Abstract: A convertible earring construction comprises a clamping element of substantially U-shaped configuration which is securable on a nonpierced earlobe, a clutch element which is secured on the clamping element at the bottom or base end thereof and a pierced earring element of conventional construction which is receivable in the clutch element. The clutch element is secured on the clamping element so that it faces outwardly in substantially perpendicular relation to the plane of an earlobe when the clamping element is secured thereon, and therefore the pierced earring element is securable in the clutch element so that the decorative portion of the pierced earring element faces outwardly from an earlobe without modifying or deforming the pierced earring element.