Did you Know Which Earring Closures are fit for you?
Have you ever thought about the significance of closure when selecting an earring? When an earring is acquired, importance is attached to the showiest part of it, that is, the one that is going to show off in its entire splendor. However, it is important not to neglect your type of closures as it will determine whether the earring will be comfortable and more importantly, more or less easy to remove.
There are countless types of earrings, hoops, long, small, piercing types as well as personalized designs. Each earring design is determined by its type of closure that adapts to the tastes and needs of each person. For this reason, we want to claim the importance of this much-forgotten part by sharing the specific characteristics of Types of Earrings closure to facilitate the choice of your perfect earring for your next Parties and Night Event looks.
6 Types of Earring Closures
We give you the keys to differentiate them!
If you are wondering what are the Different Types of Earrings closure exist in jewelry, at Gemistone we are delighted to be able to help you get to know each one of them, in addition, we offer you a practical guide with which you can choose the earring that is most comfortable for your ear. Choose the Earrings and Closures that are Much Suitable for you and your Outfits. You can also take reference from most Celebrities; they can give many times Ideas for wearing Earrings. Let’s have a Look at Which Earring Closures are Comfortable for you.
1. Screw Closure
This type of closure is the safest and most comfortable that exists. It is primarily used for baby earrings and is very new for piercings. It is a closure that is attached to the spigot with a thread and usually has a rounded shape that gives it the comfort and safety that characterizes it. Screw Closure is mostly used in Diamond Stud Earrings. When you choose a piercing earring at Gemistone you always have the possibility of modifying its nut for a threaded one.
2. Pressure Closure or Butterfly Nut
In jewelry, most earrings have a pressure closure that can be a screw or butterfly. The butterfly closure is the most common and used since having a slight groove allows the perfect fit to each lobe. This closure, due to its design and adaption to the ear, is the securest. It is practically impossible to rip an earlobe with a butterfly clasp, even while sleeping.
3. Catalan Closure
The Catalan closure is a mix between the snap closure and the hook closure. It is a pressure closure adjusting with a hinged lever that hooks into an opening at the other end of the earring. It is one of the most secure closures, however, it is always recommended not to sleep with this type of closure as it can get caught more easily.
4. Hippie Type Earring Closure
This type of closure has the shape of a curved hook that passes through the hole of the earlobe; it can be closed or open. It is very comfortable and easy to put on, which makes it so popular. It is one of the preferred closures in elongated earrings models and a great success for more daring summer looks.
5. Omega clasp
The omega clasp is the traditional earring clasp. This type of closure consists of a spike that goes through the earlobe, accompanied by an omega-shaped bar that swings on a pin, helping to hold the earring in place. This type of closure is reserved for the most voluminous earrings since its structure is designed to support a higher weight without sacrificing its comfort. Many Dangle Earrings and Diamond Hoop Earrings are using Omega Clip as their back. Its name arrives from the Greek letter because its design stimulates the shape of the omega.
6. Bar Type Closure
This bar-type closure that runs through the lobe is one of the most current closures. It is a special type of closure for “Ear Cuff” type earrings or climbers since the bar runs through the lobe following the shape of the earring. This bar makes the earrings stay on the earlobe keeping the earring always in its correct position.
Endnote
At Gemistone, we offer different types of earring closures, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs. We are also available for Customization, in which you can personalize your Earrings and their Closures by your comfort. We hope that this little guide has helped you to resolve doubts and that, from now on, you can choose your earrings knowing perfectly the type of closure it has. On the other hand, we recommend that whatever type of closure is chosen, you avoid sleeping with the earrings on as any of the closures can potentially tear the earlobe during the night.
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