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CLUTCH
Photo courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CMA (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
The earring clutch is a small jewelry finding that secures the earring post to the reverse side of the ear.
Friction backs were invented in 1920.
Screw backs secure the earring via twisting onto a threaded post.
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