Disclosed is a member (1) for holding an object (2) in position on an element (3) provided with a bore (4), the object (2) comprising a so-called male part (10) designed as a pointed rod, the free end of which is suitable for inserting in a reception housing provided in a so-called female part of the holding member (1), characterized in that the reception housing is provided, at its opening, with a means (15) for guiding the male part (10) into the reception housing.

The earring device (1) includes: a shaft (2) suitable for passing through the orifice; a catch (3) hinged with the shaft, the catch being suitable for adopting an unlocked position, wherein the catch is aligned with the shaft and a plurality of locking positions (17) along the shaft, wherein the catch is arranged transversely relative to the shaft; elements (17, 31, 32, 33) for reversibly locking the catch in one of the locking positions. The device makes it possible to adapt the earring to the thickness of the ear wearing same. The device is also suitable for other parts of the body liable to be pierced for the purposes of visual appeal.

A item having a clasp apparatus to releasably set at least one interchangeable ornamental object, with variations and alternatives of the embodiments. Jewelry items and other items is configured with a clasp apparatus that allows the user to quickly and easily interchange ornamental objects such as faceted gemstones, cabochons, metal objects etc. Other uses of the embodiments comprise a relaxation or therapy aid; use as a toy; an educational tool; and an amusement apparatus.

The present invention relates generally to a coated jewelry article or a coated component of a jewelry article, comprising a jewelry article or a component of a jewelry article, a first metallic coating, and a second metallic coating.

A jewelry item which includes sliding collets is disclosed. The collets may slide along first and second elongated collet mounting structures, such as a wire, recess or flange. The covets may have one or more wings and/or one or more bosses which are received by the first and second elongated collet mounting structures. The collets may slide freely along the first and second elongated collet mounting structures.

The present invention relates generally to a coated jewelry article or a coated component of a jewelry article, comprising a jewelry article or a component of a jewelry article, a first metallic coating, and a second metallic coating.

The invention relates to a monolithic piercing (1) designed to be inserted in a previously pierced hole in the skin of a user, the piercing comprising: •—a tip (110), configured to allow guiding and suitable presentation of an expansion bulb during its insertion into the hole in the skin; •—the expansion bulb, (120), having an ovoid profile and variable cross-section having a plurality of different perimeters, only one of which is maximum, the bulb (120) being configured to ensure a gradual and painless expansion of the skin during guiding of the piercing into the hole; •—a rod (200) configured to adapt to the tunnel hole of the skin and enabling support of the piercing; •—an end portion (300) consisting of an ornamental relief, which has a volume and/or a characteristic dimension that is sufficiently large to prevent the piercing from passing through the hole in the skin; and •—wherein the tip (110), the bulb (120) and the rod (200) cooperate in order to ensure a triple function of insertion, holding in place and removal of the piercing allowed by the guiding and expansion of the hole; •—wherein the perimeter PB of any cross-section of the bulb (120) is greater than the perimeter PP of any cross-section of the tip (110) and than the perimeter PT of any cross-section of the rod (200); and •—wherein the weight of the ornamental end portion (300) is less than or equal to the combined weight of the tip (110) and the bulb (120).

The present application provides a nose stud used for perforating and a perforating apparatus. The nose stud used for perforating comprises a needle tip and a needle bar, wherein the needle tip is connected to one end of the needle bar, and an easily bendable portion, which bends when the needle tip is subjected to a resistance force under a force applied by the needle bar, is provided at a joint. As a bendable structure is provided at the joint between the needle tip and the needle bar, the needle tip can bend relative to the needle bar after perforating the nose to avoid damaging tissues in the nasal cavity.

The present invention relates to a septum piercing, comprising: a piercing element, the piercing element passing through the septum; a support element, the support element coupled to the piercing element and contacting both sides of the septum in a position wherein the contact is not visible; and a decorative element coupled to the support element, wherein the decorative element is visible, and wherein the support element acts to restrict lateral movement of the piercing element and maintain the decorative element in a symmetrical position when the septum piercing is worn.