Cuff

Ear cuffs are types of earrings that include two categories: pieces that resemble C hoops (only worn horizontally) and that can be worn without a piercing on various parts of the ear and statement designs that travel on the curve of the ear. Simple pieces are small and do not require pierced ears – and larger cuffs can contain multiple connection points, similar to Bajoran earrings.

Ear cuffs come with a long history. They originate in ancient history when they were worn by aristocrats as a status symbol. Called at some point the ‘Kaffa’ earrings, the first cuffs were crafted from brass and they were designed for the outside edge of the ear.

Statement cuffs were also popular during the ’40s and ’50s and many vintage pieces that are currently on the market are from said eras. In the ’50s, ear cuffs were worn in pairs, while these days, trends mostly dictate wearing a singular standout cuff.