This new earring style is so named simply because it ‘climbs’ up the ear when worn. Climber earrings only require a single piercing and, once inserted, are rotated into place to travel up your earlobe. Your earlobe is gently gripped by the post at the back of your ear to keep the earring in place. Ear climbers look great when worn as a pair, or individually for an asymmetrical look.