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Do you know how a screw earrings holds to your ear, or how a magnetic earring stays in place? Keep reading and you will find out all you need to know about the non-pierced alternatives to earrings.
Non-pierced earrings are popular for those without pierced ears, as well as those who have their ears pierced. They can be an everyday staple or a great way to mix and match your jewelry. Clip earrings are attached to your ear by a strong, yet typically comfortable clip. Curved clip ons are the best since they allow for better manipulation of the earring, allowing for optimal comfort around your earlobe.
Magnetic earrings stay on your ear with, none other than, magnetic forces! But there is more to it. Magnetic earrings are best for smaller, lighter earrings because a small magnet won’t hold a long, heavy earring up for very long. They provide a look closest to a pierced earring because there is no visible bar coming around the bottom of the earlobe to the back (which the other two options have.)
Screw earrings allow for the perfect custom fit since you can adjust the screw to the exact width of your ear. They are the most comfortable of all the options. Even women with pierced ears wear non-pierced earrings. For long and heavy earrings, it’s best to go with a clip on because you won’t risk damaging your earlobe. The hole can stretch with each heavy post or hook earring you put through it, eventually rendering them useless for earrings. Once the hole in your earlobe is stretched too far, you can’t wear many earrings without the risk of having them fall out. Meanwhile, when you’re sans earrings, your ears aren’t very aesthetically pleasing with large, long slits in them.
Who knew there were so many options for those without pierced ears? The best part is shopping around for a great pair of non-pierced earrings that you can wear whenever you like.
Finding that perfect gift for your bridesmaids can be a tough feat. One of the most popular options is to gift them with something they can wear on your special day. It is important for everyone to have similar looks so that the attention remains on the bride. Gifting your maid of honor and your bridesmaids with sparkling earrings or necklaces to wear allows for easy coordination of differing styles. A new, popular trend is clip on earrings for bridesmaids. You aren’t guaranteed to have a bridal party full of pierced ears, so choosing a clip earring is your best bet to make sure everyone is accommodated.
You can buy fancy clip earrings in all the same styles, colors and looks as their pierced counterparts. If your wedding is a formal and traditional affair, go with a classic, traditional pearl. If your special day is all about fun and nontraditional, then a great option would be a faux diamond dangle clip earring. A clip pearl earring is always a safe and classic choice for bridesmaids. A traditional pearl adds a touch of simplicity and elegance. The best part of a clip pearl earring is that you can’t even tell they’re not for pierced ears. Many clips are very discreet while providing maximum comfort. You also don’t have to worry about your earrings falling off, like you might with some pierced varieties. You can go with a very simplistic pearl stud or a more elaborate pearl and faux diamond dangle. Either way, you are guaranteed a beautiful, elegant looking bridal party.
For the nontraditional and modern wedding, your bridesmaids will love a sparkly, gold clip earrings. There are many options for fun, yet tasteful earrings. Something dripping in pave faux diamonds or sprinkled with colored stones would be a great way to inject more color into your day. Slightly geometric, half-hoop looks also provide a shine and unexpected angular shape. Clip jewellery provides a great look for your bridesmaids and provides for a consistent look. Pearl, dangle, pave diamonds, these are all perfect choices for your special day.
Pain is beauty. Well, that isn’t necessarily true for everyone. Some people have decided that beauty is not worth the pain. In the case of jewelry, these people are lucky because of their options. Weighing the alternative of clip on earrings against pierced earrings, there really isn’t that big of a difference. In terms of style, clip on, magnetic and screwback earring are all believable, fashionable ways for those without pierced ears to have the same look.
Half the battle of piercing your ears is getting over the fear because the pain really isn’t that bad. Many equate it to a hard pinching of the skin. The actual piercing is not the only thing you need to be worried about. If you are not strict with your cleaning and maintenance of your new pierced ears, you might run into a nasty infection. Clip on earrings are the safest way to wear earrings. They do not go through your earlobe; therefore there is not the same risk of infection as there is with a pierced earring. An infection can be very painful and uncomfortable. A way to steer clear of the risk of an infected ear is to exclusively wear clip on earrings . Since you only place them on the outside of the earlobe, you are not putting metal directly through your skin.
Many people are able to handle the pain of the pierce, while taking care of and cleaning their earlobes, however there are a number of people who would rather not have to worry about all those other steps. Just clip on a pair of earrings and be ready to run out the door. No one wants a painful ear , especially as the result of a beauty regimen. Try a pair of non-pierced earrings to see what they’re all about. You might just fall in love with the idea of clipping an earring to the outside of your ear, instead of through it.
Around 80% of American women have their ears pierced, making it one of the most popular form of accessorizing. For various reasons, this leaves a large number of women on the search for a stylish substitute. Whether you are looking for a simple, classic hoop or a fancy dangle, clip on earrings come in all shapes and styles and are made to look just like the real deal. Most importantly, clip on earrings are now made to look young and trendy without sacrificing comfort and wearability. Since growing in popularity, they now offer the same variety as the pierced alternative.
Since piercing your ears is such a long term commitment, some people decide to forgo the pierce and embrace the clip. Celebrities of all ages have gone through most of their career without piercing their ears. Until just a few years ago, Oprah and Jennifer Garner exclusively wore clipon earrings. Blake Lively still has not pierced her earlobes. All of these women have managed to look romantic or casual or dazzling (whatever look the event requires) with the help of clip ons.
After surveying MyClipOns.com customers earlier this year, we found that the top five reasons our customers have not pierced their ears include:
1. Ears were pierced but closed up
2. Don’t like the idea/not interested
3. Health concerns
4. Fear of the pain of piercing
5. Keloid skin has formed on earlobes
This survey illustrates that a large number of those who wear clip on earrings have worn pierced earrings in the past but have since developed an allergic reaction, infection or keloid skin as a result of the metal piercing through their earlobe. Clip on earrings make great alternatives to those affected by pierced earrings. For the most part, they are comfortable, sturdy and you do not have to worry about them falling out like you might need to with some of the pierced varieties.
There are a multitude of reasons why women do not have their ears pierced. Fear of the piercing gun, religious views and allergies are all grounds for choosing clip ons. Women who are allergic to certain metals in jewelry should look for nickel free earrings so they do not have to suffer from a negative reaction.
Pierced earrings have been around for hundreds of years. In fact, they are one of the earliest forms of body adornment. The non-pierced alternative of clip on earrings was introduced in the 1930s, making pierced earrings nearly obsolete for a while because of this new, less permanent option. At one point, women were exclusively wearing the clip on version of earrings.
The 1940s brought a style inspired by the sophisticated Hollywood starlets. Judy Garland, Rita Hayworth, Ava Gardner and Elizabeth Taylor all encapsulated the glamour and class of the time. An easy way to incorporate the romance and charm of the 1940s into your modern 2010 style is with the addition of vintage clip on earrings. True vintage pieces are hard to find and can be quite pricey. However you can now find beautiful, unique options that look like the real deal, without having to worry about losing or breaking a piece of history.
1940s jewelry is romantic, feminine, delicate and full of sparkle. Some great antique-inspired clip on earring choices include elegant black chandeliers and dazzling diamond dangle clip earrings When choosing a vintage-looking piece, it is best to nab a pair that looks one-of-a-kind. Antique screw earrings are another alternative for those looking for a non-pierced vintage look. Those without pierced ears are in luck because vintage looks tend to come in mostly clip on and screw back earring options.
For a new, romantic and charming image in 2010, try a pair of 1940s-inspired clip on earrings. Since clip on earrings are growing in popularity today, there are a number of different vintage looks that will cater to your personal style. Once you are wearing your antique earrings, you will feel as if you have stepped into a scene with Humphrey Bogart in the classic romance, Casablanca.
Learn how to steal Oprah’s style for less, and get the look of Oprah jewelry! The first lady of daytime television, Oprah Winfrey, is one of the most influential trendsetters in America today! From clothes to celebs, books to bling, Oprah is the word on what’s hot right now. One mention from Ms. O and suddenly anyone – or anything – could be catapulted into the limelight! Emitations has been a fan of Oprah since the first day our site launched, and she continues to be an inspiration. Read on to learn about Oprah’s style – and the Emitations.com jewelry that Oprah has featured in O magazine and on Oprah.com!
Oprah’s signature accessory has to be diamond pear drop earrings. She has them in a variety of styles, and you can frequently spot her wearing them with both formal and casual outfits. The basic Oprah earring style that we’ve seen is a pierced post backing with a round cut diamond, and a pear cut diamond dangling below. If you want to get the look of Oprah earrings for less, Emitations has a whole collection of pear drop jewelry that fits her fashions. For special occasions – like the photo shoot for O magazine’s 10th anniversary issue – Oprah sometimes upgrades to fancy diamond chandeliers. The antique style dangle earrings she wears here are dramatic, but not overpowering. Then again, it’s pretty tough to overpower Oprah! If you don’t have pierced ears, don’t worry. Oprah herself didn’t have pierced ears until 2005; she got them done as part of her 51st birthday celebration. Emitations has non-pierced and clip earrings that capture the look of Oprah earrings, including pear drops, chandeliers, magnetic studs, and clip earring fashions.
Emitations is extra lucky – Oprah has featured our jewelry in O magazine, and on Oprah.com. Each time Oprah features one of our products, it almost always sells completely out….sometimes within hours! Back in 2009, Oprah.com showed off our Padma’s Purple CZ Cocktail Ring. The website noted “a chunky faux amethyst ring sprinkled with pave stones adds cocktail hour shimmer”. This affordable ring was available in sizes 4-12, and Oprah fans knew a good deal when they saw one. Padma’s Ring has since been discontinued, but you can shop our Kezia’s Purple Cocktail Ring or Karley’s Adjustable Tropical Flower Ring for a similar look.
In 2010, the real rush started with our Denay’s Cuff Bracelets, as seen in O magazine and on Oprah.com. Oprah inspired shoppers snapped up those cuffs quickly, and we sold out shortly after the mag hit the stands! These chunky acrylic cuff bracelets came in bright primary colors, and they were studded with round cut stones. The website and magazine said “an acrylic cuff, topped with rhinestones and synthetic coral and turquoise, gets noticed with three-quarter sleeves”. If you like the look of those cuffs, you can try our Chanie’s Glam Cuff Bracelet – Gunmetal (also available: Chanie’s Glam Cuff Bracelet – Gold Tone) or Ceida’s Rhinestone Cuff Bracelet.
We had another double feature when Oprah’s magazine and website showed off our Alva’s Marquise Cut Chandelier Earrings. The online O Style article “Great Buys Under $50!” promises “something red – that won’t put you in the red.” Our Alva’s Marquise Cut Chandelier Earrings were marked with a special O tag reading “WHAT A BUY!” The magazine said “Fiery, feather-shaped earrings are all the jewelry you need.” We couldn’t agree more! The red-orange earrings were shown, but we also offer these marquise chandeliers in topaz, pink, and multi-color hues.
The most recent Oprah approved items are our Wren’s Rhinestone Chandelier Earrings, as seen in the August 2010 issue of O magazine. Creative director Adam Glassman gave his suggestions for “Great Buys Under $100″, and our Wren’s Multicolor Earrings were among them! The mag notes that “luminous rhinestone earrings are sexy and right with anything.” We couldn’t agree more! These beauties usually sell for $45 a pair, but with special coupon code OPRAHEMI (expires 9/30/2010), you can get them for an incredible $16!!! Shop today – and don’t forget, the coupon works on our Wren’s Multicolor Earrings and our Wren’s Clear Earrings.
Emitations is the perfect place to shop for inspired by Oprah jewelry, and it’s where you find the items seen in O magazine and on Oprah.com! Just remember to shop fast, because once Oprah approves something, it’s only a matter of time before the fans find every last one. Classic chic style plus she features our bling? No wonder we love Oprah!
We have our contest winners! Congratulations to Melissa, Laurel Ann, and Micki!
Melissa said:
1) I love New Moon, it’s where the meat of the story really gets going, plus it’s great for us Team Jacob fans.
2) Bella’s Engagement ring Silver
3) Size 11
Laurel Ann said:
Eclipse, Bella’s Moonstone ring, Size 8!
PLEASE NOTE: This jewelry and this contest are not manufactured, distributed or authorized by Stephenie Meyer, the official Twilight movie saga, the company Twilight Teez, LLC, or the company Runs with Vampires, LLC. These rings are not the authentic Bella’s Engagement Ring authorized by Stephenie Meyer as offered by Twilight Teez, LLC. For further information please refer to the following links:
