Ever wondered what is a threadless earring exactly?

If you've been browsing for new jewelry or just left a high-end piercing studio, you might be asking yourself what is a threadless earring and why everyone seems to be obsessed with them lately. Unlike the traditional butterfly backs we all grew up with or the screw-on "threaded" tops that can be a nightmare to tighten, threadless jewelry works on a completely different principle. It's often called "press-fit" jewelry, and honestly, once you make the switch, it's really hard to go back to the old stuff. ...

February 20, 2026 · 7 min · Hashemi Ananya