What it means
گوشواره (gushvâreh) means earrings, the small ornaments worn on or through the earlobe. The word is pure Persian, formed from گوش (gush, ear) and the suffix وارَه (vâreh), which indicates something that hangs from or relates to the base noun. It covers all styles of earring, from small studs to large hanging pieces. A close related word is جواهر (javâher), the Arabic-origin word for jewellery in general.
How to use it
- این گوشوارهها خیلی قشنگن. (In gushvârehâ kheyli ghashangan.) “These earrings are really beautiful.”
- گوشوارههاتو عوض کردی؟ (Gushvârehâto avaz kardi?) “Did you change your earrings?”
- گوشوارم افتاد. (Gushvâram oftâd.) “My earring fell off.”
- برای تولدش یه جفت گوشواره طلا گرفتم. (Barây-e tavalodash ye joft gushvâreh-ye talâ gereftam.) “I got her a pair of gold earrings for her birthday.”
Cultural note
Earrings have been worn in Iran for thousands of years, and archaeological finds from ancient Persian sites include elaborate gold and silver گوشواره dating back to the Achaemenid period. In contemporary Iran, gold earrings remain a popular gift for newborns, engagements, and weddings. Many families give a baby girl her first pair of gold گوشواره shortly after birth, establishing a tradition that connects jewellery to major life milestones. Bazaars across Iran have dedicated gold sections where گوشواره are among the most frequently purchased items.