Earring Posts & Stud Findings for Jewelry Making

Earring posts are the straight metal stud that pierces the ear; the front end carries your design and the back takes an ear nut. Match the front style to your project: flat-pad posts (1.5mm-14mm) for gluing cabochons or resin, cup posts for round stones, ball posts for a finished classic look, and loop/open-ring posts for dangles. Wire is usually 20-21 gauge (about 0.8mm) with posts 9.5-11.7mm long. For pierced ears that react, look for 316L surgical steel, titanium (ASTM-F67 grade), niobium, or solid sterling and gold-filled rather than plated brass. Most listings ship findings-only, so confirm whether butterfly or bullet backs are included. Expect roughly $4-$15 for 10-20 pairs in steel or titanium, more for sterling. Many makers ship in 3-7 business days; bulk or custom-plated orders run 1-3 weeks.

Use the filters for metal, pad style and gauge, and the related searches to jump to backs, ball posts or hypoallergenic options.