Abstract: The invention relates to novel articles of jewelry and to processes for manufacturing same.An article of jewelry according to the invention, for example a pen or a lighter, comprises a rigid cylindrical body which is enveloped by a tubular braid composed of interwoven strips or filaments of precious or stainless metal. The braid is manufactured separately. It is then fitted over the rigid body, then stretched longitudinally and welded to the two ends of the body and the welds are covered with two rings.One application is the manufacture of pens, lighters or of jewelry such as necklaces, bracelets, pendants, ear-rings, etc.

Abstract: The invention relates to circular pieces of jewelry having a rotating outer band and a process for manufacturing such jewelry. A circular piece of jewelry according to the invention includes an outer band which is coaxial with an inner band and which are mounted to rotate about their common axis. The inner band includes an inner ring having a central part placed between two thinner ends to which it is joined by two shoulders. The piece of jewelry further includes two lateral rings which abut against the two shoulders and which are welded on the ends after having engaged the outer band on the central part. The outer band is maintained captive in the groove defined by the two lateral rings in which it may rotate freely.