fig1 a - e represent embodiments of a jewelry set , displaying different combinations of pieces . as shown , and according to some embodiments , one or more earrings 10 are provided , having a clip 20 ( or other known ear fastening devices , and / or other fastening devices which may double as both an ear affixing device and a device to attach the earring to another article of jewelry ). a broach 30 , shown for example as a center piece , is also provided to which each earring may be attached . the assembly piece , 40 , is shown in fig1 c and 1e . to that end , fig1 d and 1e illustrate additional embodiments which utilize a chain 50 and chain affixing portions ( e . g ., hooks , loops , and the like ) which allow the assembly to be used as a necklace . fig1 a - 1c are shown as a pin / pendant assembly . according , and for example , a pin or brooch can be worn with a necklace , or the like , as a pendant . the pendant assembly may further include one or more earrings . one combination to be worn is a pair of earrings assembled with a pin or brooch as a pin or brooch with side clips . alternatively , a pin or brooch may be worn alone . fig2 a - 2i represent exemplary connection features / functionality for jewelry articles according to some embodiments of the disclosure , where such features may accomplish interconnection / assembly of at least some jewelry components into , for example , a multi - component jewelry device / system according to some embodiments of the present disclosure . for example , and as illustrated , according to some embodiments , the center broach / pin piece ( for example ) may include a user affixing device 55 , which may be used to accomplish at least one of mounting the assembly ( which may be one or more individual jewelry articles — e . g ., earrings and broach ) to a person &# 39 ; s clothing and mounting the assembly to a chain so that the assembly may be worn as a necklace . accordingly , the user affixing device 55 can include a mounting pin 60 and may also include one or more eyes 80 . the user affixing element ( or could also be referred to generally as a “ pin ”) may be pivotable to allow use of only one of the mounting pin or the eyes . to that end , the user affixing element 55 may be pivotable to enable such functionality , along an axis ( as shown — and by way of example only — the axis substantially corresponds to the longitudinal arrangement of element 55 ). this allows element 55 to move to accommodate a user &# 39 ; s desire to wear the assembly in one way or the other . as shown in fig2 a , for example , the element 55 may be in a “ closed ” position , relative to groove 70 ( i . e ., a portion of the mounting pin is received in groove 70 ) allows mounting pin 60 to be used to affix the assembly ( or broach by itself ) to a user &# 39 ; s clothing . as shown in fig2 c , for example , the element 55 may be in an “ open ” position , relative to groove 70 , allowing the eyes 80 to be used . fig2 b and fig2 d - 2f illustrate further examples of such functionality . see also fig2 g - 2i illustrating full assembly 40 ( center - piece and a pair of earrings ) with the element 55 in the two different positions as described above . although particular embodiments have been disclosed herein in detail , this has been done by way of example for purposes of illustration only , and is not intended to be limiting with respect to the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure . in particular , it is contemplated that various substitutions , alterations , and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of any invention disclosed herein . moreover , other aspects , advantages , and modifications are considered to be within the scope of the disclosed embodiments . those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments disclosed herein may be applied to any jewelry , jewelry kit , assembly of jewelry ( e . g ., combination jewelry ) and jewelry design methods . certain features of the embodiments of the claimed subject matter have been illustrated as described herein ; however , many modifications , substitutions , changes and equivalents are within the scope of the embodiments disclosed herein . additionally , while several arrangements and components between them have been described in detail , it is contemplated by those of skill in the art that one or more the jewelry and assemblies and arrangements disclosed herein may be worn without the others , and additional jewelry and assemblies and arrangements between pieces may be worn and still be in accordance with the claimed subject matter . it is , therefore , to be understood that the appended claims are intended merely to represent some embodiments of the present disclosure , and that other claims may be drafted to cover additional embodiments ( whether similar to the present claims or not ), as well as cover embodiments directed to the ornamental designs of the various articles of jewelry , combination articles of jewelry , and other associated devices / apparatuses disclosed herein ( e . g ., jewelry boxes ). it is also to be understood that any reference to dimensions provided in the figures are merely for exemplary reasons , and one of skill in the art will appreciate that any sized jewelry having dimensions greater than and less than those dimensions disclosed are within the scope of the embodiments of the present disclosure .