This wire is looped through the ear, with the lever connected by a hinge. The Lever Back features a spring loaded lever that is attached to a wire. You can purchase LOX backs without earrings, and perfectly fit 99% of earrings. Their main selling points are their comfort and hypo-allergenic properties, as well as the fact they’re easy to use and last a lifetime. LOX backs have their own locking mechanism, making them a very secure choice for earring backs. They add that much needed support for hoop-style earrings and statement pieces, keeping them in place for however long is needed, without the risk or worry of losing an important, valuable piece of jewelry. Chrysmela Earring BackĬhrysmela Earring Backs are known for being ‘the most secure, lock-and-unlock earring backs around’. The style of this wire gives high security from its bent wire hook latch, and even though it’s a simple design, it’s lightweight and easy to wear. The Kidney Earring Back gets its name from the shape formed by the wire. This type of earring doesn’t require an extra back fastening as the weight of the earring and its design is what keeps it securely in place. They’re tear-drop shaped with curved wire hooks which go through the piercing. French Wires Earring Backįrench Wires, or ‘Fish Hooks’ are commonly used with heavier earrings. This type of back is chosen for comfort as well as how it makes the earring look when worn. These backs help the earring to lay evenly and prevent the ear from bending. Jumbo Earring Backs are large, disc-shaped backs that flatten to the earlobe when put into place. This type of earring back provides extra security for more valuable pieces of jewelry. When the tabs are released, the back locks into place, securing the earring where you need it. To operate this type of back, two small tabs are squeezed together to allow the earring to pass through. La Pousette backs are often likened to a lens cap of a camera. The post feeds through the clasp once closed, securing the earring.Īgain, a really secure type of back you can trust that prevents the ear from bending. It also has a post attached with a clasp with a hole.

This type of earring can be worn with or without pierced ears, as with the Clip-On Backs.įrench clip backs have a clasp that attaches to the earlobe. They’re completely secure and you can be confident your earrings won’t budge with this type of back. These backs pretty much do what it says on the tin you push them onto the back of your earring to fix it in place. Push Backs are the most common type of earring back that you’d find on a standard earring, sometimes referred to as ‘Butterfly Backs’. Those with pierced ears may also choose to wear Clip Ons when wearing heavier jewelry, as more weighty pieces can damage the ears and stretch the earlobe piercing unnaturally. Instead of using a pierced ear, they’re secured into place with a clip and a hinge which can be easily around the earlobe. Those with non-pierced ears can safely opt for a Clip-On Earring. Whichever category you fall into, we’re here to shed a little light on the different types of earring backs and help you to figure out which type of earring back works for you, your lifestyle, and your look. Maybe you have a favorite type of back you choose without fail, or perhaps you didn’t know there were so many out there! Whether your earring of choice is a subtle elegant stud or even a large statement piece of jewelry, you’ll need the right earring back to fix your piercing in place with ease.

You may be surprised to discover just how many different types of earring backs there are in existence. Wearing the right pair of earrings can complete and enhance your entire look.

Clip on earring backs