Abstract: An earring system including a needle-shaft member having a proximal end and a distal end; a first plate member optionally slidably along or secured to the proximal end of the needle member; and a second plate member including a through hole and being slidably disposed along a length of the rod, the first plate member and the second plate member being magnetically attracted to one another, the through hole including a frictional lining, whereby said first and said second plate members support a decorative jewelry element in an earring system. Alternatively, an earring system kit includes the first and second plate members each with a through hole and magnetically attracted therebetween, for use with conventionally provided earring elements.

Abstract: A bumper system for use in a shoe may include one or more elastomeric members having a curved top portion opposite a generally flat bottom portion; an adhesive layer on said bottom portion; and a peel-removable cover of said adhesive layer, wherein the one or more elastomeric members includes a first elastomeric member that is configured to be secured within a toe box of the shoe and is configured to match a foot-toe-gap arc of a user of the shoe. A method of using a bumper system in a shoe is also disclosed.