A rare girl will refuse the pleasure of decorating herself with earrings. How many types of this decoration appeared in the entire history of mankind! We are going to talk about one of the most interesting ones now. And this type is Congo earrings.
Someone knows about them, someone is happy to wear them, and someone else is not familiar with them yet. Let's talk about the history of this jewelry, types, features of wearing.
Description
Congo earrings are rings, the diameter of which varies from a centimeter to ten or more. You can find fantasy earrings of a larger diameter, you can order from a jeweler of any size at will.
In general, let's say that the model of Congo earrings is very specific. Wear large rings carefully.
Special manufacturing technology
As we have already said, the Congo earrings, the photo of which is given above, are rings, most often made of metal. That is, with a large diameter, the jewelry would have a lot of weight.
But fortunately, this problem was solved a long time ago by the introduction of a special technology. Earrings are cast hollow, which reduces their weightat least twice and allows you to wear them without discomfort.
The lock of such earrings is one of the most reliable among all. It is thinner than the entire ring area. This pin, when fastened, enters the tube of the earring, somewhat expanded. Thanks to this device, the Kongo earrings are extremely difficult to lose or accidentally pull off while straightening your hair.
Types of Congo earrings
To date, there are countless different models of this jewelry. There are types of different diameters, from miniature rings to large ones, from various materials (congo gold, silver, bijouterie alloys earrings), with a smooth or textured surface (covered with patterns, diamonds or other reliefs). The richness of the color scheme is not limited to anything at all.
Modern design ideas create fantasy models, for example, earrings from several rings of the same or different diameters. Such compositions combine both single-colored rings (congo gold earrings, for example) and multi-colored ones (made of yellow and white gold, covered with enamel).
These models of earrings are also decorated in a variety of ways - from precious stones and enamel to interesting pendants, rhinestones.
Features of choice
Often, Congo earrings have inserts or thickening rings. So, when choosing, you need to pay attention to the location of the inserts relative to the lock. It is imperative that it be symmetrical, otherwise the insert will outweigh, and wearing earrings will become uncomfortable or even impossible.
When choosing, be guided by the features of appearance: face type, color type, what events you will wear them for (or for everyday wear). Let's say in favor of this model of earrings that they suit almost all types of faces.
The most popular Congo earrings are up to 2 cm in diameter. They are the most comfortable to wear, appropriate for every day, and at social events. Goes well with almost all other jewelry.
There is an interesting practice today: girls combine several earrings on one ear, sometimes connecting them with a thin chain, decorating them with pendants, combining different colors and diameters. Guys also wear this jewelry, but they are much more restrained: often it is one thin ring of small diameter.
History
By the name you can guess the ethnicity of this type of earrings. And indeed: ring-shaped earrings are one of the oldest jewelry. First, before making gold congo earrings, the materials for making them were wood, animal bones, then metal wire.
After the discovery of gold as a precious metal, it has become a favorite material. At the initial stages of history, these earrings were an attribute of men. They were worn most often by sailors, representatives of nomadic peoples. Women's jewelry became much later. Here the status of a person has already been connected: the larger the diameter of the gold rings, the higher the social position, authority.
Conclusion
We looked at a wonderful piece of jewelry with a long history - Congo earrings. These gracefulfantasy rings can complement the image of a girl both on weekdays and at solemn moments.
It is convenient to wear such earrings, as well as to choose - they are almost universal. Pick what you like and wear with pleasure!
