How Many Types Of Earring Style Are There?

There are
many styles of earring, with new, creative innovations still happening. As multiple lobe piercings (and piercings on
other parts of the ear) become more common, there will continue to be new
styles developed which can fit in two or more holes. Threader and pull-through earrings are a good
example of a new style which is perfectly suited to multiple piercings, as
these can be threaded (as the name suggests) through your lobe holes – some are
even specifically designed to be threaded through two holes which creates the
look of a single bar at the front of the lobe with two strands hanging down
behind the lobe. These are becoming more
widely seen, but they're still quite a new phenomenon and one which is sure to
drawn inquisitive, admiring glances.
Climber
earrings (sometimes called crawler earrings) are another relatively new
style. These sit in a standard lobe
piercing, but then climb up the front of the lobe, curving gently to complement
the shape of your ear. Most of the
earrings of this style are kept in place with a long pin which runs up the back
of the ear – looked at in profile, climber earrings look like a very elongated
U shape.
Another
quirky style is earring jackets. These
are typically stud earrings which have added detail on the fastening which then
hangs below the lobe. You can even get
standalone jackets you can thread onto the post of your favourite Amore Argento
studs to add detail and movement. Jacket
earrings are perfect for events where your hair will be styled up as the unique
detail can be seen from every angle.
Stud earrings
are the simplest and most commonly worn style of earring. They're lightweight and won't pull at your
ears, and they're safe to wear during work and exercise because they won't get
caught on anything or tangled in your hair.
Our Purity birthstone collection uses the traditional claw setting to
hold the gems, and this simple style is easy to wear for any occasion.
Clip on
earrings are designed to be worn by people without pierced ears, or when you
fancy a break from wearing pierced earrings.
They used to be quite flimsy and prone to slipping off your ear at the
wrong moment, but technology has come a long way and now they're much more
comfortable to wear and won't move around or fall off. The comfort back design we use for our clip
on earrings doesn't pinch, thanks to the small pad at the back of the earrings
which cushions your lobes. We have a
lovely selection of clip on earrings for any occasion which have the look of
normal earrings.
Drop earrings
hang below the lobe and most will have some movement to them. Drop earrings can be ones which use the
French wire fixing, or studs which have length to them. Our French wires are much sturdier than most
which means they'll last a long time and won't get pulled or twisted out of
shape. These are really easy to put in
and because the wire fixing doesn't need a fastener you don't need to worry
about dropping one down the plughole!
Hoop earrings
have multiple subtypes. Sleeper, or
huggie hoops are ones which sit close to the ear and can be worn overnight
comfortably. These are also great for
second and third lobe piercings when you want to wear a showy pair in the main
lobe hole without your other piercings drawing attention. Creole hoops are a style which changes
thickness at the bottom and are often a more oval shape than the standard
circular hoop. Open hoops are a style
which fixes in the same manner as a stud earring, with the hoop circling under
your lobe but not joining up at the back.
Our hoop earrings are all open hoops as this style is the easiest to put
on and take off, especially if you're not used to wearing hoops (sleeper hoops
can be a bit fiddly to put in for a first-time hoop wearer).
We have a wide range of stud, drop, clip on and hoop earrings for every age and taste, so take a look round our range and treat yourself to something new.
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