Earwire

An earwire is a bow of wire, looped to fasten an earring to a pierced ear.

It is generally made of precious metal or hypoallergenic surgical steel.

Earwires and similar forms can be made with simple wire wrap techniques.

There are a variety of both commercial and homemade jigs to improve the uniformity and speed of creation.

A simple homemade jig can be made with a block of wood and several nails, smooth metal pins or bolts.