Ear Cuff : What is it?
| Ear cuffs are ear adornments fastened along the side of the ear above the earlobe. They are slid along the topmost part of the ear where the cartilage is thinnest. As they slide down to the side, they are turned to face forward until they are positioned alongside the ear canal.
Ear cuffs can be made in sterling silver, gold, and copper. They are available in plain bands or fancy wire structures that can be adorned with gemstones or beads. |
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Kinds of Ear Cuffs include the following: |
Sterling silver ear cuffs
- Sterling silver ear cuffs can be made of 92% or 95% pure, solid sterling silver.
- They can come in plain or crafted and decorated bands with lines, waves, and shapes.
- Some styles are made with thin, sterling silver wires coiled in as many as three layers.
- Some styles are extensively polished to give off a bright, platinum look.
Gold ear cuffs
- Gold ear cuffs can be made of 14-karat or 18-karat gold.
- They can come in plain or crafted and decorated bands with lines, waves, and shapes.
- Some styles are adorned with precious stones.
Copper ear cuffs
- Copper ear cuffs are made of solid copper.
- They can come in plain or crafted and decorated bands with lines, waves, and shapes.
Fancy ear cuffs
- Fancy ear cuffs deviate from the traditional concave ear cuff shape.
- They can be made of sterling silver or gold.
- They can be shaped like hearts, animals, or geometric designs.
- Some styles have extending loops for hanging dangling earrings by their fishhook or French wire backs.
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Fit: Choose an ear cuff that fits well. It should not be too tight to put pressure on your ear or too loose that it can fall off easily. Position it along the part of your earlobe where it feels most comfortable.
Hypoallergenic property: If you are allergic to nickel, which is a common component of metals, choose an hypoallergenic ear cuff to prevent your skin from itching or irritation.
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