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75 years ago most people pierced their ears at home, young girls going so far as to organize "piercing parties" with their friends; 500 years before that, earrings were the mark of nobility. So while the modern age hasn't brought us the rocket cars we were promised in our youth, we can at least be thankful that the new generation isn't getting together on a Friday night to push hot metal through their earlobes--although they might still put on princely airs from time to time.

The earrings in this series are perfect examples of the quirky, playful, and unique. From retro NES iconography to tiny balls of knitting yarn, there is something here that will please everyone, or perhaps act as inspiration from some guilty-pleasure shopping on Etsy.

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    Space Earrings

    Space Earrings

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    Viomery
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it would be better with silver, not gold, but still very pretty. i would wear them ^.^

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    Dragon Ear Wrap

    Dragon Ear Wrap

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    DraugaWitcher
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those one never work - I believe they would need to be custom made to actually fit and stay on your ear...

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    Long Stem Plumeria Flowers

    Long Stem Plumeria Flowers

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    Ivy
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brilliant idea!Especially for those who destroyed their ears by experimenting with tunnel earrings(like me)and trying to smartly hide it :-)

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    Chain Chomps From Super Mario

    Chain Chomps From Super Mario

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    LED Studs

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually have a pair of these and the batteries die instantly almost

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    Bat Ear Cuff

    Bat Ear Cuff

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    Feather Ear Pins

    Feather Ear Pins

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    Lightbulbs

    Lightbulbs

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    Apple Studs

    Apple Studs

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    Octopus Ear Cuff

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    Pinwheels

    Pinwheels

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    Jaye Hum
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are these gorgeous earrings hung like this? The designer missed the opportunity to attach the pinwheel through the centre so it spins like the real thing.

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    Clinging Pikachu

    Clinging Pikachu

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    Silver Shoes

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    Estrogen Molecule Earings

    Estrogen Molecule Earings

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh hey btw here's a link to Etsy... Kind of forgot to give it the proper credit, forgive me: https://www.etsy.com/listing/62444335/estrogen-

    #38

    Amethyst Dreamcatcher Earcuff

    Amethyst Dreamcatcher Earcuff

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    #40

    Monarch Butterfly Enameled Earrings

    Monarch Butterfly Enameled Earrings

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    LyoneFein
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not Monarchs, but still nice. Not Monarchs, but still nice.

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    #41

    Steampunk Earrings By Pendientera.com

    Steampunk Earrings By Pendientera.com

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    #42

    Night In Forest

    Night In Forest

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    Toilet Paper Rolls

    Toilet Paper Rolls

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    Maple Seed Transparent Glass Earrings

    Maple Seed Transparent Glass Earrings

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    Hangers

    Hangers

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    #46

    Chocoholic Cupcake Earrings

    Chocoholic Cupcake Earrings

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    Raspberry Earrings

    Raspberry Earrings

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    #48

    Cake Slices

    Cake Slices

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    Frog Ear Wrap

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    Ursa Major

    Ursa Major

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's not the Great Bear, it's the Plough, or Big Dipper if you're in the U.S.

    #51

    Coffeeholic Earrings

    Coffeeholic Earrings

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's homemade. You need two beans of coffee, small drill, parts from old earrings and glue. :)

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    Blueberry Pancakes

    Blueberry Pancakes

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    #53

    Black Cat

    Black Cat

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    Cat-earrings

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    Antler Earrings - Gemma Goodwin

    Antler Earrings - Gemma Goodwin

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    #57

    Dinosaur And Dragon Stud Earrings

    Dinosaur And Dragon Stud Earrings

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    #59

    Owls Earrings In Mexican Style ;)

    Owls Earrings In Mexican Style ;)

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    #60

    Baby Groot Fanart Earrings By Pendientera

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    Panda Earrings By Pendientera

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    Pop-tart Earrings

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    Duck Earrings

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    Fantasy Earcuffs By Mandy - Designed To Make Your Ears Look Magical! Handmade!!

    Fantasy Earcuffs By Mandy - Designed To Make Your Ears Look Magical! Handmade!!

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FantasyEarcuffs Follow me on Facebook for coupon codes, giveaways, sneak peeks, & MORE!

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    Bullet Casings

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    #67

    Croissants

    Croissants

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    Pinwheel Earrings

    Pinwheel Earrings

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    Beaker And Bunsen Earrings

    Beaker And Bunsen Earrings

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    Blue Roses Earrings

    Blue Roses Earrings

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    Owls Stud Earrings

    Owls Stud Earrings

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    Lightbulbs And Screwnuts Wirewrapped Earrings

    Lightbulbs And Screwnuts Wirewrapped Earrings

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    #73

    Ear Earrings

    Ear Earrings

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    ErikaJakšytė
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would look quite disturbing from the first sight just because it looks so real :D

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    Cherries Earrings

    Cherries Earrings

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    #76

    Penguin Earrings

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    Angels Earrings

    Angels Earrings

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    AthenaisSnaza
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't know there was anything geeky about angels. Seems pretty mainstream.

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    Totoro And Catbus Fanart Earrings By Pendientera

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    Cakes

    Cakes

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    Golden Chanterelles

    Golden Chanterelles

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    #81

    Maple Pods Transparent Glass Earrings

    Maple Pods Transparent Glass Earrings

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    #82

    Nunchaku Earrings For Ninja Girl

    Nunchaku Earrings For Ninja Girl

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    #83

    Toucan Earrings

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    Sky Blue Captured Dice Earrings

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    Curve Earring

    Curve Earring

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    #87

    Steampunk Elf Ear Cuffs By Tayliss Forge

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    Morels

    Morels

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    Fly Amanita Earrings

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    Ladybug Earring

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    Butterflies Glass Enamel Earrings

    Butterflies Glass Enamel Earrings

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    Pink Owl Earrings

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    #95

    Kokeshis Snow White And The Evil Queen Earrings By Pendientera ^^

    Kokeshis Snow White And The Evil Queen Earrings By Pendientera ^^

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    Parasaurolophus Studs

    Parasaurolophus Studs

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    Shark Studs

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    T-rex Studs

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    Foxes With Grapes

    Foxes With Grapes

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    Pies!

    Pies!

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    #104

    Velociraptor Studs

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    Dragon Studs

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    Dino Studs

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    Elephant Studs

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    Walrus Studs

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    Fish Bone Studs

    Fish Bone Studs

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    Weather Forecast Studs

    Weather Forecast Studs

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    Placebo

    Placebo

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    #112

    Nunchaku Earrings For Karate Or Kung Fu Girl

    Nunchaku Earrings For Karate Or Kung Fu Girl

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    #113

    "we Go Together Like Peas And Carrots..."

    "we Go Together Like Peas And Carrots..."

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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Order online from folksy https://folksy.com/items/6636655-We-go-together-like-peas-and-carrots-Forest-Gump-earrings

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    The Leaf Earring :)

    The Leaf Earring :)

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    Nunchaku Earrings

    Nunchaku Earrings

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