Earrings originally came in two types of pendant or hoop design when they were first introduced in three thousand BC in Asia.

Earrings were buried with the dead in ancient times and the oldest known were discovered in graves in Middle East dating back to two thousand BC. They were not only made from from bronze but also gold and silver which they are still made from to this modern day.  The piercing of ears was the first known method of attaching jewellery to ears. The Egyptians used to literally plug the ears by stretching large holes into the earlobe and inserting earplugs into this space. This method whilst still used today by African tribes has been redeveloped in the western world into just small piercings for stud or drop earrings. There have been times in the past during the dark ages for instance that recession has meant that jewellery was made from materials other than precious metals due to cheaper prices. Designers however kept there designs safe and the Greeks once again pioneered the use of gold and silver for earrings.

When the Greeks invented earrings in the seventh century AD they would often feature intricate carved designs onto the earrings of there gods such as Eros or Nike. These symbols would take on the appearance of birds. When gemstones became a popular choice for jewellery in the second century the Romans decided to create earrings to use as a symbol wealth.

When hair styles became longer in the middle ages earrings became less popular to wear. Elaborate head dresses covered the ears so it was pointless for many people to bother owning a pair including married women who were regarded as immoral for covering there heads. Such ideas would be dismissed these days and earrings come in more shapes and sizes than ever before.

Things did change for the wearing of earrings when the Italians dictated fashion styles by introducing swept back hair styles which meant once again earrings were back in vogue. The rest of Europe eventually copied all be it one hundred years later in the seventeenth century. Queen Victoria pioneered earrings for women in the seventeenth century when they became extremely popular for fashion conscious ladies to wear as a fashion accessory. A heavy pendant style was the most popular of all during this time.

Due to the weight of these pendant earrings worn in the 17th century they were heavy and pulled the earlobes down creating unsightly large holes. Nowadays these issues have been overcome with the use of clever design as we don’t like earrings to damage our ears. In olden times earrings have been available for people whether wealthy or poor due to the vast range of styles that are made from less expensive metals such as silver or beads. This has been so from early days through to modern times.

John Lewis runs a website that features unusual earrings that are handcrafted in the UK.

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People look for special wedding dresses, shoes and jewellery items for their weddings. They want to wear products made from natural things because they make them look and feel wonderful. Rubies have an incredible history and they symbolize emotion, confidence, love and passion all over the world. This fierce red gem is full of natural glory due to which it is considered master piece of nature. It has exciting eye catching red colors which attracts people. Diamonds are liked at engagements and weddings, but they are expensive so people who don’t afford diamonds buy ruby and/or emerald rings.

Rubies have an interesting historical background as you can find stories about rubies and their mystical powers from exotic cultures. During the middle ages it was considered to have the power to foresee the future. People once believed that the color of the ruby would darken when the wearer was in danger. In the 16th century, its demand increased incredibly because it was thought to counteract poison. Some people believed that if you rub it on your skin then it would restore your vitality and youth. Emeralds look calmer and it go beautifully on people with green eyes.

Rubies are the second hardest substance after diamond on the Moh’s scale due to which they are commonly used in jewellery. Rubies, like emeralds are being widely used in jewellery due to the wide variety in shades, sizes and shapes. You should be careful while buying these stones because most rubies and emeralds are filled with inclusions. Nearly all rubies have natural inclusions which formed due to intense pressure. Rubies without these inclusions are said to be flawless but they are extremely rare. There are some methods which are used to replace natural inclusions with glass. These unnatural methods decrease its value so one should avoid unnatural methods to enhance the beauty of these stones.

Rubies are available in red and different shades of red i.e. from pinkish red to purple red. True red and pigeon red are the most demanded and popular colors of the stone. You can find rubies of different attractive shapes, designs, colors and qualities. Prices of rubies vary according to your selected color, quality and style. It is a birthstone for July during which everyone is full with life, love and passion. It is better to give an emerald or ruby ring to your fiancé if you would like to set yourself apart.

Khurram Zaveri recommends getting a pearl necklace from Minawala, a manufacturer of pearl jewellery.

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