English castle
A closing sound is heard. The clamp is triggered. It is based on a spring mechanism. The clamp with it is located at the end of the hook. Threaded through the lobe, it fits into the hole at the top of the bow. The design is simple and reliable. It is not for nothing that most expensive items with diamonds and sapphires are equipped with an English earring lock .
Earrings with English clasp fixed. If the lobe is wider than the specified length, the decoration will press. On a thin ear, the accessory will begin to dangle. You also need to take into account the height of the puncture. Sometimes, the English castle turns up the lobe. It is risky to buy earrings without trying them on.
In the photo there is an English clasp of earrings
Types of wires - what to look for
Increasingly, jewelry factories are installing pins made by cutting tinsel. Previously, they were only used in lightweight budget earrings to reduce weight and production costs. Today, such pendants can be found on high-end jewelry. They are very durable and have proven to be very practical and reliable for everyday use.
When choosing earrings, pay special attention to the thickness and width of the metal around the hook hole. This is the weakest point in the entire castle and the one that breaks first.
French castle
The bow of the earrings bends, going down to the beginning of the earlobe. This is where the safety ring is located. The bow goes into it. There are no spacers, no clamps, no springs. Displacement of the shackle relative to the pin may cause the lock to open.
Therefore, products with French mounts are not forgotten in the ears at night; they try to leave them at home when going on adventures. An option for a relaxing time, evening outings.
Unlike the English lock, the French lock does not limit the size of the lobe. Deformation of the bow can be avoided by choosing products made of hard metal. Titanium, for example, is difficult to bend.
585 gold is also reliable. Problems may arise with alloys where the yellow metal content is more than 70%. Gold is soft and easily bends without the proper amount of ligature. A French lock on earrings will only withstand if the alloy contains about 40% palladium, silver, copper, and nickel.
In the photo there are earrings with a French lock
Lock on earrings: their pros and cons: choosing the right one
Earrings are a fashionable and incredibly beautiful accessory that every girl will love. However, it is worth remembering that they must be selected as carefully as possible, paying special attention to earring locks. Typically, representatives of the fair sex forget about this and purchase products, evaluating only the appearance. Having rushed to buy the jewelry they liked, without even remembering the types of earring locks, girls often discover that the product is uncomfortable to wear. At the same time, they sincerely do not understand what could have caused this. It's all about the clasp, which needs to be inspected right in the store, trying the product on your earlobe. Let’s take a closer look at the types of clasps on earrings, and also find out their pros and cons, which will make it easier to decide on a comfortable clasp.
ENGLISH CASTLE
Pros: An undoubted advantage among all types of earring locks is the English lock. It is reliable and comfortable to wear. Earrings with such a lock are usually made of gold or silver. They look very elegant and graceful.
Cons: There is no way to adjust the width of the earring clasps, so before purchasing a product, be sure to check whether such a clasp will suit you. If you choose a product with a small distance for the earlobe, you risk that the earrings will crush your ear. In addition, this option will clearly look ugly.
FRENCH CASTLE
Pros: Earrings with a French lock look very impressive and beautiful. They are distinguished by their reliability and accuracy. The bow-shaped clasp is secured with a special loop. Wearing earrings with this lock is an incredible pleasure. The French clasp is so lightweight that it can be used not only on jewelry for adults, but also for children.
Cons: It is important to pay attention to what material the decoration is made of. If the metal from which the earrings are made is too soft, then there is a high probability that the product will become deformed during wear.
ITALIAN CASTLE
Pros: Jewelry with an Italian clasp is very comfortable to wear. This lock on the earrings is a huge advantage of this modern piece of jewelry. It is a bow that is closed with a special loop on a spring. It is securely attached to the earlobe of any thickness using a pin.
Cons: To keep the earring clasps in working order, the jewelry must be removed at night. In addition, the clasps can be easily damaged if pressed hard, so it is not recommended to wear such earrings during outdoor activities and sports.
STAB CLASP - CLANDS
Pros: Earrings with a stud-shaped lock are securely fixed to the earlobe, so they can be worn without removing them. They look stylish with any clothes. Jewelry with such a clasp is ideal for children, because it not only looks neat, but also has a secure lock.
Cons: Disadvantages include dangling earrings with a stud lock. The decorative element may be quite heavy for this lock, so you may accidentally lose the earring. In addition, if the nails are selected incorrectly, their tip can injure the delicate skin of the earlobe. Also, when removing earrings, you can lose the lock due to your carelessness.
LOOP CLASP
Pros: The lock on the earrings consists of an arc-shaped loop without special fasteners. Jewelry with such a clasp can simply be removed and inserted into the earlobe. This clasp is very lightweight, and due to its sophisticated appearance, the loop clasp is most often used on delicate drop earrings.
Cons: There is no locking mechanism in the loop, so unlike other types of earring clasps, this type of clasp can easily slip out of your earlobe. In addition, if the product is made of soft metal, it can easily become deformed when removing and putting on the jewelry.
CLASP - PIN
Pros: The lock on earrings in the form of a pin is reliable, very simple and comfortable for everyday wear. This lock has a fairly reliable lock. It is placed mainly on voluminous jewelry and ring-shaped earrings. Earrings with a pin lock are easy to remove and place on your earlobe.
Cons: When purchasing earrings with a pin clasp, make sure that there is enough space for the earlobe. Otherwise, if the length of the pin is too short, you will not be able to wear them.
CLASP - BRACKET
Pros: Staples are the most ancient types of earring locks. However, these clasps have already stood the test of time and today inspire confidence among many. The bracket is incredibly comfortable and does not cause discomfort while wearing jewelry. This type of lock can withstand even quite heavy earrings.
Disadvantages: Among all types of earring locks, the staple clasp requires careful handling, since such a lock can be accidentally deformed while removing or putting on earrings.
CLASP - RING
Pros: The lock on the earrings in the form of a ring has a thin pin, which is threaded into the earlobe and secured with a lock. This clasp is very easy to use. It is easy to unfasten and fasten. In addition, earrings with this lock will not leave snags on your clothes or injure your skin. The shape of the ring prevents the lock from opening, so you won't accidentally lose your earrings.
Cons: Large hoop earrings are often made by jewelry manufacturers. Such jewelry can easily get caught, thereby injuring your earlobe. In addition, hoop earrings must be removed before going to bed so as not to accidentally injure your earlobes.
CLASP – KAFF
Pros: Among modern types of locks on earrings, I would like to highlight a completely new type called cuff. This type of fastener has become very popular recently, thanks to the locking mechanism. This lock allows the fair sex to wear even incredibly heavy earrings with elements of complex decoration. It will help evenly distribute the load on the ear. The cuff is a very reliable fastening, thanks to which the earrings will always remain with you.
Cons: Cuff earrings are unique pieces of jewelry that should only be worn on special occasions. Also, some girls find them difficult to get used to, unlike other types of earring clasps.
CLASP – CLAMP
Pros: Clip-on earrings are easy and convenient to put on and take off. They fit perfectly on the earlobes, perfectly following their shape. These earrings are perfect for absolutely any representative of the fair sex.
Cons: There is a small space between the clasp and the jewelry for your earlobe. It is important to know that such earring locks should not compress the earlobe. You should definitely pay attention to this point when purchasing jewelry with a clasp lock.
CHAIN CLASP - DRESS
Pros: Among all types of earring locks, threaded ones are considered the most elegant and lightest. They are easy to take off and put on at the right time. Thread earrings fit perfectly into the earlobes due to their lightness and length. They do not deform during wear because they do not have a rigid shape.
Cons: Such earrings most often cling to clothes and hair when worn. That is why be sure to pay attention to the presence and quality of additional inserts, as well as the layout of the chain links.
LOCK - CLIP
Pros: The lock on the earrings in the form of clips holds firmly on the earlobes. The obvious advantage is that such earrings can be worn even on unpierced ears. They are secured using a special spring-type clamp. Clip-on earrings are called clip-on earrings.
Cons: It doesn’t matter what types of locks are installed on the earrings, the main thing is to try on the product before purchasing.
Italian castle
Clip-on earrings. The Italian fastener received its second name due to its external resemblance to a clip. However, in the latter the lobe is only pinched. The force of attraction of the metal to the magnet installed under the decorative part of the decoration is triggered.
The Italian version has a threaded rod. It screws into the hole on top of the bow. There is no possibility of tearing off earrings or losing them in a dance.
The thread of the pin of the Italian fastening makes it possible to adjust the width of the stud. It is easy to take off and put on. The product looks elegant and laconic. Behind this lies the painstaking work of jewelers.
You have to pay extra for it. Therefore, fastenings are installed on expensive and massive products with stones. In addition to the price, the disadvantages of Italian-type earrings include the lock becoming loose during sleep. Before him, the products have to be removed.
In the photo there is an Italian earring lock
Congo
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Advantages:
- This type of lock is quite reliable, since the pin is hidden inside the earring and tightly connects both parts.
Flaws:
- When trying on, you need to carefully listen to your feelings, since the width of the lock is not adjustable.
- Be sure to take it off when you sleep, so as not to damage your earlobe or bend your earrings.
Lock "Clip"
This is the only lock that does not require a keyhole. The earrings are attached to the ears without piercings. The principle of operation of the clamp is not always associated with a magnet. Thrust screws work the same way. Located on the front and back sides of the clip, they clamp the lobe. This design can put unnecessary pressure.
To feel this, 10-15 minutes is enough. When buying earrings, it is recommended to walk around the store wearing them to make sure the products are comfortable. Purchasing clips remotely is risky. A lock that is too weak will lead to the loss of jewelry, and a lock that is too tight will make it impossible to wear them.
Clip-on earrings
Loop Castle
The placement of this clasp in the ear depends only on the balance of the earrings. Bending in a loop, the bow falls below the lobe. The mass of metal on the back of the ear is enough to hold the facial composition.
This is ideal. If the earrings are poorly balanced, the decorative part may outweigh. Earrings lose their aesthetics and are easily lost. On the other hand, models with a consistent balance are easy to put on, suitable for any earlobe, and comfortable to wear. The main thing is that the end of the bow is blunt. The pointed loop may scratch the skin.
Entering earrings without a lock, the “Loop” model is placed on budget products. As a rule, these are jewelry and silver items. Stones in accessories are ornamental or semi-precious. Jewelers take into account the risk of losing earrings.
Earrings with loop lock
Locks for circular earrings
Hoop earrings with pendants
Round and oval pin earrings of medium and large sizes are purchased for everyday wear. The fastening mechanism is convenient, reliable, easy to fasten, unfasten, and put on.
When choosing jewelry, vintage, jewelry, evaluate the length of the pin, since too short ones are not suitable for thick earlobes .
The congo clasp has a simple design: the product is fixed with a thin pin, inserting it into the hollow part of the second half of the ring.
The fastening is reliable, with it a round-shaped product of any diameter looks aesthetically pleasing and elegant!
The fixing part is securely hidden in the cavity, so when viewed from the outside, it seems that a stylish accessory made of gold, silver or jewelry alloy does not have a fixing device at all.
Loop lock
Lock "Brace"
This type of earring clasp is the most ancient. She is 7,000 years old. Samples from Egypt have survived. Only men wore earrings there. Jewelry was an indicator of status and had a security function. The Egyptians believed that the auricle was the entrance to evil spirits. The glitter of gold scared them away, protecting the souls of the priests and pharaohs.
Externally, the staple locks of the earrings are like a rocker. Jewelers call it shwenza. It is movable, threaded through the earlobe and attached to the back. A small ball of metal helps to “snap” into place. The yoke of the staple fastener on the earrings can withstand considerable weight. In addition, the design is reliable. Here the “Brace” competes with English and Italian locks.
The nature of the fastening suggests the location of the jewelry composition under the ear. Of course, the volume of the earrings. Therefore, staple options are called gypsy. General association – East.
When considering reliable types of earring locks , “Staples” fail only when subjected to force. During sleep, for example, the arms of jewelry can become bent. The products require delicate handling and are not suitable for people who wear jewelry without taking it off.
Earrings with clamp lock
Italian stamps
Locking mechanisms are represented by the following Italian brands.
- Cisa.
- A.G.B.
- Mottura.
- Iseo.
Cisa
The company offers mortise locking mechanisms of various qualities and types. These are mostly level specimens. The number of locking mechanisms for models of this brand reaches up to two. In this case, the locking mechanisms have dependent control.
Locks with recoding are also manufactured. Locks with recoding are convenient because they allow you to change the pin system, therefore, change the keys without replacing the lock if they are lost.
Video on how to recode a lock of this brand
Products are sold with and without a cylinder. Prices for models of this brand are average.
AGB
This company is developing, investing huge sums to increase production, computerization and highly qualified workers.
AGB
Its computerized warehouse system allows it to deliver customer orders quickly.
On the Russian market, the brand is represented by mortise locks and overhead locks. In addition, hinges, door handles, trims and other high quality fittings.
AGB locks have a highly reliable design. There are several types of mortise locks of this brand:
- under the cylinder. Such locking mechanisms provide locking of the door handle. To open a door with such a lock, a special key is required;
- with a key. These models have a latch and are intended for interior doors. It opens with a key. An excellent choice for interior door designs. They are distinguished by practicality and low reliability typical of interior doors;
- locks that lock on one side only. As a rule, these are mechanisms for restrooms and technical rooms. This type of lock usually comes complete with a handle lock.
One characteristic feature of AGB locks is the reversible latch. It will allow you to install the product on left and right doors. Plus, the mechanism comes complete with matching parts.
Mottura
The Mottura company does not develop, but also maintains traditions. Products from this brand are considered among the most reliable in the world. They achieved this by constantly working on the design of products.
Mottura invoice
This company produces the following types of locking mechanisms:
- mortise;
- invoices;
- suvaldnye. The cores can be either replaceable or regular;
- combined.
Models of this brand are characterized by high resistance to burglary. This is achieved by the design of armor plates. They have an original feature that eliminates the possibility of forceful hacking. The type of lining affects the price of the product.
Combined products consisting of lever and cylindrical mechanisms are reliable. The system of two different types of mechanisms works as follows. When one of the mechanisms is impacted, the other is closed with a special moving element, which ensures high resistance to burglary. Based on customer reviews, we can say that the combined system is one of the most attractive.
Brand products have the ability to quickly recode and are equipped with installation keys. As for some individual models, such as MyKey, they do not require recoding the lock system. This is explained by the fact that the keys of such models have a complex structure consisting of movable spherical elements. Due to this, duplication of the key is impossible.
There are models with a function for locking the mechanism at night. This will improve the protection of, for example, buildings such as garages and entrance gate structures.
There is a nice innovation that changes the principle of opening the lock. Thus, the Serrablocca model is equipped with a mechanism that does not require turning the key to unlock it. It is enough to press and thereby achieve displacement of the plates and pins in the structure. Such models are equipped with armored linings and have lever mechanism plates made of durable material. All this allows you to maintain high reliability, and therefore their price increases.
Iseo
Another Italian company introduces high security mortise locks to markets around the world.
Characteristic features of burglary reliability are the IseoAMS anti-manipulation system and the lock recoding function.
A common hacking method is intelligent penetration with a master key. To protect yourself from hacking, you need to protect yourself from master keys. This is the principle of the AMS system, which protects against the influence of pick locks by false grooves in the lever mechanism. The effectiveness of this system is confirmed by Russian emergency services who had to deal with the opening of locks of this type.
The next protection function is system recoding. Locks are equipped with 4 types of keys:
- installation key;
- main key. To open the lock, make four turns;
- "second life" key. The loss of the main key is compensated by such a key. Recoded by turning the key. After its adoption, the main and installation cease to operate;
- the key of the “third life”. All conditions and actions are similar to the second.
Italian castles have always been popular. They provide high security and reasonable prices.
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Puset Castle
Stud earrings are stud earrings. They have two types of clasp. Outwardly they are similar. There is a pin that goes into the lobe and a blocker that goes behind it. However, the structure of the parts varies.
In one case, the pin has a thread. The part is screwed into the blocker. This provides reliable fastening and the ability to adjust the earrings according to the width of the earlobe. However, fixing the screw lock is long and inconvenient.
The second type of stud is pin. The blocker clamps the pin. These earring locks are easier to use. Like the screw design, the pin length can be adjusted. The problem is the possibility of the blockers falling off and breaking. Without threads, their fastening is not reliable. In this regard, “Screw clasp” earrings are preferable.
In the photo there are stud earrings
Stud earrings: types of clasps
The fastening mechanism for such earrings is of two types:
- screw,
- pin
Each has its own pros and cons. Budget stud clasps for daily wear are equipped with simple pin-type fastenings; they have a special recess that can easily be used to secure the clip.
At first, until you get the hang of it, it’s difficult to put on (remove) new nails with a screw type fastening
The mechanism with a screw is not much, but more reliable than a pin one, it is comfortable to wear, the presence of a thread allows you to smoothly adjust the width of the gap, this is especially convenient when a woman’s earlobes are too thick (thin).
Castle "Ring"
“Ring” earrings have locks similar to “Staples”. The same reliability and the same delicacy of wear. The hoops have to be removed at night. Otherwise, the earrings will bend and the lock will also be deformed. Its essence is that the bow goes inside the hoop. To do this, it is made completely or partially hollow.
Earrings with ring lock
Lock "Pin"
Another option for locking circular earrings. If the hook on the “Rings” is fixed, on the “Pins” it is movable. On the back of the ear, the pin fits into a metal loop. The earring does not get inside the earring itself.
This eliminates the backlash present in the "Rings". If the lobe is wide, the pin may move slightly out of the groove. The reserve allows. Schwenza “Pins” is short. Otherwise, it will scratch the skin and spoil the aesthetics of the earrings.
In the photo there are earrings with a pin lock
Cuff Castle
The stud is the main lock on earrings. “Cuff”, at the same time, demonstrates another fastening. It wraps around the cartilage of the ear. Accordingly, the “Cuff” lock is combined. However, there are models that are attached exclusively to cartilage.
Their reliability is excellent. Multiple support points distribute the weight of the earrings. In the case of Cuff, massive pieces seem weightless. A relative minus is the extravagance of the model. This limits the number of ensembles with outfits.
The negative aspects of “Cuff” include addiction. The attachment of earrings to cartilage is noticeable and distracts attention. There may be a feeling of discomfort. This is a temporary phenomenon. But it is precisely this that becomes the reason for refusing to continue wearing it.
Original models will help out. Instead of cartilage, they wrap around the entire ear. Let’s take “Snake” as an example. Its body begins at the lobe, and its head goes down to the ear canal. Part of the snake's body passes behind the ear. The mount is elegant and weightless.
Cuff earrings
Lock "Clamp"
“Clips” are ergonomic earring clasps . Contrary to the name, they do not compress the earlobes. Pressure is a signal of an incorrectly selected model. Ideally, the front and back parts of the earring exactly follow the shape of the ear, only slightly “sinking” into it. The bottom “Clips” are solid. This part wraps around the lobe. Next, the decoration is divided into 2 “branches”. Sometimes, these are branches in the literal sense. “Clips” in the form of shoots with leaves are relevant for several seasons in a row.
However, products rarely “come down” from catwalks to jewelry stores. Decorations are stored in display cases. It is difficult to choose a model based on the earlobe. Manufacturers, to be on the safe side, make tight clamps. Those with large lobes have to have earrings made to order.
Earring lock clamp
Lock "Brach"
“Brach” locks are nominally applied. The earring is one piece. It is not the earring that is threaded into the ear, but a chain. It plays the role of an earring clasp. The chain loop easily “finds” balance.
The fashionista can move the product, finding an individual balance. At rest, the chain links inside the earlobe securely fix the earring. Its lack of a molded structure reduces weight.
You can add stones and decorations. The elongated shape of the “Bretch” visually elongates the face and neck, making the overall image more sophisticated. The disadvantages of Broaches include their “conflict” with the hair. The chains get tangled in them. Therefore, it is customary to wear earrings only during the day and only with a hairstyle with strands pulled up.
In the photo there are broach earrings
If you want to wear jewelry and learn more about it, visit the Hermitage. The oldest earrings in Russia are displayed there. The jewelry is 2,500 years old. The guides will tell you that the artifacts were found in Olivia, and will also tell you how they got to the Hermitage. As for modern information, go to jewelry exhibitions and fashion shows. So far, the imagination of designers never tires of producing more and more variations of earrings.
