Коллекция: Earring Findings

Earring findings are the essential components used to create or assemble earrings. They provide both functionality and aesthetic appeal, ensuring that earrings are secure, comfortable, and stylish. Below is a detailed description of common earring findings:

1. Ear Wires
   - Fishhook Ear Wires: A curved wire shaped like a fishhook, with a loop at the bottom to attach charms, beads, or pendants. Lightweight and versatile.  
   - Lever-Back Ear Wires: Feature a hinged lever that snaps closed for added security, ideal for heavier earrings.  
   - Shepherd’s Hook Ear Wires: A simple, open hook design without a closure, often used for lightweight earrings.  
   - French Hook Ear Wires: Another term for fishhook ear wires, commonly used in dangle earrings.  

2. Earring Posts
   - Stud Posts: Straight metal posts with a flat or decorative pad at the front to attach gemstones, pearls, or beads.  
   - Screw Posts: Posts with a threaded end that screws into a backing for extra security.  
   - Push Posts: Posts designed to work with push backs (friction backs) for a simple and secure fit.  

3. Earring Backs
   - Push Backs (Friction Backs): The most common type, made of metal or plastic, that slides onto the post to hold the earring in place.  
   - Screw Backs: Backs that screw onto threaded posts for a more secure fit, often used for valuable or heavy earrings.  
   - La Pousette Backs: A locking mechanism that provides extra security by snapping into place.  
   - Rubber Backs: Soft, flexible backs that provide comfort and security, often used for lightweight earrings.  

4. Earring Clutches
   - Small, often decorative, components that secure earring posts in place. They can be made of metal, plastic, or rubber.  

5. Clip-On Findings
   - Clip-On Earring Pads: Pads with a hinged clip mechanism for non-pierced ears. They often have a flat surface to attach decorative elements.  
   - Screw-Back Clip-Ons: Adjustable clips that tighten with a screw mechanism for a secure fit.  

6. Earring Hoops
   - Continuous Hoops: Complete circles of metal that can be used as-is or decorated with beads or charms.  
   - Hinged Hoops: Hoops with a hinged opening and a clasp for easy attachment.  

7. Earring Threaders
   - Thin, chain-like wires that thread through the ear piercing and dangle elegantly. Often used for minimalist or delicate designs.  

8. Earring Jackets
   - Decorative components that sit behind stud earrings to add flair and dimension. They can be used to transform simple studs into statement pieces.  

9. Earring Drops and Bails
   - Drops: Components that allow beads, charms, or pendants to dangle from ear wires or posts.  
   - Bails: Connectors that attach pendants or charms to earring findings.  

10. Threader Ends
   - Decorative ends that attach to earring threaders, often featuring beads, pearls, or gemstones.  

11. Chandelier Findings
   - Multi-tiered components designed to create elaborate, dangling earrings. They often have multiple attachment points for beads or charms.  

12. Magnetic Earring Findings
   - Non-pierced options that use magnets to hold the earring in place. Ideal for people who don’t have pierced ears.  

Materials and Finishes  
Earring findings are available in a variety of materials, including:  
   - Sterling Silver
   - Gold-Filled or Gold-Plated
   - Surgical Stainless Steel
   - Brass or Base Metal
   - Plastic or Rubber

They also come in different finishes, such as polished, matte, oxidized, or antique.

Earring findings are the backbone of earring design, allowing for endless creativity while ensuring comfort and durability. Whether you're making studs, hoops, dangles, or chandeliers, the right findings are key to a successful design!