Abstract: A device adapted to be vertically associated with an earring jacket has an elongated housing that pivotably holds a post for a pierced ear, and slidably holds an elongated bar having an apertured upper extremity. The post can be pivoted downwardly to a storage state and the bar can be raised to permit penetration of the upper extemity of the bar by a stud-type earring.

Abstract: An organization wherein panels are secured by sewing or other mechanical or adhesive fasteners to define a pyramidal construction, with an opening at its upper end to receive a shank of a jewelry member such as an earring therethrough, the clasp extending above the pyramidal construction. A forward panel member is mounted to the pyramidal construction. The organization may be further applied to covering for necklace and ring construction, wherein the cover panel is utilized as a covering for a ring or necklace construction. An alternative jewelry apparatus is defined by at least one clip member associated for each year of an individual, wherein the clip member is defined by a frontal panel of a generally diamond shaped configuration and a complementarily configured rear panel of a like configuration. Elongate "L" shaped portions defining ears are directed upwardly from an upper apex of the frontal panel, with the frontal panel defining a simulation of a rabbit-like visage.

Abstract: An earring device comprises an ornamental element bearing means from which at least two thin ornamental elements are hung. These ornamental elements are thin cross-sectional (x,y -axes) depictions of animals, which when arranged on the bearing means, provide a three-dimensional illusion. In a preferred embodiment, the animal head and front quarter are depicted on a first thin ornamental element, and the animal rear quarter is depicted on a second element. When hung from the bearing means, spacers are provided to create a separation between the thin ornamental elements in a z-axes. This separation creates an illusion of depth along the z-axis, leading to a three dimensional depiction of the animal.

Abstract: An interchangeable earring holder is disclosed for interchangeably receiving at least one of a variety of different earring accessories. The earring holder includes an earring holder body and earring support means in the form of a hook shaped member which is pivotally mounted relative to the lower end of the earring holder body. The hook shaped member is pivotally mounted between an open position extending generally transverse to the body for interchangeably receiving at least one earring accessory and a closed position where the hook shaped member is generally aligned with the earring holder body. The hook shaped member and the earring holder body are constructed for releasable interengagement when the hook shaped member extends generally aligned with the earring holder body. Preferably, the earring holder body includes a depression formed in a lower end thereof for receiving an outer free end of the hook shaped member in releasable locking engagement therewith.

Abstract: An earring post for pierced ears is disclosed, the post being split at its distal end to form one or more prongs. The prongs are held together by a slidable sleeve or the fingers, the prongs thus being in a tensioned state in generally axial alignment with the post. Upon insertion, the prongs are released by the fingers or by sliding the sleeve away from the prongs, thus assuming their resting position biased out of axial alignment with the post for retaining the post in place.

Abstract: A frame assembly for pierced earrings includes a frame member which includes a leg portion comprising at least one elongated narrow leg member and a hanger portion for alternatively suspending the leg portion from a plating rack or a display rack. The leg portion has at least one pair of spaced, reduced apertures therethrough and the frame assembly further includes at least one pair of pierced earrings which are assembled with the leg portion so that the posts thereof are received in the apertures therein. The hanger portion of the frame member preferably also has a reduced aperture therethrough for receiving the post of an additional earring in order to suspend the frame assembly from an earlobe of a wearer.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for ear mounts for earrings to which decorative pendents may be attached or detached, thus low cost pendents may be attached to high cost gold pierced ear studs, or to snap spring or screw on ear hangers.

Abstract: A support cradle for use with a pierced earring is disclosed and includes a body portion having a first leg that terminates in an upper end portion in which an opening is formed, and a second leg that extends upwardly in parallel relation with respect to the first leg and being interconnected thereto by an intermediate curved bight portion, a plurality of openings being formed in the second leg in spaced vertical relation, the openings defining positions of adjustment for receiving a post of the pierced earring therein, the bight portion of the cradle acting to support the wearer's earlobe during wearing of the earring and thereby reducing stress on the wearers earlobe due to the weight of the earring that is mounted thereon.

Abstract: An earring post for pierced ears is disclosed, the post being split at its distal end to form one or more prongs. The prongs are held together by a slidable sleeve or the fingers, the prongs thus being in a tensioned state in generally axial alignment with the post. Upon insertion, the prongs are released by the fingers or by sliding the sleeve away from the prongs, thus assuming their resting position biased out of axial alignment with the post for retaining the post in place.

Abstract: An earring which can be transformed from a button-like type to a pendant-like type comprises two hinged elements which can be either closed or opened.

Abstract: The present invention discloses illuminated jewelry which is adapted for use as an earring, lapel pin broach, tie clip, cuff link, etc. A light source, such as an LED, is molded with a non-conducting, light transmissive material, which is preferably faceted to provide multiple reflected images of the illuminated light source. A power source, such as a small battery, is held by a retainer which provides electrical contact with one terminal of the power source. A lead finding is pivotally secured to the retainer at one end, and is secured at the opposite end to the light source. A lead post is secured to the light source, and positioned to contact the opposite terminal of the power source to energize the light source when the retainer is moved to a closed position. When the retainer is moved to an open position, the circuit between the power supply and the light source is broken. A biasing means is disposed between the retainer and the lead finding, to urge the illuminated jewelry open and closed positions.

Abstract: An earlobe piercing cartridge assembly for maintaining a piercing earring sterile during storage, handling and piercing is provided. The assembly includes a piercing earring including a piercing pin and an ornamental head which may have a large diameter compared to the diameter of the push rod, or may be made of a soft material, and from which the piercing pin projects. A cartridge uniquely configured to receive the piercing earring includes an elongated opening partially supporting the piercing pin, and a further opening proximate the ornamental head of the earring, and in longitudinal alignment with the elongated opening, the elongated opening having a smaller lateral dimension than the further opening. A shield is adapted to fit inside the cartridge between the ornamental head of the piercing earring and the further opening.

Abstract: An earlobe piercing assembly for maintaining a piercing earring sterile during handling, storage and piercing is provided. The assembly includes a piercing earring having an abstractly shaped enlarged head portion and a piercing pin extending therefrom and a cartridge uniquely configured to receive the piercing earring. The cartridge includes two clampings for securely supporting and positioning the piercing earring and a second rear portion including side walls and rear walls to substantially envelope said piercing earring. A cartridge housing receives and guides said cartridge, and permits said cartridge to be stored in a position which is substantially retained in the housing and is displaceable from the housing. This housing includes camming surfaces for engaging the clampings of the cartridge when the cartridge is partially displaced from the housing. The camming surfaces displace the clamping from the piercing earring so that the piercing earring is released from said cartridge.

Abstract: Ear piercing device comprising a pin 1 intended to pierce the ear by means of a quick motion, and a fastener which is intended to be secured to the one end of the pin. At its opposite end the pin exhibits a widened portion 8. The fastener has an opening which is intended to be penetrated by the end of the pin, in addition to which the fastener exhibits an end stopper for the pointed end in the shape of a counterbore located directly opposite the opening in such a way that the edges of the opening are brought into contact with the pin and the pin is slowed to a stop by means of its one end coming against the end stopper in the fastener when the pointed end is inserted into the counterbore.

Abstract: An earring comprising an upper member for attachment to a pierced ear, and a lower member for removable suspension from the upper member. The lower member is supported by a post on the upper member. In one embodiment, the upper member has an upper post for insertion in a pierced ear, a lower post extending beneath the upper post for supporting the lower member, and a clasp mounted beneath the lower post. The lower member has an opening therein for receiving the lower post. The clasp and lower member preferably cooperate such that the clasp is biased against the lower post when in closed position so as to secure the lower member on the lower post, whereby the lower post also acts as a stop for the clasp to limit pressure on the wearer's earlobe. In a second embodiment, only a single post is provided and the earring is supported on the wearer's ear by a conventional spring-loaded clasp.

Abstract: A jewelry pendant device includes a vertical square stem having an open loop at an upper end and a retainer at the lower end. A plurality of decorative beads is threaded on the stem to fill the space between the retainer and the open loop. Releasing the retainer permits interchange of the beads to customize the pendant for the wearer. The beads may be cubical and may have letters or symbols on the faces thereofo. The open loop may be attached to ear hooks or clips, bracelets, necklaces, pins or the like to permit the pendant to be worn.

Abstract: An earring holder for interchangeably receiving at least one of a variety of different earring accessories is disclosed. The earring holder includes a body in which a spring loaded earring support is pivotally mounted for movement between an open position for interchangeably mounting at least one earring accessory, and a closed position for releasably securing the earring accessory or accessories to the earring holder. A variety of different types of ear attachment devices may be used in connection with the earring holder, for attaching same to a user's ear lobe.

Abstract: An advertising display includes a spherical styrofoam ball having a luminescent outer coating and means for hanging the sphere on a variety of supports. The supports may include automobile antennas and lines hung across billboards. The advertising system would include hanging a plurality of these spheres at spaced intervals on a line with wind generated motion providing means for attracting attention to the sign. Shapes other than spheres may be used. Another aspect of the invention is a method of manufacturing a display device which includes pushing a wire through a styrofoam sphere, bending an inserted end of the wire into a hook, and pulling the hooked inserted end back towards the sphere, thereby embedding the hook in the sphere. An opposite end of the wire is provided with a fishing line spinner for connecting the sphere to a support while providing a universal joint so that the sphere can freely rotate.

Abstract: Earrings for an earlobe having two pierced holes is provided and consists of two earring elements. Each of the earring elements includes an ornament and a mechanism for mounting the ornament to the earlobe so that the earring elements are in esthetic relationship to each other.

Abstract: A good luck charm is designed to be attractive and functional. Primarily, it consists of a simulated parabolic dish secured to the top of a conical base, and an eye with an elongated iris is mounted by a stem to the inside of the dish by a screw that enables the iris to be positoined horizontally, vertically or at a arbitrary angular position.

Abstract: An earring for suspending any of a variety of charms or the like therefrom. The earring comprises a loop member and a mechanism on the backside of the loop member for attaching the loop member to an ear. The loop member has a generally narrow throat adapted for allowing a link of a charm to be pulled therethrough to attach or detach the charm to the earring, the throat being positioned along the loop member generally adjacent the attaching mechanism so that the throat is closed by the ear of the wearer when the earring is attached to the ear, thereby to secure the charm to the loop. Also disclosed is such an earring having a loop member spring-biased from an open position wherein the link of a charm may be passed through the throat toward a closed position wherein the throat is narrower than the link of a charm thereby to secure the charm to the loop member.

Abstract: In a one-piece fastener, particularly for jewelry, which consists of two fastening members which are mounted at their one end for pivoting in a common axis of rotation and can be detachably connected at their other ends, one fastening member is constructed in the form of an inherently resilient double hook (2) with hook openings (8, 10) directed oppositely at each side of the tension axis (24) and the other fastening member is constructed in the form of a hinged locking means (1), the double hook being articulated on the hinged locking means (1) by one hook end being able to be frictionally secured in position on the hinged locking means (1) by its other end, through a detent (5) and a counter detent (7). Double hook (2) and hinged locking means (1) are pivotable through 360 degrees, crossing over and passing the detent, for the opening and closing of the fastener and are so constructed that a pivotal movement in one direction opens one hook opening (9) and closes the other (10) and vice versa.

Abstract: A plurality of structures, both alike and disalike, selectively and collectively comprising modular jewelry, may be arranged in various configurations as earrings, a pendant, a bracelet, necklace, belt, or the like. Such modular jewelry elements may be engaged and disengaged with one another without any substantial bending or flexing of attachment features thereof, while still providing a substantial freedom of movement for adjacent interconnected modular jewelry elements. Such modular jewelry is both functional and aesthetically acceptable. The disclosed structure shields from view the modularity of the jewelry, while providing modular elements which are readily reconfigured as desired but which do not become readily disassembled when not desired.

Abstract: An ear ornament allowing attachment to an ear lobe containing more than one hole pierced therethrough. The ornament contains two or more bent portions for extension through the holes on the ear lobe allowing the ear ornament to be secured on the ear lobe without the need for a separate fastening means.

Abstract: Ornamental electronic jewelry preferably in the form of an earring is presented which is comprised of a housing with a plurality of fiber-optic strands extending therefrom. The housing includes therein a self-contained battery and light emitting diode (LED). The bundle of fiber-optic strands are directly attached to the LED via an opening in the LED housing. The batteries are electrically connected to the LED so that the LED transfers light to the bundle of fiber-optic strands. Preferably, an earring closure mechanism is provided which acts to both attach the earring to an ear as well as to provide on/off switching. In an alternative embodiment, an electronic circuit is encased in the housing to provide flashing to the LED and hence the fiber-optic strands.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry assembly includes a jewelry ornament with a vertically oriented fastening loop affixed to the rear surface thereof. An elongated serpentine fastening structure includes an enlarged outboard end having a dimension greater than the internal dimension of the fastening loop so as to prevent the enlarged outboard end from passing through the fastening loop. The section of the elongated fastening structure proximal to the enlarged end is defined by a U-shaped supporting loop perpendicularly joined to the remaining inboard portion of the elongated structure. The ornament of the jewelry assembly may be used for a variety of different jewelry pieces such as an earring, a brooch, or a necklace ornament.

Abstract: A clutch for securing together component parts of jewelry such as decorative pins, clasps, earrings, necklaces, brooches, and so forth. The coacting body and pin construction herein has a lost-motion detent, whereby to provide for adjustable attachment to ear lobes, clothing, and so forth, of varying thicknesses. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the lost-motion effect is constrained by sliding frictional engagement between complete turns of a coil spring provided in said body, and the shank of the pin and the detent effect is maintained simultaneously by a radially inturned end of the spring extending into the annular groove on the shank. The groove is wider than the inturned end, allowing for movement thereof longitudinally of the pin without disengagement.

Abstract: A jewelry arrangement particularly adapted to earrings. A base means 12 has a back plate 16 and an upstanding side wall 18 defining a link receiving cavity 20. A chain-like jewelry member 14 has an end link 32 positioned in the link receiving cavity 20 of the base means 12, and an adhesive is utilized to bond the end link 32 of the chain-like jewelry member 14 in the cavity 20 to the base means 12.

Abstract: An electroluminescence visual device which works on the principle that when liquid mercury rollably moves along the smooth surface of glass is an partially evacuated atmosphere the mercury will emit flashes of light. This effect is intensified by the replacement of air with gaseous helium to increase the production of photons. The embodiments resulting take the form of flashing pendant earrings, flashing drumsticks, illuminated spheres and hemispheres and decorative blisters. The faster the relative motion of the mercury the more intense the light emitted. This light may be used for decorative purposes of for emergency illumination.

Abstract: An earring having an interchangeable message card on one side of a pad suspended from a chain led by a clip from a wearer's ear.

Abstract: An earring for pierced ears includes a central pendant portion to hang down from the ear, a curved apex portion extending from the top of the pendant portion, and a spiral portion integral with and extending down from the apex portion. The spiral portion has at least one spiral revolution which surrounds the central pendant portion. Both the pendant portion and the spiral portion provide ornamentation in the earring, while the spiral portion also acts as a hanger wire for the earring, having a lower end which is inserted through the ear so that the earring is rotated spirally until the apex portion hangs in the ear.

Abstract: This invention relates to earrings in general, and more specifically to an improvement in post type earrings for pierced ears, combining two or more post elements operatively connected together to provide a support surface for one or more ornaments designed to be worn on at least one ear.

Abstract: A method of making a jewelry item in the form of an earring having an earlobe hoop which extends through a pierced ear and a dangling portion having a small loop thereon suspended from the earlobe hoop. The dangling portion is an elongated member formed from a handle portion of an acupuncture needle and the hoop is formed by bending the needle shaft portion. The item used is a needle used in clinical acupuncture practice with the material usually being silver, but in some instances being other metals such as gold, platinum, copper or stainless steel with the handle usually being made of finely woven thread silver overlayed on the shaft. The needle shaft portion cut or clipped from the handle shaft portion with a small loop being formed at the distal end of the handle shaft portion. The needle shaft is then bent into a one-piece earlobe hoop which is inserted through a pierced hole in the earlobe and is also inserted through the distal loop formed on the handle portion.

Abstract: Decorative devices for pierced ears having two decorative sides and interchangable"add on" decorative parts is disclosed. The decorative ear devices "or earrings" of this invention are primarily for use for "show" animals such as dogs, cats and horses, but could also be used by humans. The "earrings" of this invention are for use for pierced ears and comprise a first decorative end having a permanently attached shaft. A first protective washer fits over the shaft and against the first decorative end. The shaft is made of a material suitable for passing through a pierced ear of an animal, such as for example, a poodle and preferably includes a male thread on the end thereof. A second protective washer is placed around the shaft after it is passed through the pierced ear. A second decorative end is secured to the end of the shaft, thereby also securing the earring to the pierced ear. For an earring having a threaded shaft, the second decorative end includes a snug fitting female thread.

Abstract: An ornamental article of jewelry having an internally lighted pendant housing suspended from a necklace or bracelet for free irregular movement with body movement of the wearer. The internally lighted pendant housing encloses small batteries at the bottom and thereabove a low current demand light emitting structure that is subject to intermittent jiggled tilting to complete the battery-light circuit.

Abstract: A clutch device for holding together two articles of jewelry such as earrings, pins, necklaces, etc. The clutch comprises a tubular housing closed at both ends except for a small central opening in the center of each end. A coil spring is mounted in the housing. Each end of the spring is turned inwardly toward the axis of the spring so that a sharp edge at the end presents itself to a pin entering the openings. The sharp edge grips the pin and holds it against removal. In an alternative construction, only one end of the housing is provided with the pin entry, and only one end of the spring is turned inwardly to grip the pin. In both cases, the pressure of the inturned sharp edge is enhanced by the action of the spring coils. The second part of the clutch is thus a pin having a diameter slightly less than the internal diameter of the spring. The pin may be attached to a piece of jewelry such as an earring, etc.

Abstract: Ornamental articles of jewelry having a battery-light circuit extending through an articulating electrically conductive material interconnect link such as an ornamental multi-linked chain subject to intermittent circuit opening and closing with body movement.

Abstract: An earring which comprises a retainer (14) and a securing pin (20) linked together by a chain (12) is disclosed. The securing pin mates with a closure (24) which may be secured to it.When it is desired to wear the inventive earring, the wearer passes the pin (20) through a bead (28) or other decorative object, bringing the bead (28) into abutting relationship with the retainer (14). The pin (20) is then passed through a hole in the user's ear lobe (32) and attached to the closure (24). The chain (12) may then be pulled through the ear any desired amount in either direction to achieve the desired visual effect.

Abstract: An earring holder for use with earrings of the pierced ear type includes a serpentine rod, with an enlarged spherical or drop-shaped outer end followed by a shallow U-shaped outer portion for holding an earring and a deeper inverted U-shaped inner portion, the bight of which rests in the passage through the pierced ear during use. No hook or stays are required to maintain the holder and earring in position, the holder being more or less balanced in the ear lobe and gently squeezing the lower portion of the ear lobe of the user.

Abstract: An earring specially adapted for pierced ears is disclosed. Apart from the normal ornament, post and retaining clutch provided in such pierced earring constructions, the present construction includes a secondary ornament mounted to be both rotatable with respect to its mounting means and adjustably slidable towards and away from the first ornament so as to be positionable below the wearer's earlobe. Such is accomplished by the provision of a secondary clutch attached to the primary clutch and in which a post portion of the secondary ornament is rotatably and slidably secured. In this fashion, novel and unique ornamentation effects may be provided on the wearer's ear.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, there is provided an earring having a squared-cross-section post for extending through a pierced earlobe, and having a drainage channel formed in an upper surface thereof extending axially longitudinally of the elongated length of the post, and there being an anchoring structure and mechanism thereof for clamping with a slight twisting pressure onto the fastening-end of the post thereby providing enhanced clamping against accidental disengagement.

Abstract: A first support for a first decorative dangle is provided with a plurality of links supporting said dangle. A second support is also provided with a plurality of links which support a second dangle of the same shape as the first or a different shape. The two supports are interconnected by an attaching element which in one embodiment of the invention is designed for use with pierced ears. In this first embodiment, the attaching element is an elongated pin which is received in a passageway formed in the second support and is held in the passageway by curled members. In a second embodiment, the attaching element is designed for use in non-pierced ears and has a U-shaped brace connected at one end to the first support and has at its other end a clamping plate which receives therethrough a threaded pin of the second support. The dangles supported by the first and second supports are independently floating and are located on opposite sides of the ear lobe.

Abstract: An earring construction having a body portion formed of a non-rigid plastic material in which a resilient filler material is located, the plastic body portion being formed of opposed sections that are die cut and heat sealed in a predetermined configuration, and an opening being formed in the body portion adjacent to a peripheral edge thereof for receiving a mounting member that suspends the earring from the ear lobe of a wearer.

Abstract: An earring structure for use with pierced ears includes an earring member having a post extending substantially normal from a surface of the earring member, the post adapted to extend through a pierced ear. A nut member includes means, such as threads, for joining to the extremity of the post, with one of the earring or nut members having an internal void defining a chamber adapted to hold a perfuming agent therein. Apertures extend through the one member so as to allow the perfume to communicate between the chamber and the ambient.

Abstract: A jewelry finding for pierced ears, namely an ear wire constructed of a single length of relatively stiff flexible wire bent into the shape of two loops, an upper U-shaped open loop which supports the finding from the ear lobe and a lower substantially closed loop which supports the ornament; both ends of the ear wire terminating in free ends and the ear wire itself being free from thickened or flattened integral or separately attached guard portions.