Threader Earrings

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    Threader earrings feature a delicate long chain or a slender solid metal piece that gently slides or “threads” through your piercing and dangles from your ear. The portion that threads through the ear is as thin and small as a classic earring post, making these swanky earrings easy to put in and comfortable to wear. The long thread on either side of the piercing keeps them in place without a traditional earring back. This trending earring style has a sleek and simple design that adds an elegant accent to your favorite outfits.

    To wear threader earrings, simply “thread” or pull one end of the jewelry gently through the front side of your piercing. Secure the earring by attaching the back post to the opposite side behind your ear. If you’re wearing chain threader earrings without a post, you can usually just thread them through your piercings, especially if the length of the chain is ample enough to keep them in place without sliding out.

    From shimmering threader hoop earrings made of gold or silver to funky designs with shapes and stones, threaders make adding a playful pop to your look a breeze.On Etsy, you’ll find trendsetting threader earring styles in an assortment of popular designs:


    • Minimalist chains: Crafted of sleek metal chains, these threader earrings create a simple, minimal look with a slight rock n’ roll-inspired edge. A long chain design is a great choice if you want to wear threader earrings for multiple piercings with just a single pair.
    • Dangle or drop threader earrings: This style has small decorative elements that dangle from the end. These embellishments can be anything from tiny pearls and colorful stones to adorable shapes or fanciful feathers.
    • Hoop threader earrings: Similar to a standard hoop, these threader earrings use a long, curved post that you thread through the piercing to keep them on rather than a classic clip or disc that attaches to the backside of the ear.
    • Bar threader earrings: Simple yet stylish, bar threader earrings are accented with a slender metal bar that brings them a modern aesthetic. This design may have a bar on one or both ends.
    • Custom: Adore a custom look? Many designers on Etsy specialize in making gorgeous custom jewelry featuring your choice of metal, size or length, and even your birthstone to help you stand apart from the crowd.

    When it comes to threader earring materials, it’s all about opting for a style that suits your personality and enhances your favorite looks. Choose from metals like sleek and shimmering gold, silver, or rose gold. In addition to a variety of metals, you’ll find embellishments like colorful stones, sparkly gems, and delicate glass beads.

    It’s easy to wear and style threader earrings in several ways to add a dreamy, flowy effect to your ensemble. Try a pair of threader drop earrings accented with unique elements at the bottom like natural stones, small whimsical shapes, or classic sparkling metal chains. Create a multi-layered aesthetic by choosing jewelry in a similar metal finish and style to mix and match with your threader earrings.


    Look for threader earrings for multiple piercings that evoke a bold, dramatic look or wear one pair of long threader earrings that you can weave through each piercing for a visually striking style.


    Threader earrings with pearls and crystals look gorgeous with formal ensembles. If you want to bring an artisan-inspired element to more casual outfits, wear threader earrings made of simple chains or rock a pair with tiny dangling charms.