Ear Cuffs, A Timeless Accessory That’s Back In Style!

There are many types of earrings and among the most interesting are ear cuffs, a style that wraps around the cartilage of your upper, middle, or lower ear lobes, hugging the ear’s outside curve, making them a fun alternative to the usual dangling earrings and tiny studs. Like so many modern fashion items, ear cuffs came into being thousands of years ago in ancient Egypt and were called kaffa. Those ancient ear cuffs were a symbol of status and wealth, so the women of the time wore their kaffa ear cuffs in large, eye catching styles to show off their high position.

Like any type of accessory, ear cuffs went in and out of style over the centuries, and then became a bit rare, although there were always a few avant-garde women who made a habit of wearing ear cuffs in Australia and other countries. They regained larger popularity during the 1990s with the advent of the grunge style. Grunge was born in the gloomy, rain-soaked city of Seattle in the USA, a moody combination of punk rock and heavy metal musical and style elements. Baggy jeans in distressed denim, oversized winter coats, and loose-fitting shirts, all usually in shades of black and grey were the base fashion. Ear cuffs became a fashion symbol of the movement, and were typically simple, silver designs.

Today, ear cuffs are extremely popular, having begun another resurgence. Just watch any red carpet event and you will see an iconic fashion model, movie star or singing idol wearing them. The top fashion designers and the celebrities who follow their trends are all sporting ear cuffs. Anyone, no matter what their gender, age, or style, can wear ear cuffs, they are versatile accessories that have proven to be timeless. 

Ear cuffs come in a variety of shapes and sizes, here are some of the most popular styles!

Helix – This type sits on your upper cartilage, giving you an unusual, edgy look.

Hoop – These mimic hoop earrings but they don’t weigh the earlobes down. Hoop ear cuffs have sleek designs without any embellishments, making a bold fashion statement.

Magnetic – This style of ear cuff uses magnets to hold them firmly on your cartilage, kind of like clip-on earrings do.

Stackable – this ear cuff is used to “stack with” and complement other types of ear cuffs as well as different jewellery pieces and accessories like rings, bracelets, and necklaces.

Statement – These ear cuffs make a big statement because they are adorned with precious stones and intricate designs that can make any look more exciting.

Skinny – These ear cuffs are thin and lightweight, a good option if you are going for an understated, simple look.

Set – An ear cuff set is comprised of two or three different styles that work together to make a sophisticated, jazzy look.

Ear cuffs have often been overlooked as one of the world’s great fashion jewellery accessories, they are timeless, attractive, don’t require any piercings, easy to wear, and can easily be mixed and matched as an accent to any fashion look you want to achieve!

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