Hoop earrings and disappointment

[Clunkygirl]

Hi all! I am partly venting partly looking for advice. I have ordered 3 different pairs of hoop earrings since Christmas and have returned 2, ready to make that 3 now. They have been from ebay, Zales, and Blue Nile and they all suffer the same issue: if my hair hits them or I gently touch them while moving my hair they just fall out! I work from home so the good thing is they have not been lost yet. So now I have this pair I'm afraid to leave the house in , is this just the norm? Anybody have a pair that seem to be better constructed? Does anyone have these 1 1/2 in from BN and have a suggestion?

 

[MaisOuiMadame]

Maybe show us the closure that you currently have and that's not working. I'm sure there are safe options out there

 

[whitewave]

I’m guessing they are open back hoops?

 

[whitewave]

 

[Clunkygirl]

Here is a picture.

 

[Clunkygirl]

@whitewave
I am drooling at the thought of how securely that earring closes!

 

[JPie]

Paging @mrs-b ! I recall that she has custom hoops from David Klass that won’t fall out.

 

[dk168]

I believe the closing mechanism may need adjusting, e.g. crimping the sides closer, or straightening the posts etc...

DK

 

[OboeGal]

Hmmmmm.......I have multiple pairs of Blue Nile hoops with exactly that type of closure, and they are VERY secure. Never ever fallen out and I sleep and do pretty much everything in them except shower. I think @dk168 is probably correct that your particular pair needs the mechanism adjusted.

 

[Clunkygirl]

Thank you, I'm going to give crimping a try.

 

[missy]

I hear Costco has beautiful diamond hoops. Someone who is a jewelry aficionado just got these and loves them.

https://www.costco.com/round-brilliant-2.00-ctw-vs2-clarity%2c-i-color-diamond-14kt-white-gold-hoop-earrings.product.100493117.html?fbclid=IwAR05QIeyfOzQnZXzMcm0hYGZLeBXp5a91nIL_bXbWZPNT0KtlcrODBYq5Ys

 

[Clunkygirl]

Thanks everyone, I ended up crimping them and they are staying on!

 

[MrsBlue]

Here is a picture.

I have a few pairs of these. Agree with the others--they just need a teeny bit of tightening.

 

[lucida818]

I have 2 pairs of these which I wear rather frequently.
Whenever I feel it gets loosened, I would adjust/lift the end of the post slightly higher (upward). This would aid tightening

 

[GliderPoss]

I also use those teeny rubber earring backs on stuff like that to ensure even if it opens - won’t fall off! Can buy them in bulk at craft stores.

 

[ShawnWiz]

Oh I have the same problems with my hoop. Ever since I found these auto clip ones from Korea, I am obsessed! You have to try to find a similar one and you would know what I mean.