TOP 10 CLASSIC INDIAN EARRINGS WITH THEIR HISTORY AND ORIGIN

Today let’s talk about an important part of everyday dressing: that thing that every woman on this planet owns in some shape or color, without which an outfit can look incomplete, and after wearing this, you can enhance your outfits as well.

INDIAN EARRINGS

Earrings add a pop of color to your everyday outfit. Today, let’s talk about the history of earrings and the different types of earrings.

ORIGIN OF EARRINGS

Historians believe pendant earrings and hoop earrings date back to 2000 BC, and these earrings are known to have originated in the Middle East and Asia. Historians also believe pierced earrings originated in ancient Egypt and date back to 1500 BC. Ear piercings are the oldest form of body modification known to mankind. Earrings have a written reference as well as an artistic mention in different cultures around the world. Also read: How to wear jewelry to complement your look. Gold earrings, along with other jewelry like lazuli and lapis made of gold, were found in ancient sites in Lothal, India. Silver, gold, and bronze earrings were found in the Minoan civilization, and examples of this can be seen in Santorini, Greece. There is even archaeological evidence of men wearing earrings in ancient Persia. The images carved of soldiers of the Persian Empire show them wearing earrings.

ORIGIN OF EARRINGS IN INDIA

Indians have been wearing earrings traditionally since ancient times. Historians and archaeologists have found a lot of old statues from different civilizations wearing earrings or having ear piercings. It is also said that earrings originated along with the Indo-Aryan religion and the animistic origin of Saiva. The clearest example of the original intention of wearing an earring comes from a group of Yogis named Kanphata (named after their practice of splitting ears). They would place a large earring weighing 2 and a quarter ounces, which was made of glass, horn, or agate, in their ear as a symbol of their tribe.

It was much later that this Indian earring gained popularity, was known as a fashion accessory, and eventually grew into a tradition. Today, every Indian girl knows not to step outside the house without accessorizing themselves, and if you are wearing Indian outfits, having a pair of stunning Jhumkis is a must! Just like a girl can never have too many shoes, she can also never have too many pairs of earrings! From latkans to chandbalis, jhumkas to studs, it’s necessary to have them all. Of course, a lot of us also take inspiration from our Bollywood divas and their beautiful accessory selection. After all, we know how essential it is to choose the best pair of earrings that perfectly go with our outfit. Let’s look at different types of earrings.

HOOP EARRINGS

Hoop earrings are popularly known as Bali and look similar to a ring since they are circular in design. They are often made in the shape of a metal tube attached to a small, thin wire that penetrates through our ears. The whole earring is held together in place by the tension between this tube and the wire.

Hoop earrings are extremely popular and of the following types:

Half hoop earrings: Some hoop earrings are not in a complete circle; they are just half a circle and penetrate through the ear and lock with the same technique as a stud earring.

Different-shaped hoops: It’s not necessary for a hoop earring to be circular; we even get square, triangle, oval, and hexagon-shaped hoops as well.

Hoops with bling words: Some hoop earrings have words like sexy and baby written on them and are generally studded with bling.

STUD EARRINGS

Who does not know about stud earrings? They are the most common type of earrings found and are mostly used by all women for their everyday wear.  A lot of men also wear stud earrings.

Stud earrings look amazing and are kept in place on our ear by a screw that is fixed at the back of the earlobe. This is very useful when a person is wearing very expensive gold or diamond stud earrings.

JHUMKAS

Well, who does not like a lovely pair of jhumkas? Jhumkas have intricate metal detailing with perfect beads or a pearl finish. These lovely earrings are a perfect accessory for semi-formal occasions.

The best part about the jhumkas is that they can be paired with a lot of different kinds of outfits, like bohemian dresses, ethnic salwar suits, fusion denim, and a kurta. This is the perfect accessory to have in your jewelry box to flaunt your feminine charm.

TASSEL EARRINGS

Do we even need to say these pair of chic earrings add a completely different dimension to your look? Unleash your boho-chic avatar of yours by pairing these earrings with ripped denim, a floral dress, or a bohemian gown.

You could also pair them with a pair of palazzos and an ethnic kurta, or you could wear them with a traditional suit or a simple white kurta.

EAR CUFF

A carved band of metal with different design motifs carved on it, this cuff can either have a screw-like earring or can simply be a clip-on

DANGLING EARRINGS

Dangling earrings are dainty earrings that start from the earlobe and keep dangling until your shoulder or your neck. Dangling earrings are available in various lengths and come in a dainty as well as chunky variety.

Drop-dangle earrings are generally worn on formal occasions, and loose, flowy earrings are used for casual outfits. You can find feather, shell, metallic, and pearl-dangling earrings.

SLAVE EARRINGS

This is another type of earring in which a stud or small ring is connected with a long and delicate chain, which is then connected with another stud or ring worn higher on the ear. In some earrings, the chain is studded with pears or bling studs. The slave earring looks extremely ornate and is worn by Indian women during traditional festivals and functions.

This earring does not even feel heavy on the ears, as it helps divide the weight of the earring.

CHANDELIER EARRINGS 

The studded earrings with different kinds of stones and pearls always stand out because of the sophisticated look they give. One of the most versatile pieces of jewelry one could own in their jewelry box

We all know how stunning an Indian ensemble looks when paired with chandelier earrings, but let me tell you, even a western or a bohemian dress can look equally stunning when paired with these earrings. So next time you have a party to attend or a wedding function to go to, these earrings are sure going to come in handy while picking out your accessories for the evening.

CLIP-ON EARRINGS

As the name suggests, this earring can be worn without any ear piercing, and perhaps this earring has existed longer than normal earrings. They are designed with a tension clip that attaches to the earlobe; this clip-on also comes in the form of a nose ring.

This earring was once extremely popular with American women, but with the rise of body piercing, these earrings are rarely found in today’s day.

CHANDBALIS

Even though these earrings have come to the end of our list, we assure you that they are some of the most important pieces of jewelry to own. We know you have been waiting for this on one of our lists. This earring can be worn for any occasion at any time of the day or night.

These earrings go perfectly with any and every style of outfit and any kind of personality. Chandbalis are all the accessories you need before stepping out of your house for the event. So girls, take your pick for these best Indian earrings and have an elaborate jewelry box to choose your accessory from. We are sure that for your next function, your accessory game will be on point!