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)
Which earring backs are most secure?
The most secure type of earring back is the screw back. It consists of a threaded post and a nut that is spun on to the post up to the back of the ear lobe. It cannot be pulled off- it has to be fully unscrewed.
What are earrings with screw on backs called?
Post back earrings are the most common type of earring backing and are used on everything from studs to dangling earrings. There are several different options when it comes to post back earrings, including push backs, screw backs, and lock backs.
What is a clutch earring back?
Post/clutch backings are perhaps the most popular style of earring backs for pierced ears. A thin post slips through the piercing and is secured into a separate piece: the clutch backing.
What is a French back earring?
A French clip is a type of earring backing in which an open, wire clip fits over a post and against the earlobe. French clip backed earrings normally prevent the ear from bending downward at an unflattering angle.
What is a butterfly earring back?
Clutch, friction or butterfly backs are discs with curled-up tabs that oppose one another, acting as springs that pinch the ear post. The post has notches on it that function as stops so the clutch backs can hold the earring in place.
What is a lever back?
The leverback is a type of earring enclosure. It features a spring loaded lever that is attached to a wire, which is looped through the ear. The lever is connected by a hinge. So just a mere push of the leverback causes the earring to clasp close completely at the back, and remain safely fastened to the ear.
What are the plastic backs on earrings for?
The plastic disc is supportive that holds your heavy earrings in place and prevents your earlobe from sagging. In case, you seldom wear large or heavy earrings, or you feel very uncomfortable with using earring backs with the disc, you can take off the supportive plastic disc.
Why do screw back earrings hurt?
Cons: Screw backs provide a false sense of security, thinking that they can never loosen or fall off. They can easily be overtightened, causing a loss of blood flow. Because the posts require threads, they are thicker and may be uncomfortable for some people.
Are flat back earrings better?
Flat back earrings create a cleaner look for your ear party. You won’t have any unsightly ear posts poking out from behind your ear, so your ear party is beautiful from every angle. Also, flat back earrings are super comfy to wear – there’s no long ear post to poke you.
What do earring backs smell like?
PREPARE to be grossed out – the reason why your earring backs smell like cheese has been revealed. If you have pierced ears, chances are you’ve come across the stinky occurrence that has been labelled by some as “ear cheese”. You may not have heard of the name, but the odour is pretty distinctive.
What is a post back closure?
Post or stud push-back
This closure features a single post of wire that sticks out of the back of an earring and into the post or stud behind the earlobe. These are also called push backs, push-back clips, friction backs and tension backs.
What is a French wire closure?
French wire is a type of curved wire, often made with silver or gold with earrings. The French Wire is designed to cover the beading wire that is used next to clasps and crimps in the piece and may be used with dangling earrings, in particular, because of their extra weight.
What is a friction back?
Push backs, also sometimes called friction backs, are the most common type of earring back. This type of earring back simply slides onto a straight earring post and holds your earring in place through the use of friction.
What is a threaded earring?
Threaded screw flat back earrings have a top with a screw attached to the bottom. This screw secures to the threaded labret backing for an extra secure fit. Know that the earrings may loosen as you wear them (especially while sleeping or if you touch your earrings).
How do LA pousette backs work?
La Pousette Backs
Operating much like the lens cap of a 35mm camera, squeezing two small tabs depressed into the earring clutch allows it to pass smoothly over an ear post. The clutch then locks securely into position upon release. The la pousette back has proven to be the most credible post for valuable earrings.
