls
are much higher in quality
as compared to their
freshwater cousins,
saltwater cultured pearl
jewelry is much more
expensive
• 3. Bangle. A bangle
bracelet isn’t like any other
bracelet. Sometimes they
are thin, and sometimes
they are thick, but they
normally don’t close all the
way and they are stiff
rather than loose and free
moving like a regular
bracelet.
• 4. Charm. A charm bracelet is a simple
chain that wraps around the wrist, but
it has links large enough to attach
charms to them. Charms are small
decorative pendants made in a variety
of shapes, colors, and designs, and they
often signify a special event or
relationship. They might include jewels,
miniature animals, signs such as hearts
or stars, tiny photo frames, initials of
the wearer and her friends, or special
engraved items from loved ones. This
type of bracelet can hold charms of all
types, representing gifts, friendships,
or special occasions.
•
D. RINGS
Rings are noted everywhere in nature. The idea
of a circle gives out notions of eternity, with no
beginning and no ending. The symbolism of the
ring later became a status symbol of authority,
wealth, and position-especially in the ancient
Roman world. This idea of the ring as a status
symbol is derived from the ring’s cosmetic
qualities, which is seen in its ―value‖ to some
as an adornment of the body.
The ancients had at least three
uses for rings: (1) to distinguish
status or conditions of quality;
(2) betrothal or engagement
rings, and (3) rings used as seals
in business or other personal
transactions.
1. BIRTHSTONE RINGS -
Usually a slender,
simple ring (sometimes
consisting of a band),
set with the wearer's
birthstone, or the
birthstone of the
wearer's spouse.
2. TOE RING - A toe ring is a
ring made out of various
metals and non-metals worn
on any of the toes. The second
toe of either foot is where
they are worn most
commonly. This is because
proportionately it's the longest
toe and thus the easiest toe to
put a ring on and stay without
being connected to anything
else.
3. WEDDING RING - A ring
presented at the time of marriage
to signify espousal and marital
commitment. Originally worn only
by women, it is now common for
both spouses to wear such a ring.
A wedding ring or wedding band
is a metal ring indicating the
wearer is married. Depending on
the local culture, it is worn on the
base of the right or the left ring
finger
4. MOURNING RING -
Mourning rings are
memorial rings used to
commemorate a
deceased relative, close
friend or an historical
figure. These rings were
given at the funeral to
close friends and/or family
members as specified in
the will of the deceased.
5. MOOD RING - The mood
ring was invented by Joshua
Reynolds. Mood rings
enjoyed fad popularity in the
1970s and are still around
today. The stone of the ring
changes color, supposedly
according to the mood or
emotional state of the
wearer
E. BROOCH

A brooch is a fashion decorative accessory that

usually attaches to clothes with a rotating pin
clasp.
A pin is usually a smaller brooch that attaches
with a small sharpened rod and push-on safety
clasp, but some use the rotating rod with a
clasp, similar to that of brooches. Pins and
brooches are traditionally worn on clothes such
as jackets, shirts, dresses, sweaters and hats
Types of Brooches
1. A cameo brooch, often called a portrait
brooch, is characterized by a small three-
dimensional face planted on a rounded
metal base, which has a pin attached to the
back. Cameo jewelry, including pendants,
rings and earrings, dates back to the fifteenth
century, but it wasn't until the Victorian Era
(1837-1901) that cameo brooches became a
fashionable must-have accessory. The faces
are carved out of shell, glass or stone and
traditionally feature the faces of Greek or
Roman goddesses and famous heads of state.
2. For glamorous events
and black tie parties,
gemstone-encrusted
brooches are a way to add
a dash of glitz to an
ensemble. A staple of
1920's flapper dressing, the
jeweled brooch became a
functional (and fun) way to
hold up stockings while out
dancing at the local jazz
club.
3. Stick pin brooches look
just like they sound: a long,
thin piece of metal with a
sharp point at the bottom
end and a fancy bauble at
the top. They are descended
from the spina, a pin made
out of a single thorn, worn by
ancient Romans to fasten
their clothing closed.
4. Annular brooch is one of
the oldest types of
brooches. Also called the
ring brooch, this style dates
all the way back to the fifth
century in Europe. Annulars
have a very simple open
design of a ring with a pin
that stretches down the
back.
 F. HEADBAND
A headband can be a functional or decorative
hair accessory and sometimes both.
Predecessors of the headband in history include
wreaths and ribbons, and there have been many
times when people sought to either decorate the
hair with a band around the head, or to keep it in
place with a skillfully placed band. There are
numerous types of headbands to choose from
presently, and they are made in many different
materials.
Headbands and Other Hair Accessories

Coronet is a
jeweled band
worn around
the head; a
small crown.
Tiarra a
jeweled
headpiece
similar to a
crown; a
coronet
Clip is an
ornament
with a clip
backing
Crown is a
jeweled and
ornament
head
covering;
often just a
circlet.
Beret is a
woman’s hair
clasp; may be
made as a
costume or fine
jewelry hair
ornament.
 G. BELTS
Belts can be a decorative or functional part
of a wardrobe. While most people have at
least one garment that requires a belt to
hold it up, a decorative belt can be an
important fashion detail on a garment.
Belts can be a decorative or functional part
of a wardrobe. While most people have at
least one garment that requires a belt to
hold it up, a decorative belt can be an
important fashion detail on a garment.
Belt Styles

1. Adjustable is any
unsized belt that can
be made to fit the
wearer; often the
buckle can be
removed and belt
shortened.
2. Bandolier is
a belt worn
over the
shoulder and
torso rather
than around
the waist.
3. Cinch is usually
a stretch elastic
belt that fits
tightly to the
figure; also used to
describe a wide
belt which laces
up the front to
accent the waist.
4. Contour is
a belt cut to a
figure
conforming
shape.
5. Cowboy is
a stiff, tooled
leather belt,
usually with a
metal buckle.
6. Cummerbund
is a wide sashlike
fabric belt;
usually worn by
men with evening
clothes.
7. Dangle is a
belt with
decorations
hanging from
it.
8. Dog leash is
a belt
resembling a
dog’s leash
with the same
type of spring-
loaded snap
closure
9. Lariat is a
woven belt,
usually
leather, that
looks like a
cowboy’s
10. Link is any
belt made of
interlocking
links, such as
a chain belt.
12. Polo is a
stiff belt with
front straps,
adapted from
those worn by
polo players.
13. Rope is a
cord belt that
can be
wrapped and
tied.
14. Sash is a
soft fabric of
the same
fabric as the
garment it
will be
15. Self is a belt
made of the
same fabric as
the garment it
will be worn
with; it can be
sash style or
backed and
buckled
15. Self is a belt
made of the
same fabric as
the garment it
will be worn
with; it can be
sash style or
backed and
buckled.