Abstract: A system for manufacturing hollow tubular jewellery comprises a die and core assembly for extruding a hollow metallic tube, wherein a core is positioned within a die of the die and core assembly to define three-dimensional surfaces or curved surfaces of a hollow metallic tube. A mandrel is provided for bending the hollow metallic tube, wherein the mandrel is fixed proximal from the die and core assembly. A laser source is provided, which is configured to emit a laser beam to form perforations on the hollow metallic tube. The system includes a fixture which is adapted to hold the hollow metallic tube. The fixture is configured to rotate and tilt to adjustably position a three-dimensional surface or curved surface of the hollow metallic tube perpendicular to the laser beam for forming perforations.

Abstract: Flexible retaining structures for body jewelry and method for their use. A loop portion may be open and present a width greater than a cross-section of a shaft-like transdermal portion and the loop may be oriented at an angle to the transdermal shaft-like portion when the retaining structure is in a relaxed condition. The structure may be stretched to close the loop and reduce the cross-sectional area of the loop portion of the retaining structure.

Abstract: An accessory includes an accessory frame body having a pair of bearing recesses positioned at a prescribed spacing, and a decorative member held in a swingable state across the region between the bearing recesses of the accessory frame body, the decorative member extending in the horizontal direction after curving upward at a prescribed location, and having formed at the extended ends, protruding to both sides, swinging arm sections with downwardly-pointing pivoting support shafts, the pivoting support shafts of the swinging arm sections engaging with the bearing recesses formed in the accessory frame body, thereby attaching the decorative member to the accessory frame body in a freely swingable state.

Abstract: A jewelry kit, comprising: a card; two pendants; two pockets and two earwires. The pendants may be removeably secured to the card by one or more pre-formed guides. Each of the two pockets is configured to removeably secure one of the two earwires. After the two pendants and the two earwires are removed from the card, the two pendants are configured to be connected to the two earwires and then worn by a user.

Abstract: A decorative floral jewelry device is shown. The device allows the user to change out the beaded center portion of the floral jewelry and also provides at least one rod with platform that affixes to the back of the floral element such that the floral element does not sag thereby deterring from the look of the jewelry. An alternative embodiment shows a jewelry device that has a rod with platform and loop but uses a hook with loop a retention device and clip to fasten a decorative element.

Abstract: Described is an interchangeable earring kit, an interchangeable necklace kit, a combination interchangeable earring and necklace kit and a system of add-on decorative elements for all of the kits. These kits can be used to create a jewelry wardrobe from interchangeable parts. The kits exist as single or combination systems for do-it-yourself jewelry design wear. The kits are contained in compartmentalized boxes to allow for separation of the components.

Abstract: Freestanding films which have a luxurious metallic feel are used decorate and make personal adornments luxurious.

Abstract: An open-ended ring is configured for being secured to the cartilage at the base of the outer ear, above the ear lobe. Means are provided for suspending ornamental pendants from the ring.

Abstract: An improved jewelry article with a brilliant, preferably white, coating securely bonded to a substrate. The coating comprises predominantly chromium and, where a white finish is desired, a platinum group metal, preferably platinum. The substrate comprises predominantly tungsten carbide and a substantial amount of metal, preferably nickel. The coating is applied to the substrate using vapor deposition, such as physical vapor deposition. The metal and especially nickel will facilitate adhesion between the chromium in the coating and the substrate. The vapor deposition will further provide for superior adhesion as compared to traditional plating techniques. The improved jewelry article will maintain the brilliant, preferably white, finish of the coating due to the hard scratch resistant predominantly chromium coating and the improved adhesion between the coating and substrate.

Abstract: The present invention includes interchangeable jewelry pieces and an interchangeable jewelry product line comprising at least post style earrings, dangling earrings and pendants for necklaces. All of the jewelry items in the line have a base portion with a magnetic portion designed and dimensioned to receive and magnetically secure an interchangeable decorative cap portion. The decorative caps have a simple functional design making them relatively inexpensive to mass produce. The decorative cap portion includes a receiver portion, a substantially planar decorative material dimensioned for receipt in the receiver portion, a cover portion for protecting the decorative material, and downwardly projecting peripheral rim dimensioned to encompass the peripheral edge of a magnetic portion of the base of each of the pieces of jewelry in the product line.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure are directed to wearable item holders including a receptacle configured to releasably retain an item, the receptacle including a bottom surface, a lip that defines a periphery of an opening, and a groove defined between the lip and the bottom surface, the groove being configured to receive and retain edges of the item, and a supporting member coupled to the receptacle, the supporting member being configured to bear at least a portion of the weight of the receptacle and the item when the item holder is worn by a user.

Abstract: An earring assembly that displays the post of the earring through the body of the earring. The earring has an ornamental body with a face surface and an opposite rear surface. An opening is formed through the ornamental body. A contoured post is provided. The first end of the contoured post is coupled to the ornamental body at a hinged connection. The contoured post has a first section that extends away from the hinged connection and behind the rear surface. The contoured post also has a second section that extends from the first section to its second end. The second section extends through the inner opening of the ornamental body and positions the second end of the contoured post in front of the face surface of the ornamental body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process to produce hollow jewelry article and hollow jewelry articles produced in accordance with the said process. The process comprises a joining least two predetermined wax portions into a wax model and casting the said wax model into a partially or fully hollow jewelry article.

Abstract: A body modification device including a post base, wherein the post base is configured to be disposed subcutaneously, and one or more retainer posts coupled to the post base for receiving at least one attachment.

Abstract: An article of jewelry including a body having an outer major surface and a decorative pattern formed on the outer surface of the body, the pattern including pairs of intersecting grooves and an optically transparent synthetic decorative element that includes admixed glitter, diamond dust, or both formed in a respective well created by the intersection of each pair of intersecting grooves.

Abstract: What is disclosed is a connecting system, comprising an elongated element and a substantially ring-shaped element provided with an opening, into which said elongated element can be inserted for connection thereto. The elongated element comprises a connecting member, and the ring-shaped element comprises an opening configured to allow sliding passage of the elongated element with the connecting member in a specific angular position. The elongated element with the connecting member present thereon can only move through the opening, causing the two elements to be disconnected, in a specific angular position. The elongated element need not undergo any complex operations during manufacture thereof, and furthermore no complex turning movements or squeezing operations are required upon moving the elements together or apart. The connecting system is used as a suspension system, for example, or as a connecting system for an earring.

Abstract: The slide for an Omega necklace has an ornamental front face and a catch attached to a rear face thereof. The slide has loops that an Omega necklace chain can slide through. The catch is preferably in the form of a figure 8 (or modified figure 8) safety clasp that is elongated and curved. The clasp may be fixed either vertically or horizontally on a hinge and snaps closed, having a first loop at one end that pivots in a tube and a second loop or buttonhole at the opposite end that engages a ball-shaped catch. The hinge may be oriented to accommodate either the vertical or horizontal arrangement. The curved clasp can accommodate the bails of various sizes and types of pendants, and allows the slide to be worn alone or with a pendant suspended from the slide.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and devices for attaching an ornamental feature to flesh plugs, flesh tubes, flesh piecing posts and rings, and other piecing jewelry.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a bearing, a pendant, and a supporting component. The bearing rotatably engages the pendant. The supporting component engages a portion of the bearing. The bearing rotates relative to the pendant upon movement of the supporting component with respect to the pendant and the bearing to maintain the alignment of the pendant.

Abstract: A protection pad for a pierced earlobe and an arrangement and method of securing and/or supporting an earring to the earlobe of a user, using the protection pad, and in a manner that attachment of an earring to the earlobe provides less discomfort to the user, obviates damage that might be occasioned to the earlobe from such attachment, and reduces loss of ornaments used in connection with such affixing and arising for inadvertent attachments.

Abstract: Described is an interchangeable earring kit, an interchangeable necklace kit, a combination interchangeable earring and necklace kit and a system of add-on decorative elements for all of the kits. These kits can be used to create a jewelry wardrobe from interchangeable parts. The kits exist as single or combination systems for do-it-yourself jewelry design wear. The kits are contained in compartmentalized boxes to allow for separation of the components.

Abstract: A pierced earring fastener 1 has: a pinching member 2 made of three balls 2a, 2a, 2a; a holder 3 that is a rubber-like elastic member; and a ring 5 for tightening the pinching member 2 and the holder 3. The three balls 2a, 2a, 2a are disposed in a ring shape at intervals of 120 degrees in a circumferential direction, as elements that form the pinching member 2. These balls are retained at predetermined positions by means of the holder 3. The holder completely surrounds the circular pinching member 2 formed by the three balls 2a. A through hole 3a penetrating a center of both of end faces 3c, 3c is formed via a gap 2b formed at the center of a ring formed by the pinching member 2 closed inside thereof.

Abstract: An earring includes an s-member earring post having a first end that includes a keeper, and a second end for insertion in a pierced ear hole of a user's ear. One or more beads are slideably attached to the s-member earring post, wherein, when the earring is worn on the user's ear, the keeper maintains a stable position of the at least one bead based on a gravitation force on the bead.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an earring assembly comprising an ornamental portion adapted to be suspended from a hook portion. The hook portion is adapted to be inserted into a piercing opening of an earlobe of a wearer by a pin portion extended from the hook. The assembly further comprises an ornamental ear lobe masking element, mounted on the hook, adapted to be securely mounted on the assembly and provided to mask or disguise the piercing opening or hole of the earlobe. The assembly further comprises a guard element mounted on the hook and adapted to abut the inner surface of the earlobe. The guard element is provided to facilitate a counter balance with the masking element and to keep the masking element flat against the earlobe. The masking element has generally a saucer-shaped configuration and provided with a central opening that threads onto the hook.

Abstract: An earring assembly for doubled pierced ear is provided. The assembly includes a first element comprising a first linkage, a middle element comprising a second linkage and third element comprising a third linkage. The first linkage of the first element has first and second ends. Similarly, the second linkage of the middle element has first and second ends and the third linkage of the third element has first and second ends. Corresponding ends of the linkages are attached utilizing post and back mating connections in order to attach the earring assembly to a wearer's earlobe.

Abstract: An earring (10) for a pierced ear (16) having an ear engaging member (24) securely engaging a lobe (14) of the ear (16), an ornament (12) and a coupling member (42) connecting the ear engaging member (24) to the ornament (12). When the ear engaging member (24) engages the ear (16) the coupling member (24) holds the ornament (12) subjacent to the ear lobe (14) and is substantially hidden from sight from the vantage point forward from the user.

Abstract: In one embodiment an earring includes a stem including a sharp end, external threads at the opposite end, a flange proximate the external threads, and a neck interconnecting the external threads and the flange; and a decorative member including a threaded axial opening adapted to urge its mouth against the flange by threadedly securing to the external threads. In another embodiment, the decorative member is a two-piece member. The decorative element can be implemented as one of a plurality of different shapes. Moreover, the stem can be sterilized effectively by detaching from the decorative element.

Abstract: A novel setting for a gemstone including a girdle, a crown on one side of the girdle, and a pavilion on the opposite side of the girdle, characterized in that the setting mounts the gemstone in an inverted orientation by prongs received in grooves formed in the crown of the gemstone such that the pavilion faces outwardly of the setting and the crown faces inwardly of the setting. Such a mounting is particularly useful when mounting a plurality of gemstones contiguously, in which case the prongs mounting each gemstone are concealed by the girdles of the gemstones. One embodiment is described wherein a plurality of gemstones are all mounted in the inverted orientation with the pavilions facing outwardly, and another embodiment is described wherein alternate gemstones are mounted in the inverted orientation with the pavilions facing outwardly, and with the remaining gemstone being mounted in the normal orientation with the crowns facing outwardly.

Abstract: The gem finding multi jacket dangle enhancer allows off the shelf earring posts with gems and nuts to be have interchangeable jackets in front of the earring to complement the gem and also to have interchangeable ornaments below the jacket. A gem finding multi jacket dangle enhancer includes a decorative jacket for an earring post that goes between a gem and an earlobe and having a post hole sized to allow through passage by an earring post, and a dangle enhancer dependently attached to said jacket adapted to replaceably holding dangles.

Abstract: The gem finding multi jacket dangle enhancer allows off the shelf earring posts with gems and nuts to be have interchangeable jackets in front of the earring to complement the gem and also to have interchangeable ornaments below the jacket. A gem finding multi jacket dangle enhancer includes a decorative jacket for an earring post that goes between a gem and an earlobe and having a post hole sized to allow through passage by an earring post, and a dangle enhancer dependently attached to said jacket adapted to replaceably holding dangles.

Abstract: Ear jewelry system comprises ear jewelry 1) and an associated gauge (2) for optimal adaptation of the ear jewelry (1) on the ear lobe. The ear jewelry (1) has a U shaped recess (5), which, with its internal width (7) is intended to be pushed from below over the ear lobe (16), which is to be fitted. The recess (5) then takes precisely the thickness of the ear lobe (16) in the condition, in which it is pulled down and stretched. Instead of adapting the recess directly to the measured thickness, an insert can also, with corresponding thickness, be put in the recess. The suitable internal width (7) is determined by means of a gauge (2), appropriate to the system, from multiple number of separate gauges (3). The separate gauges (3) have mouths (8) with graded internal widths (12) and tongues (9) with thickness (13), corresponding with the respective internal widths (7).

Abstract: An article of jewelry includes a gem with a face, and a groove formed along a periphery of the face. A wire may be disposed in the groove, and a hanger may be connected to the wire to suspend the gem. The hanger may be configured to maintain the orientation of the gem, for example, to maintain the face of the gem so that it is generally oriented outward from a wearer of the article of jewelry. In some embodiments, the periphery of the gem may comprise a girdle, and the groove may be formed substantially completely around the girdle.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a bearing, a pendant, and a supporting component. The bearing rotatably engages the pendant. The supporting component engages a portion of the bearing. The bearing rotates relative to the pendant upon movement of the supporting component with respect to the pendant and the bearing to maintain the alignment of the pendant.

Abstract: Various jewelry devices are provided for use in a pierced body part, such as the naval, and/or with devices implanted in a pierced body part. In one embodiment, a ring-shaped member is provided and it includes a first semi-circular member having first and second terminal ends, and a second semi-circular member having a first portion that is hingedly connected to the first terminal end of the first semi-circular member and a second portion that is fixedly mated to the first portion and that includes a terminal end that is adapted to removably mate to the second terminal end of the first component. The present invention also provides a connector for easily removably mating various jewelry ornaments to a jewelry device that is worn in a pierced body part.

Abstract: The present invention provides an earring setting for a gemstone including an arched portion, an earring wire and an end cap. The arched portion includes a hinge at one end and a mounting peg, passing through an opening in the gemstone, at the other end. The earring wire is attached to the hinge, and the end cap is attached to the mounting peg. The end cap includes an earring clasp to releasably engage the earring wire.

Abstract: An earring system including a substantially curved wire member having a front end and a rear end is provided. A decorative element is attached to the front end of the wire member. The earring system further includes a securing element for releasable engagement with the rear end of the wire member.

Abstract: In accordance with one or more embodiments of the invention, an earring has a decorative element that is held below the bottom of the ear by a continuously curved wire member. The end of the curved wire member opposite the decorative element is secured to the ear by a releasable securing element, which may also be ornamental. The overall design of the earring maintains the decorative element and the securing element in the same plane and in substantial vertical relation. In accordance with another embodiment of the invention, an earring enhancement has a decorative element that is held below the bottom of the ear. A curved wire member having a substantially straight portion maintains the position of the decorative element. One end of the curved wire member is configured to slide onto the post of a traditional earring.

Abstract: A pendant comprises a pedestal, an ornamental-piece hanging portion from which an ornamental piece is hung, and a chain-threading hole through which a chain is threaded. The pedestal includes a rolling member which rolls in a vertical direction smoothly. The wheel can be positioned within the pedestal, or adjacent an outer surface of the pedestal. The wheel rotates vertically (i.e., about an axis which is generally perpendicular to a plane of the pendant, and which is generally horizontal when the pendant is worn), thereby decreasing coefficient of friction between the connecting surface and the skin or the closing of the wearer. That is, when the pendant is worn, the wheel touches the skin and rotates in order to prevent the ornamental piece from turning up or down.

Abstract: A pendant containing a jewel mounted in an ornamental piece supports the jewel away from a wearers neck, thereby enabling the a jewel to sparkle fully as the ornamental piece with the jewel swings delicately in synchronization with the motions of the wearer.

Abstract: A jewelry mounting includes a base having front and rear surfaces. The front surface is provided with means permitting the mounting of an article of jewelry or other ornament usable on an earring or pendant. The rear surface includes a pivotable mounting for an ear post. The base also includes side walls to which are pivotably mounted two hoops. When the device is being used as an earring, the hoops lie in opposite directions to one another coplanar with the base. When the device is being used as a jewelry pendant, the hoops are pivoted orthogonal to the base and, in that orientation, comprise bails through which a jewelry chain may be threaded. The piece of jewelry or ornament may include a rear surface including a slot that receives the ear post when the ear post is pivoted down. The slot frictionally retains an end of the ear post to retain the ear post and hoops in the position at which the device may be used as a pendant.

Abstract: An earring assembly is described including an earring and an accessory. The earring includes a fastening mechanism and an ornamental portion. The accessory is removably attached with the earring and is configured to corresponding mate with the ornamental portion to enhance and compliment the ornamental appearance of the earring. The accessory is readily removed and replaced by a system of posts that engage catches and lock the accessory in position with the earring. The back of the ornamental portion has posts that mate with notches defined in the catches positioned on the accessory. The ornamental portion also includes a lip. The accessory further includes biasing means augmenting the system of posts and catches to ensure the secure positioning of the accessory against the lip of the ornamental portion of the earring.

Abstract: A jewelry design for adorning an ear which includes a conically-shaped stud mounting extending conically outward from a conical point to form a conical basket for securing a stone therein, a post with a near end attached to the conical point and a far end, and a nut engagable with the far end of the post for securing the stud mounting to the ear; a dangling element; and an intermediary connecting member which removably engages an exterior surface of the conical basket, and which includes a jump ring extending outward therefrom for flexibly supporting the dangling element so that it is removably suspendable below the stud mounting.

Abstract: An article of jewelry including a body having an outer major surface and a decorative pattern formed on the outer surface of the body, and a method for forming the decorative pattern, the pattern including pairs of intersecting grooves and an optically transparent synthetic decorative element formed in a respective well created by the intersection of each pair of intersecting grooves.

Abstract: A system for providing safe, effective ear-piercing is provided. A hinged hoop earring is provided for use in a stud gun system. The hinged hoop earring can be used in an earring cartridge which fits in a cradle of a stud gun for piercing. A vertically stackable packing box maintains a sterile environment in which the earring cartridge with a hinged hoop earring may be transported and stored. The stud gun can be loaded and unloaded using the packing box in such a way that the operator need not touch the cartridge during either loading or unloading.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry includes an enclosure formed by a frame and by two parallel crystals connected to the frame in a sealed manner. A plurality of independent annular elements are placed inside the enclosure one within another. These annular elements are free to move in rotation and in translation within the enclosure and one within another.

Abstract: Earring enhancements attach to an earring such as a hoop earring and allow a decorative element to dangle at or near the center of a hoop. Enhancements may be interchangeable and may attach to a variety of earring styles.

Abstract: A secure interchangeable charm earring system, for use with pieced ears, includes an earring body from which a charm hangs. Numerous charms having different ornamental forms can be interchanged on the earring, each having a charm opening. The earring has a body having a free end, a blocked end larger than the charm opening, and an apex portion therebetween. A spiraling middle portion extends between the apex portion and the free end, and a vertical piece extends between the apex portion and the blocked end. When the charm is brought into contact with the blocked end, the charm is not permitted to pass over the blocked end. When the earring is in place within the pieced ear hole, the earring hangs down from the pieced ear, with the apex portion extending through the hole. The charm is then maintained securely on the earring between the blocked end and the pieced ear.

Abstract: The present invention is an earring for a pierced ear comprising a shaft mounted on a base; a connector having a cavity for engaging the shaft and an adapter on the obverse; and a cap able to be affixed to the adapter on one side and a decorative aspect of the earring attached on the obverse.

Abstract: A tongue jewelry clip and method for wearing the clip is provided. The tongue jewelry clip includes a substantially thin, narrow, and rigid strip of metal bent to include at least one U-shaped section for wrapping around at least one edge of the tongue. The U-shaped section may be at one or both ends of the strip or in the middle. One or more tongue ornaments may be removably mounted to a first wall of the clip and a fastening assembly through the second wall of the clip member fastens the clip member onto the tongue. The one or more tongue ornaments may be non-pierced or pierced.

Abstract: An earring support device, or finding, which is inserted through a substantially horizontal piercing in the user's earlobe and from which an earring ornament is suspended. A horizontal straight center section of the support is provided to correspond with the piercing of the earlobe and minimize discomfort from the weight of the ornament. The device has two downward portions curvedly attached to, and, suspended, from each end of the horizontal section. One downward portion has a loop at its end to suspend an ornament. The other downward portion is inclined inwardly to hold the support in place.