Abstract: A method for attaching a finding having a leg portion, to an article of jewelry having an outer shell, includes securing the finding to a device constructed and arranged for holding the finding, applying vibrational forces to the device so as to cause the finding to vibrate, and press fitting the leg portion of the finding into the opening of the article of jewelry. The vibrational movement of the finding facilitates the insertion of the leg portion of the finding into the opening of the shell of the article and reduces the amount of force required. The resin material within the shell of the article assists in securing the leg portion of the finding in place. An apparatus used in performing the method is further disclosed.

Abstract: A clip for earrings comprising: a movable spring action clip arm and a stationery body, said body having a attachment member at one end thereof and connection means at the other end thereof, one end of said clip arm having means for receiving said body connection means so as to pivotally attach said clip arm to said body for relative spring urged movment towards and away from said clip, said attachment member having a first and second side and an opening extending through said sides, said first side being adapted to receive a decorative element, said second side having a metallic band positioned above said opening and extending from the surface in an arc shape and adapted to receive an earwire.

Abstract: A claspless or backless earring post is formed with a pair of wire portions interconnected by a substantially full 360 degree spiral or looped portion. The pair of wire portions may be aligned along a common axis which passes through or is offset above the center of an ornament. If offset, the post can resist high pull out forces created by heavy ornaments and can also maintain an ornament in a predetermined orientation on the ear.

Abstract: A small patch of flexible sheet material defines in its medial portion a hole to receive a fastening post of an earring to be carried, by a human earlobe. One surface of the patch is coated with adhesive material to adhere the patch to an earlobe. The adhesive coated surface may be provided with a protective cover for removal prior to patch use. The patch is positionable on one or both sides of a human earlobe with the hole defined in the patch coincident with an earring post hole defined in that earlobe, to reinforce the earlobe tissue about the earring post hole.

Abstract: The present invention offers a pierced earring hole maintenance device with which it is possible to safely and hygienically maintain a small opening formed in the earlobe or the like for the purpose of attaching a pierced earring therein. The pierced earring hole maintenance device of the present invention consists of a resin material and comprises a rod portion, insertable into the small pierced earring hole formed to a position on the earlobe or the like, and a flange portion, provided to one end of the rod and having a maximum width greater than the size of the rod. Through the attachment of the pierced earring maintenance device of the present invention in the small hole formed at the position of attachment of a pierced earring to the earlobe or the like, it is possible to suitably maintain this small opening without causing such symptoms as skin eruptions to develop.

Abstract: The earring assembly is manufactured at low cost, which enables conventional pierced earrings to be reused, is diversified in ornamental effect and has its user be completely free from a so-called metal allergy. In the assembly: a post 10 is fabricated from titanium, titanium alloys, or ceramics; an insertion hole 50 is formed in a front-end portion 11 of the post 10, the hole 50 extending in a direction of its longitudinal axis Z; an insertion axle 60 corresponding to the insertion hole 50 is formed in a holder 30; and, the insertion axle 60 of the holder 30 is inserted into the hole 50 of the post 10 and fixed thereto with the use of an adhesive, whereby the holder 30 is integrated into the post 10.

Abstract: The device includes a conventional ornament holder with a friction post which is connected to a conventional back clutch. Attached to the back clutch is a clutch adapter, which is designed to move along a bridge mechanism that is composed of a bent spring wire. At the other end of the spring wire, a base is provided to which a second ornament holder may be affixed.

Abstract: An adaptor enables a pierced earring of the type having an ornament and a metallic post to be converted into a pierced earring assembly having a hypoallergenic plastic post. The adaptor consists of a body having a longitudinal bore which is adapted for receiving the earring's metallic post, and a plastic post extending outwardly from the body. For assembly of the earring and adaptor, the metallic post of the earring is bent downwardly and slidably inserted into the bore. A small notch is provided at the upper edge of the body for receiving a rearwardly extending portion of the metallic post when the downwardly extending portion of the post is fully inserted into the bore. The notch is effective for preventing the earring from rotating when assembled with the adaptor. The plastic post extends rearwardly from the body portion and it is adapted for insertion through the pierced ear lobe of a wearer so that the pierced earring assembly may be worn in a conventional manner.

Abstract: A method of attaching an ornamental setting to a hollow ornament includes the steps of forming aligned openings in opposed walls of the ornament, inserting the post through the aligned openings in such a manner that the free end portion of the post extends outwardly beyond the wall of the ornament, substantially removing the free end portion of the post so as to leave a very small exposed portion which marginally extends beyond the outer wall of the ornament, and securing the small exposed portion of the post to the wall of the ornament. The step of securing the small exposed portion of the post to the wall of the ornament includes the step of peening the small exposed portion in such a manner that the wall has a substantially continuous outer surface at the point of attachment of the post of the ornamental setting thereto.

Abstract: An earring convertible into a pendant accessory for a second earring. The earring has an anchor contained within, the anchor not protruding from the ornament of the earring, and having a threaded socket. For conventional use as a primary earring, a stud passes through the ear lobe and threads into socket. A clasp entraps the ear lobe between the ornament and the clasp in conventional manner. To convert to a pendant accessory, the stud is replaced by a second stud having an enlarged head. The enlarged head is drilled to have an opening larger than the stud of the second earring. The second stud encircles the stud of the primary earring, and threads into the socket of the ornament of the convertible earring. The ornament of the convertible earring now depends from the primary earring.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment of the invention, an earlobe support patch is adhesively fixed to the back of a wearer's earlobe to cover the earring hole in the earlobe. The earring post is then inserted through the hole and through the earlobe support patch. The earring post is then secured on the earlobe using a conventional earring backing. The downward weight of the earring is now supported in large part by the earlobe support patch, which is, in turn, supported by a large area of the earlobe. Thus, the earring hole is not pulled a substantial extent.

Abstract: An adjustable support includes a flat elongated body having an integral hook portion extending away from the plane in which the body lies. The body has an elongated slot sized to receive a fitting carrying a clip member, which fitting may be slidably adjusted within the slot. An enlarged backing member is attached to the body and includes an enlarged surface facing away from the body and designed to receive an ear covering ornament. The hook portion is placed over the top of the ear with the fitting supporting the clip being adjusted for the particular size of the particular ear of the user. The clip is clipped to the earlobe of the ear to retain the body on the ear with an ornament fixed to the backing member covering the ear.

Abstract: An improved earring having a thin, flat, elliptical shaped base with a mounting at the top and a protrusion at the back of the bottom of the base to prevent an earring clipped on from falling off. The base also has two holes through which pierced earrings may be inserted.

Abstract: A new and improved earring holding device comprised of a hollow tube having an open first end and an open second end. The open first end has a flange secured around an outer periphery thereof. The hollow tube is adapted to be received within a pierced ear with the flange extending outwardly of the pierced ear.

Abstract: A convertible earring of the present invention is capable of being selectively used as a clip-on earring or a pierced earring. The earring includes an ornament and a clamping assembly for resiliently clipping the earring on the earlobe of the wearer when the earring is in its clip-on mode. A post is pivotally mounted on the ornament and movable between a stowed position in which the post lies flat in a plane generally parallel to the plane of the ornament, to a use position in which the post extends generally perpendicularly from the ornament for insertion through a pierced opening in the wearer's earlobe. When the post is in its use position, the clip portion is movable to its earlobe clamping position for engaging the free end of the post.

Abstract: An acupuncture point puncturing needle includes a pin body of a magnetic metal which can puncture an acupuncture point of an ear-conch and which is coated with a synthetic resin layer. The puncturing needle can be used also as a pierced earring.

Abstract: An earring assembly in which the earring has a post to pass through a pierced opening in the earlobe of a wearer to receive a clasp to hold the earring securely in position with the clasp being formed of plastic material with a head to be located behind the ear lobe of the wearer and a tubular sleeve projecting from the head to be located within the pierced opening in the ear lobe and receiving the post to completely isolate the earring from the flesh of the wearer and to limit the spacing of the earring ornament and clasp to avoid pressure on the ear lobe. The clasp is easily cut with readily available tools for modification to accommodate the thickness of the wearers ear lobes and the positioning of adjacent earrings.

Abstract: An improved protective device for pierced ears designed for insertion through wearer's lobe from the back of the lobe to the front where it receives the metal post of a conventional pierced earring, said device comprising an elongated hollow cylinder of hypoallergenic material, open on both ends mounted on which is a disc to allow for adjustment of the distance on said cylinder between its forward end and the back surface of the wearer's lobe. At the rear end of the cylinder is formed a clutch portion to receive and removably grip the earring post.

Abstract: A device for button jewelry has a mounting member for releasably engaging a button. The mounting member is adapted for insertion through the eyelet on the rear face of a button and releasably engages the eyelet. One or more upwardly extending elements, or alternatively an indented portion, on the mounting member inhibit movement of the button and mounting member with respect to each other. A clip, pin, or post and backing (as commonly used on pierced earrings) is attached to the mounting member.

Abstract: An ear piercing stud comprises a machined piercing post of titanium or other metal suitable for being in contact with flesh, a stud head of material capable of being gold plated and a shield of a material suitable for being in contact with pierced flesh. The shield lies against the stud head where the post meets the stud head to shield flesh from contact with the stud head in use. The post, shield and stud head are made separately and are assembled with part of the post passing through the shield and engaged in the stud head to hold the post, shield and stud head permanently.

Abstract: This earring clasp has a platform and a pivoted clamping member with a conventional biasing system providing gentle clamping action against the platform for grasping the ear lobe. A post for engaging a pierced ear is pivoted to the platform for movement between a position flat against the platform to an erect perpendicular position. The clamping member closes over the end of the post to shield it and retain the ear lobe.

Abstract: An earring clasp that consists of a resilient looped ear wire with two ends coming together to a nearly abutting position. A bead with a slot capable of receiving one, free, end of the wire is incorporated in the other end, so that the two ends may be coupled by sliding or snapping the free end into the slot and are kept in place by the resilience of the slot and the wire. The ear wire may be shaped to possess its own ornamental characteristics or it can be used simply as a support ring for separate, interchangeable, accessory pendant earrings mounted on it according to the user's wishes. In another embodiment of the invention, a stop is incorporated in the tip of the free end of the wire and a corresponding notch is added to the slotted bead at the other end of the wire to improve the reliability of the connection between the two.

Abstract: A method and kit is provided for piercing an ear while allowing conventional earring posts to be interchangeably inserted into and withdrawn from the pierced ear throughout the ear healing process. The kit includes a conventional ear piercing gun with a slightly stronger spring for shooting a plunger toward an ear. A two part piercing stud or post includes a hollow post through which a solid post is inserted. A rubber plug is mounted within the hollow post for frictionally retaining the solid post during the ear piercing process and for frictionally retaining a conventional earring post during the ear healing process. The method for piercing the post includes loading the two part piercing post onto the plunger of the gun, and loading an earring back on an opposite support of the gun. The gun is then positioned upon the ear, and the piercing post is shot through the ear and into the earring back.

Abstract: An earring insert is provided for a pierced earlobe and other pierced parts of the anatomy having an orifice therethrough. The insert consists of a first sleeve that is inserted into the orifice of the pierced earlobe and other pierced parts of the anatomy. A first flange extends about an outer end of the first sleeve. A second sleeve is inserted into the first sleeve. A second flange extends about an outer end of the second sleeve. A friction post and ear wire of a pierced earring can extend through the second sleeve to eliminate chaffing of the orifice, while at the same time prevent the orifice from closing, when the pierced earring is removed for a long period of time.

Abstract: A jewelry article comprising a sleeve having a groove at one end and a central bore hole going substantially therethrough the sleeve, and a face piece having at least one tongue and spring bias means, which when a tongue of the face piece is inserted into the groove of the sleeve secures the two together such that when an earring post is inserted into the borehole of the sleeve the tongue will, under the spring bias means, secure the earring post to the sleeve. The sleeve and face are made of inert materials. If the tongue is indented from the plane of the face piece then when the face piece is tilted away (i.e., at an acute angle to the axis of the central borehole from being perpendicular to the axis of the bore hole, then even larger diameter earring posts can be entered.

Abstract: An interchangeable and reversible pierced ear protector kit that includes a sleeve which can be inserted into an ear lobe, and separates the ear from an earring post that extends through the sleeve and is fastened by a retainer clip. Between the retainer clip and the ear is a disk that provides a relatively large surface area to distribute the weight and balance the earring on the ear lobe. The disk also protects the ear lobe from the retainer clip. The kit contains a plurality of shields that have different diameters which corresponds to different earring sizes. Larger shields are used for relatively large earrings, while the smaller shields are installed for relatively small earrings. The shields each have an aperture that has a diameter that is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the shank. Along an end of the shank are a pair of slits that allow the outer shank wall to deflect when the shield is assembled to the ear.

Abstract: A gem holder for magnifying and enhancing the appearance of gems set therein. The gem is set within the magnifying gem holder so that it is recessed away from the topmost edge of the holder. The gem holder is highly polished and is coated with a reflective coating near its top. The appearance of the gem set within the gem holder is magnified as the light reflected by the topmost portion of the gem holder appears to be the light from a gem the size of the gem holder, and not the smaller gem so held. The gem holder may be incorporated into earrings, rings, bracelets, anklets, necklaces, and the like.

Abstract: A face decoration, and a method of using it, includes a main ornamentation body for positioning on the face area of a user adjacent to and partially engaging the tragus portion of the ear. An upper ear attachment comprising flexible pliable wire secures the upper portion of the main ornamentation body to the upper pinna portion of the ear by being readily bent to fit into an upper groove in the back of the ear between the upper pinna ear portion and the adjacent portion of the head. An upper rear ornamentation device is fixed to the distal end portion of the upper ear attachment so that the distal end portion can be bent upwardly away from the ear groove to position the ear ornamentation device in back of the ear, in a suitable manner for viewing purposes. The upper rear ornamentation can be extended to project from behind the ear to adorn the area adjacent to the ear.

Abstract: A convertible jewelry article includes a button cover and a pair of inserts for converting the button cover for use as a pin or a clip-on earring. The button cover includes a cover portion having an open back and a back plate hinged to the cover so that it is hingeably received over the open back. The back plate includes an opening for receiving button attachment means therein, and resilient clip members for releasably maintaining the back plate in closed relation over the open back. The pin insert includes an insert body, a raised surface on one side thereof and a pin projecting outwardly from the raised surface. The earring insert is generally similar but includes a spring loaded earring clamp instead of a pin. Both of the inserts are adapted to be received in the cover portion so that the raised surface is received in interfitting engagement with the opening in the back plate when the back plate is in closed relation over the open back of the button cover.

Abstract: A device for preventing the loss of a hearing aid, which includes a chain, a device for attaching one end of the chain to the hearing aid, and a device for attaching the other end of the chain to an earring or other device worn by the wearer of the hearing aid.

Abstract: A tamper proof device is assembled with a pierced earring and clutch wherein it is operative for indicating if the pierced earring and clutch are subsequently disassembled. The tamper proof device includes an outer ring portion, an inner disc portion having a tapered central aperture and a plurality of break-away gates which extend radially outwardly from the disc portion and merge with the ring portion. The clutch is received within the ring portion wherein it is held in position by a plurality of inwardly extending protuberances, and the earring post is received through the tapered aperture and into the clutch. The tapered aperture in the disc portion frictionally engages a groove in the earring post so that when the earring post and clutch are pulled apart, the disc portion breaks away from the ring portion.

Abstract: An earring for pierced ears including a post that is slidably mounted in a vertical slot on the main body or frame of the earring so that the main frame, and the ornamentation carried thereon can be adjusted upwardly or downwardly in reference to the ear lobe and the post projecting therethrough.

Abstract: A process for manufacturing a jewelry piece such as a ball earring pin which includes a predetermined length of the solder-filled wire that serves as both an earring wire post and domed cup for seating and attachment of an ornament, namely, the ball of a ball earring. At one end of the wire, the wire casing is flared back and separated from the core thereby exposing a nib of solder. The wire casing which is separated from the core is formed into the shape of a domed cup complimenting with the curvature of the ball. The nib which extends into a hole in the ball is then heated to melt the solder such that the ball is secure within the cup after the solder cools.

Abstract: An earring construction for pierced ears includes a main body or frame for supporting a post to project through the pierced ear lobe. Vertically spaced receptors, each capable of receiving and retaining the post, are provided or formed in the back side of the frame whereby in fitting an earring to an individual user, with the earring display side or ornament at least partially overlying the ear lobe, the post may be moved relatively upwardly or downwardly in order to have the earring hang at the optimum position and desired angle in reference to the vertical plane of the ear lobe.

Abstract: An earring of unitary construction having a rotatable element and a method of making the same. The earring includes a first ornamental portion which freely rotates about a ball bearing assembly fixedly attached to the first ornamental portion, a second ornamental portion disposed to the front of the first ornamental portion which remains fixed, and a bearing cap assembly disposed to the rear of the first ornamental portion which is fixedly attached to the second ornamental portion and includes a bearing cap which covers the ball bearing assembly, and an ear clasp for selective attachment of the earring to a wearer's ear.

Abstract: A single post and locking member for a pierced earring that is self contained having a first section projecting from an earring base member and a second section extending from the first section normal thereto, both sections adapted to pass through an ear lobe and a locking member shiftable in the second section to lock the earring within the ear.

Abstract: A novelty jewelry article and method of making same includes a swinging ornament which is suspended within a hoop. The hoop is hollow and has a seam along the inside edge thereof. A pair of holes are drilled along the seam a predetermined distance from each open end of the hoop. The seam above the holes is spread apart. A monofilament having metallic balls crimped to opposing ends thereof is assembled with the hoop wherein the balls are inserted into the open ends of the hoop until the filament reaches the drilled holes and stretches tautly across the hoop. The balls are then glued in place and end castings, one of which may include an earring post, are applied to the open ends of the hoop. An ornament is then secured to the monofilament where it may swing back and forth.

Abstract: The ear ornament is a continuous member completely extending around the ear. The continuous member has an upper engaging portion resting on the bridge of the ear, a rear portion passing through the channel defined by the pinna of the ear, a lower non-engaging portion extending adjacent to earlobe of the ear, and a front portion extending in front of the ear. The continuous member may include a fastener means for connecting adjacent free ends of a member. A decorative ornament may be integral with a continuous member or be attachable to the continuous member for decoration.

Abstract: A substitute for pierced earrings includes dual attachment devices which operate together to facilitate attachment of the present invention over the user's ear. In each embodiment, a clip is combined with a hook-like fastener to securely fasten the device on the ear. In one embodiment, an earring covering the entire ear is employed. In another embodiment, a pierced earring may be attached to a base forming a part of the present invention.

Abstract: An adaptor enables a pierced earring to be converted into a pin that may be worn on an article of clothing. The adaptor consists of a receptacle having a longitudinal bore which is adapted to receive the earring's post. For conversion, the earring post is bent downwardly and slidably inserted into the bore. A U-shaped flange is secured to the receptacle and extends above the upper edge thereof. The flange has a front portion which includes a notch in its upper edge for receiving the bent-over earring post so that when the post is fully inserted into the receptacle the notch prevents the earring from rotating. The flange further has a rear portion which includes a rearwardly extending pin. The pin is adapted to penetrate an article of clothing.

Abstract: A jewelry clutch includes a body portion having an open cavity formed therein and an elastomeric clutch element in the cavity for receiving and securing a post of a jewelry item in the clutch. The body portion has a substantially triangular transverse cross sectional configuration to enable the clutch to be more easily grasped between the thumb and first two fingers of a hand of a user.

Abstract: A reusable ear piercing earring includes a piercing pin with a circumferential groove formed therein. The groove is positioned between a pointed end of said piercing pin and a proximate end of said piercing pin. A distal end portion of the piercing pin including the pointed end is adapted to be broken off from the proximate end of the piercing pin at the groove. The circumferential groove is formed into a substantially V-shaped cross-section wherein one surface of the circumferential groove on the same side as the pointed end is inclined at an inclination angle .theta. of about 20.degree..+-.10.degree. with respect to a plane perpendicular to the axis of the piercing pin. The other surface of the groove opposite to the one surface is arcuate or round. The earring is first inserted through the ear. To reuse the earring the distal end portion of the piercing pin is separated from the proximate end of the piercing pin at the groove to provide a piercing pin with a new distal end.

Abstract: An earring jacket has a connecting member having a bore therethrough at one end to receive attaching means for attaching the connecting member to a human ear and an ornamental member pivotally connected to the connecting member so that the ornamental member, when so connected, pivots with respect to the connecting member about an axis transverse to the axis of said bore so that the ornamental member hangs vertically from the ear.

Abstract: A cushion for securement to a clip of a clip-on earring having a decorative portion including a rear surface a clip secured thereto. The clip comprises a loop which is arranged to engage the rear of a wearer's earlobe while the rear surface of said decorative portion of said earring engages the front of said earlobe to sandwich the earlobe therebetween. The cushion comprises a disk of resilient material, e.g., silicone rubber, having a top wall, a bottom wall, a circular outer side wall having an annular groove extending about its periphery, and a central opening extending through said disk. The cushion is inserted within the loop of the clip so that the loop is disposed within the cushion's annular groove. The top wall of the cushion is convex and the central opening is small to provide a relatively large area to engage the rear surface of the earlobe and thereby spread out the force applied to the earlobe by the clip.

Abstract: There is disclosed a decorative interchangeable and detachable earring assemblage comprising individual and separable earring units which can all be of the same size and shape or of different sizes and shapes enabling the earring units to be mixed or matched depending on the fashion mood of the wearer.

Abstract: Pierced earlobe protector for permanent mounting in a wearer's earlobe, comprising an elongated tube of hypoallergenic material positioned within the pierced opening in the wearer's lobe, an enlarged flange at one end of the tube adapted to abut one surface of the lobe, and an extension at the other end of the tube extending beyond the opposite surface of the lobe, and locking means positioned on said extension to secure the protector in position in the lobe for subsequent reception therethrough of a pierced earring post.

Abstract: An electrical earring for use on a pierced earlobe. The earring includes a receptor portion for positioning on an outer part of the earlobe and which contains a light enhanced display element, such as a translucent stone. The earring also includes a transmitter portion for positioning on the inner portion of an earlobe. The transmitter portion contains a battery and an electrical lamp such as an LED which is electrically connected to the battery. An elongated light transmitting post extends from the transmitter portion through the earlobe and into the receptor portion for transmitting light from the LED to the light enhanced element of the receptor portion.

Abstract: A one piece earring comprising a decorative part having a slot, the slot being formed to extend from the periphery to a central section thereof, the decorative part also having a bar joining the two sides of the slot and located intermediate the periphery and the central section. An inverted J-shaped hook comprising a short section and a long section with a curved section therebetween, the short section having its end formed as a ring, the inverted J-hook being pivotally connected to the bar by the ring to allow for the extended rotation of the J-shaped hook through the slot.

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 earring is provided, that is simple to wear and is designed to minimize potential loss of the earring by inadvertent falling off. The earring is also designed to minimize pain to the earlobe of the wearer, even when the accessory that forms a portion of the earring becomes quite large. The earring of the invention includes a body portion adapted to be inserted into the external opening of a human ear; a connector for affixing an ornamental accessory to the earring, which is attached at an upper end to the main body portion; a hook-like element attached to the lower end of the connector, adapted to be releasably clamped to the rear side of the ear; and an accessory mounted at an ornamental location on the connector.