Handmade earrings - just for fun!

Small rhodochrosite earrings

Carnelian, silver and turquoise earrings
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When I was a freshman in college I had a psychology instructor who was very knowledgeable and personable. The most outstanding characteristic I appreciated about her at the time was that she had an endless supply of very interesting earrings. I would sit there fascinated as her earrings would dance with her every move. In particular I remember dancing carved wooden Buddha earrings. Those Buddhas would dance and dance and dance.

At that time I used to spend a lot of time at the museum with my boyfriend, since it was a free, warm place to hang out in the winter. I used to love the Egyptian exhibit because they had a lot of ancient Egyptian jewelry - beautiful turquoise set in gold and all sorts of other beautiful things to stir my fascination with all things jewelry.

I've always thought of earrings as fun, and have always had a pretty good collection. They are much more affordable than bracelets and necklaces. Big, dramatic dangly earrings can certainly create a look, as can small demure earrings. I like big earrings with short hair, or long hair pulled back. They can really define a look and set a mood. Small earrings are great for work and casual occasions. The great thing about being a woman is we can celebrate it by dressing and wearing our hair and accessories however we want - among endless other things, of course. We aren't limited to making a choice between the wing tips or the loafers.

So let those Buddhas dance! I think the Buddha would approve!