Abstract: The invention relates to an item of jewellery (1), in particular a ring, bracelet or pendant, comprising: a body (2) having an inner surface (3), an outer surface (4) and an opening (5) passing through the body (2) from the inner surface (3) to the outer surface (4), the body (2) being made of a material selected from gold, silver, platinum, titanium, palladium, steel or vermeil; an outer shell (10) forming part of the outer surface of the item of jewellery (1) and being in contact with the body (2), the outer shell (10) being made of a material selected from precious gems, fine gems, ornamental gems or leather; an inner shell (11) forming part of the inner surface (3) and being in contact with the body (2), a closed housing (12) being formed between the outer shell (10) and the inner shell (11) substantially in line with, or in, the opening (5), the housing (12) being semi-circular, the inner shell (11) being made of a material selected from precious gems, fine gems, ornamental gems or leather; a flexible ta