Abstract: The herein described jewelry article includes, in one aspect, a flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the flexible member is fixedly secured to a connector. The flexible member is also slidably secured to the connector at a point along its length so a first portion of the flexible member extends between connection points. The jewelry article also includes an adjustment mechanism that defines a channel through which the first portion of the flexible member and the second end of the flexible member extends thereby allowing a length of the first portion to be selectively adjusted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sliding element for use with jewelry including a plate body, a sliding flange extending from a first lateral edge of the plate body, and a crimping flange extending from a second lateral edge of the plate body. The plate body, the sliding flange, and the crimping flange can be stamped from a uniform flat metal sheet.

Abstract: The herein described jewelry article includes, in one aspect, a flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the flexible member is fixedly secured to a connector. The flexible member is also slidably secured to the connector at a point along its length so a first portion of the flexible member extends between connection points. The jewelry article also includes an adjustment mechanism that defines a channel through which the first portion of the flexible member and the second end of the flexible member extends thereby allowing a length of the first portion to be selectively adjusted.