Screw Back Earrings also come in a wimpy version called "
Partial Screw Backs!" These type of Earring Backs look like a normal earring back, but work a little different. The post is a normal sized post, which is thinner than regular screw back earrings.
It feels better in the ear.
The only part of the post that's threaded is the top 25% of the post.To work Partial Screw Backs, you push the earring backs on the post like you would a regular friction back. Then to get them off, you actually have to un-screw them. These types of backs work great for some added protection. They are easier to operate and the threads tend to keep the earring backs in place. I still find that these type of backs always tend to go on sideways like the light-weight friction back in the picture. Not good!
But there's a better earring back than all of these. And these are locking backs! In my opinion, locking backs are the best Earrings Backs in the World. No lie! They are the safest, strongest and most secure earring backs money can buy. Locking backs are made by a bunch of different companies. They name these locking backs different things like: La Pousette & Protektor. Some may even call them Ear Nuts! Don't ask me why! Take a look at the pictures below!
Locking Earring Backs work because of tension. (If you want to Buy Locking Backs, check out my Resource page) The first thing you'll notice about locking back earrings is that the post has deep notches or grooves in it. That way the earring back will 'LOCK' into place.
Let's take a closer look at the special features of locking backs! Read on...
