What are stud earrings called?

Massive jewelry can lose out to neat and elegant jewelry. To confirm this theory, just look at the stud earrings. Their the classic variation is a precious or semi-precious stone fixed on a barbell. No other details of the earring are visible, due to which the gem and its natural beauty become the focus of attention.

These laconic carnations: what are they called?

Their more correct name: studs. The word came from Western Europe. From the original language it is translated as “hairpin with a large hat.”

Important! Due to their shape, stud earrings are considered a universal ear decoration. They suit women of different face types and neck lengths.

Features of the earring and its clasp

The design of carnation-type jewelry, like everything ingenious, is simple. Studs consist of 3 elements:

• finials or caps (the decorative front part, the type of which stud earrings are selected based on);
• a pin (what is threaded into the ear and used as a basis for stringing the plug);
• plugs (a retainer that prevents the stud earring from falling out of the puncture).

Traditional pommel shape: small ball or flat circle. The neat cap fits tightly to the piercing and hides behind it a barbell inserted into the ear and a tiny “plug” clasp.

The plug can simply be threaded onto a pin or screwed onto it (for this, a thread must be applied to the rod), be made of silicone, rubber or metal, and also have an elongated or flat round shape. Each presented option has an undeniable advantage: These fasteners are easy to work with. They can be put on with one hand and can be removed and put on without any effort.

Important! Nails with threads are called screw, while those without are called pins. The latter, in turn, are divided into those that are simply strung together and those that are additionally secured with squeezing buttons. To remove such a plug, you need to squeeze the slightly protruding lever buttons with your thumb and forefinger.

The operating principle of the retaining element is so simple that there are no risks associated with jamming or loosening of the mechanism. A if the plug is lost, you can easily purchase a replacement for it, and searching for the right option will not take much time - it will be enough to visit the first jewelry or jewelry store you come across.

The ease of handling and safety of the latch formed the basis for studs to be used as the first earrings inserted into a fresh piercing. They are used even when the piercing is not performed with a gun. Mainly for this role choose flat, small products that do not pull off the lobe and do not dangle in it. The absence of friction promotes rapid healing of the wound.

Important! Screw stud earrings are equipped with a more reliable fastening mechanism. Expensive jewelry should be equipped with this particular fixing element.

For a meeting with friends or for a walk in an informal setting, it is better to look at another popular model of stud earrings - jewelry with pendants. It has chains or ribbons extending from the central cap. This thing looks very beautiful and visually elongates the shape of the face.