Clip-On Cool

It's time to show love to the lobes. As oversized statement earrings continue to be a prominent trend, clip-on versions offer a convenient and comfortable way to adorn the ears with bold and eye-catching designs. Originating in the late 1800s and gaining popularity during the ear-revealing flapper era of the 1920s, clip-on earrings are making a major comeback.

The trend of clip-on earrings has taken the fashion world by storm, with style icons like Jennifer Lawrence, Arianna Grande and Mariah Carey punctuating their looks with large pearls, colorful baubles and sparkling and intricate circular designs that work sans piercing. Leading fashion designers are enthusiastically embracing the trend, showcasing statement pieces like large gem and tassel clip-on earrings as seen on Oscar de la Renta, Saint Laurent and Sachin and Babi's fashion runways. Mix and match pierced and clip earrings or wear multiple clip earrings on the same ear for a one-of-kind statement. And let's not underestimate the allure of the Marilyn Monroe-inspired maneuver—sensuously removing clip earrings for a touch of old Hollywood glamour while making a phone call.

Clip-on earring findings make smart fashion sense as they cater to individuals with both pierced and non-pierced ears. Their versatility renders them an excellent addition to any jewelry collection. Not only can they be worn by anyone, they can be positioned at any point on the ear, offering unparalleled styling options.

Consider this: Earlobe surgery is one of the fastest growing cosmetic surgeries in the world, mostly caused by wearing heavy pierced earrings. The heavy statement earrings currently in vogue can cause the hole to stretch and eventually tear due to their weight. Non-pinching clip earrings minimize the level of stress on ear holes and prevent damage to lobes. Additionally, this style of earring is helpful for people with arthritis or limited dexterity in their fingers.

Wearing clip-on earrings won’t cramp your style. There's a clip earring option for every type of earring, including adjustable ear clips for a customized fit and ear clip converters that allow you to easily turn pierced earrings into comfortable clip-on jewelry. Shop a wide selection of clip-on earring components, adjustable pressure clip-on components and ear clip converters for any style of clip-on earring design.

Enhance the comfort of clip earrings by incorporating clip-slip comfort pads, specifically crafted for use with hinged clip-on earrings. Additionally, broaden your collection of non-pierced earrings and diversify your jewelry lines with stylish cuff or crawler earrings—sophisticated alternatives that eliminate the need for pierced lobes.

View more clip-on earring design inspirations in the Fire Mountain Gems and Beads Gallery of Designs and discover the amazing things you can do by thinking outside the box.