These earrings have an earwire that is my own design innovation. The wire pulls out of a small piece of rectangular tubing in the back of the earring. It is both elegant and secure. I use a slightly heavier than average earwire 19ga so it is very sturdy. Only about 10% of my customers have a problem with the heavier wire. I guarantee the wires. If they ever break I will fix it for free. Just mail them back to me and I will repair them.