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Congo earrings - gold, silver and costume jewelry


Congo earrings are one of the varieties of earrings. Congo earrings are generally round in shape, in the form of a ring of different diameters. Rings are often made hollow, which makes them lightweight, almost weightless, even made of metal. In many earrings, the clasp remains invisible, since one part of the ring has a thin pin, the other looks like a hollow tube into which this pin is inserted. Such a simple clasp is considered one of the most reliable.

Congo earrings can be considered the oldest variety, and the name suggests that such earrings were worn by many African peoples. Be that as it may, but Congo earrings are worn today, and they remain the most spectacular and popular of all varieties. Despite the fact that the earrings are round, they are suitable for any type of face, even chubby ones, but at the same time it is necessary to stop the choice on thinner rings or rings of small diameter.


Almost every woman has Congo earrings in her jewelry box. Men have also had a special love for these earrings for a long time, although most of them wore only one earring, putting their own specific meaning. In ancient times, these earrings were of particular preference. among the gypsies, pirates and, individuals who have a difficult relationship with the law.

Congo earrings - gold


What are the Congo earrings?


If we talk about materials, earrings can be silver or gold, or simply from various alloys, as well as from plastic and wood. The diameter of the ring is from small to large.

Rings can be smooth or patterned, diamond cut or enamel, inlaid with diamonds or other precious stones. Modern jewelers decorate earrings with various additional elements, for example, butterflies or pearl pendants, diamond pavé or fastened in one place by several rings of different diameters. Earrings are made by combining different color shades of gold: yellow, white, red.

What are the Congo earrings
Photo above - Versace, Nicholas K
Photo below - Zimmerman

What are the Congo earrings


How to wear Congo earrings and for whom?


Can be worn by everyone. But usually men choose only one earring and a small diameter, women - any diameter. If some fashionista wears several earrings in her ear, then Congo earrings are better combined with studs or miniature ringlets-congo.

Small diameter Congo earrings are a beautiful and convenient option for little girls. These earrings will not tangle your hair, and the clasp is reliable. Hoop earrings go well with bracelets, chains and rings.

Earrings can be an adornment in any style, they will make you irresistible on a special day, in the image of a sea mermaid, and at a beach party, they will fit into a business dress code. Today, Congo earrings are appropriate in any situation, you just need to choose the right design of the earrings.

Congo earrings are ideally combined with hairstyles in the Greek style, with a "ponytail", with a braid, that is, with those that are very comfortable for the hot summer weather. The main thing in the hairstyle is that the hair is collected, and the slender neck stands out, because it is not for nothing that their name is a reminder of distant hot Africa.

Modern fashion uses not only precious metal, and not even metal at all, but plastic and wood. These earrings perfectly complement tunics and are combined with massive neck jewelry. Gold Congo earrings or colored plastic can be worn with a colored scarf tied with a turban.


A bright sundress or frayed jeans in grunge style, a strict dress or a business trouser suit - all outfits take Congo earrings into their ensemble.

For a business look, small Congo rings can be a finishing touch, if the earrings are inlaid with rhinestones or stones, a lacquer bag and shoes will be a good addition to the office outfit.

For a casual look, in which casual jeans and a T-shirt, Congo earrings will create the perfect look.

For cooler times, the best choice would be earrings with a smaller hoop diameter so that they don't cling to the scarf or hat. Gold hoop earrings look especially impressive in autumn, combined with the golden fire of nature.

Congo earrings jewelry
Elisabetta Franchi
Esteban cortazar

Congo earrings jewelry


Congo earrings are ideal for ethnic looks


Put on a loose, bright floor-length dress, flat sandals or grandmothers, tie your hair in a knot, add hoop earrings and many delicate bracelets. You can create a cowboy look: jeans or high-waisted trousers, a plaid shirt, suede boots and large-diameter hoop earrings.

These earrings in any style create feminine looks, even in the military style, they are combined with khaki and heavy military boots. For a socialite, it is better to choose medium-sized earrings with a diamond cut or fully inlaid earrings.

If you already have Congo earrings, take a close look at them and create the best look for them, in which their size, material and artistic elements that complement the earrings will look advantageous.

What are Congo earrings and how best to wear them
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Photo above - Michael Kors
Photo below - Zimmerman

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