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The back of the earring is called the post, if it is a stud type, or a wire if it is a drop. The fasteners are called butterflies and there is also a fastener which clamps onto the post called an Omega fastener
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Shirley Miller
it is a clutch which holds the post on the ear
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What is the name of the piece of jewelry that can slip onto the back of an earring?
Butterfly :)
What does SURG on an earring back mean?
surgical steel
How do clip on earrings clip on?
You open the earring by pulling the lever thingy that can be pulled in the back of the earring then put it on your ear lobe
How do you unlock a locked earring?
I just had my upper cartilage pierced and on the 4th week i took it out i just got a good grip on the back of the earring then i got a good grip on the front of the earring and i just pull hard.
What to do when skin grows over back of earring?
See your doctor of assistance.
How do you stop the ear piercing swallow?
IDK what a swallow is but if your talking about the earring getting embedded then you can loosen up the back of the earring that happened to me so that's what I did and it works
Did they have earrings in the middle ages?
No, they did not have earring back then. It was not invented untill 1900's. They did not invent piercings back then.
What is a sore soft painful bump behind your ear near the back of your earring?
If it is near the back of your earring, you might be having an allergic reaction to the material that your eraring is made of. I have this happen to me as well. I can only wear nickel free earrings. Just take your earring out for a few days and the bump should go away.
What does 925 on the back of earring mean?
The 925 is indicative of 92.5% sterling silver.
Bubble on side back of earring?
i have a bubble on the back of my earring if you have this than it is an infection make sure you clean it more ofen because it could crust over the back of your ear.It might be scary at first but if you are to worried than take it out that is probroly the best idea
How do you take off stud earrings?
You have to pull the back of the earring back,and pull the stud forward. It's kind of hard.
What is the best way to clean stud earrings?
The best way to clean stud earrings is using a toothbrush with baking soda mixture. When oxidation occurs, your jewelry begins to change colors. Placing the earring in baking soda will turn the earring/jewelry back to its normal color as the sulphur atoms are pulled out the silver is placed back onto the earring.
