Novelty Earring Collecting: What’s It All About?

While it's hard to pin-point when collecting ‘fun’ earrings became popular, the extent of small business owners selling earrings online has made it a 21st century phenomenon. “Novelty” earrings focus on jewelry as a fun, everyday occasion, rather than just elegant ear decor. Think of your ear lobes as a modern art gallery, or even an advertising space: what ideas, objects, and media mean something to you? Anything can exist as an earring–craft an object, add an earring hook or a stud backing to it, and voila! Pierced ears are a gateway to accessorizing your life. SOME ETYMOLOGY: “Dangle” Earrings: any pair that dangles in the air via a metal hook or chain “Stud” Earrings: a pair that stays on the lobe due to a ‘stud’ backing “Clip-On” Earrings: attached via clip. For people with non-pierced ears who want to join in on the fun!