What are Magnetic Earrings?

Blog Oct 30-2014

Magnetic earrings on held on each ear with two magnets that are attracted to each other. The field goes though the earlobe and holds the earring on the ear without the need for piercing.

I always use the largest magnets possible for the earring because it’s all about surface area. The pressure is much milder than a standard clip-on, but the more you spread the pressure out, the more comfortable the earring will be.

When I first discovered the idea around 1980, I was so excited, because it was perfect for my show customers. I had been specializing in a niche market making ear wraps that wrap around the back of the ear and are also non-pierced.

Over the years I have created over 20 combinations of magnet sizes and strengths to suit any earring or customer. I use the best combination for each pair but since magnets all attract you can always order a stronger or milder magnet from my website.

I use ceramic magnets whenever possible because they are the mildest and most comfortable along with being pretty much hypoallergenic after I have coated them with enamel paint. I only use neodymium magnets when the earring is smaller than 3/8 inch since the smallest ceramic magnets that I use are ¼ inch. Then I will change to a 5 mm neodymium magnet or smaller as is needed.

When I attended art & craft shows across the country, I found that magnetic earrings solved more than just the piercing issue; they were great for covering up damaged lobes, and many could be made to be almost completely hypoallergenic by using fabric and ceramic magnets.

Written by Laura Wilson

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