Abstract: A clip (100) for being strung on a bracelet and/or a necklace, said bracelet or necklace comprising an elongate member with a flat cross-sectional shape and with a first substantially flat major surface and a second substantially flat major surface.

Abstract: An earring post construction that includes an elongated earring post and a cup that is for the support of a decorative piece. The elongated earring post and cup are integrally formed in a single piece construction so as to eliminate the use of any attachment means between the elongated earring post and the cup; in combination with a securing stud that engages with the elongated earring post, and wherein there is provided an elongated passage in the elongated earring post so as to minimize the amount of precious metal used in constructing at least the elongated earring post.

Abstract: A jewelry item comprises an elastic element extending over the entire length of the item, a plurality of decorative elements threaded one after the other on the elastic element so as to be slidable with respect thereto, and a plurality of connection elements which are each threaded on the elastic element between a pair of adjacent decorative elements and connect the decorative elements to each other, whereby the adjacent decorative elements are displaceable with respect to each other, sliding on the connection element, between a position of minimum relative distance and a position of maximum relative distance. Each connection element is connected to a first decorative element of the pair of adjacent decorative elements by a first bayonet-type engaging device and to a second decorative element of the pair of adjacent decorative elements by a second bayonet-type engaging device.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of string tying buckles, in particular to a novel string tying system. A rotating cover and a rotating clamping member provided with a buckling portion and first clamping teeth are arranged in a split manner, so that the demolding difficulty is low, and the system is convenient to produce and assemble.

Abstract: The invention concerns a bracelet link suitable for forming a bracelet, the main direction of which defines a longitudinal axis, said link comprising: —a body passed through by a channel arranged in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis, said channel being interrupted by a link portion provided in said body, in which a second link can engage, —a bar housed in the channel, said bar being capable of being moved in translation in the channel with respect to the body, between an assembled position in which the bar passes through the link portion and a free position in which it leaves the link portion free, —a locking member arranged so as to be movable in translation between a first position in which it locks the longitudinal position of the bar in order to hold it in the assembled position of same, and a second position in which the bar is movable in translation, and—an elastic member applying a force to the locking member that tends to hold it in the first position of same.

Abstract: An earring comprises an ornamental structure and a flexible post attached to the ornamental structure; the flexible post can comprise an elastic material capable of returning to its original shape and form after being compressed and/or deformed. A flexible earring back can be provided that has a flexible post-engagement opening comprising a flexible material; the flexible material comprising an elastic material capable of returning to its original shape and form after being compressed and/or deformed. An earring comprises an ornamental structure and a post attached to the ornamental structure, wherein the post can include a breakaway structure proximal to a connection between the ornamental structure and the post to allow the ornamental structure and post to separate in response to an external force. The post can be rigid or flexible.

Abstract: An earring or brooch back for receiving a post includes a housing having a bottom shell and a top shell. The bottom shell and the top shell are provided with mutually aligned openings for forming a passage for the post. A first and a second pressing element are positioned between the bottom shell and the top shell, and the first pressing element is provided with a first stop for the post and a first protruding part which protrudes from the housing. The passage lies between the first stop and the first protruding part, and the second pressing element is provided with a second stop for the post and with a second protruding part which protrudes from the housing. The passage lies between the second stop and the second protruding part, and at least one spring is provided for spring-mounting the first and second pressing element.

Abstract: A jewellery keeper wearable by a person to securely hold jewellery items, the keeper including, a keeper body. A location is included on the keeper body adapted to receive one or more jewellery item thereon and a securing means including a lock device, to secure the jewellery on the keeper body, and lock it securely such that it cannot be released from the keeper body without operation of the lock device. The one or more items of jewellery are positioned on the keeper body and the lock device of the securing means locks the jewellery in place, so the jewellery is securely held on the keeper body and also held in an attractive presentation for wear by the person. The invention also relates to variants thereon and a methods of use.

Abstract: Disclosed is a spinnable jewelry item, including: a rotating assembly having a rotating face and a main shaft connected with the rotating face, the rotating face rotating with the main shaft as axis; a positioning assembly having a positioning face, the positioning face elastically abutting against the rotating face along the axial direction of the main shaft; a protrusion and a recess opposite the protrusion being provided on opposite surfaces of the positioning face and the rotating face; when the rotating face is rotated, the protrusion enters or exits the recess; an elastic element applying an elastic force against the positioning assembly, such that the positioning face resiliently abutting against the rotating face; a main body part having an opening structure, wherein the main shaft is rotatably connected with the bottom of the opening structure after passing through the positioning assembly and the elastic element, and the positioning assembly and the elastic element are disposed in the opening struct

Abstract: A piece of jewelry includes a hinge assembly that always biases two rigid portions to rotate relative to each other toward a closed secure position. The jewelry includes a leaf spring that biases a spring housing to rotate and thereby in turn rotate the two rigid portions relative to each other. The jewelry includes a pin in slot system which limits movement of the hinge to maximum predetermine opening angle.

Abstract: A miniaturized coupling for jewelry includes a male coupling and a female coupling, each of which is millimeter-sized or sub-millimeter-sized and each of which is attached to or suited to be attached to a respective jewelry component. The male coupling has a locking member configured to be inserted into the female coupling through an opening into an interior of the female coupling. A resiliently-biased, snap connector located in the interior of the female coupling, so constructed that when the locking member is inserted into the female coupling it initially moves and then is retained by the snap connector. An actuating pin in the female coupling is configured to move the snap connector to release the locking member and thereby disengage the male and female couplings from each other. The actuating pin has an outer surface accessible at an outer surface of the female coupling.

Abstract: In an aspect, there is provided an elastic ring-based ornament making device for constructing an elastic ring-based ornament that includes at least one elastic ring and a plurality of ornamental members positioned thereon. The elastic ring-based ornament making device includes an elastic ring support including a plurality of extension arms which are movable between retracted and extended positions. When the arms are retracted, the elastic ring support supports the at least one elastic ring in a first state. When the arms are extended, the elastic ring support supports the at least one elastic ring in a second state. The at least one elastic ring is stretched more in the second state than in the first state. The arms when extended are spaced from one another sufficiently to permit mounting of the ornamental members on the at least one elastic ring between the arms.

Abstract: A decorative, wearable system includes at least one decorative element mechanically and moveably suspended in a liquid by mechanical fixation elements. The liquid shares a substantially similar refraction index as at least one of mechanical fixation elements.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of commemorating at least one special date for an individual with a customized jewelry design. The method comprises selecting at least one day, from numbers 1 through 31, and at least one month, from numbers 1 through 12, that the individual wishes to commemorate; placing at least one first design element which corresponds to the at least one selected day on a base element, said base element divided into sixty visible or invisible segments to represent a clock face with a top point on the clock face representing noon or midnight and referred to as a zero point, wherein the placement of the at least one first design element represents at least one minute hand of the clock and placing at least one second design element which corresponds to the at least one selected month on the base element, wherein the placement of the at least one second design element represents at least one hour hand of the clock.

Abstract: An assembly for use with swimsuits and other articles of clothing, the assembly comprising decorative chains and clasps for removably coupling the chains to swimwear and/or other articles of clothing.

Abstract: A modifiable jewelry system. The modifiable jewelry system may include a main jewelry body, wherein the main jewelry body may include a track along at least a portion of the main jewelry body and a securing component. The modifiable jewelry system may further include one or more attachable/detachable components, the one or more attachable/detachable components may include a decorative portion and a retaining body portion, wherein the retaining body portion may be configured to be received by the track of the main body, and wherein the received retaining body portion may be releasable retained within an internal portion of the track via the securing mechanism.

Abstract: The present application provides a nose stud used for perforating and a perforating apparatus. The nose stud used for perforating comprises a needle tip and a needle bar, wherein the needle tip is connected to one end of the needle bar, and an easily bendable portion, which bends when the needle tip is subjected to a resistance force under a force applied by the needle bar, is provided at a joint. As a bendable structure is provided at the joint between the needle tip and the needle bar, the needle tip can bend relative to the needle bar after perforating the nose to avoid damaging tissues in the nasal cavity.

Abstract: The application describes a watch band and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In various embodiments, the watch band includes a first portion and a second portion continuous with the first portion. The first portion can be made of a first material and be adapted to be located directly under a back of a watch case. The second portion can include a series of rigid links formed from a second material that is different than the first material. The second portion can be adapted to wrap around the wrist of a user. In various embodiments, the watch band can feature offset links to enable the watch band to curl around a user's wrist while maintaining the watch case at a low profile above the first portion. In some cases, the watch band can include a detachment mechanism remote from where the watch band attaches to the watch case.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and wearable electronic devices for dispensing substances, it being possible to release the substances by means of a diffuser or atomiser system. The device, which has a function that allows the wearing of swappable capsules containing substances, comprises specific connectors that allow the complete modularity of the capsules, of the display/control pane and of the straps, thereby permitting the device to be fully personalised and optimised. The tightening/loosening and attachment system allows the device to be secured to a body automatically and intuitively. Of note is the inclusion of motors, sensors, readers and antennas in the system, which allow sensory impact to be integrated into the use experience (emission of visual, haptic or olfactory signals). In addition, communication and identification systems integrated into the elements provide interoperability between same, with other devices and between users.

Abstract: A system, and method for enhancing the utility inherent in the application of smartwatches, in functional combination with conventional watches, in a single watchband.