Earrings can be an inexpensive and effective way to add interest to your face and style to your wardrobe. If you have short hair, unique earring designs are essential since your ears are more exposed and need a bit of ornamentation. Unfortunately, the earrings you see at department stores are often mass produced and lack style and originality. Sometimes it pays to go off the beaten path to develop a truly interesting earring collection. Here are some suggestions for building an earring collection that's strong on originality without spending a fortune:
Visit Antique Malls
If you haven't visited antique malls for jewelry in the past, you'll be overwhelmed by the selection. It would be easy to spend hours at some of the larger malls absorbing all of the interesting vintage earring designs from days gone by. You can find vintage earrings covering all price points from inexpensive selections to pricier ones made of precious metals. One thing you won't find are mass produced, cookie cutter earrings commonly seen in local department stores.
Visit a Craft Gallery
There's something special about a pair of artisan designed earrings. To know they were handcrafted with care by an artist rather than created on an assembly line in a factory gives them character. Many artisan designs are produced in limited quantity which makes them special. Don't be put off by the price points. If you truly love them and plan on wearing them frequently, they're worth the investment. Plus, you'll enjoy the compliments you receive as they dangle elegantly from your ears.
Make Your Own
You may be surprised at how easy it is to make your own earrings. It can be as simple as adding an interesting bead or two to a special wire called a head pin. Make a loop and add an earring hook to create a truly one-of-kind jewelry creation. Warning! Making your own earrings can be addictive. Spend a day at your local bead store discovering the possibilities. Most bead stores offer classes where you learn the basics of making your own earrings.
Look Online
Visit craft galleries online to find unique earrings designs crafted by budding jewelry designers across the country. You can even sell your own creations here if you decide to turn the art of making your own earrings into a business.
As you can see, there's no need to settle for common earring designs when you can have the artsy and unusual. Unique earring designs are a cost expedient way to give your wardrobe more style and flair.
