Abstract: A jewelry piece that includes a chain or necklace with one or more decorative jewelry pieces removably mounted thereon by way of a narrow necked down minor length portion of the necklace adjacent the necklace clasp. The decorative jewelry pieces have an open ended channel in the rear face thereof slidably receiving therein the necklace. A gap in the channel is wider than the narrow necked down portion but narrower than the remainder of the necklace.

Abstract: An article of jewelry with ornamental male and female inserts that are reversible relative to their frame. The inserts form an opening on top to accept wire from a balled wire attached to the tubing on the frame. The balled wire allows the inserts to be flipped easily, while a wire, passing through the tubing, is the axis of rotation. A spring wire is attached to the bottom of the frame and fits into a notch formed by the mating inserts to secure the inserts in place. A stop is positioned on the back of the frame to prevent the inserts from extending beyond the back of the frame.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry comprising a substantially rigid base member comprising a groove along its length and a plurality of beads retained within the groove wherein the shape of the groove conforms to the shape of each bead to limit transverse movement of he beads and to allow the beads to slide along the groove. An outer member over a groove in the beads in turn holds the beads in the groove in the base member.

Abstract: A jewelry ring assembly includes a base ring having an annular channel on its outer surface and a retained ring disposed in that channel to be freely rotatable about the base ring and capable of wobbling in the channel. The base ring is a single piece of metal and its retaining channel is smoothly concave in width between raised annular edges. The base ring is formed from a cylindrical blank initially having a constant outside diameter across its width, which diameter is smaller than the retained ring inside diameter. The method of fabricating the ring assembly begins with flaring one edge radially outward to a final diameter larger than the retained ring inside diameter. The retained ring is moved over the unflared edge, after which that edge is also flared to the final diameter. Enlarging the annular edges in separate steps permits the base ring to be formed from a single piece of metal while presenting a retaining channel having a smooth concave width.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an apparatus and method for interconnecting jewelry elements. In various embodiments, the invention comprises a first jewelry element having a track disposed therein and a second jewelry element having a feature shaped and sized to traverse the track. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a bracelet having two or more tracks disposed on the surface thereof and a mounted jewel having a base shaped to travel within one or more of the tracks.

Abstract: A jewelry piece including a housing having at least one display opening. A carousel is rotatably disposed and axially aligned within the housing. A plurality of decorations is disposed on the carousel and a handle is coupled to the carousel to selectively position at least one portion of the plurality of decorations in a viewable position through the at least one display opening of the housing.

Abstract: A jewelry piece having a selectable display of gemstones and/or decorations is provided. The jewelry piece includes an integrated selectable display of gemstone. In one embodiment, the jewelry piece comprises a housing comprising a face plate and a back support, the face plate having a display opening; a carousel rotatably disposed between the face plate and the back support; a plurality of decorations disposed on the carousel; and a handle disposed through the housing and connected to rotate the carousel to selectively position at least one of the plurality of decorations in a viewable position through the display opening of the face plate.

Abstract: A process for producing an item of jewellery, in which a set stone (1) is fitted into a previously produced recess (9) in a cast metal body (5), wherein a part of the setting (2) is deformed and the stress produced by deformation holds the setting (2) together with the stone (1) fast; the recess (9) of the metal body (5) acquires in the casting operation its shape which causes deformation of the setting (2).

Abstract: A jewelry setting is provided to accommodate different shapes and sizes of gemstones. The multi-part jewelry setting comprises a gemstone holding means and a housing means for totally encasing a gemstone while affording substantial exposure of the gemstone. The U-shaped holding means is formed with a retaining means for engaging a peripheral edge of a gemstone and is formed to be resilient to accommodate gemstones of various diameters. By forming the gemstone holding means with a resilient material, the gemstone holding means will act like a spring and capture the gemstone by a compression fit. All of the components can be stamped from a single piece of sheet material. Being formed from sheet material, the completed housing is essentially hollow and results in an aesthetically pleasing, relatively inexpensive setting since less precious metal is required, even though, it appears to be of significant and massive precious metal construction.

Abstract: A method of making jewelry including providing an item to be mounted, creating a throughbore in the item, threading an elongated member through the item, providing a finding, providing a laser, and attaching the elongated member through the item, providing the item is suspended adjacent to the finding. The present invention is intended to encompass the method, the apparatus used to accomplish it, and the piece of jewelry or jewelry design which is produced by the method.

Abstract: A bezel setting for a ring or other jewelry item is provided. The bezel setting is mounted along the jewelry item and includes a first bezel element and a facing second bezel element for defining an opening therebetween in which a jewelry stone is received. The bezel elements are movable with respect to one another in order to be able to selectively adjust the distance between the bezel elements, and thus the size of the opening. As a result, the bezel setting can accommodate jewelry stones of varying size.

Abstract: A jewelry item having an automatically rotatable design element such as a gem stone includes a substantially cylindrical housing having a bottom wall, a cylindrical side wall vertically depending therefrom with a select design element mounted therein. The bottom end of the housing includes an internally threaded aperture for threadedly engaging a drive shaft on a micro-motor assembly. The micro-motor assembly includes a casing mounted to a jewelry item and is selectively powered by a battery. Accordingly, when a switch is activated, the design element housing will automatically rotate relative to the casing to provide a novelty jewelry item having an enhanced, aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: A vibrating, body-piercing jewelry item having a vibrating motor unit, a housing for the vibrating motor unit, a post, a keeper, retainer or clamping device for holding the item on a wearer's body, a power source for operating the vibrating motor unit, and an actuator for the vibrating motor unit. The vibrating, body-piercing jewelry may be worn on a part of the body that is either unpierced or pierced.

Abstract: A system and method utilizing a display apparatus for enhancing the viewed brightness of a precious or semi-precious stone. The system and method includes a display container having an outer body, a back cover, a transparent front cover located a distance from the back cover, at least one metal bearing having a facetted exterior lower surface and sized to fit within the container between the back cover and the front cover. The metal bearing is adapted to pin or nail a precious or semi-precious stone thereby retaining the stone and the height of the metal bearing and stone is less than the distance between the front and back covers. The distance between the front and back covers is such that the stone containing metal bearing is able to rock or tilt from side to side without falling completely on its side.

Abstract: An interchangeable and rotatable jewelry display for beads or ornaments, and a method of displaying and rotating interchangeable ornaments.

Abstract: An article, which can be a watch, a piece of jewelry, a spectacle frame or a leather-ware item, for example, comprising at least one movable decorative element contained inside a housing (15) defined between two walls (5, 10) whose inner faces (5a, 10a) are parallel to one another, at least one (5) of these walls which is externally visible being transparent. This housing (15) encloses movable decorative elements (13, 14) each having an axis of revolution and two guide surfaces (14a, 14b), one of which is convex, respectively adjacent to said inner walls and being arranged to allow the movable decorative elements (13, 14) to move freely in translation and in rotation about their axes of revolution inside the housing (15). The internal faces (5a, 10a) of the housing (15) are dished with a curvature along at least one radius of curvature, which increases the glittering effect by increasing the speed of rotation of the mobile decorative element, such as a diamond.

Abstract: A ring is provided with one or more rotatable beads projecting less than halfway out of the outer surface of the ring. There is a hole extending through each ring and an axle extending through the hole and anchored to the ring body. Where there is a plurality of beads, the axes of rotation of the beads lie parallel to each other.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for securing jewelry to a person's body, or to secure together the ends of a piece of jewelry. In one embodiment, an earring back for receiving a post of an earring has a base having a base aperture therein for receiving the post, and a first primary leg extending from a first end of the base, and a second primary leg extending from a second end of the base. A first spring leg extends from the first primary leg, the first spring leg having front face having a tear-drop shaped front aperture therein for receiving the post. A second spring leg extends from the second primary leg, the second spring leg having intermediate face having an intermediate aperture therein for receiving the post. The spring legs are biased such that when the earring back is uncompressed or not under external applied compressive forces, the front aperture, the intermediate aperture, and the base aperture are in axial misalignment.

Abstract: An apparatus and system for securing jewelry to a person's body, or to secure together the ends of a piece of jewelry. In one embodiment, an earring back for receiving a post of an earring has a base having a base aperture therein for receiving the post, and a first primary leg extending from a first end of the base, and a second primary leg extending from a second end of the base. A first spring leg extends from the first primary leg, the first spring leg having front face having a front aperture therein for receiving the post. A second spring leg extends from the second primary leg, the second spring leg having intermediate face having an intermediate aperture therein for receiving the post. The spring legs are biased such that when the earring back is uncompressed or not under external applied compressive forces, the front aperture, the intermediate aperture, and the base aperture are in axial misalignment.

Abstract: A jewelry piece 10 includes a light transparent, ornamental element 20 and a light emitting diode 16 positioned near the ornamental element. A battery case 12 has a side wall 12b having a threaded opening 29 therein providing access to a battery being held within the battery case. A clasp 14 has an outwardly projecting threaded element 14b adapted to be received in the threaded opening 29. There is a first conductive wire 26 having one end connected to one terminal of the battery and another end connected to the diode 16 and a second conductive wire 30 having one end connected to the light source and another end having a clasp 14. The clasp 14, when partially inserted into the opening 29, completes a loop but does not contact the other terminal of the battery, preventing the diode 16 from being energized. When completely inserted into the opening 29, the clasp 14 makes contact with the other terminal of battery to energize the light source.

Abstract: An improved clasp assembly which can be readily detached and reconnected to one or more strand ends, the latter being configured to be passed through jewelry components being slidably mounted on the strands. One embodiment of the clasp assembly comprises a catch permanently secured to one strand end, and a housing detachably secured to the other strand end. The catch is separably received in snap engagement within the housing, and the housing includes a latch mechanism accommodating its detachment and reattachment to the other strand end without the need to employ specialized tools or to involve jewelers.

Abstract: A bracelet with decorative elements and support elements includes a front sections of the decorative elements with in one a semi-cylindrical hollow and in another a projection of corresponding dimensions to permit two juxtaposed decorative elements to be maintained in position whilst permitting their articulation; the support elements have a shape inscribed within the recess of the decorative elements, an end of this support element has a coupling member formed by a convex semi-cylindrical surface provided with a coaxial hole, the other end of this support element includes two laterally separated coupling members each formed by a convex semi-cylindrical surface and provided with coaxial holes; and pins passing through the holes of two adjacent support members effect their coupling and permit their articulation.

Abstract: A jewelry article includes a plurality of beads and/or trinkets coupled together to form an elongated, flexible, decorative member having a clasp at each end thereof. Each clasp is adapted for fastening to a beltloop of the pants, jeans, shorts, skirt, or any other type of clothing with beltloops of a wearer permitting the jewelry article to be suspended from the waist and worn on the hip or across the front or back of the wearer.

Abstract: A device for protecting a decorative ring or band worn on the finger includes a wristband, a retaining member worn on a finger beyond the ring or band, and means for connecting the retaining member to the wristband.

Abstract: An adjustable ring is provided which consists of pivotally linked sections. One section is made of two telescopically engaged parts. One of these parts includes holes. The other part includes an axially displaceable element mounted on a pivotal segment of a decorative structure of the ring for engaging in the holes.

Abstract: An ornamental neckpiece for a shirt with a buttoned collar, which is intended to be worn when the collar is unbuttoned, comprising an ornamental chain or cord having an attachment on one end suitable for attachment to the shirt collar button and an attachment on the other end suitable for attachment to the shirt collar buttonhole, and being of a length greater than the space between the button and buttonhole when the shirt collar is unbuttoned as to hang loosely and serve as a jewelry item.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for joining elements forming jeweller articles, such as precious metals and pearls, which device comprises: a pair of pin arranged at respective cross sections of a metal half-ring shaped link, made of a precious material; a pair of opposite holes arranged on the outer surface of a pearl so that the pair of pins can be housed in the holes to form a coupling element between the pearl and the metal ring-shaped link.

Abstract: A novel pierced-ear earring comprises a toggle having inner and outer sides and an earpost attached to the inner side. A perforation passes through two other sides of the toggle, and an upper portion of a loop is positioned within the perforation. A pendant having first and second faces comprising non-identical ornaments is attached to a lower portion of the loop. The loop and pendant are rotatable through 180 degrees about the axis of the perforation and, together with the toggle and earpost, are rotatable through 180 degrees about the axis of the earpost. A novel method of reversing the novel earring comprises rotating the entire earring about the axis of the earpost and simultaneously rotating the loop and pendant about the axis of the toggle perforation. The earpost, toggle and loop comprise a novel finding or component for use in manufacture of jewelry.

Abstract: A jewelry article is adapted for attachment as an extension of the temple arm on conventional eyeglasses. The jewelry extension, or "glasstension", grips the temple arm with an elastic loop portion of a gripping member, and the gripping member in turn supports one or more elongated strands of jewelry type decorations, such as beads and charms. Each glasstension is a unitary piece, with the elongated decorative strands being securely affixed onto the gripping member. In one particular embodiment, the glasstension includes two or more decorative strands, and two additional gripping members attached at or near the ends of two of the decorative strands, allowing the glasstension to be converted from a single sided glasstension to a combined double sided glasstension and eyeglass retainer.

Abstract: A jewelry ring which comprises a ring section and a rod support section located above the ring section in which the rod support section includes rod support members at least one of which is hingedly connected to the ring section permitting the rod support members to be moved away from engaging the rod allowing a rotatable element to be inserted, placed on or removed from the rod and to lock the rotatable element in place when the movable support is moved into engagement with the rod.

Abstract: A combination jewelry article and toy for use as both a necklace and a yo-yo. The combination jewelry article and toy includes a pendant having a front portion and a rear portion connected by a post, and at least one aperture disposed in the pendant. A first end of a cord or chain is attached to the post of the pendant, while a second end of the cord is attached to an engagement member, such as a clasp. In a first position, the clasp is secured through the aperture in the pendant, so that both ends of the cord are attached to the pendant. In this manner, the cord is formed into a large loop which may be positioned around the neck of the user so that the pendant and cord may be worn as a necklace. In a second position, the clasp is secured to the cord in the area of the second end so that a finger loop is formed. The user can then wrap the cord around the post of the pendant, insert his or her finger into the finger loop at the second end of the cord and use the pendant and cord as a yo-yo.

Abstract: An article of jewelry in the form of a ring incorporating a pivotal mounting for a gem mounted therein. The pivotal mounting facilitates the placement of the gem in a setting which is pivotally connected to oppositely disposed, cantilevered weights depending therefrom. The weights are positioned outwardly of a gem mounting yoke and depend therefrom for imparting movement thereto in response to motions of the hand of the wearer. In this manner, the pivotally mounted gem is more predominantly displayed and creates an aesthetically pleasing image.

Abstract: Jewelry for insertion through the bore of a body part piercing. The jewelry comprises a crescent-shaped body of a memory resilient material having terminal ends adapted to be inserted within a piercing. A concave depression is defined on an inner side of one of the terminal ends. A second body such as a ball bearing is insertable between the terminal ends and is firmly seated within the concave depression to clasp the jewelry within the piercing. The ball bearing has a diameter slightly greater than a distance between the terminal ends of the crescent-shaped body to first force the terminal ends apart and then create an inwardly directed biasing force against the second body when the ball bearing is inserted therebetween, thus firmly holding the ball bearing within the concave depression and between the terminal ends.

Abstract: A convertible headband comprising a strand of tough and ductile wire with a plurality of V-bends formed therealong. The convertible headband may be bent into an arcuate configuration and disposed about a human head to restrain a wearer's hair, the convertible headband may be bent into an annular configuration disposed about a human neck to be worn as a choker necklace; and the convertible headband may be bent into a helical configuration and disposed about a human wrist or ankle to be worn as a bracelet or anklet or disposed surrounding a ponytail to be worn as a ponytail holder. Closed loops may be disposed at first and second ends of the strand of wire, and a removable S-hook may be used for coupling the closed loops together for securing the convertible headband about a human neck, wrist, or ankle. A multiplicity of annular beads may be rotatably threaded onto the strand of wire with beads disposed only on a first leg of each V-bend whereby alternating legs of the V-bends are bare.

Abstract: A structure of a hair ornanent includes a main body of the hair ornament, an elastic wire and an ornamental block. One end of the elastic wire is provided in a proper position of the main body, and the other end of the elastic wire is connected with the ornamental block. While the main body being worn on the hair of a user, the ornamental block will swing accordingly by the elasticity of the elastic wire through the move of the user's body and head or the influence of external forces so as to make the hair ornament look vivid and interesting. This invention is also provided with easily assembled and disassembled skills so that it is convenient for a user to replace another ornamental block.

Abstract: An article of jewelry is disclosed having a moveable member which may include a gem mounting for holding one or more gem stones in which the moveable member is associated in moveable relationship to the article of jewelry and is capable of moving freely when the article of jewelry is being worn. The travel of the moveable member is not impeded by the skin of the wearer, but travels freely within the tracks of the article of jewelry and the desired result of displaying gems in slideable and/or rotating relationship to an article of jewelry is achieved.

Abstract: A clasp or catch for jewelry items or the like, comprises: a first member, for attachment to one end of a jewelry item, having two parallel sides and two transversal bars interconnecting the two sides; a second generally O-shaped but not closed member having one end pivoting around one of the two transversal bars, and the other end securely engaging the other of the two transversal bars; and a third member, for attachment to another end of the jewelry item, similar in construction to said first member, having at least one cross bar for retaining said other end of the second member when not engaged by said other of the two transversal bars.

Abstract: The invention aims to produce an effect of renewing the presentation of decorative objects, making it possible continually to derive benefit from the objects presented. To do this, it is proposed to employ rotating-mount structure combined with an opening in order to produce a mount which reveals different decorational motifs in succession. The rotating-mount structure includes a hoop (1) with central symmetry (.OMEGA.), composed of an external face (F.sub.e) and two lateral faces (F.sub.1) which are symmetric with respect to a mid-plane, the two lateral faces (F.sub.1) forming, as a border, a cylindrical opening. An opening (O) is made in the external face (F.sub.e) in order to reveal a window which extends principally in the mid-plane of the figure and defines a given angular sector (A). Carriers (11 to 14) for the objects (4) to be presented are shaped in such a way as to be housed in the pits of the hoop after juxtaposition via uniting faces (F.sub.a, F.sub.b).

Abstract: A bracelet includes a set of linked bases, each base including a first body, a pair of parallel extended portions connected to opposite edges of the body, a projection positioned on a bottom of each extended portion for applying a finger pressure, a beam fixedly mounted to an extending between ends of the extended portions, and a polygonal shaped arm having one end connected with the body and being movable between a raised postion, for inserting the beam of a second base between the arm and the body, and a folded postion to fix the beam of the second base between the arm and the first body; a lock member connected to one end of the linked bases; and a link member connected to the other end of the linked bases.

Abstract: A receptacle pin ring includes a ring band having at least one base with at least two spaced apart openings therethrough, at least one ornamental member having a pair of elongated pins extending therefrom. When the ring is in unassembled state, the ornamental members are detached from the base. The pins are spaced in corresponding relation to the openings, the pins being insertable in a respective pair of openings and being foldable when inserted through the openings to a folded relation facing toward each other.

Abstract: A jewelry device comprises a unitary body having defined therein an aperture, a clamping member disposed within the aperture, and a shaft for displacing the clamping member between an open position and a closed position within the aperture. The aperture is sized to accommodate a part of the body to be decorated, such as the nipple of a breast, when the clamping member is in the open position. Once a nipple has been inserted into the aperture, the shaft is displaced so as to bring the clamping member into contact with the nipple, and thus grip the nipple. The device allows the strength of the grip exerted on the nipple to be varied. The device may be plated with a precious metal, and may be provided with any combination of adornments such as jewels, spikes, and studs, to increase its aesthetic appeal.

Abstract: A costume jewelry item comprises a length of flexible transparent tube into which is loaded a flowable decorative material, such as sand. The nature of the flowable material is preferably varied, as by color, along the length of the tube to provide a pleasing design or appearance which can be viewed through the tube. Closures seal the ends of the tube and allow their interconnection to allow bracelets, necklaces and the like to be formed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a watch holder system, which is worn on the back side of a hand, comprising a casing, an elastic cord, and a buckle. The casing is provided with two holes passing through from the front end to the back end and accommodating the elastic cord. The lower side of the casing is concave to match the surface of the back side of the hand. By the wearing position of the watch holder system, a novel and beautiful effect is created. In use, the watch will not be covered by a long sleeve, thus allowing for unhindered reading of the displayed time.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the brilliancy of transparent or translucent stones used in jewelry pieces. A tract assembly with one or more channels is mounted in a conspicuous position of a jewelry piece. One or more carriers holding the stones in a through opening are slidably mounted within the channels. A phosphorescent plate or deposit on the bottom surface of the channel directs visible light to the exposed surface of the moving stones causing refractions with different characteristics as the angle of incidence varies constantly resulting in enhanced brilliancy of the jewelry piece. Plug members are removably mounted to the ends of the channels preventing the carriers from falling off.

Abstract: Jewelry having a jewelry clasp comprising a pair of clam-shell-like clasp halves pivotally joined together and movable between an open and a closed position. A pair of hooks are mounted on the inner side of one of the clasp half for interchangeably and releasably attaching to the ends of a string of pearls or chain necklaces. A pair of magnets are attached to the inner side of the clasp halves to maintain the clasp halves in a normally closed position.

Abstract: A diamond having a girdle with oppositely located flattened portions is disclosed. Each of the flattened portions has a cut-out with sloped walls. The girdle preferably has facets at its circumference, except at its flattened portion. The diamond is set into a barrel having a ridge member comprising a prong dimension to fit into the respective cut-out and to frictionally engage one of the sloped walls of the cut-out, thereby, rigidly securing the diamond to the barrel.

Abstract: An article of manufacture is formed of an elongated wire which is being bendable between a straight shape and an arcuate shape, a length of cord-like material braided circumferentially about the wire. The article of manufacture may be made of different lengths so as to serve different purposed such as a bracelet, a ring, or a hair band.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the appearance of jewelry stones mounted to one of more rollers rotatably mounted within a protective housing. A phosphorescent member is cooperatively mounted within the housing to provide of source of light when lighting conditions are poor or non-existent. The rollers are removably mounted to the housing so that a user can readily remove them and combine different rollers.

Abstract: Unlike conventional snap fasteners, this clasp's mechanism temporarily locks to prevent opening by accidental forces which apply unevenly and tilt the socket against the elongated stud that passes through and beyond the socket. Designed for general use, it is especially valuable for bracelets. While accidental opening is virtually impossible, stud and socket support-bodies make intentional opening easy, with one hand. With bracelet between them, middle and index fingers hold the socket support-body on opposite edges, without blocking stud movement, while thumb pressure is applied to the protruding end of the stud to eject it and open the clasp. This procedure keeps axes of stud and socket sufficiently aligned to avoid the locking effect, and automatically leaves the wearer holding the socket side of the clasp to avoid dropping the bracelet. The support-body means of attachment makes pull from chain or bracelet substantially perpendicular to clasp's opening direction.

Abstract: A jewelry clasp has a first and a second clasp member connected to one another for closing the clasp. At least the first clasp member has a spring-weighed element for achieving a fixation of a closed position of the clasp. The first clasp member has a first end portion with a first end face and further has a first receiving opening extending transverse to the longitudinal extension of the first clasp member. The second clasp member has a second end portion with a second end face and further has a second receiving opening extending transverse to a longitudinal extension of the second clasp member. The first receiving opening is oriented oppositely to the second receiving opening. The first and the second end portions are insertable into one another such that in a closed position of the clasp the spring-weighed element is forced against the second end face of the second clasp member.