Threader Earrings -- a Fashion Jewelry Success Story

By Gerrard Rivera


New jewelry fashions want several factors going for them if they are to succeed. These include aesthetics, price, timing, and maybe sometimes just sheer, plain luck. Threader earrings seem to have all these qualities in abundance. Also known as earthreads or ear strings, threader earrings have a very large following, especially among the young established, who think that they are and cool.

Threader earrings are exactly what they sound enjoy: a length of a thin chain that the wearer threads through one or more ear piercings. The chain is attached to a little metal bar called a lead -- on one end, and the other end is featured with decorative materials such as gems, beads, or crystals. The wearer preliminary inserts the lead, slides the chain through the piercing and after that just lets the earring dangle. Threader earrings are particularly attractive in individuals with two or more earlobe piercings for the reason that they can combination and match designs, and even knot or weave the chains of the threader earrings together to create a funky effect.

The chains used are very thin, delicate and light. They usually measure from three to five inches and are usually made from metals such as gold vermeil and sterling silver. Influenced by the decorative ornaments used, the themes of threader earrings styles range from the playful to the sophisticated. Pearl embellishments impart a sense of elegance, while multicolored vintage crystals or flashy glass beads produce threader earrings great for casual wear.

Young celebrities, or those counting themselves as members of the X and Y generations, are ardent wearers of this kind of ear style. The young and famous seen at extremely publicized events putting on threader earrings include actresses Hilary Duff, Alicia Silverstone and Lindsey Lohan, as well as musicians such as Alicia Keys, JoJo and Kelly Clarkson.

Ear strings are an example of successful, contemporary fashion and they have the makings of something that is here to stay. They are functional, easy to wear and easily customizable; with just a little practice, they are easy to make. Threader earrings join other jewellery items that are instrumental in bringing out a persons sense of fashion and style.




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