A light emitting earring. The light emitting earring includes a light emitting unit comprising a base having a first side and second side, one or more LEDs disposed on the first side, and a pin disposed on the second side. The pin includes one or more electrical connections configured to extend through a first side of an ear and electrically connect to one or more electrical components that contacts a second side of the ear. A retainer is included, the retainer having a clip configured to secure the pin thereto. A hypoallergenic insulating material is disposed on the one or more electrical contacts. In one embodiment, a pattern generator operably connected to the light emitting unit includes an aperture configured to receive the pin therethrough. The pattern generator is configured to cause the one or more LEDs to flash in a desired pattern.