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It was a tradition dating back to greek times, in those days they believed that when you died you had to pay the ferry man on the river styx to cross, if you didn't have two bits of gold you were doomed to never enter the afterlife. when someone died on land gold coins were placed on their eyes before the funeral pyre was lit, but sailors at sea ran the risk of the boat sinking or falling off and drowning, so there would be no way for two coins to be placed with them after death. eventually someone got the idea to wear two gold earrings, so that they could use that gold to pay the ferry man. even tho that religious belief no longer continues sailors tend to be the most superstitious of any profession, as their lives are always at risk. breaking tradition is just asking for bad luck to come looking for you, so still sailors get earrings because its tradition.
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Can women in the Marine Corps wear earrings?
Yes, 1 per ear and they must comply with MARADMIN 504/07.
Was NOT instituted to improve conditions of service for Sailors?
Sent Sailors to college
What ear does a sailor to wear gold earring?
I believe the myth was stated to be the left ear.
Which of the following was NOT instituted to improve conditions of service for Sailors?
Sent Sailors to college
Crew is to sailors as battalion is to?
Soldiers. A crew is made of sailors. A battalion is a group of soldiers.
Why did Tudor sailors wear earrings?
to look cool
Did pirates really wear big earrings?
No. The wearing of earrings was an ancient and common habit among sailors . It started as a superstition that wearing a silver ring in ones left ear kept the devil from settling on your shoulder. Sailors found that if they were marooned or deserted ship in foreign lands with nothing they could swap their earring for money. So they began to wear two earrings and then they switched to more valuable gold when they could afford it. The larger your earrings the more money they could be exchanged for. sailors in a cash rich trade like piracy are very likely to have worn large gold earrings.
What earrings do you wear after you take the ear piercing earrings out?
Go buy some earrings. I would suggest not real big or heavy at first. If you want to be safe, wear earrings that have gold-backs.
Who made the first gold earrings?
No single person is credited with created the first pair of gold earrings. Earrings have been a popular piece of jewelry for years, commonly worn by sailors. They have become more popular since the 1960s for women.
Why do gold earrings turn black when you wear them?
They're fake?
Your ears turn blue when you wear gold earrings?
they are made of copper
Is there a right or wrong way to wear pierced earrings?
Years ago, sailors used to wear an earring in their left ear to indicate they had crossed the equator.
Can you wear gold earrings with diamond for your light purple dress?
Gold and diamonds go with any outfit.
Can you wear earrings with army class a?
Yes, you can wear earrings with the Army Class A uniform, but they must be small, round, and plain gold or silver earrings. They should not exceed 6mm in diameter and must be worn on the lobe of the ear. Other types of earrings, such as hoops or dangling earrings, are not permitted.
Why do Pirates wear earrings?
because if they had earrings if they died they have gold so they have a good grave and not eaten buy foxes.arr you scurvy dogs
Are hypoallergenic earrings a good choice for people who can only wear gold earrings or not?
Hypoallergenic earrings can be a good choice for those who can only wear gold earrings, if the sensitivity is not very high. Individuals who develop rashes, etc when wearing certain earrings have developed contact dermatitis or an inflammation from contact with something irritating on the skin. If the dermatitis is severe even with hypoallergenic earrings, you may want to purchase nonallergenic earrings. These can be made of a pure grade Titanium.
Wear Gold Earrings For a Hypo Allergenic And Beautiful Look?
Women have long enjoyed wearing gold earrings, both for their beauty, and for the comfort that high quality gold jewelry provides. While less expensive metals can cause women's skin to turn green and become irritated, putting in a gold earring means that she will be able to wear it comfortably for days or even weeks. Gold earrings are available in many different styles, as well as colors. Gold earrings may be purchased based on karat weight, which is the amount of gold that the gold earring consists of. Gold earrings quality of gold ranges from 10K, which is the lowest quality to 24K, which is the highest quality. The higher the gold content, the softer the gold earring will be, which means that these finely worked pieces of jewelry may be very fragile. Gold earrings may be purchased in the traditional yellow gold, which is what is often thought of in response to gold earring, however white gold earrings, which look like silver or platinum, and pink hued rose gold earrings, have also gained popularity in recent years. Jewelry stores and department stores, ranging from high end retailer Barney's to discount super store Wal-Mart, sell gold earrings in a variety of sizes and styles. Gold ball stud earrings have long been popular with women, since they are inconspicuous, and comfortable to wear for a long period of time. For women with two piercings in each ear lobe, gold ball stud earrings make a great choice for the second piercing, while women will put more elaborate gold earrings in the first piercing. Gold hoop earrings are very popular. These gold earrings may be large, and dramatic, pieces of jewelry, or they may be tamer, and smaller, pieces of jewelry. Women who work in more formal offices, such as those requiring them to wear business suits to work each day, are most likely to wear these small gold hoop earrings. Gold earrings also can be different shapes, and are affixed to pierced ears via a stud piercing, like the gold ball stud earrings. These shapes cover all manner of novelties, such as teddy bears, flowers, or hearts. They may also be clip on earrings, suitable for women without pierced ears.
