Abstract: The invention relates to a chain link for gems comprising a mounting portion, a linking element disposed on the mounting portion and a receiving element provided on the mounting portion for taking up and connecting a linking element of a further chain link, the gem being simultaneously held captively by the fastening element in the mounting portion of this link member by engagement of the linking element of a first chain link with the receiving element of a further chain link. The invention also relates to a method for producing ornamental chains using the inventive chain links and to the ornamental chains themselves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative element having a plurality of gems which are held in a carrier. The carrier comprises:a) an upper impressible layer;b) a lower impressible layer; and,c) an irreversibly deformable layer disposed between the layers. The layers are stuck together and the gems are pressed into the carrier from above in an ornamental arrangement. Optionally, the side of the carrier bearing the gems additionally bears an effect layer.

Abstract: A decorative glass body for viewing objects that are disposed on the base surface of the decorative glass body but seem to be floating inside the glass.

Abstract: The invention relates to a magazine strip for gems. The magazine strip has a sandwich structure, comprising in particular a middle soft layer, a reversibly deformable layer disposed thereabove and optionally a reversibly deformable layer disposed under the middle layer. The magazine strip has at least in its upper layer holes into which the gems can be pressed and out of which they can be pressed with equal ease.

Abstract: A decorative panel comprising a lower carrier plate with a structured plastic layer applied thereto and bearing an effect layer, and an upper glass plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to a metal platelet component comprising metal platelets disposed side by side and connected by linking members. This metal platelet component is characterized by having applied to its underside, i.e. application side, a hot-melt adhesive layer which increases the stability of the metal platelet component and simplifies its handling.

Abstract: A metal platelet compound comprising adjacent circular platelets that are chained together and each have a conical depression having a hole at the apex for taking up a gem. The conical depression may also have a pouchlike extension at the apex.

Abstract: A compound of gems consisting of a plurality of gems connected by means of threads made of shrunk synthetic material.

Abstract: A storage strip for gems and other small pieces, comprising a plastic sheet having depressions for receiving the gems, the depressions conforming in shape with at least part of the profile of the gems to be positioned therein and being disposed in rows, and elastically deformable holding lips being provided adjacent the depressions. The gems or other pieces can be removed in simple fashion and using automated means after spreading apart the holding lips.

Abstract: An easily produced, reliable mount for gems comprising a band (21, 22) embracing the periphery of the setting side of the gem (18), said band having a slit (15). At the upper edge of the band (21, 22), holding elements (19, 20) are disposed for the gem (18). Holding tongues (12, 13) disposed on the band (21, 22) and inclined outwardly and upwardly, serve to fix the mount in a carrier opening.

Abstract: The invention relates to a gem compound comprising a plurality of gems bearing a melt adhesive layer, wherein the gems bear on their setting side a first melt adhesive layer, therebelow a filling layer which fills the spaces between the individual gems, and therebelow a second melt adhesive layer which is substantially flat and welded to the first melt adhesive layer in the area of the tips of the gems.

Abstract: A decorative element particularly adapted for securing to an article of wearing apparel comprises a metal base member. A depression is formed in the base member for snug reception of a faceted gem which is secured in such depression by means of an adhesive. The undersurface of the base member is coated with a suitable adhesive for securing the base member and gem to a suitable substrate.

Abstract: A method for producing a multilayer decorative material, wherein a die is provided having one or more raised and depressed areas, the raised areas corresponding to the desired shape of the decorative material; a melt adhesive layer is applied to the raised areas across their surface; an effect layer is applied to the melt adhesive layer; a protective layer or a color lacquer layer is optionally applied to the effect layer; and the multilayer decorative material consisting of the adhesive, effect layer and optional protective layer is removed as a unit from the raised areas, for example by a self-adhesive sheet.

Abstract: Small decorative plates for ornamental use, in particular for the decoration of textiles having an effective inner layer with at least one metallic layer, and two thermically activatable melt adhesive layers forming the outer layers on both sides.

Abstract: An account is given of a process for making separate ornament stones with a heat-activated or thermoplastic adhesive coating, in the case of which a number of ornament stones are adhesively joined to a heat-activated adhesive foil and the single stones, with the heat-activated adhesive foil sticking to them, are freed from the compound structure made up of the separate stones and the foil.With this process single ornament stones may readily and simply be coated with a heat-activated adhesive of a true desired thickness where it is needed on the stones.

Abstract: A decorative material consisting of decorative elements which are arranged in a pattern on a flat backing is described, said backing consisting of a thin, wide-mesh net on which said decorative elements are arranged with the side bearing said fusion adhesive coating facing towards said backing and said fusion adhesive coating penetrating through the mesh of said backing. In particular, cut paste and small rhinestones are employed as said decorative material.The decorative elements are suitable for many different applications, in particular for adorning and embellishing textiles and articles of clothing.

Abstract: A component comprising a plurality of gemstones containing visible faces and seating faces, said gemstones being mounted by their seating faces in a given arrangement and with a given mutual spacing therebetween in respective recesses in a support, said support being a continuous foil of fusion adhesive. The component is made in an apparatus that includes a plate with a heating chamber on one side and a vacuum chamber on the other. The stones are arranged in recesses on the plate with their seating faces outward, a sheet of adhesive foil (transparent or colored) is positioned thereover, heated into a thermoplastic state and drawn down by vacuum to surround and adhere to the seating faces. The component (foil with stones affixed) is then placed in a recessed jewelry setting with each stone in a recess, and again heated to fuse the foil to the setting.