The stone claws, or talon is essentially a curved taper or nail which is worn in stretched ear lobe piercings. The thickest end is generally flared or flat and may be decorated, and a rubber o-ring may also be used to prevent the talon from becoming dislodged when worn. Common materials include stone and glass and titanium. Especially the stone materials are safe for the skin. A similar item of jewelry is the crescent, which as the name suggests, is shaped like a crescent moon and is tapered a both ends. Talons and claws may also be quite ornamental (e.g: carved in the form of a serpent or dragon). Consequently they may prove to be an impractical choice of jewelry as they may snag on hair, clothing, etc.
