Ask the Experts Men's Earrings Q&A

What kind of earrings would make good men's earrings to hang dagger or spider drops from? And if I buy the round rubber or leather cord, black, 3mm, for a man's necklace what clasps or crimping beads do I use on the ends to secure and fasten?

- Kathy

Below are a few earstuds I think would work for what you've described.

These earrings are great for their clean lines and have the loop you need to hang your charm from:

• Sterling silver ball post earstud with split-loop
• Silver-plated earstud with round loop

These pairs have a round ball or half-ball on the stud, as well as a loop to hang the daggers from--sleek and functional!

• Stainless steel half-ball earstud with drop
• Sterling silver ball post earstud with split-loop

This pair has a C-hoop style also with a round loop:

• Sterling silver c-shaped hoop with round loop

There are many other styles to choose from, so be sure to check out the Earring Findings page for the full selection.

To finish rubber or leather cord, I like to use these crimp end options which are quick and easy, but also very secure: cord ends/tips or sterling silver hook-and-eye clasp with crimp style end caps.

Here's a how-to video on using "Crimp Ends with Cording."