Patent ID: 7225638
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: A44C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A convertible jewelry mounting, comprising: a) a base connectable to an ornament; b) said base having an ear post pivotably mounted thereon, said ear post pivotable between a first position at which it may be detachably attached to an ear, and a second position remote from said first position; c) a hoop pivotably mounted on said base, said hoop pivotable between a first position at which it may comprise a bail adapted to receive a chain, and a second position remote from said first position; d) whereby, in use, when said hoop is moved to said first position thereof, said ear post may be moved to said second position thereof; e) said ear post having a first tab and said hoop having a second tab, said first tab overlying said second tab when said ear post is in said second position thereof and said hoop is in said first position thereof to releasably retain said hoop in said first position thereof.