Small ear jewelry (4)

I believe the answer is:

stud

(Other definitions for stud that I've seen before include "Press to secure this" , "Male horse kept for breeding" , "Fastening for collar" , "Macho - stable - boss" , "Football boot's peg-like projection" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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