Women's earrings

There's a reason why earrings are among the most popular accessories out there: a little sparkle at the ears is beguiling. Pearl earrings, gold hoops, diamond studs or long dangly earrings, we love them all! That's why you'll find the loveliest earrings from past collections at afound.com, all at outlet prices. 

Hoops

Hoop earrings look exotic and sophisticated. They range from small hoops to massive versions that almost brush your shoulders. Classic hoops are closed by inserting the wire into the opposite tube. However, designs with a conventional pin fastening are a bit easier to put on and take off. Hoop earrings show just how versatile a simple circle can be; ring the changes with different textures, pendants and gemstones. They also come in silver and rose gold, but gold hoops remain the classic. 

But where do hoop earrings actually come from? This fashionable earring has a long and storied past. During colonial times, they were engraved with the wearer's initials. This made it easier to identify seafarers who had been killed in accidents. The value of the gold also covered the funeral expenses. Fortunately, the earring has put that macabre past behind it. Engraved or not, hoop earring are a must-have in any jewellery box.

Dangly earrings

These earrings hang from the earlobes in a long cascade. They are often studded with gemstones that create a lovely sparkle. They are also known as chandelier earrings due to their sparkly effect. They refract the light beautifully, so the wearer's ears twinkle even in the darkness. It's no wonder that gold, silver and rose gold dangly earrings are popular for wearing in the evening. Whether you're looking ahead to an upcoming date, party or concert, you'll find an occasion to wear them sooner or later. 

There are also simpler designs for everyday wear. For instance, dangly earrings without stud fastenings are popular right now. A delicate chain or the curved wire of the earring is simply passed through the hole instead. It then hangs down decoratively at the front and back.

Clip-on earrings

Clip-on earrings are a practical option because you don't need a hole in your ear to wear them. Instead, you clamp them to the ear itself. For heavy earrings, this has the advantage of not straining at the hole in your earlobe. 

You can never have enough earrings

Dainty studs for everyday wear, big hoops and dangly earrings for special occasions – there's the right earrings out there for absolutely every occasion. Check out Afound to find the pair for you. 

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FAQs

Where can you get your ears pierced?

You should definitely go to a professional to get your ears pierced. Jewellers and piercing studios offer this service. They use different methods. Piercing studios generally use a hollow needle. This is like the needle of a syringe, so it's very sharp. The tissue isn't punctured, but gently pierced through. Jewellers tend to use a piercing gun. This pierces through tissue with force, inserting the stud into the piercing at the same time. It only takes a fraction of a second. The modern versions are quiet and gentle on the tissue.

Whether you go to a piercing studio or jeweller, the process is mostly painless. You might feel a slight burning sensation shortly afterwards. This happens when air makes contact with the wound and is perfectly normal. It goes away after a little time.

Why should you turn your earrings?

When your earlobe is pierced, it essentially has a wound. Even though this is tiny, it still needs to go through a healing process. In other words, the tissue starts to come together around the hole. As a result, it can seal the earring in as it grows. You can prevent this by twisting it. Gently turn the earring in the hole two to three times a day without taking it out. The sleeper stud should remain in for the first six weeks for an earlobe piercing, or 12 weeks for cartilage. 

Use special post-piercing gels or lotions to prevent infection. These also promote healing and improve hygiene. Apply them to the new hole every day. 

How do I clean earrings?

You may be familiar with the strange smell that earrings can sometimes develop. Not only is this unpleasant, but it may also indicate the start of an infection. This is caused by bacteria gathering on the stud and usually happens if you wear the same pair all the time. 

As such, be sure to take your earrings out regularly and clean them. Wash the stud and the area around the pierced site with water and mild soap. This will remove bacteria effectively, and the smell should disappear. Leave the earring and your ear to dry thoroughly. Treat your ears to some earring-free time every now and then, too.

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