Sometimes just one detail is enough to make you feel a little more confident, a little more stylish, a little more daring. And this is not red lipstick, and not extreme heels. Everything is much simpler: complement your look with this season’s mega-popular hoop earrings, which are also called congo earrings or simply hoops.
Hoop earrings highlight the beauty of girls with oval, rectangular and triangular face shapes. But if you have a round or square face, then just choose earrings with a small diameter. Another tip: if you are above average height, then feel free to wear large hoops; petite girls should pay attention to smaller models.
1) EASY BEING
Boho chic is a style that is most often preferred in the summer season, but it is gradually penetrating into the autumn-winter wardrobes of fashionistas. It closely intertwines ethnic motifs, elements of hippie style, subtle notes of grunge and trendy multi-layering. Gold-plated hoop earrings are an essential boho style accessory: they can easily fit into any look, be it flared jeans and a suede jacket with fringe, or a weightless flowing sundress in a small pattern.
Give free rein to your imagination: mix glossy hoops with an ethnic-style cuff bracelet and several rings without stones. All that remains is to complement the outfit with a straw bag: take inspiration from the outfits of the famous Jane Birkin.
2) LA VIE EST BELLE
Summer and congo earrings are simply made for each other, because, as a rule, it is during the hot season that we give preference to large, eye-catching jewelry and combine them with clothes in rich colors. Let your summer looks be inspired by nature itself: bright tropical flowers, a sun-drenched beach or strange birds, whose colorful plumage resembles a colorful kaleidoscope.
What better time to wear these crystal studded earrings than in the summer? They can be either the main accent of your look or combined with other jewelry. For a wow effect, wear hoop earrings with the maximum diameter. Let them be made of yellow gold, glossy or textured.
They will look best in a duet with a cocktail ring or a rigid hoop bracelet. A cuff bracelet and hoop earrings are the perfect combination.
Congo earrings. Features, types and what to wear with Congo earrings
Congo is an African country. It is not for nothing that one of the types of earrings is named after a hot state. It was there that they began to roll the wire into rings and place them in the ears. Jewelry was also made from bones and wood. “Congo” includes both hollow and solid rounded models. Additional elements can be attached to them - pendants, feathers, but the base is always a ring.
Modern fashionistas rarely choose wire or wooden samples, preferring gold, platinum, and silver “Congo” options. There are dozens of these in the boxes of Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. Hollywood celebrities choose products from luxury brands, with diamonds and other status additions. Simple models of African earrings can be purchased for 1,500 rubles. For this amount, jewelry stores offer small-diameter samples made of 585-carat red gold. By the way, not only the cost, but also the purpose of the rings depends on the diameter. Large "Congos" are suitable for evening looks, social events, and relaxation. Small African-style earrings are also suitable for work and business meetings.
The size of the rings in the earrings also determines what type of appearance they are suitable for. Large samples harmonize with tall ladies, women with curves and those with large facial features. This is exactly what black women have. But this is not the only reason why massive earrings are preferred in Africa. On the hot continent, “Congo” has been an indicator of social status for centuries. The larger the earrings, the more metal they contain, which means the wealthier their owner.
Miniature “Kogo” suits girls of small stature, thin with small features. This concept refers to small or narrow eyes, medium-sized lips. In Europe, where this type of appearance is common, people's social status is not determined by the size of their earrings. You can safely choose small accessories that highlight the girl’s beauty.
In addition to the scale of the jewelry, the number and location of the rings in them matters. If there are several of them, and they are secured in a cascade, the model is ideal for chubby people. The elongated shape of the accessory visually makes the face more oval. For the same reason, elongated Congos are in harmony with a square face shape. His accessories not only lengthen, but also soften the sharp corners in his appearance. Earrings with one or more circles located in the same plane are chosen by ladies with a wide forehead and a narrow chin. These features make up the triangular outline of the face. The circles of jewelry in its lower part visually enlarge the chin, harmonizing the appearance.
The ability to choose “Congo” for every type of appearance, age, and occasion has made round earrings a universal decoration. African accessories are the leaders in popularity in jewelry stores. “Congo” also occupies the first position among the list of jewelry purchased as a gift. The model is chosen as a gift precisely because it suits literally everyone. The most commonly purchased Congo earrings are silver . This is due to the financial aspect. White metal is cheaper than gold, which means it is more accessible to large masses of the population. Small silver rings sell for only 200-300 rubles.
Round accessories are not always round in the literal sense of the word. Ellipse options are acceptable. Samples with a flat edge are also popular. Such models are often treated with enamel or decorated with crystals on the sides of the earrings. Gold Congo earrings are suitable for rich decor . Precious metal to match diamonds and other gems. White gold or platinum enhances the shine of diamonds. However, when choosing samples with inserts, you should make sure that the rings are balanced. The slightest inaccuracy by the jeweler in attaching the stones can lead to the jewelry hanging unevenly and causing discomfort when worn.
“Congo” has been trending since the 2000s. Before this, the model was associated exclusively with gypsies or pirates. The fashion industry has broken this stereotype. For more than 10 years, round earrings have not left the pages of glossy magazines, the best catwalks of the world and have not left the bows of celebrities and millions of ordinary women and... men. It’s not for nothing that pirates were mentioned above. Just look at the image of Jack Sparrow in Pirates of the Caribbean. “Congo” is one of the few models allowed for the stronger sex. With rings in their ears, men do not attract sideways glances, they look brutal and stylish.
It’s interesting that historically earrings are men’s jewelry. The accessory was invented in Ancient Egypt. Only the stronger sex wore it as proof of their social status. The round model had not yet been invented, leaving this prerogative to the Africans. So, perhaps the stereotypes that not all earrings are suitable for men are just stereotypes.
3) LESS IS MORE
Minimalism is not a reason to abandon trendy accessories: hoop earrings made of silver or white gold do not overload the image, but add completeness and style to it. Pull your hair into a high ponytail or pull it back to maximize the visibility of your earrings.
Instead of the usual round congo earrings, try choosing geometric models of the most unusual shapes: rectangular, abstract or even hexagonal. You will find the most current options for hoop earrings in our iconic Liquid collection
Which hoop earrings suit different face types?
The varied designs of congo earrings allow you to choose jewelry to suit almost any face shape.
Congo earrings for oval faces
An oval face is considered the standard. Its owners can afford to wear any jewelry. Congo earrings will suit them in their classic form, which is the most elegant and traditional. However, if they like hoop earrings of a different design, they can safely wear them without fear that their facial features will lose harmony.
Congo earrings for long faces
An oval face is not always proportional; sometimes its height is much greater than its width. Then it is advisable to make it visually less long. If you find earrings in the shape of a horizontal oval, you're in luck. In other cases, you can safely wear classic congas; they definitely won’t spoil you. But you need to avoid dangling hoop earrings.
Congo earrings for rectangular faces
For those with a rectangular face, it is advisable to give preference to standard round congo earrings. They don't need to elongate their face, and the shape of the ring will make their features softer.
Congo earrings for round faces
Classic hoop earrings are not suitable for chubby girls - they will only emphasize the imperfect shape of their face, making it even wider and more rustic. However, if you, having a round face, have an unbearable desire to have congo earrings, then there are several suitable models for you. Firstly, it is an elliptical contour. Secondly, these are earrings made from several rings intertwined in such a way that in the end they make the shape of the jewelry rather oval rather than round. Thirdly, these are very tiny earrings, the ring in which only serves as the basis for the pendant.
Congo earrings for square faces
If you have a square-shaped face, your task is to lengthen it and “smooth out” the angularity. Hoop earrings with pendants will help you solve it. Also suitable for you are large and low-hanging congo earrings, which will shift the emphasis from the wide part of your face, making it a little more harmonious. However, only women with a long neck can afford this last type of earring.
Congo earrings for triangle and diamond-shaped faces
For girls whose face looks like a heart, it is advisable to choose earrings that are shaped like a triangle with the base down. Congo earrings are found with pendants of this type. Such decoration will balance the upper and lower parts of the heart-shaped face, making it more attractive and harmonious.
For those with a diamond-shaped face, hoop earrings with pendants that are wider at the bottom are also suitable. They can also wear congo earrings with pendants shaped like a diamond.
Regular medium-sized hoop earrings will also be a good choice for those with triangle or diamond-shaped faces.
Congo earrings for trapezoidal faces
Women who have a pear-shaped face usually find it difficult to find the right earrings. However, among the ring jewelry there are ones that are suitable for them. Small congo earrings will shift the emphasis from a heavy chin to the upper part of the face, making it more attractive. The face will become even lighter and more harmonious if small hoop earrings are decorated with thin and long thread-like pendants.
However, only small congo earrings will suit a pear-shaped face. Medium or large hoop earrings will only enhance and emphasize disharmony.
