Earring (noun)

1. An ornament worn on the lobe or edge of the ear.
2. A piece of jewelry worn on the ear.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english earg, of germanic origin; related to dutch oorbel and german ohrring.

Examples:

1. She was wearing a pair of gold earrings.
2. He bought her a pair of diamond earrings.
3. She had a matching earring and necklace set.
4. The earrings were made of pearl.
5. The earring was a stud.