Abstract: A fashion accessory includes a band of elastic material defining a central opening forming an inner perimeter and fabric surrounding the band. The fabric is shaped so that the fashion accessory has a circular outer perimeter or has an outer perimeter having a plurality of substantially linear sides forming a triangle, square, pentagon, hexagon, septagon or octagon. A pouch for containing small items is formed in the fabric, the pouch being closable by a fastener extending along at least part of the outer perimeter or across from the inner perimeter to the outer perimeter. The fashion accessory may be used as a ponytail holder, headband, wrist band or ankle band or it may be attached to a belt or bag.

Abstract: A hinged finger ring which is adapted to fit around the base of a finger without slipping is particularly useful for wearing on a finger having an enlarged knuckle. The ring preferably includes ornamented portions attached to first and second shank portions which are hinged together at ends opposite from the ornamented portions. The ring is closed around the finger by latching a male member attached to one of the ornamented portions into a cavity in the other of the ornamented portions. The latch is released to remove the ring by pressing down on the ornamented portion to which the male member is attached, thereby releasing the latch and allowing the ring to be opened.

Abstract: A variable sized finger ring has a center shank member and first and second side shank members. Each side shank member is hinged at a first end portion to a respective end of the center shank member and a second end portion of each side shank member is hollow. An elongated sizing section extends in the hollow second end portions of the side shank members. The sizing section has a plurality of stops thereon for determining the circumferential size of the ring. A first end of the sizing section is secured within the hollow second end portion of the first side shank member and a second end of the sizing section is retained within the hollow second end portion of the second side shank member. The sizing section is movable to locate one of the plurality of stops in position against a fixed part of the hollow second end portion of the second side shank member, thus fixing the circumferential size of the ring.

Abstract: A jewelry closure includes a magnetic closure and a mechanical closure which is a safety feature, preventing the magnetic closure from being opened inadvertently. A plate-like mechanical closure member attached to one of the magnetic closure members engages a complementarily shaped portion of the other magnetic closure member when the magnetic closure is secured to provide a mechanical second closure for the jewelry. The combined magnetic and mechanical jewelry closure may be used to close chains. The closure may also be disposed on a hinged ring. The ring may be used for passing through ends of a decorative chain as a closure for the chain. The closure may also be used on a hinged ring for wearing on a finger and is particularly useful if the finger joints are swollen. Other uses include adaptation for a hinged charm for closing a chain or for adding to a chain.