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Set of 36 1/8" Crystal Stud Earrings, 18 Pairs, on Nylon Posts in Crystal Sale Price: $6.99  |
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A beautiful assortment of crystal stud earrings, on clear, hypoallergenic nylon posts. Crystals are approximately 1/8" in diameter each. Set includes 36 (or more) silicone earring backs. Hypoallergenic |
Earring Studs
 14kt Yellow gold Pierced Diamond Stud Earrings 012cttw US $225.00 
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 NAVY BLUE FRESHWATER CULTURED PEARL STUD EARRINGS 925 STERLING SILVER 6 MM US $6.99
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 One Carat TW or 5mm Created White Diamond Stud Earrings Solid 14k Yellow Gold US $72.00
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 Adorable Created Diamond Butterfly Stud Earrings 14k White Gold Overlay US $59.99
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 STERLING SILVER THREE HALF HOOP STUD STYLE EARRINGS US $10.00
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 DIAMOND STUD EARRINGS US $44.25
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 STERLING SILVER MINI HALF DOLLAR STUD EARRINGS US $11.00
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 ESTATE STERLING SILVER PEARL STUD EARRINGS US $11.00
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 Created Stones Pearl Diamond 14k Rose Gold Overlay Stud Earrings US $59.99
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 Faceted Square Genuine Rose Quartz Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Overlay 10mm US $49.00
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 10k Yellow Gold 2 1 10 Carat Genuine Square Cut Aquamarine Stud Earrings US $129.00
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 Created Heart Diamond Necklace Stud Earring Jewelry Set 14k Yellow Gold Overlay US $54.00
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 3 Pair Genuine Round Opal Stud Earrings in 14k Yellow Gold Overlay Stamped 925 US $59.00
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 Solid 14k Yellow Gold Prong Set 2 Carat Created Diamond 3 Stone Stud Earrings US $82.50
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 STERLING SILVER MARCASITES STUD J HOOP EARRINGS US $15.50
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 10K Yellow Gold Double Heart Stud Earrings 6mm X 4mm US $49.00
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 14kt Gold GREEN QUARTZ Flower Style Stud Earrings 1 2 Wide New Gift Boxed US $135.00
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 AMETHYST Pear Cut 10kt Yellow Gold Stud APX180 CTW Earrings NWT Gift Box US $56.00
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 3 Carat Created Round White Diamond Basket Set Stud Earrings Stamped 925 US $55.00
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 OPAL Oval Button Great Color 14kt Yellow Gold Stud Earrings NWT Gift Box US $72.00
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 OPAL Round Button Great Color 14kt Yellow Gold Stud Earrings NWT Gift Box US $75.00
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 RUBY DIAMOND 14kt White Gold 1 4 CTW Feather Stud EarringsNWT Gift Box US $199.00
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 RUBY 6X4 mm Oval Cut Stud Earrings14kt Yellow Gold Appx 120 CTWGift Box US $159.00
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 TOPAZ MOONSTONE 10kt White Gold Stud APX175 CTW Earrings NWT Gift Box US $42.00
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 150ctw Genuine Tanzanite Solitare Stud Earrings 14k Yellow Gold US $259.99
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 150ctw Genuine Tanzanite Solitare Stud Earrings 14k White Gold US $259.99
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 15ct 14K WHITE GOLD NATURAL BLUE DIAMOND EARRING STUD A LOT OF SPARKLES US $176.55
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 STERLING SILVER STICK STUD EARRINGS US $16.50
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 STERLING SILVER ONYX AND MARCASITE HEART CLADDAUGH STUD EARRINGS US $18.00
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 UNIQUE 14k SOLID GOLD GREEN MYSTIC TOPAZ DIAMOND PENDANTw free stud earrings US $199.99
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 Yellow Gold Ruby Stud Earrings US $30.00
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 diamond stud earrings 84 ctw round white gold posts US $425.00
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 Sterling Silver Bolivian Amethyst Stud Earring US $24.99
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 100 Carat Diamond 14k White Gold Flower Cluster Stud Earrings VS1 G US $1,300.00
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 8 MM genuine Cultured Pearl stud earrings 14K YG friction backs US $41.99
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 Sterling Silver Larimar Stud Earrings US $19.00
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 Sterling Silver Stud Tear Drop Shaped Earrings US $9.75
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 150 Carat MAN MADE Diamond Stud EARRINGS Solid 14K Yellow GOLD ROUND Screw Back US $68.00
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 STERLING SILVER ESTATE LAPIS PEARL STUD EARRINGS US $16.50
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 1 5ct Diamond Stud Earrings 10K Yellow Gold US $109.00
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 Vintage 14K Gold Earrings Studs Hearts 85 x 8 mm w CZs 5mm 14K GOLD US $39.99
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 Solid Sterling Silver Western Bull Taurus stud earrings men women US $7.10
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 GENUINE RED RUBY EARRING STUDS IN ORIGINAL CASE US $25.00
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 925 Sterling Silver Set of 5 Sizes Genuine White Pearl Stud Earrings US $14.88
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 PRINCESS CUT BLUE SPINEL 14KT SOLID YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRINGS US $74.77
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 PRINCESS CUT VIOLET DIAMOND 14KT SOLID WHITE OR YELLOW GOLD STUD EARRINGS US $68.77
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Prosecutor: Man stalked, killed 5 Calif. victims
A man accused of five serial slayings in the late 1970s stalked women like prey, kept binoculars in his car and took earrings as trophies from some of his victims after they died, a prosecutor said Monday. "You're talking about a guy who is hunting through...
The History of Earrings
Ear piercing has been a part of human culture ever since the earliest hunter-gatherer tribes. Though the phrase "ear piercing" most often refers to a single hole in the earlobe, there are at least eight other locations for the ear to be pierced. There is the helix of the ear, also called the "cartilage" (an inaccurate term, as the entire ear is made of cartilage), which is the most common place to get a piercing, aside from the lobe. All piercings in the upper part of the ear are referred to as cartilage piercings.
The process of having your cartilage pierced is usually more elaborate and painful than a piercing in the lobe. Earrings, studs, and loops for ear piercings are made out of a wide variety of materials. These include metal, plastic, wood, stone, and glass. Many earrings are fairly cheap, and can be bought almost anywhere. Other earrings are expensive, especially if they have been crafted using rare, high quality materials, such as gold, silver, platinum, and EGL loose diamonds or other precious stones.
In recorded history, earrings have been traced back to the ancient city of Perspolis, Persia, where the illustrations on the walls depict soldiers wearing earrings. The oldest earrings ever discovered were crafted in 2500 BC Iraq. During the Dark Ages, when most of the populace was impoverished, the popularity of earrings and other pieces of jewelry sharply declined. As nations rose again, especially during the Roman Empire, jewelry was crafted and worn with gusto as a sign of status and luxury. The popularity of earrings also largely depended on the fashions that prevailed at the time.
During the Middle Ages, when attention was directed towards elaborate hairstyles and skillfully crafted dresses, earrings lost priority. However, as collars became higher and hair was worn up, earrings became more popular. Though there was no International Gem Institute back during this time, so IGI appraisals could not be given, there were still several jewel experts who could tell a customer if their jewel was high quality or not. Different types of earrings were designed as civilizations prospered and specialization of labor occurred.
During the 1850s, earrings lost popularity once again. Hair was tied behind the head, covering the ears, or bonnets and hats were worn. In addition, the religious and social sentiments of the time associated earrings with heathens, vanity, and excess. With the 1920s came the advent of the clip-on earring, causing ear piercing to fall more out of favor. However, during this time, small groups of males were fond of piercing their ears. Sailors especially saw earrings as a symbol of their seafaring adventures.
They also wore earrings for acupuncture purposes in helping the eyesight and hearing, as well as payment for anyone who finds their shipwrecked bodies to give them a proper burial. Earrings rose in popularity, thanks to hippies and homosexuals in the sixties, punk rockers in the seventies (who inspired fashion trends in multiple piercings), and the majority of women in the eighties. Many people, when buying expensive earrings for themselves or loved ones, prefer to buy a set made with a non conflict diamond or Canadian diamonds.
Another type of ear modification is ear gauging, wherein the person will permanently stretch their ear over a loop, causing a noticeable hole in the earlobe. This can be done on a minor scale, less than the diameter of a pencil. Medium scale gauged ears can barely fit a thumb through the hole in the lobe. Grotesquely exaggerated gauges have fit entire soda cans, or objects of a greater diameter.
About the Author
Allison Ryan is a licensed gemologist specializing in
EGL loose diamonds
, IGI appraisals, and where to find a legitimate
non conflict diamond
for the jewelry of your dreams. Stop by
http://www.diamondwave.com/
for a selection of once-in-a-lifetime diamonds.