"monachella"

English translation: hoop closure

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Italian term or phrase: orecchini "monachella"
English translation:hoop closure
Entered by: Anne Woodall

13:36 Nov 28, 2008
Italian to English translations [PRO]
Textiles / Clothing / Fashion / bijoux
Italian term or phrase: "monachella"
"Gli orecchini sono vistosi e pendenti, ma ritorna la “monachella”

Could this be the "button" earring?
Any fashionistas out there, give me a hand!
Anne Woodall
Local time: 16:58
hoop closure
Explanation:
Found!
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Manuela Dal Castello
Italy
Local time: 16:58
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great! thanks!
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Summary of answers provided
4hoop closure
Manuela Dal Castello
4earring/ear hook
Alessandra Renna
Summary of reference entries provided
chiusura monacale
Manuela Dal Castello

  

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hoop closure


Explanation:
Found!


    Reference: http://www.emitations.com/earrings2.html
Manuela Dal Castello
Italy
Local time: 16:58
Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 12
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
monachella
earring/ear hook


Explanation:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/51288697/Earring_Hook/show...

http://www.silverenchantments.com/ear-wires-sterling-silver....

Earwire is an option

Alessandra Renna
Local time: 16:58
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in ItalianItalian
PRO pts in category: 74
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Reference comments


30 mins
Reference: chiusura monacale

Reference information:
... just a thought: could it be what is called "chiusura monacale"?
if I find the translation I'll post it


    Reference: http://www.beadsandco.it/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProdu...
Manuela Dal Castello
Italy
Native speaker of: Italian
PRO pts in category: 12
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