How to Fix Earrings That Are Too Tight

Clip-on earrings can be a comfortable way to wear heavy, dangling earring styles without stretching out pierced holes. But everyone's earlobes are slightly different, at at times these earrings might pinch your lobes. You may need to make some adjustments to loosen them and achieve a comfortable fit.

Instructions

Paddle-Back Earrings

1

Grip the paddle with a pair of needle-nosed pliers. If you do not have access to pliers, try using tweezers.

2

Using a second set of pliers or another pair of tweezers, grab the tongue of the paddle (the middle prong) and very gently bend it away from the two outer prongs.

3

Make miniscule adjustments, try the earrings, and readjust. A seemingly slight adjustment can make a big difference in the fit of the earring.

Earrings with a Simple U Clip

4

Grip the earring front in one hand and a needle-nose pliers or tweezers in the other.

5

Very slowly bend the U bracket to widen it.

6

Alternatively, use your needle-nose pliers or tweezers to pinch the pad of the clip very slightly toward the back of the clip.

7

Work slowly and carefully, making small adjustments and then testing the fit.