What Are These Hoop and Earring Closures Called?
November 13th, 2025
Let’s see what it’s called.
Hoop earrings may all look the same, right? But NooYoo is here to tell you – they’re actually not!✨😉 The difference lies in the “Closures” of each hoop, and each type has a slightly different way to wear it. Let’s see what it’s called.
Butterfly Closure Earrings
These are half-hoop, half-stud earrings. The post is straight, making them easy to wear. Simply insert through the piercing and secure with a standard butterfly back.
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Saddleback Hoop Earrings
This hoop design features a hinged post that “snaps” into a curved catch resembling a saddle. That’s where the name comes from. Sometimes this style is also known as a Latch Back.
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English Lock Earrings
These earrings often have a U-shaped or cup-like design with a hinged base and a straight post. When closed, the post fits securely into the catch on the other side, making it firm and unlikely to come loose.
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Hinged Hoops
Any hoop with a built-in hinge can be called a hinged hoop. Usually, the thickness of the hoop is even all around, and when closed, the hinge blends seamlessly into the circle, almost invisible. This type works well for all piercing placements, from earlobes to helix.
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Clickers
These hoops have a small hinge that can be gently opened. When you close it, you’ll hear a soft “click” sound that signals it’s securely locked. Clickers are commonly used for small to medium-sized hoops, comfortable, secure, and easy to wear or remove.
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Huggie Hoops
A classic, easy-to-wear hoop style similar to clickers. What makes Huggies special is how they fit snugly around the earlobe so close that you can barely tell the front from the back. The name “Huggie” comes from the word hug because the hoop looks like it’s gently hugging your ear.
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