Earring Guides
Actual-size charts, gauges, backs and the everyday questions nobody else answers properly.
Earrings are tiny, and the numbers that describe them are confusing: millimeters for stud faces, gauges for posts, carats for stones. These guides turn the numbers into something you can picture, then cover the practical stuff like backs, storage and that smell. Start with the actual-size stud chart or the gauge size chart.
5mm Earrings Actual Size (Plus 2mm to 10mm Compared)
5mm earrings actual size explained: a stud chart from 2mm to 10mm with inches, everyday comparisons and how to measure…
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8mm Earrings Actual Size: What an 8mm Stud Looks Like
8mm earrings actual size, compared with 6, 7, 9 and 10mm studs. See approximate diamond carat equivalents and how an…
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What Gauge Are Regular Earrings?
What gauge are regular earrings? Most lobe earrings are 20g or 18g. See a gauge-to-mm table, how gauge numbers work and…
Read the guideEar Gauge Size Chart: Every Size from 20g to 1 Inch
Ear gauge size chart from 20g to 1 inch with millimeters and inches, plus safe stretching basics, how to avoid blowouts…
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Why Do My Earrings Smell? The Honest Answer
Why do my earrings smell? Blame sebum, dead skin and bacteria in the piercing. Learn a simple cleaning routine and the…
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Types of Earring Backs: A Complete Guide to Closures
Types of earring backs explained: butterfly, screw, lever-back, latch, hinged, fishhook, threadless, flat back…
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Types of Earrings: A Friendly Guide to Every Style
Types of earrings explained: studs, hoops, huggies, drops, dangles, chandeliers, jhumkas, threaders, ear cuffs…
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How to Choose an Earring Holder (and 4 DIY Ideas)
How to choose an earring holder: tiered stands, mesh frames, post trays, wall organizers and travel cases, what to…
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Self Piercing Earrings: What They Are and Safer Alternatives
Self piercing earrings are spring-loaded hoops that pierce slowly. Learn how they work, why professional piercers…
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Earrings in Spanish: Every Word, Country by Country
How to say earrings in Spanish: aretes, pendientes, zarcillos or aros depending on the country, with a Spanish and…
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Clip On Earrings for Kids: A Parent's Guide
Clip on earrings for kids: how to pick comfy, safe pairs, avoid choking hazards and nickel, lead or cadmium, compare…
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