What does it mean when a man wears a diamond earring in his left ear?

Dear Abby: According to an ancient Chinese belief, the wearing of an earring in the left ear symbolizes that that person`s life has been endangered, and to prevent a recurrence, an earring is worn. It is supposedly protection against bad luck.

Can a hoop be your first earring?

Some piercers offer hoop earrings for starter earrings, but we do not include them in our collection since they are easily caught or can get pulled while your piercing is healing.

What do earrings say about a guy?

Some women believe that a man who wears an earring feels confident in his masculinity (because he has other ways to prove it than just a rejection of the jewelry). Some women find that it’s a sign of a visible sensitive side of men, and this causes their sympathy.

What does an earring in a man’s right ear mean?

On the playground, it was a truth so firmly established that defying it meant social suicide: If you have an earring in your right ear, it means you’re gay. In the Elizabethan era, earrings were quite fashionable for men, he writes.

Can I pierce my ear with an earring?

Can I use an earring to pierce my ear? No, earrings are generally not sharp enough to pierce your ear.

Why don’t men wear hoop earrings?

Because hoops aren’t earrings that are only worn by women, only the size is a bit bigger than men normally wear. My wife asked me to get my ears pierced many years ago. I had wanted to get my ears pierced as a kid but bigoted rules prevented.

How to take care of a newly pierced ear piercing?

If your piercing is fully healed, make sure to clean both the earrings and piercing site whenever you remove your jewelry. Keep earrings clean by wiping them down with an antiseptic cleanser (such as alcohol), Purell, soap and water or even mouthwash in a pinch.

Is it safe for kids to get their ears pierced?

The American Academy of Pediatrics says there’s no health risk at any age, as long the setting and procedure are safe and sterile. But they also suggest that you wait until your child is old enough to handle the care involved afterward. If you choose to have your child’s ears pierced, start small. Round, flat earrings are best.

What should a guy’s choice of earrings look like?

A guy’s choice of earrings — and this applies also to bracelets, neck chains, etc. — should be understated and masculine. I have a pretty good collection of what I think are pretty cool earrings.