Earrings for Sensitive Ears: Lightweight, Nickel-Free, Handmade

If earrings make your ears sore, itchy or red, it is usually one of two things: the metal touching your skin, or the weight pulling on the lobe. Lopker Love earrings are built around both. Here are the plain answers.

Are Lopker Love earrings nickel-free?

Yes. Every pair hangs from stainless steel posts or hooks that are nickel-free. The post is the only part that touches the inside of your ear.

What are the earrings made of?

Genuine leather, cut and assembled by hand in small batches in Northern California. The metal accents you see on some pairs (hammered gold or silver discs, bars, heart chains) sit on the front of the earring, not against your skin.

How much do they weigh?

Very little. Leather is far lighter than metal or resin, so even the longest statement pairs (over 3 inches) are lightweight. Most pairs weigh less than a quarter. That is why people who cannot wear heavy earrings wear these all day.

Which pair should I start with if my ears are sensitive?

Start with a ♥ pair (under 1.5 inches) such as the Mountain Gold Silhouette or Forest Green Tree, and wear it for an afternoon. If that goes well, move up to ♥♥ (under 2.5 inches) or ♥♥♥ (over 3 inches). Every product page lists the length.

Are they hypoallergenic?

We do not use that word, because no earring is safe for every person. What we can tell you is exactly what touches your ear: stainless steel, nickel-free. If you know you react to stainless steel, these are not for you.

Can I wear them all day?

That is what they are made for. Lightweight leather on a nickel-free post is the combination customers with sensitive ears tell us works, from a morning on the lake to dinner.

How do I care for them?

Wipe with a soft cloth and keep away from water, lotion and perfume. Store flat. Hair-on-hide pairs can be brushed gently with your fingertips.

What if a pair does not work for me?

See our exchange policy. We would rather you have a pair you can wear.

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