Abstract: An earring for pierced ears, which earring is less than 360.degree. and the opening bridged by a pivotal post which pierces the ear and at the end of which is latched onto a latchplate which is spring-biased towards the post pivot. The free end of the post is guided by a depression or groove formed in the latchplate until it reaches a hole through which said post will extend so as to lock the earring firmly on the wearer's ear. Various forms of latchplate are illustrated, as well as the spring means for biasing the latchplate. One form involves shaping a spring to serve both as the latchplate and the opening for the post.