We didn't know that such ordinary ornaments as earrings could tell so many interesting stories; We have never considered why young people in contemporary fashion voluntarily accept corporal punishment with the obedience of ancient barbarians: piercing their earlobes, noses, eyebrows, tongues, lips, navel and all the parts of their bodies that can be decorated. At present, only earrings are popular in the world, and people need to make such self-sacrifice. People pierce themselves just to realize a simple wish. In this bizarre behavior, they are interwoven with all kinds of ideas that conform to fashion, release wildness and string the pursuit of beauty into a password.
Earrings originated from evil spirits.
The idea of transforming one's body has been haunting people since genesis. It can be seen that people are not satisfied with the natural beauty of nature. Therefore, we try our best to dress ourselves with decorations-from simple makeup to exquisite jewelry, to make our bodies more and more perfect.
For the slow human ancestors, wearing all kinds of animal teeth, plant fruits and processed wood and stones is mainly to avoid the plot of natural and man-made disasters. At the same time, ornaments also distinguish people from animals and other tribes. In the process of decorating themselves, people gradually got rid of the primitive wildness and shaped a unique cultural environment. Earrings are considered as symbols of various periods and places of human development. In ancient Rome, earrings marked the status of slaves-Numidians who usually acted as rickshaws; The court clown wears earrings in his left ear; One piece wears long big earrings in his ears, hoping to win God's protection. Since ancient times, sailors from almost every country in the world like to hang a new earring when crossing the equator. Gypsies hang earrings on the earlobes of their sons born after the death of their last child. Cossacks put clan codes into earrings: the earrings on the left ear are the last children in the family; The earring on the right ear is the last child in the family. According to the tradition that the Cossack family is above everything else, leaders should protect these people in the war and have no right to send them to risk their lives. Russian women also use earrings as amulets to protect their husbands from being hurt in the war. So there is a proverb: "For a good friend, even the earrings you are wearing can be taken off for him." As time goes on, many symbolic meanings of earrings become blurred or even disappear completely. Nowadays, earrings, bracelets, beads or necklaces have become a tribute to beautiful ornaments and absurd behavior.
Earrings of various nationalities in the ancient world
Archaeological discoveries around the world show that earrings are almost the favorite ornaments of every ancient nation, regardless of men and women. Among the female ornaments found in ancient Egyptian tombs, there are many kinds of earrings, some with Zhui Er and without Zhui Er, and some with rings and rings. Many exquisite metal earrings are found in Ethiopia. The most commonly used ornaments for Ethiopian women are coral stone, metal and stone Zhui Er earrings. On Assyrian dignitaries, valuable earrings of various shapes are indispensable decorations for men and women. The famous Phoenicians are recognized as the best jewelers in the ancient world. They left a large number of gold and silver rings inlaid with stone carvings and various fancy gold and silver earrings.
Earrings for different parts of the body
For many centuries, some primitive peoples have a stronger demand for decorations than clothes. In their eyes, ornaments still play the role of symbols and sacrificial objects, and are regarded as a magic weapon that can turn ordinary people into superhuman beings. Many adult ceremonies are accompanied by a very painful process-changing various parts of the body and cutting off the body, including piercing the nose, lips, ears and other parts.
The coming-of-age ceremony of Africans, the ritual ceremony of Papuans and Indians, and the religious ceremony of Zadomaso sisters all regard piercing the human body as a symbol. In 1970s, British punk began to make piercings that annoyed the world ―― from ordinary earrings to wearing needles and shaving blades, to piercing ears, cheeks, lips and eyebrows. In India and North Africa, it is popular to wear earrings on the nostrils. Not only ordinary earrings are worn on the nostrils, but also nails, sticks and jewelry inlaid with gems. People in Amazon and New Guinea will pierce the nasal septum and put a ring in it when they are scarred. Lip ornaments that can cause deformation-patches, plugs and sticks-are also particularly popular among many primitive people at present. Eyebrow piercing was invented not long ago. It is also to put a ring in the eyebrow when the wound heals, and then change the Zhui Er into a more complicated ornament. Wearing navel has become a very fashionable thing for contemporary girls, especially after models and pop singers began to appear in public in navel dresses. The navel is usually marked with a half ring, a whole ring or other ornaments, such as animal figures or symbols of the zodiac.
queen's brillant treasures
The legend about Queen Cleopatra describes the luxurious banquet hosted by the Queen. Anton, the commander-in-chief of Rome who was invited to dinner, was extremely surprised by the queen's gorgeous costumes and luxurious palaces. Cleopatra took a very precious pear-shaped pearl earring with a pendant from her ear and threw it into a large glass full of wine. When the pearl in the cup melted, she drank it all at once to show her indifference to wealth.
Elizabeth Taylor, a Hollywood movie star, played Cleopatra, from which she "inherited" her royal hobby of treasures. Not long ago, Taylor exhibited her jewelry collection at a charity auction in Sotheby's. These jewels (including a large number of earrings) are not only valuable, but also a complete novel, telling the brilliant course of the female star, many men and many marriages. With nick? Hilton's short-lived combination, Taylor got the ring of the famous Apel jewelry company and the earrings with diamond pendants; Working with producer Michael? During Todd's marriage, Taylor left a set of sapphire jewelry, a gem necklace and a pair of sunflower-shaped topaz earrings in memory of Michael who died in an air crash, which her husband gave her when her daughter was born. The most unforgettable person in her life is Richard? Hollywood movie star Barton plays Anthony in Cleopatra. After occupying Richard's heart, Taylor became the shocking owner of the works of senior jewelry masters in Europe and America. A Large number of rare treasures quickly appeared in her collection: la? Pearglina pearls, krupa diamonds and Taylor-Barton diamonds made by Master Cartier are all named after this famous couple.
Earrings in modern life
Earrings, like gaseous jewelry, belong to the symbol system of human culture. It will clearly show a person's social status, cultural level, aesthetics and attitude towards life. Therefore, in modern life, the style and material of earrings should be coordinated with your face, eyes and ears, and the style, season and environment of clothes should also be considered.
The earrings that women usually wear don't need to be too big, too heavy or too bright, but they should be elegant and unique; At night, especially when attending social activities, you can wear earrings with novel shape, exquisite workmanship and high value. If earrings are not made of precious metals, it is best to wear them in sets. No matter how unconventional the fashion is, the classic stud style will always be the gorgeous highlight of beauty.