Abstract: There is provided a counter pad, comprising: a non-abrasive and flexible surface including: a work surface designed for placement of jewelry, and a data communication interface configured for communicating with at least one screen for presenting the data associated with an identifier of the jewelry, an RFID antenna(s) positioned within the non-abrasive and flexible surface and below the work surface, the RFID antenna(s) configured to transmit and/or receive signals from a RFID tag(s) located on the jewelry when the jewelry is located on the work surface, an RFID reader(s) configured to process the signals to determine the identifier of the jewelry, a wireless network interface(s) configured to communicate with a wireless network, a processor(s) executing a code for accessing a server over the wireless network for obtaining data associated with the identifier, a memory for storing the code and the data, and a battery.

Abstract: There is provided a counter pad, comprising: a non-abrasive and flexible surface including: a work surface designed for placement of jewelry, and a screen mounted in the non-abrasive and flexible surface, configured for presenting the data associated with an identifier of the jewelry, an RFID antenna(s) positioned within the non-abrasive and flexible surface and below the work surface, the RFID antenna(s) configured to transmit and/or receive signals from a RFID tag(s) located on the jewelry when the jewelry is located on the work surface, an RFID reader(s) configured to process the signals to determine the identifier of the jewelry, a wireless network interface(s) configured to communicate with a wireless network, a processor(s) executing a code for accessing a server over the wireless network for obtaining data associated with the identifier, a memory for storing the code and the data, and a battery.

Abstract: There is provided a counter pad, comprising: a non-abrasive and flexible surface including: a work surface designed for placement of jewelry, and a screen mounted in the non-abrasive and flexible surface, configured for presenting the data associated with an identifier of the jewelry, an RFID antenna(s) positioned within the non-abrasive and flexible surface and below the work surface, the RFID antenna(s) configured to transmit and/or receive signals from a RFID tag(s) located on the jewelry when the jewelry is located on the work surface, an RFID reader(s) configured to process the signals to determine the identifier of the jewelry, a wireless network interface(s) configured to communicate with a wireless network, a processor(s) executing a code for accessing a server over the wireless network for obtaining data associated with the identifier, a memory for storing the code and the data, and a battery.

Abstract: A method of providing a home shopping experience that includes activities that are usually only available when shopping in a retail store environment, that includes the steps of selecting genuine jewelry items to replicate as inexpensive samples, replicating the genuine jewelry items, and indicating on a selected website that samples of selected genuine jewelry items are available for shipment to a customer address for examination. Upon selection of samples by the customer via the website, the selected samples are shipped to the address specified by the customer. Upon a customer decision to purchase the genuine jewelry item, the genuine jewelry item is shipped to the customer and the customer is charged for the jewelry item.

Abstract: A method of providing a home shopping experience that includes activities that are usually only available when shopping in a retail store environment, that includes the steps of selecting genuine jewelry items to replicate as inexpensive samples, replicating the genuine jewelry items, and indicating on a selected website that samples of selected genuine jewelry items are available for shipment to a customer address for examination. Upon selection of samples by the customer via the website, the selected samples are shipped to the address specified by the customer. Upon a customer decision to purchase the genuine jewelry item, the genuine jewelry item is shipped to the customer and the customer is charged for the jewelry item.