How to Pick the Best Mens Diamond, Stud, Hoop & Black Earrings.

In days past only women were allowed to wear earrings, but nowadays more and more men are buying mens earrings. While only a minority of men purchase earrings, it is a growing trend and one that is expected to continue into the future. Even some very famous and well-known athletes have been seen sporting some kind of an earring.

The history of earrings can be traced back to the 19th century, and many soldiers in the Persian empire wore some kind of earring. Earrings for women become popular in the 1920s and originally started with click-on earrings. DIY ear piercing became very popular in the 1980s.

It wasn’t until the 1980s that earrings for men gained movement and a classic example of a pop star who jumped on the trend of men wearing earrings is that of George Michael. This trend has now expanded to include many famous sport athletes around the world. While most men originally wore just one earring, it isn’t uncommon to see men now wearing two.

Shopping for earrings can be difficult if you don’t know what you are looking for. Read on to discover more about the different kinds of earrings such as stud earrings, hoop earrings, when and where men should wear them and much more. Happy earring hunting!