The growing interest and targeted demand of the last few months has made us at Silvex Italy very curious about the historical origins of these jewels: ear cuffs!
Silvex Italy is a reference company in the international market for silver jewellery. Fashion trends are our daily bread, and we always try to give our customers an updated and sophisticated selection of 925 silver jewels. But let’s get back to ear cuffs.
But let’s get back to ear cuffs. Minimal or bold, classic or ultra-contemporary, these earrings have won over customers all over the world – and the sales speak for themselves. They are a type of ear jewellery designed to decorate the outside of the ear without requiring a hole in the ear lobe or on the outer ear cartilage.
Anche se oggi gli ear cuff sono spesso associati alla moda contemporanea, le loro origini sono molto più antiche. Although ear cuffs are nowadays often associated with contemporary fashion, their origins are much older. They have a history that spans centuries and cultural frontiers and have resisted the passage of time, now evolving into a contemporary fashion accessory.
Ear cuffs, also known as “Kaffa”, were invented around 2000 BC. They were worn in the British Isles and Thailand until arriving in Europe in the 18th century, personalized with floral motifs to make them more feminine and bright. In the 1920s, French designer Marcel Boucher created the “earrite”, a version of ear cuffs that hooked onto the earlobe passing behind the ear.
Having returned to the limelight during the twentieth century – first in punk culture and then on high fashion catwalks – ear cuffs have now been transformed into true wearable design objects, capable of expressing personality and style even without piercing the ear.
During one of the last editions of the New York Fashion Week, ear cuffs were presented as real sculptural pieces, which add an artistic and unique touch to the different looks. This trend was also confirmed by Marie Claire, which highlighted how ear cuffs act as sinuous sculptures.
According to us at Silvex, their success lies in a winning mix of factors:
– Freedom and versatility: they are easy to wear, can be changed position, can be mixed and matched. Perfect for changing, experimenting and playing with details. No need for ear piercing and yet maximum impact; – Eye-catching design: our collections focus on elegant lines, with bright finishes and trendy textures; No need for ear piercing and yet maximum impact;
– Eye-catching design: our collections focus on elegant lines, with bright finishes and trendy textures;
– Affordability: these are jewels that offer a strong visual impact even in small dimensions, with an excellent relationship between aesthetics and price;
– Global trend: influencers, stylists and fashion editors are increasingly choosing them to complete sophisticated yet contemporary looks;
– Unique and personal experience: a small creative gesture that turns the act of wearing a jewel into an expressive and special moment.
Ear cuffs perfectly represent what we believe in: combining goldsmith tradition, research and sensitivity to current trends. The market rewards them because they are original but not eccentric, strong but refined, and allow those who wear them to tell their story, without the need for words.
In our social networks you can see the various #mixand match with our ear cuffs, while in our online shop you can find all our available ear cuffs. Choose quality jewellery in Silvex Italy 925 sterling silver and create your best combinations!
