An earring is an ornament worn on the earlobe or the edge of the ear. Earrings usually come in pairs, but some people choose to wear just one earring or mismatched earrings. They are usually attached via a piercing in the ear or a clip. In fine jewelry, the most common metals used for earrings are gold, palladium, platinum, silver, stainless steel, titanium, and tungsten. There are also a variety of decorations including semi-precious and precious stones. There is a range of earrings types as well including chandelier, double hoop, drop, half hoop, hoop, huggies, and stud.
