If you're feeling confused about all the backing options available for your jewellery, read on to find out what is best for you.
Ear Hooks/Ear Wire
There are lots of different ear hooks/ear wires available.
- Surgical Stainless Steel
- hypoallergenic and nickel free
- Victoria's most recommended option
- Will not tarnish
- Gold Plated/ Silver Plated/ Black Antique
- Will tarnish if earring is worn constantly and not stored correctly
- not hypoallergenic
- most affordable option
- 925 Sterling Silver
- best for very sensitive skin
- will tarnish but can be cleaned with a silver cloth
- 14ct Gold Filled
- Thicker and more durable than gold plated
- Will not tarnish
- Hypoallergenic
Long Kidney Wire
- Not hypoallergenic
- Gold/Silver plated available only
- 3cm in length
Huggie Hoops/Sleeper/Lever Back
- Not hypoallergenic
- Gold/Silver plated available only
- 12mm in total size
Hoops
We have lots of different size and style hoops available.
- 3cm 925 Sterling Silver Hoop - open clasp to close
- 3cm 8ct Gold Plated Hoop - open clasp to close
- 925 Sterling Silver Sleeper Hoop 12mm - the wire goes into the tube to close
- 925 Sterling Silver Sleeper Hoop 20mm - the wire goes into the tube to close
Stud Back
Available as hypoallergenic surgical stainless steel posts or for those with very sensitive ears, 925 sterling silver ones are available.
by victoria
Victoria is me, the founder and creator of all things Wear It Quirky! Anything quirky, I love and I write in this blog to share my experiences during the running of my small business.
