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A half-circle band or ring of metal pinched around the side or middle edge of the ear. Some styles have a dangle or a chain to an earstud on the same ear.
Ear Cuff
A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earstud.
Earpost
A finding, usually metal, used to create ear jewelry. The post or stud passes through the ear, and is secured by an earnut on the back. Also see Earpost.
Earstud
An earring form consisting of a short post with attached chain. The post serves as a "needle," allowing the chain to be threaded front-to-back through the ear.
Ear Thread
A thin piece of wire used to support ear jewelry. Ear wires come in many styles. The fishhook is popular often with a ball or coil to balance the finding.
Earwire
A type of earwire which loops through the ear and has a small hook on the bottom to latch the wire closed for added security.
Kidney Earwire
(also Hinged Earwire) A type of earwire which has a hinged locking mechanism at the bottom, for added security.
Leverback Earwire