Are earrings comfortable to wear? Any girl will tell you about it. Convenience depends not only on the consciousness of the beauty of jewelry, but also on the type of earrings' fasteners. If the fastener of the jewelry is unreliable or is not so conveniently threaded into the ears, then you should not buy such earrings for the sake of beauty alone.

Let's see what types of fasteners are there, and what earrings to buy, you decide for yourself.

Earrings studs

Stud earrings, they are called studs. They appeared at the beginning of the twentieth century. The advantage of these locks is that here you can independently adjust the degree of clamping of the earring. The lock can be considered reliable. Most often, in expensive jewelry, the pin-carnation has a thread onto which the clip is screwed.

Stud earrings look elegant, the clasp is not visible from the most decorative part of the jewelry, the earrings are firmly held in the ears. When buying, it is important to make sure that the pin is not too long for you and will not scratch the skin behind your ear.

The disadvantage is some difficulty in putting on the earring when it is necessary to align the thread with the retainer. In less expensive, and at the same time, the simplest earrings, stud clips can be metal or plastic. This mounting method is less reliable. A pin with a tiny hole is put on a pin threaded into the ear, which in this case has no thread. These earrings are easy to use, but if the threaded clip loosens, the earring may be lost.

Earrings with English clasp

A pin or pin attached to the outside of the earring resembles a harpoon with a small hook. It passes through the earlobe and is then threaded into the hole in the bow. When you lightly press your fingers on both sides, the pin is fixed, while a quiet click is heard. The clasp ensures the safety of your earrings.

But when buying, it is necessary to check the operation of the locking spring mechanism. There are low-quality clamps, while the click is heard very weakly, and if you try to pull the pin slightly from the bow with your fingers, the lock can be easily unfastened. This purchase must be abandoned.

The downside is the impossibility of adjusting the space between the bow and the ear. Try on earrings. If your earlobes are too large, the pin may not be long enough and you will feel discomfort.

French castle

This lock is made in the form of an arcuate loop that passes through the lobe, then is pressed by the loop put on it. Not everyone considers this lock to be reliable enough. And it's all about the loop into which the arcuate loop is inserted. If the tab is too loose, there is a chance that it will slide off the arcuate loop. The same can happen when you wear sweater-like clothing (over your head).

Loop lock earrings

It can be called a kind of French castle. The difference from the first is that the arcuate loop is somewhat longer than in the first version, and there is no fixing loop here at all. The lock is used in pendant earrings, allowing them to wiggle. But for expensive jewelry it is rarely used, since it does not differ in reliability.

Italian clasp

The clasp is similar to the clasp of a clip, but in this case there is an additional pin, thanks to which the jewelry is securely fixed on the ear. The advantage of this fastener is the convenient adjustment depending on the width of the lobe. The castle requires careful attitude, it is better to take off such earrings at night.

Earrings rings

These earrings are great on hot summer days.Smooth classic or diamond cut, they are made hollow, which makes them lightweight, even with a large diameter. They are also called Congo earrings. Indeed, it is true that such gorgeous earrings, playing with the sun's rays, can remind you of the hot continent called Africa.

Congo earrings can be found for all tastes. They have one of the most reliable types of fastening. The hoop earring has a connector. On one side of the ring, a very thin pin is fixed, which fits snugly into the hole on the other side of the ring. A thin pin holds the two pieces together. And it is the pin that is threaded into the earlobe.

The clasp is very comfortable, secure and inconspicuous. The main thing is not to bend the pin and earrings, otherwise it will be difficult to enter the hole of the ring. Therefore, it is better to take them off at night.

Pin lock earrings

This type of lock is also used on hoop earrings, but more voluminous and wider. The castle includes elements of an English castle and an earring-Congo castle. On one half of the round earring there is a pin fixed to the earring with a hinge, on the other there is a latch, like an English lock, into which the pin is inserted. The latch secures the pin. The lock is reliable and easy to use. The disadvantage of this lock may be the insufficient length of the pin for large lobes.

Lock - Brace

This lock is most often found on earrings called "gypsy" ones. The bracket-lock contains a movable bow, hinged on one side of the earring. It is she who is inserted into the earlobe. The movable bow at the end has a small hook that locks into a recess on the other side of the earring.

This type of lock is most suitable for round-shaped earrings, and with a serious mass, and is considered the most ancient type. The clip lock is easy to use. However, it requires careful handling, otherwise the fastener may deform.

String or chain clasp

This clasp is for light and delicate earrings, they are easy to take off and put on. Earrings are called so - string earrings. The clasp consists of a bow and a chain attached to it. The bow is threaded into the lobe, and then a chain is behind it. Due to the length of the clasp, the earrings are firmly held in the ears, they do not deform, since they do not have a rigid shape. We can say that the only negative is that the string earrings can cling to the hair.

Clasp-cuff

The cuff is a very popular clasp lately. The clasp allows you to wear rather weighty jewelry with a complex design. In this case, the load is distributed evenly. Besides, the cuff is reliablehowever, it takes some getting used to.

What to check when buying earrings?

1. When buying, be sure to check the reliability of the fastener. For example, if the lock of a silver earring initially does not work well, then it is easy to lose the earring, since silver is a rather soft material.

2. Any earrings should be easy to put on.

3. The pin or dowel in the locks should be approximately 1.0 to 1.3 mm thick.

4. You need to make sure that the length of the pin is right for you.

5. The tip of the loop or pin should not have any roughness that could damage your skin.

6. In the English clasp, check the tightness of the entry of the pin into the hole in the bow.

7. The French lock must have a strong eyelet, which includes the arc loop.