STUD
A stud is the simplest and most common type of earring, consisting of a decorative front part and a thin post threaded through the earlobe and fixed with a fastening at the back. Studs sit close to the lobe and do not hang, so they look spare, neat and stay imperceptibly in place even during sleep or sport. It is the most versatile kind of earring — from a tiny diamond point (an everyday classic) to an expressive decorative shape. Studs are appropriate anywhere: at school, the office, a celebration. They are often given as a first ornament. A stud is a basic, most versatile type of earring, in which a decorative part sits close to the lobe, combining concision, comfort and appropriateness anywhere, from a tiny diamond accent for every day to an expressive designer shape.
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Distinction
Two basic earring forms with different placement. The stud is a miniature earring that sits tight against the lobe on a straight post with a back fastening, holding a single stone or motif; understated and everyday. Hoop earrings are round rings of varying diameter that hang and swing freely, creating movement and volume, from tiny to dramatically large. The stud is an accent point; the hoop is form and motion.
