Push Backs
Push backs, also sometimes called friction backs, are the most common type of earring back. This type of earring back simply slides onto a straight earring post and holds your earring in place through the use of friction. Posts designed to be used with push backs have a notch at the post, which helps keep the backing secure.
Push backs are very easy to take on and off, and they’re quite affordable. They’re also a small, hard-to-see type of earring back, which makes them a great option for those with smaller earlobes. However, push backs are the least secure type of stud earring back. Push backs can sometimes loosen over time, which causes them to lose some of the important tension that holds your earring firmly in place.
Screw Backs
Screw backs are a smaller, more discreet type of earring back, like push backs. So they’re also a great option for those with smaller earlobes. But screw backs have an advantage over push backs: they’re more secure. It does take a bit longer to put on a screw back than it does to put on a push back, since it needs to be carefully screwed on each time. And it is important to be delicate when screwing on a screw back, so you don’t strip your earring posts. Many people find that this small bit of extra time is well worth it for that extra sense of security, however, especially for diamond studs that are larger or more valuable.
While screw backs are a great option for many people, it’s important to note that screw backs may not be a good fit for those with arthritis or mobility problems. If you have trouble grasping small objects, screw backs are generally not recommended.
Secure lock backs are the most secure type of stud earring back. When you slide these earring backs on, they securely lock into place through the use of a double grooved patented secure locking mechanism. Since secure lock backs are the most secure type of earring back, we generally recommend them for more valuable diamond stud earrings.
Secure Lock
Secure lock backs feature a large plastic disc that rests upon the earring, which can help make wearing a larger, heavier diamond or gemstone more comfortable. This large plastic disc also makes this type of earring back harder to lose. However, there’s one potential drawback to this large plastic disc. If you have small earlobes, it’s possible that this disc could show from the bottom or the sides.
Now, let’s go over the earring closure options for two other types of diamond earrings: diamond hoop earrings and diamond dangle earrings. At Diamond Studs, our diamond hoops feature safety lock closures, while our dangle earrings feature level backs.
Safety Lock Closures
Safety lock closures feature a button that lock the closure into place. This type of closure is a great option of earrings that are heavy or long, since they can hold more weight and withstand more pressure. This type of earring closer is considered highly secure, since they feature a secure lock button that must be pushed to remove the earring.
