Have you ever considered the importance of the clasp when choosing an earring? When purchasing an earring, people tend to focus on its most visible part, the one that will be displayed in all its splendor. However, it's important not to overlook the type of earring clasp, as it will determine how comfortable the earring is and, most importantly, how easy or difficult it is to remove.
There are countless types of earrings, including hoops, long earrings, small earrings, piercings, and custom designs. Each earring design is determined by its clasp type, which adapts to individual tastes and needs. For this reason, we want to highlight the importance of this often-forgotten part by sharing the specific characteristics of each type of earring clasp to help you choose your perfect earring.
Types of Earring Clasps: We Give You the Keys to Distinguish Them!
If you're wondering what the different types of earring clasps are in jewelry, at MUMIT we are happy to help you discover each existing earring clasp. Additionally, we offer a practical guide to help you choose the most comfortable earring for your ear:
Push-back or Butterfly Back Clasp
In jewelry, most earrings have a push-back clasp, which can be screw-back or butterfly. The butterfly clasp is the most common and widely used earring clasp, as its slight groove allows for a perfect fit to each earlobe. Due to its design and adaptation to the ear, this clasp is the most secure. It is practically impossible to tear an earlobe with a butterfly clasp, even while sleeping.
Lever Back Clasp
The lever-back clasp is a mix between a push-back and a hook clasp. It is a pressure-fit earring clasp that adjusts with an articulated lever that hooks into an opening at the other end of the earring. It is one of the most secure clasps; however, it is always advisable not to sleep with this type of clasp as it can get caught more easily.
Hook-style or French Hook Earring
This type of earring clasp has a curved hook shape that passes through the earlobe's piercing, and it can be closed or open. This earring clasp is very comfortable and easy to put on, which makes it so popular. It is one of the preferred earring clasps for elongated earring models and a great choice for bolder summer looks.
Omega Clasp
The omega clasp is the traditional earring clasp. This type of clasp consists of a post that goes through the earlobe, accompanied by an omega-shaped bar that pivots on a pin, helping to hold the earring in place. This type of clasp is reserved for more voluminous earrings, as its structure is designed to support a heavier weight without sacrificing comfort. Its name comes from the Greek letter, because its design evokes the shape of the omega.
Bar Clasp
This bar-style clasp that runs along the lobe is one of the most modern earring clasps. It is a special type of clasp for "climber" earrings or ear climbers, as the bar runs along the lobe following the shape of the earring. This bar ensures that the earrings stay on the earlobe, keeping the earring always in its correct position.
Screw-back Clasp
This type of earring clasp is the most secure and comfortable available. It is mainly used for baby earrings and very recently for types of piercings. It is an earring clasp that attaches to the post with a screw and usually has a rounded shape, which provides the comfort and security that characterize it. When you choose a piercing earring at MUMIT, you will always have the option to change its back to a screw-back.
At MUMIT, we offer different types of earring clasps so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. We hope this small guide has helped you clear up any doubts and that, from now on, you can choose your earrings with a perfect understanding of the type of clasp they have. On the other hand, our recommendation is that no matter which type of earring clasp you choose, avoid sleeping with earrings on, as any of the clasps can potentially tear the lobe during the night.
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