Variable configuration earring

A variable configuration earring comprising:

• a) a spine member;
• b) a plurality of rib members individually attached along said spine member, said rib members each forming a nearly complete loop with a body and two ends, said two ends defining a circumfernetial opening and said rib members arranged along said spine member such that there are two terminal rib members, one at each end of said spine, and such that the circumfernetial openings of each rib member are generally aligned, said plurality of rib members being arranged along said spine member such that said circumfernetial openings define a line substantially parallel to said spine member;
• c) an ear post member attached to said variable configuration earring and a clasp for matingly engaging said ear post member;
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• d) a movable clip arm mounted on aide variable configuration earring and positioned at a point located a substantial distance from said ear post member, said clip arm being configured, and dimensioned to frictionally clasp, in a clasping position, an ear between said clip arm and said earring at said point and movable from said clasping position to a position out of engagement with said ear.