Stay Timeless With The Perfect Pair Of Earrings For Effortless Everyday Style

Introduction

Earrings have always been a popular piece of jewellery throughout history. Earrings have been found as artefacts from Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Greek civilisations. Mostly made from metals, precious stones or beads, earrings have evolved over centuries in different styles and designs. Considered a must-have accessory in fashion styling, choosing the perfect pair of earrings has the potential to entirely change your overall outfit. Read on to understand how different kinds of earrings can brighten up your everyday fits. 

Earrings for Everyday Style

You must be thinking. They’re just earrings. How complicated can it be? But we believe that finding the perfect pair of earrings is a hard task simply owing to the variety currently available in the market, both online and offline. So, how can we select the pair that is just right for us? Are you also confused by terms like Meenakari, Kundan or Polki? We break down how to make the right selection and the different kinds of earrings available –

1. Material of the earrings:

Gold. Silver. Platinum. Synthetic Metals. The list goes on. Nowadays, with all kinds of synthetic materials being developed, knowing the material your earrings are made of is helpful. This allows you to use these earrings for a long time without getting damaged or losing their sheen in any way and can help avoid the material reacting badly to your skin, causing rashes or even pus formation. Another factor to remember is how long you are wearing the earrings for. If you need to wear it to work, then a lighter material is preferable. For example, terracotta earrings, are light to wear all day and their designs are great to wear with cotton suits to work. Shell earrings, on the other hand, can be worn for your next beach vacation. The material is lightweight and can be worn for long periods. 

2. Style and Shape:

Deciding on what is the right style and shape of earrings is a personal choice. Most people shop according to their preferences but are also making sure that the earrings bring out their features. When you are shopping for earrings for work, keep it simple! Stud earrings or delicate hoops are ideal. Kundan earrings are a perfect match to a stunning silk saree. Kundan jewellery is one of the oldest styles of jewellery in India and is made by setting gemstones in molten gold and silver to create their distinct design and look.

3. Colour:

Your life can surely be in technicolour with all the colours earrings are available in these days. From the brightest reds to the deepest blues, you can find earrings in a range of colours. If you are looking for intricately crafted, colourful earrings your best option is Meenakari earrings. Made from firing different coloured enamel paints, Meenakari earrings are vibrant and bold, giving the perfect pop of colour to your ensemble.

If you prefer neutral shades, NCUI Haat has a range of cowrie shell earrings. Commonly found along the Indian Malabar coast, Sri Lanka and the Maldives, cowrie shells were once used as a form of currency. Wear these earrings to look like a million bucks!

Effortless, Everyday: Styling the Perfect Pair of Earrings from NCUI Haat

After understanding how the colour, style, and material of the earrings will make a difference to your outfits, it is also important to keep in mind the occasions and places we want to wear the earrings we shop. Here is a simple guide on how to style earrings for all your looks:

1. Casual Outfits

On our days off, we usually prefer to wear jeans, paired with a T-shirt or shirt. With this casual look, button earrings or terracotta earrings are simple, without being too overbearing.

2. Work Wear

Office wear for women can include both Western and ethnic wear. With ethnic wear, small dangling earrings and jhumkas can be worn in colours matching your outfit. You can choose a pair of cowrie shell earrings for a more playful and bold look.

3. Special Occasions

Special occasions are a time to celebrate. We always want to look our best and specifically shop for such instances. In the case of a religious festivity or wedding where you are opting for Indian ethnic wear, add an extra element of glamour to your look with Kundan earrings or intricately designed Meenakari earrings.

Earrings Care: Because Sparkle Matters!

Dirt, sweat and pollution can dim the shine of your earrings but here we detail some simple ways to care for them without much hassle. Check out this guide on cleaning and storing your earrings so that your sparkle can never go away –

1. Cleaning: Make a schedule for cleaning your earrings that fits in seamlessly with your routine. Materials like terracotta or shell can be wiped gently with a soft cloth to remove any dust. Every metal has a different technique to clean and restore to ‘good as new’. The best option is to take them to a jewellery shop where they can clean it professionally.
2. Storage: Organising and de-cluttering is all the rage on Instagram with many people looking for aesthetic jewellery organisers. Have fun and make a similar organising reel when organising your earring collection in an aesthetic jewellery organiser that will help you store your earrings in a cool and dry place.
3. Avoiding Chemicals: It is always advisable to complete your make-up and use perfumes before wearing your earrings as the chemicals in make-up or perfume can react with the material of your earrings causing damage and a tarnished appearance.

To Wrap It Up

Selecting the perfect pair of earrings is not as easy as it looks. These small pieces of jewellery create a big impact on your outfit. Whether you prefer the earthy charm of terracotta earrings, the elegance of Kundan designs, or the simplicity of button earrings, there is a perfect pair out there for you. NCUI Haat’s earrings collection includes cowrie shell earrings and more traditional designs in the Kundan and Meenakari styles. Buy earrings online to get a glimpse of the variety of craftsmanship on display from across India.