>One of the main reasons why ear piercing is prevalent among the male members of the tribe before is because they believe that metals can drive away evil spirits. There were also some tribes who used ear piercing to symbolize the dependence of their young adults to them by the time they reach puberty.
Eventually, ear piercing became a status symbol particularly during the Roman Empire. Some of the popular figures who had their ears pierced include Julius Caesar, Francis Drake, and even Shakespeare himself also had one as well. For them, the accessories that you put in the ear symbolize power, luxury, and wealth.
Until today, many people all over the world (especially those who live in Western countries) are still into ear piercing.