A rare girl will give up the pleasure of decoratingthemselves earrings. How many kinds of this decoration appeared in the history of mankind! We are going to talk about one of the most interesting ones now. And this type is the earrings of the Congo.
Someone knows about them, someone is happy to be with them, but they do not know anyone yet. Let's talk about the history of this decoration, types, features of wearing.
Description
Congo earrings are rings, diameterwhich varies from a centimeter to ten or more. You can meet fantasy earrings and a larger diameter, you can order from the jeweler at will of any size.
In general, we say that the model of the earrings of the Congo is very specific. Wearing large rings is neat.
Special manufacturing technology
As we have already said, the earrings of the Congo, the photos of which are shown above, are rings made of metal most often. That is, with a large diameter ornaments would have a lot of weight.
But fortunately, this problem was solved long ago by the introduction of a special technology. The earrings are molded hollow, which reduces their weight at least twice and allows them to be worn without discomfort.
The lock of such earrings is one of the most reliableamong all. It represents a thinner section than the whole ring. This pin when fastening enters the tube of the earring, somewhat enlarged. Thanks to this device, earrings of the Congo are extremely difficult to lose or accidentally pull back, adjusting the hair.
Types of Congo Earrings
To date, a variety of models of thisdecorating is not found. There are types of different diameters, from miniature rings to large ones, from various materials (earrings of Congo gold, silver, jewelry alloys), with a smooth or textured surface (covered with patterns, diamond face or other reliefs). The richness of the color scheme is by no means limited.
Modern design ideas createdfantasy models, for example, earrings from several rings of one or different diameters. In such compositions are combined as one-color rings (earrings of Congo gold, for example), and multi-colored (from yellow and white gold, covered with enamel).
Decorated data models earrings, too, in a variety of ways - from precious stones and enamel to interesting pendants, rhinestones.
Features of choice
Often, all of the congo earrings have inserts orthickening rings. So, when choosing it is necessary 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 completely impossible.
When choosing, be guided by features of appearance:type of face, color type, what kind of events will be worn (or for everyday wearing). Let's say in favor of this model earrings that they fit almost all types of faces.
The most popular congel earrings are up to 2 cm in diameter. They are most comfortable to wear, appropriate for every day, and at secular exits. Excellent with almost all other decorations.
Interesting practice is today:girls combine several earrings on one ear, sometimes connecting them with a thin chain, decorating with pendants, combining different colors and diameters. Guys also wear this decoration, but they are much more restrained: often this is one thin ring of small diameter.
History
By name you can guess about the ethnicaccessories of this type of earrings. And indeed: ring-shaped earrings are one of the oldest decorations. First, before making earrings of Congo from gold, materials for their manufacture were wood, animal bones, then - metal wire.
After the discovery of gold as a precious metal, it becamefavorite 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 the person has already been connected: the larger the diameter of the rings made of gold, the higher the social position, the authority.
Conclusion
We considered a wonderful ornament with a long history - the earrings of the Congo. These elegant, fantasy rings are able to supplement the image of the girl on weekdays, and in solemn moments.
Wearing these earrings is convenient, as well as choose - they are almost universal. Choose what you like, and carry it with pleasure!
