Get to Know About Different Type of Earrings and Earring Backs

Earrings are the perfect accessory to pair with any outfit, without earrings your OOTD will be incomplete, lackluster and unimpressive. Earrings are available in a versatile range from simple studs to super dramatic chandelier to small gold hoop earrings. Choose the correct one according to the occasion but don’t forget to pay heed to the earring backs as they also play an important part in ensuring the comfort while wearing as well as securing the earrings. Nowadays, earrings and earring backs are both equally beautiful and bold. Let’s look at some of the trendiest earrings and earring backs, so that next time you go shopping, you know exactly what you’re looking for.

Earrings

Studs- stud earrings are a must-have item of any jewelry collection. These earrings are simple- fuss-free but always on-point and elegant. Stud earring lay on top of the ear piercing, without any drooping, looping or crawling. You can wear a simple single stone stud or opt for a cluster of stones to make a more definitive statement. Studs are evergreen and will go with any outfit or occasion with utmost grace and charm.

Drop Earrings- drop earrings offer a bit more drama than the studs as they go below the ear lobe and hang delightfully for the ear piercing. The drop of the earring is usually a stone or a pearl but it can be anything from a chain to charm. Drop earrings are more like an extended stud so you are free to wear them with any semi-formal outfit or cute summer dresses.

Hoop Earrings- these styles of earrings are also very popular as they offer a spectacle of sophistication and striking statement. These earrings are big, small or semi circles that go from the ear splitting and come all the way round from the back. There are different shapes, sizes, designs and types of hoops like hinged hoop, J hoop or Huggie hoop. According to the size, you can either make a bold, powerful statement or keep them subtle but classy.

Climbers or Crawlers- this style is a bit new in the world of earrings but surely a great addition to the earring options as this style is trendy, chic, audacious and head-turning. Climbers or crawlers are like the opposite of dangling earrings, as these start from the base of the ear lobe but instead of going downwards they tend to go upwards, hugging the entire curve of the ear. It stays put all the while due to the sturdy wire that supports it.

Chandelier Earrings- Probably the most dramatic, theatrical and stunning earrings are chandelier earrings as they have multiple layers to them with each one having decorations, ornaments, dangling segments and beautiful sparkles adding flair and panache to the whole look.

Although there are many more earring styles in the markets it’s now time for some earring backs in order to make a more informative choice.

Earring Backs

Push or Post Backs- Let’s start with the most common and classic style of earring backs that work for a majority of earring styles like studs, drops, dangling, chandeliers and climbers. This style of earring backs mostly work for earring posts that go through the ear piercing and are tightly secured with this push stop. Sometimes these push stops are of rubber, other times of metal.

Screw Backs- Similar to the push backs but with a small difference in the mechanism. Screw backs are not pushed in place but instead rolled up to the point the ear feels comfortable and the earring feels secured in the ear. They offer greater security than the push backs as they cannot just fall out or drop.

French Wires or Fish Hooks- these are the most common earring backs when it comes to heavy earring like chandelier ones or dangling. The wire is curved which goes from the ear penetration and is long enough to support the earring weight but you can further secure it with a rubber back as well.

Lever Backs- another good option for bigger studs, drops, dangling or small gold hoop earrings. The earring with lever backs has a small hook shaped post that goes from the piercing and is secured with a clasp lever from behind. Lever backs look very elegant and classy.  

French Clips- French clips have an option for both ears that are pierced or unpierced. For the ones that are pierced there’s a post that passes through the ear hole and for the unpierced one it doesn’t have a post but instead a flat surface with a clasp. For both styles, French clips are very comfortable, secured and stylish.

Summary  

Knowing about the different kinds of earrings and the right earring backs matching them will give you more comfort in wearing the earring all day. If the earring isn't secured firmly or if the earring backs don’t partner well with the earring then you can be in a very sticky situation.