On a hinged piece, the point where it opens is not a separate component clipped or threaded on. The mechanism is built into the metal itself, so the piece moves as a single form between open and closed.
Industry Insight
The distinction between a post and a wire finding determines how the earring behaves. A post holds the earring perpendicular and stationary against the earlobe, while a French wire or shepherd's hook passes through the piercing as a curve that lets the earring hang and move freely.
Self-Expression & Brand
Ross-Simons has no signature look, and we consider that a strong position, not a gap. Our customers don't dress in one direction, so our brand has always believed that our vast selection is something worth expanding, not narrowing.