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It is hard to imagine that earrings have been around for almost 5000 years. they can trace their history back to Asia, where the 2 original styles of earring were worn – pendant and hoop
Archaeologists digging in Iraq unearthed examples of earrings that were dated back to 4500BC – the oldest that remain intact.
There have also been examples of earrings found in Crete made from bronze, gold and silver which dating technologies estimate to be from around 2000 BC.
These earrings were found buried with human remains as this was a custom of the time.
From Egypt in the New Kingdom emerged a new style of earring which can be seen in depictions of the boy king, Tutankhamen.
The style was more of an earplug which fitted snugly into a larger, stretched hole in the earlobe
During the 2nd century, women in the Roman Empire took to displaying their wealth and prosperity through the use of rare gemstones as part of their jewellery, which increased the popularity of jewellery as a fashion item.
The elaborate hairstyles of the middle ages made earrings less important to women of this time.
This contrasted with the the style of 16th century Italian women, who kept their hair swept back from their face, allowing them to use earrings to complement their features.
It was to be a while before other countries such as England, Spain and France followed suit, but they eventually came around
By the 17th century, women across Europe had embraced the earring as an essential fashion accessory, with one of the most popular designs of that period being the very heavy pendant style known as girandoles.
A major cause of this was the popularity of earrings with the monarch of the time, Queen Victoria. The massive dimensions of the earrings would often lead to slightly stretched earlobes when they were worn for long periods of time.
As tends to happen with most things, the fact that earrings were popular with the upper class, led to them also becoming popular with the common class.
The common folk adopted their own styles which were usually less intricate and made from materials costing far less.
The 20th century saw earrings revolutionized once more, with different fittings being created and a move towards the earring being worn at all times as opposed to only on special occasions.
It also started to become more common to find males wearing earrings (generally in one ear) as a fashion statement.
Earrings have never been more popular than they are today. There are more earring options available now then there ever have been before.
earrings make a great choice as a present as there is such a diverse range of options.
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Originally focusing on gifts for her, the business has recently expanded to include a gifts for him and a corporate gifts range. Visit Red Ribbon Gifts today to find Valentines day gifts for her.
Golden Earring
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13.8 ct GIA H SI1 princess cut diamond 4 prong stud earrings platinum push backs $269,700.00 |
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8.27 ct GIA J VS2/SI1 asscher cut diamond stud earrings 14k white gold push back $89,187.00 |
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10.09 ct EGL H SI round ideal cut diamond stud earrings platinum eurowire backs $64,077.00 |
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7 ct EGL I VS round ideal cut diamond 4 prong stud earrings white gold push back $45,198.00 |
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DIAMOND HOOP EARRING LARGE SIZE DIAMOND PUSH BACK $39,665.70 |
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3.50 CT F VS2 CERTIFIED NATURAL ROUND DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS PLATINUM PUSH BACKS $33,108.00 |
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Lady’s Diamond Earrings Set In 14kt WG-Post & Clip-Back $29,000.00 |
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3.41 CT D SI1 ROUND NATURAL DIAMOND SOLITAIRE STUDS EARRINGS PLATINUM PUSH BACKS $27,202.50 |
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3.40 CT D SI1 ROUND NATURAL DIAMOND 4 PRONG STUD EARRINGS PLATINUM PUSH BACKS $26,040.00 |
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5.04 CT H COLOR NATURAL ROUND IDEAL CUT DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS PLATINUM PUSH BACK $26,040.00 |
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5.03 ct J SI1 round ideal cut natural diamond stud earrings platinum push backs $22,900.00 |
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3.04 carat Round Diamond IDEAL CUT Pair Studs Earrings Screw Back $21,900.00 |
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4.03 ct F SI2 natural round diamond 4 prong stud earrings 18k gold screw backs $21,400.00 |
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15 Carat Chandelier Marquise Shape Diamond in Platinum Mounting 950 Push Back $20,000.00 |
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de Grisogono 18k White Gold With Black Diamonds Lever Back Earrings $19,984.00 |
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3.00 ct Heavenly Round Lever Back Earrings F-G/SI1 $18,554.65 |
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2.02 CT GIA G VS ROUND MARTINI 3 PRONG DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS PLATINUM PUSH BACKS $18,004.80 |
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14K 585 White Gold Screw Back Black & White Diamond Stud Earrings 8.6ctw 10.5mm $17,487.00 |
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4.01 ct G SI2 round ideal natural diamond 4prong studs earrings push back gold $15,391.50 |
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4.78 ct G-I2 Round Cut Diamond Screw Back Earrings 14K $14,998.00 |
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LARGE PLATINUM 5.2CT VVS E TIFFANY DIAMOND HOOP EARRINGS OMEGA BACKS 23.4 GMS $14,889.00 |
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Diamond Stud Earrings 3.00 Ct total Round Lever Back 14K Gold F-G/SI2 Paradise $14,449.15 |
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Diamond Stud Earrings 3.00 Ct total Round Lever Back 14K Gold H-I/SI1 Paradise $14,194.15 |
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G/VS 2.00 Carat Diamond Stud Earrings 18k White Gold – Screw Back $13,524.47 |
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3.42 ct H SI round natural diamond 4 prong solitaire stud yellow gold screw back $13,206.00 |
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2.9 ct G SI2 round brilliant cut diamond solitaire stud earrings screw back gold $12,982.80 |
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4.16 CT ROUND CUT CERTIFIED DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS 14K WHITE GOLD SCREW BACKS $11,999.00 |
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14K 585 White Gold Screw Back Black & White Diamond Stud Earrings 6.2 ctw 9.5mm $11,358.00 |
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Lever Back Earrings 3.00 ct Heavenly Round Shape F-G/SI3 $11,355.15 |
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3.08 CT I/J SI2 NATURAL ROUND DIAMOND STUDS EARRINGS 18K WHITE GOLD SCREW BACKS $11,158.98 |
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2.28 ct H VS natural round diamond 4prong stud earrings 14k white gold push back $10,927.50 |
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2 ct F SI natural heart shape diamond solitaire stud earrings platinum push back $10,127.70 |
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14K 585 White Gold Screw Back Black & White Diamond Stud Earrings 5.38 ctw 9.2mm $9,498.00 |
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0.90ct – 2.00ct G-H/SI Diamond Stud Earrings,18k White Gold – Screw Back $9,407.14 |
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2.07 CT G/H SI1 ROUND DIAMOND MARTINI 3 PRONG STUD EARRINGS WHITE GOLD PUSH BACK $9,276.75 |
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3.10 ct I SI1 round brilliant diamond stud earrings 18k yellow gold screw backs $9,253.50 |
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2.50 ct Heavenly Round Lever Back Earrings F-G/SI1 $9,204.65 |
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2 ct G SI2 natural round diamond 4 prong stud earrings 18k yellow gold push back $8,990.00 |
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1.94 CT E/F SI NATURAL ROUND DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS 18K YELLOW GOLD SCREW BACKS $8,183.07 |
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2.03 carat ROUND DIAMOND STUDS Earrings SI1 clarity 14k Gold screw back $8,150.00 |
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CERTIFIED DIAMOND STUD EARRING SCREW BACK $7,867.00 |
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14K 585 White Gold Screw Back Black & White Diamond Stud Earrings 5 ctw 8.6-9mm $7,824.00 |
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Genuine High Quality F VS Diamond 6.50ct 18K Yellow Gold Clip Back Earrings $7,500.00 |
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Yellow Diamond Earrings 5.69 Carats H SI 18kt Gold Backs- Amazingly Beautiful!! $7,400.00 |
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Diamond Stud Earrings 2.50 Ct total Round Lever Back 14K Gold F-G/SI2 Paradise $7,224.15 |
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2.01CT ROUND DIAMOND 14K WHITE GOLD SCREW BACK STUD EARRINGS STUDS $19500 RETAIL $7,150.00 |
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6 Mm Pink Pearl Lever Back Earring Small Themed Stud Ne $7,000.00 |
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6 Mm Grey Pearl Lever Back Earring Small Themed Stud Ne $7,000.00 |
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Diamond Stud Earrings 2.50 Ct total Round Lever Back 14K Gold H-I/SI1 Paradise $6,969.15 |
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2.02 carat ROUND DIAMOND STUDS 18k White Gold EARRING SCREW BACK SI1 clarity $6,950.00 |
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Diamond stud earrings 3.70 cts. Screw back ear ring $6,850.00 |
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1.60 CT F VS2 CERTIFIED PRINCESS CUT DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS PLATINUM PUSH BACKS $6,500.70 |
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4 carat Round diamond stud earrings pair push back white gold ear ring $6,450.00 |
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3 carat princess diamond stud earrings screw back new $6,450.00 |
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2 carat diamonds earring pair lever back 14K white gold round diamond ear ring $6,450.00 |
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2.00 ct Heavenly Round Lever Back Earrings F-G/SI1 $6,144.65 |
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14K 585 White Gold Screw Back Black & White Diamond Stud Earrings 4 ctw 8-8.5mm $6,096.00 |
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2.09 CT PRINCESS CUT CERTIFIED VS2 DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS PLATINUM SCREW BACKS $6,093.00 |
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2.3 CT ROUND BRILLIANT DIAMOND STUD EARRING W/ WHITE GOLD SCREW BACK $6,080.00 |
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Gorgeous 18k White Gold 6 Cts. Diamond Omega Back Earrings $6,020.00 |
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Sterling Silver Created Blue and White Sapphire Earrings $40.49 Crafted of sterling silver, these clip-back earrings feature single created blue sapphires accented with single created white sapphires. The earrings are secured with leverback closure. |
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14k Gold 1/4ct TDW Round Diamond Solitaire Screw Back Earrings (J-K/ I2-I3) $219.99 This pair features two brilliant-cut diamonds which are prong-set in 14-karat gold. Choose yellow or white gold to complement yo |
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Sterling Silver 1/7ct TDW Diamond Earrings (G-H, I2-I3) $101.99 These sterling silver earrings feature a vintage-style diamond shape accented with milligrain detailing and studded with diamonds. The clip-back earrings are secured with leverback closure. |
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Sterling Silver Blue Topaz and Created White Sapphire Earrings $31.99 Crafted from sterling silver, these earrings feature blue topaz ovals accented with round created white sapphires. These clip-back earrings are secured with leverback closure. |
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Sterling Silver Created Ruby and White Sapphire Earrings $34.49 These clip-back earrings feature created ruby ovals accented with single created white sapphires. The earrings are crafted of sterling silver and are secured with leverback closure. |
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Sterling Silver Citrine ‘Cawi’ Earrings (Indonesia) $53.99 Explore the beauty of Indonesian handicrafts with these sterling silver and citrine earrings. These post back earrings will add a delicate elegance to any outfit on any occasion. |
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Sterling Silver Amethyst ‘Cawi’ Earrings (Indonesia) $57.99 Explore the beauty of Indonesian handicrafts with these sterling silver and amethyst earrings. These lovely post back earrings will add a delicate elegance to any outfit on any occasion. |
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Sterling Silver Created Pink Sapphire and Diamond Earrings $42.49 Studded with created pink sapphires, these open heart clip-back earrings are accented with diamonds. The sterling silver earrings are secured with leverback closure. |
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Brass Trapezoids #15 Earrings (Kenya) $11.39 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings feature a trapezoid design and shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 2.5 inches long |
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DaVonna Sterling Silver Chocolate Cultured Pearl Earrings (6-7 mm) $30.49 These lovely sterling silver earrings by DaVonna feature very modern chocolate colored cultured pearls. The set dangles gracefully from silver lever back earrings. |
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Brass Dark Bead and Dangles #7 Earrings (Kenya) $11.89 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 3 inches long |
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Brass Red Beads and Bent Swirl #9 Earrings (Kenya) $9.89 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 3 inches long |
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Brass Green Bead and Two Bars #1 Earrings (Kenya) $12.89 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 2.5 inches long |
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Brass Dark Bead and Many Swirls #3 Earrings (Kenya) $14.29 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 3 inches long |
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Brass Leaf and Dark Bead #5 Earrings (Kenya) $12.59 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 2 inches long |
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Brass Red and Green Beads and Loops #12 Earrings (Kenya) $14.79 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 3 inches long |
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Silver ‘Mystic Daisy’ Rose Quartz Earrings (Thailand) $19.99 Enrich your look with these hook back earringsEarrings feature petals of rose quartz, gem of romanceHandmade jewelry is crafted of .925 silver |
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Brass Red Bead and Zig Zags #13 Earrings (Kenya) $13.59 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 3 inches long |
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Brass Swirl and Pointed Tail #14 Earrings (Kenya) $13.19 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 2.5 inches long |
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Brass Dark Bead and Triple Hook #8 Earrings (Kenya) $12.09 Pretty and exotic earrings are a unique addition to any look Brass earrings are accented with beads on shepherd hook backsEarrings measure 3 inches long |
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Bella D’oro 14kt and Silver Textured Hoop Earrings $18.99 Twist your style with these fashionable two-tone back-to-back earringsBella D’oro jewelry is produced by bonding 14-karat yellow gold and sterling silverLovely hoop earrings feature a textured twisted design |
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14k Gold Topaz 1ct TDW Black and White Diamond Earrings (G-H, SI1-SI2) $954.99 Featuring a white topaz teardrop dangling within a black-diamond teardrop, these 14-karat white gold earrings are further adorned with white diamonds. The clip-back earrings are secured with omega clasp closure. |
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Pearl and Amethyst Flirting Moons Earrings (India) $55.99 Post back earrings Pearl moons flirt with amethyst raindrops, their romance caught in sterling silverBhavesh designs these fascinating earrings with elements of Indian trends.925 rating silver |
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18k White Gold 1 1/3ct TDW Diamond Earrings (G-H, SI1-SI2) $2119.99 Crafted of 18k white gold, these circular clip-back earrings feature a wavy vertical stripe design of white diamonds contrasted with black rhodium plating. The earrings are secured with omega clasp closure. |