Technology and Livelihood Education

TYPES OF
EARRINGS
FASHION ACCESSORIES
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Both sexes wear earrings in most countries, but in the West, the
practice is sometimes deemed effeminate for men.

Earrings became almost obsolete for women during the Middle

Ages in Europe because they were overshadowed by gigantic
hats, towering wigs, and high collars.
In the 16th and 17th centuries, however, lower necklines and
more subdued hairstyles brought earrings back into vogue
EARRINGS TODAY
People were wearing more than one set of earrings at a time, with
multiple piercings (1970)
Styles and materials continued to multiply, reflecting the changes in
cultural attitudes (20th century)
Gold earrings have remained a stable of the woman’s jewelry box
because they’re versatile and can be worn with almost any color
or clothing style.
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STUD EARRINGS

are the simplest of all earrings. They

can be diamonds, gemstones, pearls,
gold, or silver balls that are on a
metal rod that stick through the ear
lobe, with a small backing to secure
them.
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HOOP EARRINGS

are also a classic style that never

seem to go out of fashion. They are a
loop shape that goes through the ear
lobe and hooks in the back.
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DROP EARRINGS
are usually hanged off a fishhook, or
they dangle down from a lever back.
These can include chandelier-type
earrings, which have different
lengths dangling down the ear. They
can include metal, silver, and gold,
and have gemstones dropping down.
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BACKS
Earring backings help secure the earring on your ear. Some are stronger than
others, and some have screw on backs, to prevent loss of your favorite and
cherished jewelry
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FISH HOOK

is curved like a hook, that goes

through the ear. It’s long enough
that it normally doesn’t have a
backing.
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SCREW BACK
is a more secure stud earring
backing, as compared to the one
that just slides on the post. The
backing screws in on the post,
and usually takes a little longer
to put on your ears, but then you
don’t have to worry about losing
your earrings.
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LEVER BACK
The back is curved like a fish
hook with an enclosure that
latches behind the ear.
Advantages of this type of
earring backing is having it
secure on your ear, so you won’t
have a chance of losing it.
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FRENCH BACK

has a post that goes through a

loop in the back, also sometimes
called the ― "Omega" Backing.
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LATCH BACK

is a hinged backing, usually on

hoops that the post goes
through.
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PUSH BACK

is the most common earring

backing. It is also sometimes
called a ―butterfly‖ back
because of its shape. It just
slides on the post behind your
earlobe.
IN A NUTSHELL
Your appearance can be entirely altered by earrings. They
can assist you to highlight your facial features, skin tone, or
clothing in a positive way. You become more noticeable and
expressive as a result of them. Women might look attractive
or lavish when wearing
A earrings.
 LET'S TRY THIS
Identify the types of Earring and
Earring Backings
 HOOP
EARRINGS
LATCH BACK
 DROP
EARRINGS
FISH HOOK
 DROP
EARRINGS
PUSH BACK
 DROP
EARRINGS
LEVER BACK
 STUD
EARRINGS
SCREW BACK
 STUD
EARRINGS
FRENCH BACK
 HOOP
EARRINGS
PUSH BACK
 HOOP
EARRINGS
FRENCH BACK