Italian castle
Advantages of an Italian castle:
- The clasp looks stylish and fashionable
- The width of the lock is adjustable depending on the width of the lobe
- Thanks to the presence of an additional pin, the fastening is secure
Flaws:
- To keep the lock intact longer, it is recommended to remove the earrings at night - this is the only disadvantage of this type of lock.
By the way, it was in Italy that the very feminine and elegant chain weaving “Perlina” (from the word “pearl”), which is a thread of miniature gold or silver balls, originated. Find out what other beautiful and popular weavings there are.
Clasps for earrings: what are they?
“Easy to lose and impossible to forget” - this is definitely about earrings. The situation is probably familiar to many: I put on my socks, straightened my hair, looked around, and one earring was no longer there! How come, where did I miss it? But this is not the most offensive thing that can happen. Much worse is discomfort when wearing. After all, then a long-desired purchase turns into a daily headache.
How to avoid this? Pay attention not only to the appearance of the earrings, but also to such an important detail as the clasp. After all, the comfort and durability of the product when worn depends on it.
We propose to understand together what types of fasteners there are and how they differ. How to determine the one that’s right for you and avoid the disappointment of losing your favorite jewelry - read our article!
English castle
Consists of a hook and earrings covering the earlobe from below. It is considered the most convenient and reliable mount for gold earrings with various inlays. The earrings look very elegant and are suitable for daily wear.
Advantages. Reliability, which also organically fits into the design of the jewelry. Earrings with an English lock can be made of pure metal or complemented with colorful stone inserts/voluminous pendants.
Flaws. The design of the lock imposes some restrictions on the choice of products. The earlobe area is not adjustable here, so you should choose a product strictly according to your size. If the earlobe is thin and the gap between the clasp is large, the decor may displace the correct placement of the earring.
Remember: when closing an English lock there should be a characteristic clicking sound!
The most common problem that jewelers complain about is the inability of customers to properly unfasten earrings with an English lock!
Attention! Do not pull the stand sharply, try to open the valve itself. To do this, just lightly pinch the crosshairs of the clasp.
The weak link in the fastener can be the hook itself. Pay attention to the distance of the hole for the hook. It should not be too thin/narrow. In addition, check the serviceability of the locking spring mechanism!
Italian lock (clip clasp)
Most often used for premium segment jewelry of round or oval shape. Italian fasteners are used in production by European brands, less often by domestic ones.
The main advantage is that the space for the earlobe is freely adjustable and easily adjusted to the thickness you need!
This type of lock is similar to a clip lock, but unlike the latter, it has a special pin that is threaded into the lobe and tightly secured with a clasp.
These earrings are rarely lost. They are convenient because they are easy to put on.
Flaws. The lock may become loose when opened abruptly, and the thin pin may bend (for example, if you go to bed wearing earrings).
Stud earrings (studs)
Such earrings with cubic zirconia and other stones have firmly established themselves on the jewelry Olympus. Thanks to their reliability and versatility, they are ideal for children (from 6 years old) and adults; combine with casual, business and romantic style.
Nails can be screw (screwed into a thread) or pin (with a special recess that secures the clamp). The screw clamp is considered more reliable because it allows you to adjust the degree of clamping. But the pin one may become loose over time.
Advantages. Practicality, convenience, miniature, versatility.
Flaws. The biggest problem with studs is that the screws/clasps often fall and get lost. Manufacturers are trying to reduce the cost of production by making expensive products with flimsy valves. As a result, all you have to do is take off your sweater or straighten your hair, and one earring is gone.
The most reliable way not to lose studs is to put them on screws with a silicone plug!
In addition, if you are not used to it, putting on a screw lock can take up a single minute of your time. Getting the fastener at the right angle and then screwing it straight is not that easy, especially in a hurry.
Lifehack from YK. To place a screw-lock stud on your ear, hold the earring straight. To make your task easier, twist the front part of the earring rather than the back!
Clip-on earrings
If you want to wear earrings, but are hesitant to get your ears pierced, then clip-on clasps are for you! They are attached to the ear using a clasp that clamps the earlobe on both sides. This way, you can wear earrings without having to pierce your ears.
But there is one drawback to them - such earrings often get lost. Their reliability depends on the tightness of the fastener, which must be chosen purely for yourself. A clasp that is too tight can cause discomfort, while a clasp that is too weak can cause it to hang loose on your earlobe.
French castle
Advantages of a French castle:
- The clasp is securely fixed in the ear and the earrings are almost impossible to lose
- Very comfortable and does not scratch the skin
- Used in both women's and children's jewelry
Flaws:
- The disadvantages include fragility. Since the clasp is light and elegant, it is better to remove the earrings while sleeping.
Pros and cons of French clasp on earrings
Usually this type of clasp is used on children's earrings, so girls and women are very familiar with it. The mechanism is simple, easy to use, consists of a bow that follows the shape of the earlobe, and a small movable loop (ring on a pin) for fixing the mount, advantages:
- does not damage the skin;
- does not put pressure on the lobe;
- elegant.
The disadvantage of the design is fragility; if the alloy of the jewelry is soft, the bow can be deformed. According to reviews, women rarely lose items with a French lock; such earrings are purchased for constant wear .
How to wear climber earrings
Before choosing an outfit for a new decoration, it is worth remembering that this model is suitable for a classic, romantic or festive style. In everyday or office style, this model will be a little out of place. So, what options can be combined with climbers:
- a little black dress that every fashionista has in her wardrobe;
- a loose sundress or a bright wrap dress;
- evening dresses with sequins, cutouts, floor length;
- other jewelry (rings, pendants, hairpins), if they match the metal, color and decor of the earrings;
- haircuts with open ears, as well as braided hairstyles for long hair (braids, voluminous buns, etc.)
You can also wear the jewelry on only one ear. This model does not imply wearing on two earlobes at once.
Earrings with lock - bracket
And here is the ancestor! The oldest type of lock.
A movable earring is threaded through the earlobe and attached to the earring using a special ball. Perfectly withstands the weight of massive and heavy products.
At the moment the castle is not very popular, and is most often used in gypsy and oriental decoration.
Try to handle the clasp delicately, and it will serve you for a very long time.
Italian clasp design
This mechanism cannot be denied its elegance, it is practically invisible when worn, the adjustable gap width allows women and girls with thin and thick lobes to wear such jewelry. The locking stud design is fragile and expensive, which is why experienced jewelers work with it.
Jewelry with an Italian fastening mechanism is removed before going to bed , visiting the gym, or during home workouts. This precaution is taken to protect expensive jewelry from accidental breakage. When worn, earrings with an Italian type lock are convenient, comfortable, and difficult to lose.
Metal selection
In jewelry stores you can see a large selection of inverted earrings made of gold, silver and other types of metals. The stone used as decoration can also be anything:
- diamond;
- pomegranate;
- pearl;
- cubic zirconia;
- topaz;
- amethyst, etc.
The decor is selected depending on your image. It could be a simple line, an inscription, lace, geometry, a scattering of stones, etc.
Depending on the chosen metal and stone, the price of the product also depends. If you don’t know whether this accessory model is right for you, then you can start by purchasing costume jewelry. If it suits you and does not cause discomfort to wear, then you can think about buying “upside-down” ones made of precious materials. With their help, you can competently complement your image and unobtrusively add style to it.
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Lock "Brach"
“Brach” locks are nominally applied. The earring is one piece. It is not the earring that is threaded into the ear, but a chain. It plays the role of an earring clasp. The chain loop easily “finds” balance.
The fashionista can move the product, finding an individual balance. At rest, the chain links inside the earlobe securely fix the earring. Its lack of a molded structure reduces weight.
You can add stones and decorations. The elongated shape of the “Bretch” visually elongates the face and neck, making the overall image more sophisticated. The disadvantages of Broaches include their “conflict” with the hair. The chains get tangled in them. Therefore, it is customary to wear earrings only during the day and only with a hairstyle with strands pulled up.
In the photo there are broach earrings
If you want to wear jewelry and learn more about it, visit the Hermitage. The oldest earrings in Russia are displayed there. The jewelry is 2,500 years old. The guides will tell you that the artifacts were found in Olivia, and will also tell you how they got to the Hermitage. As for modern information, go to jewelry exhibitions and fashion shows. So far, the imagination of designers never tires of producing more and more variations of earrings.
Puset Castle
Stud earrings are stud earrings. They have two types of clasp. Outwardly they are similar. There is a pin that goes into the lobe and a blocker that goes behind it. However, the structure of the parts varies.
In one case, the pin has a thread. The part is screwed into the blocker. This provides reliable fastening and the ability to adjust the earrings according to the width of the earlobe. However, fixing the screw lock is long and inconvenient.
The second type of stud is pin. The blocker clamps the pin. These earring locks are easier to use. Like the screw design, the pin length can be adjusted. The problem is the possibility of the blockers falling off and breaking. Without threads, their fastening is not reliable. In this regard, “Screw clasp” earrings are preferable.
In the photo there are stud earrings
Clip-on earrings - what's special?
The modern world of beauty has more than 10 types of fasteners. Some of them are popular and used regularly. These are loop clasps, Italian and English with clasps, French with a loop or stud earrings with a stud clasp.
Among them, clips are not popular among jewelry houses and jewelry manufacturers.
This model is chosen by designers for their clothing collection shows, but it rarely ends up in stores. To be more popular, this type of fastener lacks versatility and reliability.
A clip earring consists of the earring itself and a long rod that wraps around the ear and is secured to it.
The ideal clip practically follows the shape of the ear and sinks slightly into it.
Manufacturers understand that everyone’s ear lobes and thickness are different, so they make average jewelry. To do this, they reduce the distance between the rod and the earring so that it does not jump out. Therefore, all owners of thick lobes are recommended to purchase such jewelry to order.
This explains the pros and cons of clips in daily wear.
Pro: They're easy to put on and take off. If the jewelry is chosen according to size, it looks like a native one on the ears.
Disadvantage: the small distance for the lobe limits the range of girls who can wear clips. And because the distance for the earlobe is too wide, the earring may fall out of the ear and get lost.
Many jewelry manufacturers play with clips and create jewelry like something out of oriental fairy tales. They redesign the clasp and come up with fastenings between the stem and the earring to secure it in the ear.
ENGLISH CASTLE
choose earrings with an English lock ⇒
The earring is fixed with a hook and earrings. Jewelry with such a clasp looks very elegant. Today this is the most common type of fastening of earrings made of precious metals. This lock is very reliable and comfortable for everyday wear.
- Conclusion . This is the most common and convenient fastener. Securely attaches the earring to the lobe and allows you to move actively without the risk of getting lost.
- Peculiarities . It is not recommended to sleep or take water procedures in such earrings; the lock may break.
English clasp
A type of lock typical for classic earrings. It is a fastening in which a pin (the same rod or nail that is threaded through a hole in the earlobe) is snapped into place by a shvenza (a bow located behind the ear). The advantage of such a lock is reliability and convenience; moreover, it does not cause discomfort when wearing the product. The disadvantages include the inability to adjust the space between the clasp and the ear, and the wide pin can stretch the hole in the earlobe. Because of this, the earring needs to be selected exactly to fit your earlobe, otherwise, if it turns out to be wider than the allotted distance, the product will cause painful sensations, and if, on the contrary, it is less, then the earring may simply be altered and look ugly.
Earrings with loop lock
It is the simplest type of fastener. It looks elegant and is very easy to put on and take off.
Since the clasp is not secured by anything, we advise you to purchase a silicone plug so that your jewelry remains with you. Or choose this lock, which is fastened with a latch (or loop).
When purchasing products with a loop lock, pay attention to the tip of the loop so that it is not sharp and could scratch your neck.
Lock "Clip"
This is the only lock that does not require a keyhole. The earrings are attached to the ears without piercings. The principle of operation of the clamp is not always associated with a magnet. Thrust screws work the same way. Located on the front and back sides of the clip, they clamp the lobe. This design can put unnecessary pressure.
To feel this, 10-15 minutes is enough. When buying earrings, it is recommended to walk around the store wearing them to make sure the products are comfortable. Purchasing clips remotely is risky. A lock that is too weak will lead to the loss of jewelry, and a lock that is too tight will make it impossible to wear them.
Clip-on earrings
Earrings with lock - chain (threading)
There is no clasp as such. Simply thread a thin long chain through the earlobe, which remains hanging behind the ear, and enjoy the romantic look.
When purchasing, check the quality of the fasteners, inserts, weaving and connections of the chain links.
Jewelry looks very light and elegant, but can get tangled in luxurious hair.
When choosing earrings, even with the most elaborate and intricate designer locks, remember that if the lock is beautiful, comfortable and ergonomic, then it is the right lock! You can comfortably wear your silver earrings and feel like a true lady!
Earrings with a lock - cuff
A new trend for special occasions in jewelry.
It fits very interestingly on the ear and has a double fastening system. It can combine two types of fasteners - a stud and a clip. Now you can safely and painlessly wear even the heaviest items with a complex design, because the load will be distributed evenly and the earrings with a cuff lock will be securely attached.
Yes, and one more important detail! You don't have to pierce your ears for these earrings, just buy ear cuffs with two clips and surprise your friends.
