Silver Jewellery in Nairobi
Screw Back Earrings in Kenya: Five Designs, Fastening, and Care
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Screw Back Earrings in Kenya: Five Designs, Fastening and Care
Keep misplacing your push-on earring stoppers? Screw back earrings offer a different fastening: the back twists onto a threaded post instead of pushing onto it.
At The Little Jewellers in Nairobi CBD, these five designs combine 925 sterling silver, cubic zirconia and screw-back fastenings. This guide explains how they work, how to put them on and how to choose a design with meaning for you or someone you love.
Browse all stud earrings, or explore the five screw-back designs below. Our wider stud earrings category includes other fastening types too.
What Are Earrings with Screw-On Backs Called?
Earrings with screw-on backs are called screw-back earrings, also written as screwback studs.
The back twists onto a threaded post. On the designs featured here, the fastening uses a small rounded silver ball behind the ear.
Screw backs can loosen during wear, so check them periodically and make sure they are properly fitted without overtightening.
Are Screw Back Earrings “Earrings Without Stoppers”?
If you have searched for earrings without stoppers, you may be looking for an alternative to conventional push-on backs.
These earrings have removable backs, but the backs screw into place. They are different from butterfly stoppers, which push onto the post.
Keep track of the small screw-on balls when putting your earrings on or taking them off.
Screw Backs vs Butterfly Stoppers
Both fastenings hold an earring behind the ear. The main difference is how you attach and remove the back.
| Feature | Screw backs | Push-on butterfly stoppers |
|---|---|---|
| Fastening | Twist onto a threaded post | Push onto the post |
| Putting them on | Hold and turn the small back | Push the stopper into place |
| Removing them | Unscrew the back | Pull the stopper off |
| What to check | The back is properly fitted and has not loosened | The stopper grips the post properly |
| Replacement | Must match the post’s thread and size | Must fit the post |
Choose the fastening you find easiest to handle. Screw backs may appeal to you if you prefer a twist-on alternative to push-on stoppers.
Five Sterling Silver Screw Back Earring Designs
All five pairs featured here are made from 925 sterling silver with cubic zirconia and use screw-back fastenings.
Their symbols offer different ways to express love, confidence, or a new beginning. Choose the design that carries the message you want to share.
Hamsa Hand Screw-Back Stud Earrings
The hamsa design combines beaded silver detailing with sparkling cubic zirconia.
Traditionally associated with protection and blessings, the hamsa can carry a thoughtful message: “You are loved, and I wish you well wherever life takes you.”
Shop the Hamsa Hand Screw-Back Stud Earrings.
Evil Eye Heart Screw-Back Earrings
An eye sits inside an open heart framed with cubic zirconia, bringing two symbolic details into one design.
The heart can represent love, while the evil eye is traditionally associated with protection. Together, they can express a wish for someone you love to feel supported as they move through life.
Shop the Evil Eye Heart Screw-Back Earrings.
Open Heart CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings
These earrings feature an open heart outlined in cubic zirconia, with a butterfly motif on the side.
The heart can represent the love you carry. The butterfly can represent growth and new beginnings. Choose them for a daughter finding her way, a friend beginning a new chapter, or yourself—to mark how far you have come.
Shop the Open Heart CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings.
Crown CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings
The crown design features cubic zirconia and a star detail.
As a gift, it can carry a reminder of confidence and self-worth: “Remember your value.” Choose it for someone you want to encourage, or wear it as your own small reminder to believe in yourself.
Shop the Crown CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings.
Butterfly CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings
The butterfly design features wings set with cubic zirconia.
A butterfly can represent change, growth and new beginnings. This makes the design a thoughtful choice for celebrating a graduation, a new job or another personal milestone.
Shop the Butterfly CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings.
How to Put On Screw Back Earrings
Handle the small backs over a clear surface so they are easier to find if dropped.
- Unscrew the rounded ball back by turning it anticlockwise.
- Gently insert the post through your piercing.
- Hold the front of the earring steady.
- Align the ball back with the threaded post.
- Turn it clockwise gently until it is fitted comfortably.
Do not force the back if it does not turn smoothly. Remove it, realign it and try again. Avoid tightening it against the ear so firmly that it pinches.
How to Remove Screw Back Earrings
Hold the front of the earring steady and turn the ball back anticlockwise until it comes off.
Place the ball somewhere safe before removing the post. If working over a sink, close the drain first.
Caring for Sterling Silver Screw Back Earrings
Sterling silver can tarnish over time. Surface darkening alone does not establish whether a piece is genuine or fake.
To care for your earrings:
- Wipe them with a silver polishing cloth.
- Store them in an airtight pouch or zip bag.
- Avoid contact with perfume, lotions and cleaning chemicals.
- Remove them before showering or swimming.
- Keep the posts and backs clean, and check the fastening periodically.
These five pairs include one year of free polishing at our Nairobi CBD shop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do screw back earrings fall off?
They can loosen or come off if the back is not fitted properly. Their backs screw onto threaded posts, but no fastening guarantees that an earring cannot be lost. Check the backs periodically.
Where can I buy screw back earrings in Kenya?
You can buy the five designs featured here from The Little Jewellers, online or at our Nairobi CBD shop. Delivery is available to all 47 counties in Kenya, charged by destination.
Do these earrings have butterfly backs?
The five pairs featured here use screw backs. The open heart earrings have a decorative butterfly motif on the front, which is separate from their fastening.
Can I replace ordinary stoppers with screw backs?
Screw backs require compatible threaded posts. They cannot simply replace push-on stoppers on an unthreaded post. A replacement screw back must also match the thread and size of your earring.
Can I sleep in screw back earrings?
We recommend removing your earrings before sleeping to help protect your ears and the jewellery.
Are all your stud earrings screw-back earrings?
No. Our stud earrings category includes other fastening types. Check each product description for its fastening details.
Which design makes a meaningful gift?
Choose the symbol that suits the message you want to share. The open heart with a butterfly can celebrate love and growth; the crown can express confidence; and the butterfly can mark a new beginning.
Shop Screw Back Earrings in Nairobi CBD
Find a design that carries your message at The Little Jewellers, serving customers since 2012.
Choose your favourite:
- Hamsa Hand Screw-Back Stud Earrings
- Evil Eye Heart Screw-Back Earrings
- Open Heart CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings
- Crown CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings
- Butterfly CZ Screw-Back Stud Earrings
For more designs and fastening options, browse all stud earrings.
Need help choosing a pair? Chat with us on WhatsApp: 0704878717.
Visit: Pioneer House, Kenyatta Avenue, next to I&M Bank, Ground Floor, Shop No. 3, Nairobi CBD.
Delivery: All 47 counties in Kenya, charged by destination.
Free polishing: One year for the five sterling silver pairs featured here.
