Abstract: A jewelry article having a functional component that can be worn as a bracelet is provided. The bracelet includes a rigid portion that defines a portion of the circumferential perimeter of the bracelet. A flexible band is removeably connected at one end of the rigid portion via a clasp and the flexible band is connected at the other end of the rigid portion to define the remaining circumferential perimeter of the bracelet. A plurality of beads are disposed along the flexible band. Each bead includes a tool head and the bead can be engaged with the rigid portion while disposed on the flexible band so that a force applied to the rigid portion can be transmitted to the tool head on the bead to perform an operational function. One tool or more can also be pivotally connected to rigid portion and pivoted from a stored position to an extended position.

Abstract: An article is formed of a metal alloy that includes the following constituents: (a) cobalt in an amount of between about 50.0% to about 51.0% by weight of the article; (b) tungsten in an amount of between about 21.0% to about 22.0% by weight of the article; (c) chromium in an amount of about 22.0% by weight of the article; (d) nickel in an amount of between about 2.5% to about 3.0% by weight; and (e) molybdenum in an amount of about 5.0% by weight. The article can be in the form of a jewelry article, such as a ring, a bracelet, a necklace, or an earring and can be formed by a shell casting process.