Abstract: A piece of jewellery made of a natural elastomer composite material, wherein the natural elastomer composite material includes a natural elastomer matrix wherein between 0% and 6% cellulose fibres, between 0 and 5% anti-odour agents, and between 0 and 30% silica are dispersed.

Abstract: A jewelry shortener for temporarily shortening a jewelry chain comprises a clasp with a cushion element that traps both sides of the chain at a desired length when the clasped is closed. The clasp may or may not have an ornamental element that is visible when worn.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wearable device and a control method, the wearable device including: a scanning means configured to scan an object to obtain a scanning information; a tactile prompting means coupled to the scanning means and configured to convert the scanning information into a tactile information prompted to a user; and a wearing means configured to connect the tactile prompting means.

Abstract: A method for assembling a stone on to a mounting includes sinking the stone into an adhesive layer on a substrate and then positioning a setting sheet around the stone above the adhesive layer so as to form a peripheral free space between the setting sheet and the stone, at least at the level of the girdle and of areas of the crown and the pavilion adjacent to the girdle. Then, a metallic layer is deposited in the peripheral free space from the setting sheet, at least at the level of the girdle and of the areas of the crown and the pavilion adjacent to the girdle, such that the metallic layer and the setting sheet form the mounting.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for electronic devices configured to be worn, and further configured to pair wirelessly to similar devices. In certain embodiments, an apparatus may include a first wearable device. The first wearable device may include an attachment mechanism configured to enable the first wearable device to be worn, a receiver configured to detect wireless signals, and a control circuit. The control circuit may be configured to monitor for a signal from a second wearable device paired to the first wearable device, and to generate an indicator based on a proximity of the second wearable device to the first wearable device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of raising funds for an organization. In one embodiment, the organization distributes a solicitation to a buyer, or for delivery to a buyer by way of a child relative of the buyer. The solicitation comprises an offer to sell a jewelry article made from a processed exfoliated deciduous tooth of the child, set in a jewelry object, as a gemstone would be set. The buyer sends a payment for the jewelry article to the manufacturer, who sends a payment to the organization for having distributed a solicitation that was converted into a purchase. The buyer sends the exfoliated deciduous tooth to the manufacturer. The deciduous tooth is specially processed in a manner that allows it to be set in the buyer's selected jewelry object as a gemstone would be set to create the completed jewelry article.

Abstract: The replacement bottle cap according has a circular lid. An annular skirt extends downward from the lid to provide an opening for receipt of a threaded neck of a bottle. The skirt has internal threads to engage corresponding threads on an external portion of the neck of a bottle. The lid is permeable to a magnetic field. A magnet is located in the cylindrical opening adjacent the lid. A decorative object extends upwardly from the lid. A decorative object is attracted to the magnet so the object is securely held to the lid. The decorative object is detachable from the lid by pulling on the object sufficiently to overcome the force exerted by the magnet on the object. At least a first connector extends from the outside of the skirt for receipt of a mating connector.

Abstract: A circular cut diamond (10) comprising a girdle (20), a crown (30), and a pavilion (40). The crown (30) comprises a circumferential succession of eight main crown facets which extend upward from an upper edge (23) of the girdle at a crown angle which is greater than 19° and less than 25°. The pavilion (40) comprises a circumferential succession of eight main pavilion facets which extend downward from a lower edge (24) of the girdle at a pavilion angle which is greater than 41° and less than 43°. The circular cut diamond (10) can compete with the brilliance of an ideal cut diamond without a significant compromise in carat weight.

Abstract: A heart shaped ornament includes: a first half; a second half, wherein the first half and second half each include an outside surface perimeter and an inside surface perimeter; a mechanism to connect the first half and the second half along each respective inside perimeter; a first image on the first half; and a second image on the second half. In one exemplary embodiment, the mechanism to connect includes a plurality of magnets on each respective inside perimeter of the first half and the second half. Further the first image and second image may depict a couple. In the preferred embodiment, the first image and second image appear to be kissing when the first half is adjoined to the second half. The heart shaped ornament of the present may further include a loop along the top outside surface perimeter of each half.

Abstract: An accessory-retaining neck scarf that includes: a scarf, one or more reinforced apertures and an accessory strand. The scarf is formed as an elongate web for wrapping around a wearer and has a length between first and second ends and a width between first and second sides. The reinforced apertures form openings from one exterior surface of the scarf to the opposing exterior surface. The accessory strand extends along at least a portion of the lengthwise extent of the scarf and weaves continuously through one or more of the apertures.

Abstract: The invention relates to an aesthetic or clothing accessory (10) comprising:—at least one element (100) secured to a mounting (200),—a support (300) for the mounting (200) of the element (100), and—a means (400) for holding the accessory (10) on a garment or part of the body, the means (400) for holding the accessory (10) being secured to the support (300), the accessory (10) being characterized in that:—the mounting (200) is mounted such that it can move along a closed-loop path about an axis X-X.

Abstract: A decorative charm includes a base element having a decorative top and a bottom; first and second rigid hook elements having respective extensions having first ends attached to the bottom of the base element and second extension ends angled inwardly to form hook portions; and a planar attachment element having a tapered portion and being disposed to simultaneously abut each extension to frictionally fix the extensions between the base element and the hook portions.

Abstract: The present invention is a jewelry device comprising a base unit which may be affixed to clothing or otherwise adapted to be worn on a person and a front unit which concentrically fits inside base unit and either serves as an enclosure for an ornamented object or itself bears ornamentation. Base unit contains a ring or radial magnet which is of a shape to fit inside the inner perimeter of base unit. Front unit contains a ring or radial magnet which is of a shape to fit around the outside perimeter of front unit. Both front unit and base unit magnets are of a similar circumference allowing magnetic forces to secure front unit to base unit. Front unit, or ornamented objects enclosed by front unit, are interchangeable with other like elements bearing different ornamentation.

Abstract: A band accessory includes, in one embodiment, a base strap, an accessory strap with at least one distal hole, and at least one hook removably securing the accessory strap to the base strap.

Abstract: Methods of providing jewelry apparatus may include providing a sheet of magnetic material and a receiving portion. The sheet of magnetic material may include a plurality of decorative insert bodies, and the receiving portion may be configured to receive a decorative insert body of the plurality of decorative insert bodies.

Abstract: A decorative bead is having an open and closed position is disclosed herein. The bead has a first side and second side. A hinged portion is interposed between the first and second sides. The body of the bead all has at least one magnet therein so that multiple beads may be linked together.

Abstract: A device, namely a detectable fastener accessory that can be used to cover a fastener, preferably a snap cover of an article of clothing, the accessory comprising or adapted to have a decorative cover piece connected thereto. In a further embodiment, the fastener accessory is part of an extender system that allows an article of clothing such as a vest or jacket to have a greater size by connecting an extension segment, such as a chain, piece of leather or other fabric, between fasteners on opposite sides of the article of clothing, which at least provides the advantages of allowing a user to achieve better ventilation or airflow while riding a motorcycle and also prevents the article of clothing from being blown out of a desired position. When used in the extender system, the fastener accessory allows for matching decorative pieces to be displayed on each side of tot article of clothing.

Abstract: An article for covering a button of apparel is provided. The article includes a body portion and a coupling member secured to the body portion. The coupling member includes a pair of opposed resiliently deflectable portions structured to deflect responsive to insertion of a neck of a button therebetween.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving its aesthetic appearance.

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

Abstract: A device and method is provided to enable the enlargement of a piercing to a desired diameter. The device includes a series of units with each unit consisting of a plug body, a front end cap and a rear end cap and each unit increasing in size compared to the previous unit in the series. Each unit is able to securely attach to the previous unit and enable it to push the previous unit out of the piercing as it is pushed into the piercing.

Abstract: An artistic element holder comprising an artistic element platform with an artistic image permanently or semi-permanently mounted and an artistic element holder frame assembly capable of holding the artistic element platform.

Abstract: A method and device for storing and transporting jewelry which generally includes a flexible, tubular, and transparent sleeve having a first angled end and a second angled end opposite thereof. The first end and the second end each have angled openings leading to an internal cavity. A jewelry item is inserted within the sleeve so that the first end and second end of the jewelry protrude from the first and second end of the sleeve. The first and second end of the sleeve are then extended over the first and second ends of the jewelry and connected to each other, such as by tying, or through the use of various types of fasteners so that the jewelry is completely enclosed within the sleeve in a conventional clasped circular-shaped orientation that will prevent tangling of the jewelry and allow the jewelry to be stored, hung on display, worn, or easily transported.

Abstract: A method for digital manufacturing of a jewelry item includes printing a three-dimensional wax model on a substrate and printing a three-dimensional sprue, the sprue being adapted to support the wax model. A fixture for handling wax models includes a platform, a plurality of holders, a plurality of standoffs, and a tie. A method of manufacturing a jewelry item, comprises forming a first wax model for a portion of a jewelry item, forming a second wax model for a portion of a jewelry item using a rapid prototyping process, and performing one or more lost wax processes with the first and second portion to create the jewelry item.

Abstract: The invention discloses jewelry made of disinfected, pulverized and chemically bonded primary teeth. The teeth are pulverized into two or more parts, located in a mold, and bonded with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix that is shaped for connection to a jewelry frame. In another embodiment, a hollow interior of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent. The tooth is positioned in a mold with other tooth particles and bonded to form the tooth matrix. In another embodiment, the hollow interior and/or occlusal of a deciduous tooth is filled with a bonding agent to form a tooth matrix for mounting on a jewelry frame. A display side of the tooth is positioned adjacent to a display surface in a mold. A bonding agent fills the space between the tooth and the mold to form a solid tooth matrix. The solidified tooth matrix is machinable.

Abstract: The present invention includes a method of manufacturing a shotgun cartridge for use with jewelry, wherein the method includes cutting off a portion of the brass head of a shotgun cartridge with a lathe. The portion of the brass head of the cartridge has a primer extending from a back side of that portion of the brass head of the cartridge. The primer is cut from the back side of that portion with a high speed drill having a cutting blade positioned thereon. The back side of that portion is then filed to create a smooth surface that may be secured to a mounting surface of a jewelry setting.

Abstract: An image-lens-combination is disclosed having an image bearing sheet, a translucent or transparent acrylic lens, and a layer of cured cyanoacrylate adhesive disposed between the image bearing sheet and the acrylic lens and bonding them to each other. The cyanoacrylate adhesive in its uncured state has a viscosity of at least about 25 centipoise.

Abstract: A jewelry piece is formed with a jewelry body made of epoxy material, defining an outer surface and cast in the shape of a piece of jewelry in the form of a ring, pendant, earring, brooch, bracelet, anklet, necklace, and the like. The epoxy has a material density approximating that of gold and the decorative metal layer made of precious metal is affixed to the outer surface of the jewelry body in a thickness greater than 0.125 ?m. The decorative body may be surface mounted to the jewelry or it may be inlaid or affixed in other similar fashion.

Abstract: The replacement bottle cap according has a circular lid. An annular skirt extends downward from the lid to provide an opening for receipt of a threaded neck of a bottle. The skirt has internal threads to engage corresponding threads on an external portion of the neck of a bottle. The lid is permeable to a magnetic field. A magnet is located in the cylindrical opening adjacent the lid. A decorative object extends upwardly from the lid. A decorative object is attracted to the magnet so the object is securely held to the lid. The decorative object is detachable from the lid by pulling on the object sufficiently to overcome the force exerted by the magnet on the object. At least a first connector extends from the outside of the skirt for receipt of a mating connector.

Abstract: A device for a shoe with a sole assembly including at least an outer sole and an insole connected to a heel through a shank and a heel breast. The device includes a cap comprising a cap head mounted to a hollow shaft with internal threads therein. The hollow shaft of the cap is received within a bore extending from the insole to the outer sole on the heel breast of the shoe between the heel and the shank of the shoe. A shank having a first end comprising threads and a second end. The first end of the shank is received by the hollow shaft of the cap to fasten the shank to the cap on the heal breast of the shoe.

Abstract: A jewelry item includes a chain, which has decorative items attached to it and which has a first fastening device to hang the item from an object such as a belt loop. A second fastening device is used to adjust the length of the object. Decorative items may be attached to the chain for providing an aesthetically pleasing appearance and for gathering together into a conglomeration to conceal the chain and providing a singular compact appearance for the jewelry item. A swivel coupled to the first fastening device permits the jewelry item to be rotated to an alternate viewing position.

Abstract: A jewelry divider is provided which is designed to keep individual pieces of jewelry which are worn at the same time from becoming tangled with each other. The jewelry divider may also keep jewelry in a specific order or arrangement that a person desires. The divider includes several loops or openings, allowing each piece of jewelry to be hooked onto or passed through a separate loop to resist rotation and knotting of the jewelry.

Abstract: The fingernail polish protector includes an adjustable ring portion along with a ventilated protective shield which snaps into the adjustable ring portion. The adjustable ring portion is designed to fit over the distal end of the finger of a wearer whose fingernail has been recently polished such that the ventilated protective portion overlies the fingernail thereby protecting the polish from being damaged while it dries and cures. Ventilation openings allow airflow and can be formed to be both functional and decorative. A positive stop prevents the ventilated protective shield from tilting downward onto a wet nail, while downward curved sides of the shield limit side-to-side movement which also helps prevent damaging newly polished fingernails. A plastic injection molding process allows the two interlocking portions to be formed in various sizes and colors.

Abstract: An article of jewellery includes a first panel (2) and a second panel (3) facing the first panel (2) and being both formed by a plurality of single pieces (4, 5) which are distinct from each other, first linking elements (20) being configured to rigidly assemble the single pieces (4, 5) respectively of first and second panels (2, 3) which face and second linking elements (21) being each configured to assemble at least two the single pieces (4, 5) of the first panel (2) or the second panel (3) so that the two single pieces (4, 5) are movable with respect to each other.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for an earring safety device that can be clipped to an ear enveloping an earring so as to protect the ear and the wearer's head from the earring during fast-paced activities. The earring safety device can enable athletes to participate in contact sports without removing the earring, especially where rules would otherwise preclude the athlete from competing. The earring safety device can also protect the wearer from snagging the earring during high-intensity activities and jobs The protection also protects the athlete from injury due to impacts made to the earring.

Abstract: A molded silicone rubber bracelet having a plurality (preferably three) specially-formed receptacles for seating and retaining the same number of play-value tokens in a convenient manner for trading and/or playing games. The tokens bear different graphic indicia but all have a uniform size and circular (or alternately-shaped) two-tier cross-section that allows them to be held captive in three outwardly-disposed and uniformly-spaced receptacles in the bracelet in tongue-in-groove manner. Since the tokens are easily removable/replacable/tradable, they can be traded at will for other tokens and/or used for playing a game. The token-carrying functionality of the bracelet coupled with its ornamental token-displaying appearance capitalizes on the popularity of conventional rubber wristbands as well as social trading interaction, resulting in great appeal to teens and youth.

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: The invention relates to a necklace cover, or sleeve, which covers jewelry that is worn around the neck. The necklace cover is designed to be worn at the back of a neck and is worn over a piece of jewelry to prevent tangling of hair, hair breakage, and/or damage to a persons clothing (e.g. snags or pulls) that often occurs when a person wears jewelry around the neck. Methods for preventing a wearer's hair from getting tangled in a jewelry composition worn around the neck of a wearer are also provided.

Abstract: A sand based jewelry and methods of making sand based jewelry is provided. The jewelry having a quantity of sand mixed with a quantity of binding medium. The binding medium and sand mixture are capable of being solidified and mounted to a jewelry setting. The jewelry setting attached to a jewelry item.

Abstract: Jewelry apparatus includes a decorative insert body and a receiving portion that includes an opening for receiving the decorative insert body. For example, the decorative insert body includes magnetic material and the receiving portion includes a rear portion including ferromagnetic material. Further, for example, the decorative insert body includes a front surface having ornamentation.

Abstract: An article of jewelry or accessory has a holding element; a hollow transparent element, held by said holding element and bounding an inner space, and at least one decorative element located inside said space and connected to said holding element so that it is visible through said transparent element and vibrates in response to a movement of the article of jewelry.

Abstract: A method of producing jewelry based on photographic images, and jewelry produced thereby. A photographic image may be formed on a transparency and coated with polyurethane for example. Two holes may be formed in the transparency. A connector may be attached at one hole and a pendant device attached at the other hole. The jewelry may be provided in corresponding pairs, such as a pair of earrings. The photographic images may be provided in mirror image relation.

Abstract: One or more ornaments for eyeglasses are disclosed. The ornaments include an attachment portion and an ornamentation portion. The attachment portion is configured so that it fits onto a temple of eyeglasses.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing gemstone settings including a primary gem capable of displaying a plurality of images corresponding to one or more objects placed within in a focal region outside of the primary gem. The plurality of images is displayed by flattening the bottom of the primary gem and faceting the crown to specifications that allow light to pass through the gem and not substantially reflect against a faceted pavilion.

Abstract: A jewelry piece is formed with a jewelry body made of epoxy material, defining an outer surface and cast in the shape of a piece of jewelry in the form of a ring, pendant, earring, brooch, bracelet, anklet, necklace, and the like. The epoxy has a material density approximating that of gold and the decorative metal layer made of precious metal is affixed to the outer surface of the jewelry body in a thickness greater than 0.125 ?m. The decorative body may be surface mounted to the jewelry or it may be inlaid or affixed in other similar fashion.

Abstract: A decorative charm attaches to a shoe, garment, or clothes accessory. A charm includes a base element having a bottom and a top; a hook mechanism having first and second hook elements attached to the bottom; and an attachment element formed of an elastic material. The attachment element can engage the first hook element, stretchably extend around a continuous portion of a shoe, garment, or clothes accessory, and thereafter engage the second hook element, all of which cooperatively secures the charm to the shoe, garment, or clothes accessory by firmly holding the continuous portion between the attachment element and the base element.

Abstract: A charm for a chain and/or ribbon and/or belt in the form of a necklace, a bracelet or the like, characterized in that this charm is provided with a time-rendering device and optionally an insert to facilitate securement of the charm to the chain.

Abstract: Apparatus for connecting an ornament to the surface of a textile is provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for connecting an ornament to the surface of a textile may include a bottom plate; a plurality of posts coupled to a surface of the bottom plate; and a top plate having at least one connection arm comprising a plurality of hooks moveably coupled thereto, wherein the at least one connection arm and the plurality of hooks are configured to interface with the plurality of posts to removably couple the top plate to the bottom plate.

Abstract: A necklace that does not fully encircle the neck of the user but, instead, has its two free ends with an affixing device at each free end to attach to the straps of the wearers garment or undergarment, such as a bra. In the preferred embodiment, the straps have a plurality of affixing devices vertically spaced along the strap so as to enable the user to position the necklace at differing heights on the wearer to suit the particular neckline of the attire worn by the user. In addition, the affixation and removal of the necklace takes place at the front of the wearer and thus is more convenient and easier to carry out than the use of a clasp that is intended to be manipulated behind the neck of the wearer.

Abstract: A jewelry ring and associated method includes a shank, and a cross member having ornamental elements which is received by the shank. The shank has two upwardly directed slots which accept the cross member and allow it to slide upward toward the ends of the shank. When the ring is worn the finger holds the cross member in the slots of the shank. The cross member includes ornamental elements which rotate around a rod. End members on the rod retain the ornamental elements, and prevent the rod from sliding transversely through the slots in the shank.