What are the different types of earring clasps?
The Different Types of Earring Backs
- Clip Earrings (See on Amazon)
- French Clip (See on Amazon) (AKA Omega)
- Jumbo Backs (See on Amazon)
- French Wires (AKA Fish Hooks) (See on Amazon)
- Ball Backs (See on Amazon)
- Push Backs (See on Amazon) (AKA Butterfly Backs, Post Backs, or Friction Earring Backs)
What is cuff fastening earrings?
Cuff Earrings. This is the name for the type of earring which covers the bulk of the ear from the lobe to the top, running up the edge of the ear. They are often combined with earrings but they also come without any hanging attachment, simply worn on their own.
What are earring attachments called?
Post or Stud Earrings Post earrings consist of the post that goes through the piercing and embellishment that is fused or soldered to the front.
What are the types of earrings?
Earring Types:
- Stud Earrings. Stud earrings tend to be on the small side and sit snuggly on top of the ear lobe without dropping downward, looping backward, or climbing upward.
- Drop Earrings.
- Cluster Earrings.
- Dangle Earrings.
- Hoop Earrings.
- Huggie Earrings.
- Chandelier Earrings.
- Threader Earrings.
What are the different types of earring backs?
There are three types of earring backing for stud earrings: push backs, screw backs, and secure lock backs.
- Push Backs.
- Screw Backs.
- Secure Lock Backs.
- Safety Lock Closures.
- Lever Backs.
What is a hinged earring?
Hinged Hoop They are best for hoop earrings and huggie earrings. It features a hinged post that snaps onto a groove on the back of the earring. Once you hear the snap or click, you know that your earring is safe. Hinged hoop earrings are said to be both secure and comfortable.
What are the most secure earring backs?
Since secure lock backs are the most secure type of earring back, we generally recommend them for more valuable diamond stud earrings. Secure lock backs feature a large plastic disc that rests upon the earring, which can help make wearing a larger, heavier diamond or gemstone more comfortable.
What are screw back earrings called?
Threaded Backs
Screw Backs (Threaded Backs) Occasionally called “threaded backs.” These are the natural upgrade from the friction back for those looking for a more secure option. The post is threaded and the back screws onto it, making a very secure mechanism that will keep your earring in your ear.