Rotatable Earring Post

Abstract

An earring fastening post that allows for the attachment of an ornamental or decorative portion without need of an earring back or fastener. The device comprises of a rotating earring post attached that can be utilized with any ornamental or decorative earring. The post has two outer post members pivotably attached to a center securing member. The center securing member rotates and locks perpendicularly to the outer post members, securing a user's ear lobe between the ornamental earring and the securing member.

1 ) A unitary, securable earring post comprising:
 a post assembly secured to an ornamental front portion;   said post assembly having a center securing member pivotably attached between two outer post members;   and said center securing member rotatable from a stowed position, parallel to said outer post member into a securing position, perpendicular to said outer post members to sandwich a user's earlobe between said securing member and said ornamental front portion.   
     
     
         2 ) A device as in  claim 1 , wherein said center securing member is lockable in said securing position, preventing ease of rotation from said securing position.