earrings

Article of jewelry worn on the earlobe.

screw earrings

Earrings attached to the earlobe by a small screw behind the ear.

pierced earrings

Earrings with a post that passes through the pierced earlobe and is capped with a clasp.

clip earrings

Earrings attached to the earlobe by a spring clip.

hoop earrings

Hoop-shaped earrings with a post that passes through the pierced earlobe and fits into the other end of the ring.

drop earrings

Earrings where the ornamental part hangs down from the ear and varies in shape and length.