Fixing Butterfly Backs and Clicker Clasps 101

Fixing Butterfly Backs and Clicker Clasps 101

Here's how to fix a butterfly back or loose clicker clasp.

Butterfly backs and Clicker clasps are built to last, but with regular wear, they can loosen slightly. A quick adjustment might be all it needs.

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Butterfly Backs:

If your butterfly backs feels loose, don't worry—it's usually an easy fix. Follow these steps to tighten it at home.

Gently squeeze the two loops on the earring back together

Step 1

Gently squeeze the two loops on the earring back together.

Test the fit to make sure it's secure with your post

Step 2

Test the fit to make sure it's secure with your post.

Clickers:

If your clicker clasp feels loose, don't worry—it's usually an easy fix. Follow these steps to tighten it at home.

Huggies not clicking into place

Step 1

Huggies not clicking into place?

Gently push the tip of the post up or down with your finger

Step 2

Gently push the tip of the post up or down with your finger.

Find where the dip on your post is

Step 3

Find where the dip on your post is.

Push the post up or down based on where the dip is

Step 4

If the dip is at the top of the post, push the post up. If the dip is at the bottom, push the post down.

Close the earring and repeat until it clicks in

Step 5

Close the earring and repeat the process until it clicks in.

This same process can be used on the Stevie Hoops

Step 6

This same process can be used on the Stevie Hoops for both the post and the links.