Children, regardless of their age, adore receiving and wearing jewelry. Many children get their ears pierced while they are babies and as they grow enjoy wearing a variety of pearl flower earrings or other childrens pearl earrings. During the holidays it is easy to buy gifts for children who have pierced ears because there is such a variety in childrens earrings to choose from. It is important, however, to buy earrings that are safe for children to wear such as those that are hypoallergenic.

Metals for Sensitive Ears

When choosing pearl earrings for kids and pearl earrings for babies, it is important to choose earrings with metal that is safe for their sensitive ears. Nickel is a primary metal used in many pieces of jewelry and someone who is allergic to nickel will have a sever reaction. It is also common for children who are allergic to gold to be able to wear silver and vice versa. It is recommended that childrens earrings be made with a quality metal such as 14Karat gold. 24 karat is not recommended because it is a soft metal and will not be as durable when used in a pair of earrings worn by a child. The best earrings to buy for children with sensitive ears are typically made from sterling silver, plastic, high quality gold or Niobium, with sterling silver being the first choice.

Children’s Earrings

Children adore jewelry that is created in the shape of hearts, animals, birds and insects which is perfect when trying to choose a pair of childrens pearl earrings because there are so many various designs to choose from. For toddlers, earrings should not be any larger than a post to avoid them getting the earring tangled in their hair or pulling the earring from their ears. When children reach the dress up age, they enjoy having their own earrings, necklaces and bracelets to wear during dress up. Earrings for playing dress up can be made with a clip on style, however, always remove pierced earrings from a Childs ears before letting them wear a pair of clip on earrings to avoid injury.

Earrings for Babies

Many parents are opting to have their babies ears pierced when they are a few months old. For babies with pierced ears, Christmas, birthdays and Christenings are the perfect times to buy a pair of pearl earrings for baby. There are hundreds of cute options when it comes to earrings with a pearl in the design for babies. They are able to wear a small pearl stud or a shaped pearl on a stud. For a Christening, a favorite for grandparents is to buy a pair of baby earrings with a cross shape. When you give a baby a pair of pearl earrings, the earrings can become a heirloom for them to pass on down to their children.

Delicate Earrings

Pearl earrings are becoming increasing popular due to the vast array of types, styles and shapes available for children. A pair of earrings made with pearls is an excellent choice for childrens earrings. The design can be simple and delicate as well as cost effective when the pearl is small in size. The earrings will last a lifetime and be cherished for years by the child. It is common for parents to buy their child a pair of earrings with pearls and only let the child wear them on a special occasion which gives the child something to look forward to when they have to dress up.

If you are planning to buy your daughter a pair of earrings with a pearl settings, it is best to start with a sterling silver setting in case she is allergic to other metals and sterling is less expensive than gold, so if she happens to lose an earring, the replacement cost will still be in the budget.

Spend The Day Shopping

For a fun day shopping, take your daughter with you to pick out her first pair of pearl earrings. For smaller children, let them look at pearls shaped like flowers and/or hearts and for older children, they may find a more formal style more appealing. Keep in mind that pearls vary in price and size. It is recommended that small children wear a pearl that is about 3mm or 4mm in size as this size fit’s a Childs ear size. Older children can wear a pearl that is about 6mm or 7mm in size without the earring being to large for their ears. Remind the child of the importance of caring for their new jewels and perhaps buy them a small jewelry box to hold their new earrings.

Protecting The Pearls

It is important to teach the children how to clean the jewelry in order to help preserve the beauty. Children should not wear their pearls while playing outside because the perspiration and dirt may damage the pearls. Also have the children remove their earrings before swimming because the chlorine may damage the surface of the pearl. Pearls can get quickly damaged by chemicals such as lotions, perfumes and hairsprays so remind teenage children to not put their earrings on until they are done spraying hairsprays and perfumes. Avoid letting children sleep in their earrings with a pearl design as it will help to prolong the life of the jewelry.

Cleaning Childrens Pearl Earrings

Pearls will get dirty over time and in order to prolong the life of the pearl, it is important to not only clean them regularly, but correctly. Do not ever scrub hard to clean the pearl and always use a soft cloth as opposed to a sponge, toothbrush or other type of scrubber. The pearl should not be cleaned with soap or harsh detergents. Simply rinse the pearl with cool water and wipe dry with a soft dry cloth to remove perspiration and dirt. If the pearl is extremely stained or dirty, it is recommended that you have  a jeweler clean the pearl to avoid possibly scratching the pearl while cleaning.