
In Russia, the girl first received gold or silver earrings as a gift from her father at the age of five. Her ears were pierced and her earrings pulled through, signifying the transition from infancy to childhood. Often it was gold or silver earrings. Together with this ritual she braided the scythes for the first time and instead of the shirt she put on women's clothes. At the age of 12, the girl received her second earrings, which became a symbol of the transition to maidenhood. So, the following earrings were offered at the wedding. It was given by the groom as a proof of love, as well as by the bride's parents. The earrings given by parents became part of the pridano. Now the traditions of giving earrings to girls who have hardly fulfilled some months have changed a little and little women of fashion like to wear them.