What types of clasps are there on earrings: choose wisely

The lock for the earring is only part of its overall design. But the part is perhaps the most important. Many jewelry lovers are divided into “fans” and “haters” of a certain type of earring clasp. Someone had the unfortunate experience of losing something due to a loose clasp or its absence (for example, a scarf hit an earring on a loop and it fell off). Some people experienced an uncomfortable feeling in their earlobes because of the “studs,” or the jewelry simply didn’t fit well. As a result, many people try to select jewelry exclusively with their favorite types of locks.

English clasp on earrings

An English lock on earrings is a pin in the shape of a nail and a strip of metal with a hole into which the pin is inserted and secured with light pressure due to the presence of a small hook-shaped slot on it. The fact that the lock is locked can be determined by a slight click. To open the clasp, the tip of the pin must be lifted up (unclick the lock).

The advantages of the English clasp include:

ease of inserting the pin into the ear and fixing it;
high reliability (cases when an English lock unfastens itself are quite rare);
comfortable to wear (English clasp does not cling to hair or scratch your neck, even if you fall asleep in it);
strength (the locking loop is a small hole in a fairly wide and thick strip of metal, and is difficult to deform).

The disadvantages of an English castle include:

loosening of the fastener with frequent snapping and unfastening;
decent weight, which makes earrings with such a clasp undesirable for young beauties;
inability to adjust the length of the pin. If it is short, then the earrings are painful to wear, and if it is long, the heavy stone may outweigh the clasp and be “out of place.”

Earrings with an English clasp are suitable for adult women who lead an active lifestyle, often travel, and go on business trips. It is not advisable to take them off and put them on often, so that the lock does not stop locking. But you can sleep in such earrings, which is very convenient on the road.

Types of clasps for earrings

There are several types of earring clasps.

English castle on earrings

In earrings with an English lock, the pin of the product is threaded into the hole of the earlobe and snaps into place with a hook. A common option for classic earring styles. Advantages: secure fastening, comfortable wearing, convenient lock does not come into contact with the area around the ear.

The disadvantages of the English clasp on earrings include the inability to adjust the space between the clasp and the earlobe; also, with a wide pin, you can slightly stretch the hole in the earlobe.

Stud clasp

Suitable for everyday use and for special occasions. There are two types of stud fasteners.

The first one is in the form of a clamp that is attached to the ear through a pin threaded through the hole. This type of lock is used in jewelry for the lobe and earlobe. The advantages of stud earrings include comfortable wearing and fastening does not require effort. The disadvantages include the low reliability of the fastener. The stud may become loose with frequent use and fall off the earring.

The second type is a screw nail. Advantages: high-quality fastening of the stud, no contact with the area around the ear. Disadvantages - inconvenience in putting the nail on the pin. It is necessary to hold it as level as possible in order to screw the fastener.

French castle

It is a loop that follows the shape of the earlobe, as well as a small loop at the bottom of the earring. The loop is threaded through the ear hole and secured with a small loop. The popular French lock is very often used for business and casual jewelry, as well as for children's earrings. Advantages: no discomfort, elegant appearance of the product. Disadvantages: the loop is fragile and can be damaged by strong pressure.

Italian castle

It snaps on like a clip. The earring pin is threaded into the ear and secured with a large loop that goes around the earlobe. Used for classic, formal and everyday types of jewelry. Advantages - a convenient clasp goes almost unnoticed, comfort when wearing. Disadvantages - earrings with a fragile Italian lock must be removed at night.

Shackle lock

A movable earring is threaded through the earlobe and attached to the earring using a special ball. This is a less popular lock, more often used in oriental, gypsy large decorations. Advantages: no discomfort when wearing. Disadvantages: delicate handling is required to avoid deforming the clasp.

Earrings with loop clasp

The fastening of such an earring on the ear looks like an elongated loop without the actual clasp. For such earrings, you can purchase a silicone plug separately. A loop lock is used most often for earrings with pendants. Advantages: ease of putting on and taking off, elegant appearance. Disadvantages - a high probability of loss of the product and deformation of the thin loop.

Lock-pin for earrings

A popular type of clasp for many everyday and formal decorations. It has a short earring that is threaded into a small ring. Most often used for hoop earrings. Advantages: simple, inconspicuous fastening mechanism. The disadvantages relate more to the type of earrings - massive round jewelry cannot be touched when worn, so as not to damage the earlobe, and, moreover, with such a lock, earrings are easy to lose - they can unnoticed fly off after you touch them with a scarf.

Lock for hoop earrings (sliding, “congo”)

Also, for round earrings (a classic of the genre for this clasp is congo earrings), a clasp with a short straight earring is used, which is threaded into the opposite end of the earring. The advantages of such a lock are that it is not visible when worn, it is hidden in the earring. Disadvantages: jewelry must be removed at night to avoid damaging the earlobes.

Other types of earring locks

Jewelers, like any creative people, do not like to be limited to a set set of options for locks for earrings. Therefore, you have a good chance of purchasing earrings with a clasp that is either completely absent from the list or is an unusual variation of one of the standard types. Below are just a couple of examples of such unusual locks:

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Italian clasp on earrings

The Italian clasp on earrings, like the English one, has a pin in the shape of a thin stud stick. However, it is not fixed in a plate with holes, but in a loop that is pressed against the ear. Therefore, the Italian lock is sometimes called a clip lock.

The advantages of the Italian fastener are ease of use and high reliability. If the loop does not press too tightly against the ear and does not squeeze it, then wearing products with such a clasp is comfortable.

The disadvantage of a clip lock is that it is difficult for a craftsman to adjust it, which is why such fasteners are rarely used on cheap jewelry. Sleeping in earrings with an Italian clasp is uncomfortable, as the studs prick the neck behind the ear. In addition, there is a risk of damaging the fragile loop, which is also extremely undesirable.

Earrings with an Italian clasp can be recommended to women who prefer jewelry to costume jewelry. I wouldn’t buy such earrings for a girl, as the sharp pin could injure her delicate skin.

What elements does an earring consist of?

In the design of earrings, we highlight several components:

Pin
– a crossbar, due to which the decoration is fixed. It is straight, fits into a puncture, there are no varieties.
Schwenza
– the loop that passes through the earlobe can be standard or adjustable, adapting to the size of the earlobe.
Base
– platform for decoration. Precious stones, rhinestones, crystals are placed on it and fashionistas pay attention when choosing jewelry.
Inserts
– are necessary for decoration, they determine how the earring will look: its style, compliance with fashion trends.
Cast
– needed for attaching the insert. Its dimensions depend on its parameters.
Suspension
– an optional decorative element, but with it the earrings look more interesting. There are tassel pendants with fringes and rhinestones.

The basis of the earring decoration is the fastener, which is placed in the lobe. The main types of hooks are presented in the table.

*Name*	*Description*
Hook	The principle of operation is clear: the hook is placed in the puncture and does not have additional clamps. Fixation is due to the slightly curved shape.
English	The two elements of the lock are connected by hinge pins.
A loop	A small loop with a tiny round or oval lock.
Studs	Nails, with straight pin and fastening.

Let's take a closer look at what types of clasps there are on gold earrings.

Stud clasp on earrings

A stud clasp is often used on stud earrings. This is a straight pin onto which a retainer is screwed or simply put on the back of the ear.

The main advantage of this type of clasp is the ability to adjust its width to fit the width of your earlobe.

The main disadvantage of studs is that the sharp tip of the stud can cause discomfort during sleep.

Stud earrings are often placed in children's ears because they are lightweight and discreet, and wearing them will not violate the school dress code. However, a stud lock cannot be considered ideal for a child. Stud earrings are more suitable for business women working in the office.

Clip-on earrings

The only type of ear jewelry that allows those who do not have pierced ears to wear them. They often offer to buy ear clips when a girl is afraid to get her ears pierced or is not sure that she needs it.

So the clips are a great sampler that even children can wear on special occasions.

The disadvantages of clips are obvious. This type of jewelry is held in place by a latch that compresses the earlobe. If the clip does not press hard on the ear, it can easily get lost. If it's too strong, it can hurt.

French clasp on earrings

Unlike the clasps on the earrings discussed above, the French one has a long curved pin that is threaded into the ear and a small loop that goes over it from below and thereby secures it.

Advantages : the French lock is lightweight, reliable, convenient, incapable of injury, suitable for a wide variety of earrings. This is what is most often used to create jewelry for children.

drawback - the thin pin is fragile, easily deformed, which is why it no longer easily fits into the loop. Therefore, you need to handle earrings that have a French-type clasp with care; you cannot sleep in them.

Earrings with a French lock are ideal for young fashionistas, as well as women who value lightness and grace.

WHAT DO HOLLYWOOD ACTRESSES CHOOSE?

Oscar-winning actresses have their own preferences when choosing earrings. The standard of femininity and elegance, Uma Thurman, chooses large emerald earrings for her appearance on the red carpet, which emphasize her beauty. Beauty Julianne Moore perfectly complemented her look with diamond studs. Delightful Scarlett Johansson chose ruby earrings for her evening outing.

We are confident that, armed with our recommendations, you will be able to choose earrings correctly and for a long time.

Loop clasp on earrings

The loop clasp can hardly be called a lock. It is a curved pin that is inserted into the ear and is not fixed in any way. Although recently, a silicone tube is sometimes put on the loop pins, which does not allow the products to slip out of the lobe. Basically, earrings with loop pins are held in the ears due to their weight (they are often made massive).

The only advantage of the lock we are considering is that the earrings equipped with it are easy to insert into and remove from the earlobe.

The disadvantage of this extremely popular clasp is its unreliability - earrings with such fastening are often lost. And it’s impossible to sleep in them.

Loop earrings are perfect for women who love statement pieces and change them up frequently.

LOCK

choose congo earrings

Bracket lock . This is one of the most ancient earring mounts. This type of lock has a movable bracket that moves on a hinge and is fixed in a slot on the opposite side of the earring, directly behind the earlobe. Used exclusively in round earrings.

Conclusion . Only suitable for large round earrings. They are good for an evening out, but during active movements they can interfere and significantly constrain the owner.
Peculiarities . In such a lock, the quality of the moving elements is of great importance, so these products should be purchased only from trusted brands.

Pin clasp on earrings

The clasp, called a "pin", is a stud pin that is secured in a similar way to a brooch or pin. This type of fastening is not very convenient, but it is reliable and suitable for heavy earrings. Earrings with such a lock hang perpendicular to the earlobe. The disadvantage is the inability to adjust the length of the pin to fit the width of the ear. This type of castle cannot be called very popular.

Pin lock - an atypical lock for earrings

This is a strong and reliable lock, which is used in massive gold jewelry and hoop earrings. Operating principle: the hook is short, it passes through the loop and is fixed.

Flaws:

The length of the pin is often very short, so earrings with a pin are suitable only for those with thin earlobes.
It is advisable to try on the jewelry before trying it on to make sure it is comfortable.

Options for “pins” in our store

In our catalog you will find beautiful gold earrings with a pin clasp. Pay attention to the model of the CARLIN brand with exquisite weaving. Red aurum jewelry looks very interesting.

The Delta earrings model visually resembles a pin and looks very interesting and original. Suitable for daily wear and for celebrations. Made from red gold, it will make you look gorgeous and confident.

Clip clasp on earrings

This fastener is similar to a pin lock, but its pin is not straight, but curved in an arc. This type of fastening is one of the most ancient. Such a lock is often placed on horseshoe-shaped earrings made in ethnic style. Compared to modern locks, it is less reliable, but the convenience and certain flavor make modern fashionistas choose earrings with such a clasp.

Selection of earrings in the online store Diamant.ua

Our online store offers earrings of classic shapes, as well as unusual designs (with asymmetrical shapes, a combination of different colors/textures). These can be miniature studs in the form of flowers/butterflies in a blind setting, abstract models with an English lock, or long earrings with diamonds, as well as a scattering of topaz and cubic zirconia.

YUK craftsmen use different types of gold, graceful weaves and intricate patterns, turning each product into an original piece of jewelry.

Choose a clasp to suit your taste (English, French, laconic “stud” and others), and also use filters to sort products by the price you need.

We do not have a minimum order amount, so each client can choose a product according to their budget.

Have you decided on your decoration options? Then place your order in a couple of clicks and expect delivery as soon as possible!

Hoop clasp on earrings

The hoop clasp is used primarily in congo earrings. The pin is threaded inside the hollow tube of the ring. As a result, the fastener becomes completely invisible. The disadvantage of hoop earrings with the same clasp is that you need to remove them before going to bed. If this is not done, you can damage not only your jewelry, but also injure your ears.

Rings in the ear (congo)

The pin hidden in the earring is so thin that it is visually invisible. And the clasp itself is very strong and reliable, and holds the parts of the ring together well. It works like this: the hook is straight, it goes to the opposite end of the decoration, making the lock invisible.

Plus

– suitable for large congo earrings. Despite its massiveness and brightness, the decoration weighs little.

Minus

– such earrings are removed before going to bed, otherwise you can injure the earlobe. Be sure to try it on before purchasing, as the width of the lock is not adjustable.

Congo ring options

If you want to look bright, like Jennifer Lopez or Kim Kardashian, pay attention to earrings with a conga lock from the Sokolov brand. Made from red gold and 30mm wide, these pieces are perfect for everyday use.

Earrings with a Congo clasp from the Sokolov brand, 50 mm wide, look no less exciting. This is a harmonious addition to an evening outfit.

The creative design makes the jewelry from the Sokolov factory suitable for an everyday suit, but it will look no less advantageous with an evening dress. Ring diameter - 25 mm.

Chain clasp

Earrings with such fastening are called “threads” or “broaches”. They are thin chains with a straight pin at one end and decoration at the other. They are threaded into the earlobe and are not fixed in any way. These earrings look stylish and unusual, but are easily lost. While wearing a sock, your hair may get caught. Sleeping in them, of course, is also dangerous.

How to choose a lock for ear decoration

Our recommendations:

First of all, choose not only an interesting earring design, but also a durable type of fastening. For children, a French clasp that is comfortable to wear is best.

Cuffs
Suitable for special occasions, photo shoots, concerts. As an everyday decoration, they look too pretentious.
Broaches
will create a romantic look, but remember that they can get tangled in your hair.
Clips
– an option for girls with unpierced ears.
Carnations
– an accessory for every day, you can sleep in them and go to the gym.

Regardless of the lock, earrings should be comfortable to wear, so when choosing, pay attention not to the name, but to the quality. Loops and studs should not have sharp ends, and no model should squeeze the lobe.

Now you know what types of locks there are, how best to choose earrings so that the jewelry becomes your favorite and is worn with pleasure.

Cuff clasp

Modern jewelry designers also offer their clients cuff earrings, which are now worn not only by young informal women.

These earrings have two clasps: a classic one, the pin of which is threaded through a puncture on the lobe, and a clip, which is attached to the other part of the ear. This double lock is reliable, but at first it can cause discomfort.

Briefly about the types of earring clasps

Earrings are a popular piece of jewelry.
They can be everyday - laconic, simple, no frills, or solemn, creative, designer finds. When choosing, we focus on the appearance of the jewelry, missing out on such an important element as the clasp. And the comfort of wearing and its very fact depend on its quality. The mounts are quite varied. There are several types of locks (English, Italian, French), they are easy to use and reliable. Everyone knows the nails with a pin and a butterfly fastening. There are also earrings without locks - these are chains that are threaded through the earlobe to the desired length, and loops. Let's analyze the main types of fastenings, identify the most reliable of them, determine which ones are suitable for everyday wear and which ones are suitable for special occasions.

Bracket

This is the most ancient type of castle that has stood the test of time . Therefore, it is not surprising that he inspires confidence in many women. The bracket clasp is easy to use and does not cause any inconvenience when wearing.

The clamp is able to withstand the weight of even the largest accessories

The only drawback of the bracket is deformation . If used carelessly, the clasp may lose its original shape. Therefore, the bracket requires delicate handling.