Different Types of Earring Hooks

Dec 2
19:51

2013

Sanjana Antony

Sanjana Antony

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When you by earrings it is not just the earrings you need to bother about. Earrings hooks are have to be given very high importance too.

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One of the most essential jewelry items for women is a pair of earrings that come in a whole range of styles.  Any one can wear a simple stud,Different Types of Earring Hooks Articles a diamond hoop earrings, or a dangling, glamorous earrings to suit any occasion, personality or preferences.  When buying earrings, the style is not the only consideration.  You should also look into the things that keep the earrings in place in your ears. For example, diamond stud earrings come with butterflies that will hold them in place.  For earrings that dangle, they have earring hooks that will prevent them from sliding out of your ear.

 

Earring hooks are earring findings, also classified as earring components:  the pieces that you use in creating earrings.  There are many types and styles of earring hooks; there are also many names applied to them.  Some common terms that are used synonymously or interchangeably with these hooks for earrings include ear wire, shepherd hook, fleur-de-lis level back, lever back (euro-wire), and kidney style hooks. You will note that some names are in accordance with their shapes and styles.

 

Some concerns about wearing earring hooks are about comfort and safety.  When you start wearing a piece with these hooks, you may feel uncomfortable due to a sudden switch from stud earrings where you felt very comfortable. With earring hooks, there is nothing to fear, really.  Just make sure that the wire fits perfectly your ear hole and the weight of the entire earring is just right and not excessively heavy. You will find that earring hooks are very comfortable to wear during the day.  However, if you try to sleep with this hook at night, that will be the time that you will become uncomfortable.  So to avoid any discomfort, remove your earrings before going to bed, if they are dangle earrings and they have earring hooks.

 

About the safety concerns, some people are worried that the earring hooks are not safe to wear, that they may ride up and out of the ear hole.  This is less likely to happen unless you wear very light earrings, in which case it may require a more appropriate backing.  Putting a stopper, a tube-shaped one is another solution to this issue.  This should be placed through the metal wire at the back of your ears. Still about safety, earring hooks should not be worn when you are doing sports activities, because they might get caught on anything and they may tear through the lobe of your ears.

 

Earring hooks are very popular earring components and they are also easy to make.  You can also wear them comfortably in any occasion, whether fancy or casual. Dangling earrings are safe and stylish and are safe to wear for everyday use except during sports activities, for reason that has already been mentioned above.  You can buy earring hooks from your local craft stores or online.  If you create earrings for sale, there are websites that offer them on bulk purchases at wholesale prices.  Purchasing in bulk will give you the opportunity to have a greater profit margin for the success of your business.