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LOVE it or hate it, the ear cuff is pretty eyecatching. It’s been seen on many red carpets the world over.

It was recently worn by Miss Botswana, Betty Seatlholo and Emmy Nominee Taylor Schilling from Orange is the New Black.

This is proof that earrings have certainly come a long way from the 1950s when teenage girls threw ear piercing parties, and when sailors wore a gold earring as payment for a proper Christian burial should their body wash up on shore.

Today, many women feel naked without a sparkly pair of ear jewellery. And as time evolves, the bolder the better.

Ear cuffs, which is the current hot trend, comes in all shapes and sizes.

From ropes to chains to mystical dragons and angels, it does make quite a statement.

To avoid looking like a Christmas tree, wear only on one ear. Wear a plain stud in the other ear. Keep the rest of your accessories simple. Glam upped sparkly pieces match well with evening wear.

The more dramatic designs work well with casual boyfriend jeans and tank tops.

Hair needs to be worn back. Bald heads will rock it even better.

Try Forevermark for some pricey pieces, Spree online store as well as easystyle.co.za for some affordable ones.