Originally Posted by
mizgeorge
Were they long eirish? One problem that can happen with longer dangly earrings is that as you move, they get pushed upwards, and will come out of the ear. Kidney hooks that clip closed, or lever back fittings can be the solution for these.
Even shorter earrings can work themselves out very easily if the hook's not quite the right shape. Making one that curves back round the ear slightly, rather than sticking straight out towards the neck can help avoid this.
If you struggle to match the orphan, try making an unmatched pair - with a definite matching theme of colour or shape, but not at all the same!
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