Beaded Earrings Cultivate an Exotic and Sultry Look
When we think beads, we normally think of bracelets, anklets,
hair ornaments and necklaces. What about beaded earrings? Well,
earrings are mostly made of metal, enamel and precious stones,
some of us think. Earrings are fancy and expensive!
Fortunately, earrings don't have to be fancy, or expensive, or
made of just one extravagant material -- or a combination
thereof. A person can be elegant without spending a lot of
money, and a person can be elegant without looking so metallic!
American Indians used to create very elaborate beaded jewelry
for different purposes. Among them were dream catchers -- ritual
items placed on cradles and other sleeping areas in order to
drive away bad dreams -- and beaded earrings for the women. A
common stone involved in the making of bead jewelry is
turquoise, which is said to lend strength of conviction and
character to the wearer.
Some beads are made of semi-precious stones, and as such make
beaded earrings that are comparable to earrings made from other
kinds of exotic materials -- like hemp. Beads come in virtually
every hue of the color spectrum, so it is no problem to find or
make beaded earrings to catch one