What is the difference between stud and post earrings?

Stud Earrings – Stud earrings are small and simple. They typically consist of a single stone, a cluster of stones, or a metal ball or shape attached to a straight post. Hoop earrings typically have a wire that goes through the ear and secures the front of the earring to the back. They can also use a straight post.

What are the different types of earring posts?

The Different Types of Earring Backs

• Clip Earrings.
• French Clip (AKA Omega)
• Jumbo Backs.
• French Wires (AKA Fish Hooks)
• Ball Backs.
• Push Backs (AKA Butterfly Backs, Post Backs, or Friction Earring Backs)
• Screw Backs.
• Latch Backs (AKA Hinge with notched post, Click-Top, or Snap Back)

How do post earrings work?

Post design: Typical earring posts are friction posts. That means that the post is a little stick with a notch cut near the end. The earring back “clicks” into place by sliding down the stick until it hits that little notch. While the design is simple, it’s often not secure enough for some jewelry lovers.

What are post clutch earrings?

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.

Why do earrings get smelly?

Your skin secretes a natural oil called sebum which can mix with the dead cells in your piercings and cause a buildup. This buildup serves as a great environment for bacteria to thrive and hence you end up with a foul smell.

What is the simplest type of earrings?

The Stud Earring As the smallest and simplest of earrings, the stud is comprised of a diamond, gemstone or ornament which appears to float on the front of the earlobe. This is attached to a post that goes through the ear and is attached to a ‘back’ to hold the earring in place.

Why do my earring holes smell?

There are basically three types of earring backs and posts: Friction earring backs. Screw backs which are threaded. La Poussette locking backs.

What are the best posts for earrings?

The most secure form of earring post and backs are La Poussette locking earring backs, which look very similar to standard friction posts because they are smooth and not threaded like screw back posts, but which feature a locking earring back that locks into place into a small notch located near the end of the earring post.

What are earring posts called?

They are all known as earring hooks though sometimes the terms are used interchangeably and synonymously with each other. They can also be specifically named, according to their styles or shapes. Some common terms are: Earwires or ear wires; Fish Hooks; Shepherd hook; fleur de lis level back; lever back; kidney style; Earrings Posts

What Earring Back is best?

The most secure form of earring post and backs are La Poussette locking earring backs , which look very similar to standard friction posts because they are smooth and not threaded like screw back posts, but which feature a locking earring back that locks into place into a small notch located near the end of the earring post.