Abstract: Among other embodiment, disclosed herein is a setting for a gem formed from a blank, comprising a base formed from the blank and a negative impression forced against one another, at least three prongs formed from the blank and the at least one negative impression being forced against one another so that the at least three prongs extended radially from the base in a substantially coplanar manner, each of the at least three prongs having an end distal to the base, where the distal ends are forced to substantially face each other, and at least one receptacle end, formed from forcing a solid against the at least one of the distal ends, and adapted to confine the gem between the distal ends. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An ornament with a pivoting display assembly is provided. The ornament includes a flexible frame assembly that allows insertion of the display assembly into the frame assembly, within which the display assembly is pivotable.

Abstract: An article of gold jewelry of hollow construction is lightweight and constructed and arranged for being secured to and slidably movable with respect to a chain or the like. The article has two interfitting pieces of identical construction which are assembled together for forming the article. Each piece is of U-shaped construction and has peripheral edges with step formations formed along the peripheral edges. The arrangement is such that when the pieces are in interfitting, assembled relation, adjacent and abutting edges with the step formations interlock with each other and are welded together to achieve a unitary, enclosed structure. A method for making the article of gold jewelry is also disclosed.

Abstract: An earring clutch defined by a hollow metallic shell filled with an elastomer material. An axial bore extends diametrically through the shell, with each end of the bore terminating at a respective flanged opening. The bore receives the post of an earring in frictional, releasable engagement. To form the clutch, a hollow, apertured shell is submerged in a liquid elastomer material. A vacuum is drawn on the liquid causing the liquid to replace the air in the shell. The shell is removed from the liquid, the liquid elastomer material allowed to harden, and an axial bore then drilled through the hardened elastomer material.

Abstract: An earring clutch defined by a hollow metallic shell filled with an elastomer material. An axial bore extends diametrically through the shell, with each end of the bore terminating at a respective flanged opening. The bore receives the post of an earring in frictional, releasable engagement. To form the clutch, a hollow, apertured shell is submerged in a liquid elastomer material. A vacuum is drawn on the liquid causing the liquid to replace the air in the shell. The shell is removed from the liquid, the liquid elastomer material allowed to harden, and an axial bore then drilled through the hardened elastomer material.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming a setting for an article such as a gemstone, and the setting formed, use a sheet metal support member defining channel-like ends that bear against ends of the article. The method includes folding a length of sheet material along an axis to form a support member defining a channel, compressing a central part of the channel while leaving the ends open thereby forming holding channels connected by to form a central web, and affixing a prong member to the web portion of the channel by soldering. The web portion of the channel is notched for receiving the prong member and bent transverse to its fold to bring the channel-shaped opposite ends of the support member into opposition. Support members can be produced to cover a range of gem sizes by trimming and notching the support member of one range size as required to fit a certain gem size in the range. The notching step is aligned such that the support member when bent defines a rectilinear notch for the prong member.

Abstract: A metal support for a pierced earring comprises an elongated solid member with uniform non-circular cross-section. The cross-section has maximum dimensions in at least two angularly displaced directions to provide substantial resistance to deformation in these two directions, while having relatively small dimensions in directions between these two directions to minimize the weight of the solid member as compared with the weight for a cylindrical member of a diameter equal to the maximum dimensions.

Abstract: A metal post for a pierced earring is formed of an elongate hollow, tubular member having an open end and a closed rounded end. A disk shaped member having an upper face and a centrally located hole is placed onto the open end portion of the post. The disk further has solder flush applied to an upper face which is directed toward the open end of the post. An ornamental member, provided with a socket, is subsequently placed onto the open end of the post and positioned against the disk. Heat is subsequently applied to the solder flush to effect suitable joining of the post, disk and ornamental member to each other.

Abstract: Applicant's invention relates to a process and apparatus for the high speed welding in large quantities of various geometric shaped jump rings to buttons, pendants and other jewelry by utilizing composite jump ring apparatus having first and second projections extending from the jump rings at different locations so that they may function in automatic welding machines.

Abstract: A process for fabricating miniature hollow gold spheres comprising the steps of gold plating copper plated miniature balls having centers employing compressible material, piercing small holes in the balls, extracting the compressible materials from the balls along with the cutouts formed by piercing step, and heat treating said hollow gold spheres.

Abstract: A one-piece jewelry clasp member has a U-shaped body with two opposing flat rectangular sides and an integral curved bight at the apex of the body. A flat tab extends outwardly of the bight coplanar with one side for detachable engagement with another clasp member. This tab may have a hole or hook to engage the other clasp member. A bowed rib extends inwardly of the body integral with said one side through which a jewelry cord end may be passed and secured by flattening the rib. A slot in said one side at the rib has edges which may engage the cord end. Another hole in the bight adjacent the tab has sharp edges for cutting off the free end of the cord.

Abstract: A pierced earring construction including a hoop-type earring member having spaced free ends and an earwire that is pivotally mounted on one of the free ends, the earwire including a pivot portion that is formed as an integral part thereof and that extends through the free end on which the earwire is mounted for pivotally locating the earwire on said earring member.