The book "Liu Qing Ri Za" in the Ming Dynasty said: "It is a humble thing to wear earrings or not." The original intention of piercing ears is not decoration, but a warning.
This was originally the custom of brotherly nations. Because some women are too active to live, some people think of punching a hole in their ears and hanging an ear bead to remind themselves to behave and be cautious.
Later, it gradually became a custom of the Han people. But at that time, women were not as keen on getting their ears pierced as women are now, but were forced to do so. In the Song and Ming Dynasties, due to the rise of ethical code, the trend of women wearing ears was unprecedentedly high.
Not to mention ordinary women, even the queen and concubines are no exception. After a long time, wearing ears and rings has become a trend.
Extended data:
Earring classification
1, nail earrings
The most popular and common one. The needle of the earring passes through the ear hole and is fixed behind the ear with a bracket. Usually use nail earrings when piercing your ears.
2, two nail earrings hanging earrings
Beads hanging on the ears usually have a string of jewelry as an ornament. The length varies, some are only 2 cm under the ear bead, and some can grow to the shoulder. Long hanging earrings, usually used in more grand occasions.
Step 3 ring earrings
A 360-degree circle with an opening in the middle passes through the ear hole. In ancient China, there was a kind of ring earrings made of notched Yuhuan, called Jade Jaw. Some scholars think that Dai Yu's jaw needs a big ear hole, while others think it is clipped on.
4. Hanging earrings
No need to nail the ear hole design, just hang it behind the ear. This kind of hanging earrings is becoming more and more popular.
5, clips, magnet earrings
For the convenience of people who have not pierced their ears, some round earrings will be designed as clips with ear beads. Granular or nail-shaped earrings can not be designed as clips, so it is necessary to use the characteristics of magnets to clamp the ear beads. Magnet earrings are outer earrings connected with magnets and inner mini magnets with opposite magnetism, and the two magnets firmly clamp the ear beads.
References:
Baidu encyclopedia-earrings