What do you call the earrings that connect?

Hoops are another recognizable type of earring and are again available in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. Regardless of shape, hoop earrings have a small wire piece that penetrates the ear and connects to the other end of the hoop on the backside of the ear, creating the complete circle.

What are the different types of earrings called?

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 is a double earring?

Instead of more traditional post or hoop earrings, double-sided earrings have two interlocking pieces that are attached on either side of your earlobe. This is what gives them a signature look that’s more architectural and sculptural than your standard earrings.

What is a French clip 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 are hinged earrings?

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 snap earrings?

SnapAccents snap jewelry is a unique and trendy line of affordable, interchangeable jewelry. Create your one-of-a-kind style by combining any necklace, bracelet, keychain, etc. with the ‘snap’ you choose. Swap your snap in and out for a unique look each day!

What are dangling earrings?

What are dangle earrings? Just as the name implies, dangle earrings are those that hand and swing to and fro or from side to side. Dangle earring typically hangs below the earlobe and move. The length of the hanger varies from brand to brand. Some are short while some are longer and can even brush the shoulders.

What are Huggies earrings?

Huggie earrings are a style of hoop earrings that are small in size and hug the ear. This means that the earring sits close to your earlobe. Our huggie earrings feature either a butterfly stud back fastening or a lever back fastening that is curved at the back and simply clicks into place.

What is a lobe piercing?

Lobe: The lobe is the lower section of the ear, which is one of the most common piercings. This is located between the rook and tragus, placed where the outer ridge of your ear meets your inner ear. Daith piercings usually are forward facing, so that the stones are clearly visible.

What is post closure earrings?

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 butterfly closure on earrings?

I’ve noticed that we have new attributes in stud earrings and ear jackets: Closure. In ear jackets we have “Butterfly” and “Push back” (among a long list of hardly applicable backs). Technically they are the same thing – “butterfly” is the standard/usual shape of a “push back” backing (it can also be “bullet” shape).

What is the name of the back of the earring?

Push backs, also called friction backs, are the most common type of earring back. You secure earrings with a push back by simply sliding the back right up the earring post until the earring is firmly in place.

Where does the back wire go on an earring?

For non-pierced ears, the back wire slides onto the back of the earlobe, holding the pin against the ear, though in this case the pin could easily be lost. Earring Jacket: See “Earring Jackets” section below for explanation.

How are earrings attached to the earlobe?

EARRING CLOSURES: Earrings are attached to the earlobe in various methods. Listed below are some of the more common ones. Continuous Hoop: For hoop earrings. The earring post slides into the hoop end, which is hollow, for a seamless appearance.

What are screw back earrings and how do they work?

Screw backs resemble push backs, but instead of a smooth post, screw back earrings have a grooved post that literally requires you to screw the earring back in place. Screw backs are often used on expensive varieties, like diamond studs or platinum earrings, or on children’s earrings because they are less likely to fall out.