Types of fasteners on earrings

When choosing earrings, special attention should be paid to the clasp. Wearing comfort largely depends on it. If you want the earrings to be comfortable and not to get lost, choose the clasp wisely. And we will tell you how to do it!

Let's disassemble the fastener "in parts". The components of any earring are hooks, base and pin.

1. Shvenza - or "bow", is inserted directly into the earlobe, covering it from behind.
2. The base is the front part of the product, which is decorated with stones and enamel. It is on the base that what will be seen from the side is applied.
3. The pin is a straight part of the earring, at the end of which there is a latch-lock.

There are also details that are in the design of some types of earrings:

• Cast is a part of a product of various shapes, into which decorative inserts, such as stones, are fixed. Cast is a kind of frame that securely fixes the stone and has a decorative function.

• A pendant is a free-hanging element attached to the base of an earring. Usually it is a large massive piece of jewelry that attracts attention.

The type of fastener depends on the design and type of earring elements. It is she who is responsible for the reliability of fastening and ease of wear.

What kinds of fasteners are there? In fact, there are a lot of names, and they may even be unfamiliar. However, most of the fastener types are familiar to you. Perhaps there are earrings with "unknown" clasps in your jewelry box.

What is the most secure clasp? Let's talk about everything in order.

English - perhaps the most reliable and common earring clasp.It fits snugly around the lobe. The lock snaps into place right next to the earlobe, tightly fixing the product.

If the lock is in good condition, then it is almost impossible to lose such an earring. Most of the earrings in jewelry stores have an English clasp.

However, it also has a number of disadvantages. For example, you need to individually select earrings for the thickness of your earlobe. If the pin is too short, then the lobe will be pinched. This will cause discomfort. If the pin is too long, then the earrings will hang ugly on the ear. Also, the pin may be too thick. It can even stretch the hole in your ear, which will not look aesthetically pleasing when you wear different earrings.

The Italian clasp is designed like the English one and has all its advantages - reliability and aesthetic appearance.

The Italian clasp also has an additional advantage - the owner of the earrings can adjust the “width” of the lock. That is, earrings with an Italian clasp are suitable for an earlobe of any thickness.

Of course, a number of dignity is ensured by the painstaking work of the jeweler and is justified by the high cost. That is why luxury jewelry is equipped with an Italian castle. They will have only one drawback: in order for the lock to work properly, the earrings must be removed at night.

Another clasp similar to the English one is American. The only difference is that the hook is fixed in a small ring on the other side of the lobe. The clasp is reliable and modern. It is less common than other types of locks. Earrings with an American lock should also be removed at night so as not to damage the clasp.

The French clasp is also called the "loop". Thin ear hooks smoothly into the hook, which fixes a small loop.

This is a convenient type of earring lock, especially for sensitive ears. It does not pinch the ear, it allows you to move the earring in the lobe. French lock earrings are ideal as first earrings. That is why the French lock is the most popular in children's earrings.

However, the French type of clasp is not reliable. The loop can open, bend, lose shape. It is better not to wear earrings with a French clasp for sports or outdoor games.

A simplified version of a French lock is called a loop lock. If in a French lock the hook is fixed from below, then here the hook is a little longer and is not fixed in any way. It just hangs behind the earlobe.

The hinge lock is not secure. Especially if the base of the earring is inlaid with a heavy gem. Under the weight, the jewelry can simply fall out of the ear, which will cause unnecessary trouble for the owner.

Puseta is a common clasp - stud. The simple design and comfort of wearing have won the love of women around the world.

Stud earrings are extremely popular now. A stylish pearl, an elegant diamond or a playful enamel berry - all this can adorn stud earrings. They are worn to work, to a secular party, or to a restaurant.

The disadvantage of the stud clasp is the shakiness of the structure. In some cases, the latch behind the earlobe can be unfastened and lost. Sometimes, after her, the earring itself is lost. In order to avoid this nuisance, it is necessary to carefully check the strength of the fastener every time you put it on.

Earrings - threadlets have ceased to be popular. These clasps are not comfortable. Such an earring is simply threaded into the ear and remains there due to the equal length and weight of the product on both sides of the earlobe.

Chain earrings are usually quite long and heavy. They can pull the ear downward. Thongs have long migrated from everyday life to the world where earrings are worn for just a few hours. Thongs or chains are ideal for a photo shoot or a short show.However, even for such cases, there are more suitable types of locks.

The pin is a convenient and simple lock. It really looks like a regular pin in design. Usually, a pin-lock fixes massive jewelry in the form of rings.

The only drawback of such a lock may be that the length of the "pin" will be less than the width of the lobe. Then it will cause discomfort to wear. Try it on before buying and listen to your feelings.

Earrings with a ring type lock look on the ears as if the lock does not exist at all. An earring in the form of a ring (usually of a large diameter) is in the ear, as if it goes right through the lobe. In fact, a small pin is hidden inside the ring, which perfectly fixes the earring.

Such earrings must be taken off at night. Otherwise, you may injure your ear and damage the lock.

This type of castle is also called "gypsy". It is usually presented on large earrings with an oriental design.

Its design consists of a pin that is tightly fixed on the other side of the lobe with a small ball. The clasp lock is very reliable and can bear the weight of the heaviest earrings. But the design of oriental earrings is not to everyone's taste.

The cuff clasp is a novelty of jewelers, which quickly gained popularity. Thanks to such a clasp, a woman can afford to wear the heaviest earrings with comfort.

We can say that the cuff consists of two parts. The first part of the lock secures the earring in the lobe with a stud clasp. The second part of the lock supports the heavy elements of the earring on the upper part of the ear.

The clip is another unusual clasp. Long, graceful studs fit snugly to the ear and secure the earring. The most difficult thing, perhaps, is to choose the earrings so that they do not squeeze the ear, but can also hold the earring.

It takes time or even the individual work of a jeweler to select the suitable jewelery with a clasp lock. In exchange for financial and time costs, you will receive the perfect unusual earrings.

• It takes time to choose the right lock for your earrings. Depending on the lifestyle, ear shape, hairstyle and even the most beloved hats, different types of locks are suitable for women. It is not enough to try on earrings in a jewelry salon. You need to test them in a sock.

• First, understand how to open and how to fasten your earrings. Insert them into your earlobe and listen to your feelings. You shouldn't be hurt or unpleasant. The clasp should not squeeze the lobe from both sides.
• Move the product in your ear, twist your head sharply in different directions. The earring should not fall out and loosen a lot.

How to replace silicone clasps on studs? Women are inventing different ways. Someone even tries to use a regular stationery eraser as a stub. But this is not a solution to the problem. Replacement fasteners can be found at sewing supply or handicraft stores, or online. Their price does not exceed 100 rubles.

And in order not to lose earrings and not to search for spare parts for your jewelry, you need to carefully choose the clasp on the jewelry. We hope our helpful tips will help you with this!