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All fashion jewelry, whether necklaces, bracelets or earrings, can be classified into different ranges. These are based on different criteria, such as the type of jewel or the quality of the materials it contains. Earrings come in a wide range of shapes and fastenings. As the choice of materials is so vast, it’s also possible to establish earring ranges according to the materials from which the jewelry is made. Looking for gift ideas and the perfect piece of jewelry for a woman? Discover the different ranges of earrings.
The different types of earrings
Big or small, wide or narrow, classic or original, earrings come in an incredible number of models and styles. These beauty accessories adorn women’s ears and lend them irresistible charm! To help you choose your earrings and complete your collection, here are the different types of accessories available.
Creoles are timeless jewels that reinvent themselves every year with new shapes and textures. Large creoles are ideal for framing a square face or one with angular features. They instantly create a chic, seductive look. Smaller creoles create a more rebellious attitude, perfectly in tune with the rock fashion trends that have been popular for many years. Usually ring-shaped, creoles can also be square, triangular, star-shaped, adorned with rhinestones or fine stones…
Long or short, dangling ear rings are very feminine accessories. Often chosen as the perfect complement to an evening or wedding outfit, long pendants sway subtly with your movements. Short pendants, less showy, are perfect to accompany a simple outfit for work or daily life. Colorful leather models are currently very much in vogue! Earrings on hooks are quite common, which can be practical for women who are used to removing them often. These earrings can also be offered on sleepers to avoid losing them.
Chips are small earrings with a minimalist motif. Lightweight and modest in size, these mini-jewels add a discreet, delicate feminine touch to your look. Round earrings are a classic choice, but there are also earrings with geometric shapes that are very much in vogue.
Clip-on earrings are designed for women whose lobes are not pierced. Large or medium-sized, these beauty accessories are highly prized by stars and women who like to follow fashion trends. They add a much sought-after retro or vintage touch!
Ear rings are fake piercings that fit around the ear to give you a youthful, trendy look.
Earrings are jewelry pieces that run harmoniously and subtly along part of the earlobe.
Mono-loops are worn on one side only, and allow you to adhere to the asymmetry trend. Conversely, jewelry pairs are worn symmetrically.
The quality of the earrings’ materials
It is possible to classify the different models according to the quality and value of the materials of which they are made.
Precious jewelry is made by jewelers.
- They are made of noble metals such as gold, 18 K gold plating and rhodium.
- Some of the jewels in this range are also in silver.
- These accessories can be set with precious stones such as diamonds, emeralds, rubies or sapphires.
- Genuine mother-of-pearl cultured pearls can also adorn this valuable jewelry.
- These luxury jewels are generally very expensive.
Fancy ear rings are a range of high-quality accessories made from less noble materials.
- The metals and alloys used can bestainless steelstainless bronzebrass.
- Some buckles can be gilded with fine gold 24 K gold or silver-plated.
- These accessories can be decorated with ceramics or fine stones: lapis lazuli, crystal, quartz, zircon…
- Other materials are also frequently used in the field of costume jewelry wood, shellscotton thread.
- Costume jewelry can be adorned with decorative elements such as tassels, chains, charms or feathers.
- The leather is a very common material for these types of jewelry, such as marine leather or vegan leather.
- Fashionable jewelry inexpensive but of good quality when they are designed in designer workshops.
There’s a third range of low-quality jewelry, often made from plastic and other cheap materials.
Discover Nune’s earring ranges
If you love leather earrings for women, then you’re sure to appreciate the various collections of custom earrings offered by our designer Céline Wibault. Her handcrafted creations are made from luxury recycled leathers. Different models with leather motifs are available on the Nune online boutique, so you can find the jewelry to match your desires. Make your selection and personalize your accessories with textures and colors you like. We also offer bracelets and necklaces.
Committed to an ethical and eco-responsible approach, Atelier Nune also offers other colorful materials to create jewelry according to your preferences: natural stones, metal, vegan leather, shell mother-of-pearl.
