Sales of Beyonce's Obama earrings go through the roof

Afrik Update

Entertainment

By Hanna Flint

Badges, T-shirts and iPhone cases are just a few examples of Obama 2012 merchandise you can buy to show your support.

      But Beyonce took it one blinging step further on Saturday by wearing a pair of earrings with the President's name on them.

And now sales for these earrings have gone through the roof with 1000s of pairs being snapped up by fans across the world.

      The pro-Obama earrings were designed by Puerto Rican jewelry designer, Erika Peña.

The minute photos of Beyonce wearing the earrings emerged, she was flooded with orders for the $32 set.

      

Speaking to TMZ, Erika says she's now sold over 1,300 pairs with London credited as the city making the most orders.

Some may think the designer has missed a key letter from the democratic candidate's name, but the circular shape of the hoop also stands for the first letter: O-BAMA.

Beyonce has always been a vocal supporter of the President.

The Dream Girls actress has often attended and performed at benefits and dinners the President has put on.

Her most memorable performance was at the Commander in Chief's inaugural ball where she sang Etta James' At 

  

Last whilst President Obama danced with his First Lady Michelle.

Earlier this year the Grammy-award winning singer used fashion to show her support for the first black President, with the letters of his second name painted on each of her nails.

Since then many have been quick to praise Beyonce for her fashionable activism, with CocoPerez saying, 'now we can always count on Beyonce to be stylish and politically correct!'

Her husband has been just as supportive, using his music to highlight his backing for Obama.

Jay-Z most likely enjoyed his wife's golden tribute as they enjoyed dinner in New York on Saturday night.