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By Tammy Powley, About.com

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Euro Wire/Lever-Backs Defined

I’m not sure why these are sometimes referred to as “Euro wires.” Maybe they originated in Europe, but either way, these cool ear hooks, also referred to very often as “lever-back,” are very popular. They come in all kinds of precious metals and also base metals. Pictured is one style of lever-back ear hooks. There are literally dozens of variations.

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