Men’s earrings became widely acceptable as
a fashion statement during the late 80s and early 90s. They were catapulted into
fame by celebrities like George Michael and Harrison Ford who were known for
using them. At present, men’s earrings are still a popular form of jewelry, but
they have either slipped into subtlety (when worn by socialites) to blatant
displays of individuality when they are worn by grunge and rock stylists. Below,
are some earring styles that are commonly seen nowadays.
Studs
Studs are
perfect for any occasion. They can be made of a solid diamond or it can be a
stud of precious metal or semi-precious stone. No matter the style, studs are
still considered to be a great choice for men’s earrings. Because they are so
versatile, a single 30 carat diamond stud can both be worn on the
red carpet and also in the club scene. Perhaps, something a little smaller and
less flashy would be appropriate if you want to wear it to the
office.
Hoops
Hoops were the original choice when it came to earrings for
men. They can either be worn on one ear alone or on both – depending on the
style and taste of the wearer. In the 90s some regions in Europe have even
established a code, by which a person can pinpoint your sexual orientation by
the number of earrings you are wearing and where you are wearing them. Today,
jewelers often make men’s hoop earrings in pairs, so, if you don’t want to wear
two at once, you can either keep one as back-up or you can split it with a
friend.
Clip-On
When actor Jamie Fox went to Oscars, he was sporting a
diamond stud clip on earring. The one he was wearing was very descriptive of the
modern style of men’s earrings. The make was so impressive that it wasn’t
immediately obvious that he was wearing a clip on because the link between the
front and the back clasp was so minimal, that it nearly passed unnoticed. That
just shows how much jewelers have improved over the
years. Clip-on earrings used to be reserved for women because they were often
big in order to accommodate the size of the clasp in the back. Now, they are
much more stylish and as demonstrated – have been perfected for use by both
genders.
Ear Cuffs and Flesh Tunnels
If you like to appeal to the
eccentric in you, why not go for more ethnic and tribal looking earrings. You
can avail of beautifully carved ear cuffs or flesh tunnels (if you dare). For
some people, they would prefer the quick fix offered by the ear cuff. These
intricate semi-tubes attach to the cartilage portion of the ear without piercing
through the tissue. This is definitely the perfect accessory as it is as easy to
remove as it is to put on. However, if you really want to stand out – you can
always try multiple ear piercing’s or even a flesh tunnel. With the flesh
tunnel, you can see how far you can widen that hole in your earlobe.

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