Abstract: The present invention is directed to a formulation of one or more low silver containing alloys (including those with silver content below 50 weight %, “w %”) that show one of the group of distinct pink, yellow and green colors and further demonstrate enhanced resistance to tarnish and other beneficial features described herein.
Abstract: A pierced earring may also be used to decorate an end cap of a bangle or bracelet in which the end cap has an aperture through which the post of the earring is slid with the end cap holding the pierced earring decorative head in place thereby providing an additional environment in which the pierced earring may serve a decorative purpose.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 4, 2014
Date of Patent:
July 19, 2016
Assignee:
Richline Group
Inventors:
Mossig H. Makhoulian, Ralph S. Rossini, Julie M. Lamb
Abstract: A base to hold replaceable decorative elements in which the decorative elements are magnetically held to the base with the base having a centering and locating pin to send into a recess in the decorative element facilitating the assembly of the earring parts.
Abstract: A silver-based alloy composition which is soft and workable in an annealed condition, is hardenable through heat treatment, and is tarnish resistant. The preferred embodiment of the composition of the present invention includes a small percentage of palladium and a reduction from typical percentages of copper found in a sterling silver alloy. In one embodiment the silver-based alloy includes no copper at all.
Abstract: A pierced earring back has a bottom open portion bounded by a bottom support bar and a finger entry mechanism to allow jump rings attached to dangles to be connected to the earring back to enhance the appearance of the earring backs. The earring back is formed of a substantially inverted egg shape with a substantially planar upper portion while the bottom support bar comprises a bent structure at its free end assisting in the placing and removing of the decorative element therein.
Abstract: A novel pierced earring for pierced ears which includes a rear plate attached to the pin, the rear plate forming the nut and having a peripheral shape approximating that of the rear portion of the lobe of the ear to provide substantial bearing surface against the rear of the lobe.
Abstract: A silver-based alloy composition which is soft and workable in an annealed condition, is hardenable through heat treatment, and is tarnish resistant. The preferred embodiment of the composition of the present invention includes a small percentage of palladium and a reduction from typical percentages of copper found in a sterling silver alloy. In one embodiment the silver-based alloy includes no copper at all.
Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ornament which gives the aesthetic appearance of a gemstone in a setting, but includes an illusion plate in a well so as to accentuate any material resting on the plate.