Threader Earrings -- A Fashion Jewelry Success Story

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New jewelry fashions need several factors going for them if they are
to succeed. These include aesthetics, price, timing, and maybe even
just sheer, plain luck. Threader earrings seem to have all these
qualities in abundance. Also known as earthreads or ear strings,
threader earrings have a very large following, especially among the
young set, who think that they are and cool.

Threader earrings are exactly what they sound like: a length of a thin
chain that the wearer threads through one or more ear piercings. The
chain is attached to a small metal bar – called a lead -- on one end,
and the other end is adorned with decorative materials such as gems,
beads, or crystals. The wearer first inserts the lead, slides the
chain through the piercing and then just lets the earring dangle.
Threader earrings are especially attractive in individuals with two or
more earlobe piercings because they can mix and match designs, and
even knot or weave the chains of the threader earrings together to
create a funky effect.

The chains used are very thin, delicate and light. They usually
measure from three to five inches and are often made from metals such
as gold vermeil and sterling silver. Influenced by the decorative
ornaments used, the themes of threader earrings’ designs range from
the playful to the sophisticated. Pearl embellishments impart a sense
of elegance, while multicolored vintage crystals or flashy glass beads
make threader earrings perfect for casual wear.

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