Is it possible to get screwbacks for earrings in this day and age?

[Imdanny]

Hi everyone,

If I were to ask (insert the name of vendor x here) to do screbacks, do you think that would be possible?

TIA.

 

[Linda W]

Yes, I don''t see why not.

 

[SapphireLover]

Yes. It''s still possible to get them done. I recently got my diamond earrings changed to screw backs. As the backs are made specifically for your posts, make sure you order a couple of spares, just in case you lose one. I feel much happier wearing screwbacks as they are so much more secure.

 

[Elmorton]

The answer should be yes, but some vendors will try to talk you out of it. I called several PS vendors when I got my itty bitty studs, and I was a little turned off by how many times I was told I should do something else. I love my screwbacks, understand that they may need to be replaced as the threads loosen, and I read everything I could be before deciding to do it.

 

[mrssalvo]

I don''t know about PS vendors but all of my local stores still push for screwbacks. when my hubby bought my studs years ago I wanted friction and they talked him into screwbacks. I hate them! I am going to have them reset soon b/c the back won''t stay on. I called the jeweler and told them I wanted the posts changed to friction and they tried to talk me out of it again. I still think screwbacks are pretty common.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Ditto mrssalvo--they are common. I can''t stand them--pita.

 

[October2008bride]

The studs I received for my 21st bday have screwbacks and I am almost 30 now and I haven''t had one problem with them. I''ve never had to replace them.

If I took them off every day, maybe I''d find them more annoying, but I leave them in 24-7 and just check them once in a while to tighten them up if they need it.

 

[chrono]

Screwbacks are still commonly made and offered by PS vendors. I know many prefer the friction backs though.

 

[icekid]

Yep, but I would not want them

 

[Allison D.]

We still do them when people ask.

I''m personally not a fan of them because they can be difficult to get on/off (inhibits motivation to clean them) and the threading can often wear over time. I''ve lost a screwback earring not once but twice, and after that I decided to go friction. Since I''ve had heavy friction backs, I''ve never lost one.

 

[chrono]

Strangely enough, my screwbacks are more secure than my friction backs. Almost all my earrings are screwbacks and they are fine. I''ve already lost 2 frictionbacks.

 

[jewelerman]

Date: 5/22/2009 12:17:15 AM
Author:Imdanny
Hi everyone,

If I were to ask (insert the name of vendor x here) to do screbacks, do you think that would be possible?

TIA.

I would make sure that the screw backs are the higher grade (deep cut threads on a heavier post and that the backs are not just re-worked friction backs and they should fit perfectly on the threaded post.Also they should have some size to them so them can be easily handled...