Choosing the Best Option for Clip earrings
clip finding /metal	Type	Information
Available to purchase: Nickel Based clips Silver Plated clips Gold Plated clips Sterling Silver clips Copper clips 4mm clip balls nickel free clips	Simple Hinged Clip back closure with front ball -	Description: A standard clip finding. These type of clip backs compliment the look of chandeliers and large earrings nicely. The ball at the top of the clip gives a nice balance to large earrings. Comfort level: This is a classic hinged clip that works with general pressure against the earlobe (there is no control), many customers who are used to clipon earrings used these clips regularly with no problem. It is important to note that hinged clips are not the most comfortable for people who are not used to wearing clips, so they are not recommended for the new user.
Available to purchase: Nickel-Based Gold-toned Gold Plated Silver Plated	Pierced look-like Hinged Clip-backs	Description: Slim front provides a lean looking Pierced-like look without the front ball . These clips have a thin stick-like front (reminiscent of a lever back) it elongates the look of the earrings. Beautiful for Drops, stilettos and linear dangling chained styled earrings Comfort level: Same as above. Clip cushion pads allow these earrings to be more comfortable and very chic. Because the pad goes against the back of the earlobe they are completely invisible from the front.
. Available to purchase: Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver Gold filled	Small-Pierced like clips with loops and screw backs - Sterling Silver & Gold filled will enhance the overall quality and life-span of your jewelry. These are small so they are great for children too Due to the content of silver, these closures are more costly.	New to clip earrings?Then this is the recommended choice for you to try! They are small, light and the screw backs allow you to control the pressure. Comfort Level: Comfort level with these earrings is great. The reason is because the pressure can be controlled by screwing the backs to get the perfect tension. These have no front ball so they are very light. Fairly small size they are lovely for either ms-med-size and children earrings. Cushion pads make them even more comfortable!
Available to purchase Silver Plated Gold Plated Sterling silver Gold filled Antiqued Brass Gun metal Copper	Hinged/Screw back clip balls	Just as the above. However, plated items are only coated with silver and may contain nickel which affects people with allergies. This is a beautiful solution for sterling silver earrings as they provide the white silver look of complete sterling silver at a very affordable price. Comfort Level: Great! Screw-backs control the tension and hinges provide the ability to open/close them with ease. These are nice for heavier earrings. These are nice for heavier earrings.
Gold/Silver plated Silver tone (nickel based)	Front flat pad screw back clip findings - no hinges	These are great clips to fix your vintage/heirloom items. They have a 10mm front pad so you can adhere lovely cabochons and large vintage stones. Comfort Level: Great! Screw backs control the tension, there is no loop so these are meant for short looks.
	Small front pad screw-back with hinges clip findings	Smaller pads than clips above. The have a 5mm front pad for smaller stones or Cabochons. Comfort Level: These are great! Screw-back controls the tension, hinges allow easier open/close control. These do not have a loop .
a) Front padded hinged b) Hinged front balls c) Small screw-backs	a) Front padded hinged clips do not snap shut at once, instead they allow you to provide the necessary pressure to close them at the right angle. b) Hinged based clips are light weight and small, their pressure is light and combined with cushion pads they are very comfortable. c) Screw backs, small, light. Screw backs allow you to control the pressure. With cushion pads, you can barely feel them.	Clips4kids. Clips4Kids (Our choices for children earrings) Comfort Level: When it comes to children we choose our clips based on comfort AND looks. Comfort is critical, we want our little customers to be able to wear their jewelry with no discomfort. Size is important to ensure the earrings look proportional to the small features of children. Please note, these closures are nickel based and not recommended for people with allergies.
Pierced Closures Yes! our earrings can be adjusted to Pierced closures
Surgical steel Sterling silver nickel free	Pierced Closure - French Hooks	.We have a selection of elegant French hooks in Surgical Steel, Silver Plated and Sterling Silver.
Sterling Silver, gold plated	Post Pierced	Little Sterling Silver or Gold Plated ball posts for pierced ears. These are fabulous for small earrings, especially children who have pierced ears
Sterling Silver	Pierced Closure	Hot style and trends! Thread through one piercing and let them dangle or thread them through multiple piercing's for loops, weaves, or wraps! This is an incredibly versatile choice. Better suited for light designs to avoid "pulling" of the ear-hole. Clear back stops will ship with this closure choice.
We continually add new clip findings to our inventory, come see our large assortment of clip findings