Abstract: An improved ring construction suitable for rings, bracelets and similar articles of jewelry, in which a metallic braided decorative strip is underpinned to the outer surface of the ring so that the end and side edgings are shielded from accidental contact during wearing by a user. The ends of the braided strip are enclosed beneath a covering lip forming a part of the ring at each end thereof, while the side edges are covered by planar circular plates soldered to the body of the ring.

Abstract: A means and method for making jewelry, particularly finger rings, the outer curvate surface of which is provided with a decorative band which, prior to installation is flexible along an axis perpendicular to its major axis to enable it to be fitted to the outer surface of a base member and maintained thereon by soldering or by the expansion of the base member to greater diameter.

Abstract: Articles of jewelry, such as rings, bracelets and the like, in which the same are of hollow construction including an imperforate liner normally in contact with the wearer. An outer member in generally surrounding relation with respect to the liner member is provided with a plurality of shaped orifices extending through the plane thereof. Inserts of contrasting color and corresponding shape and positioned within the orifices and soldered to the concealed surface of the liner. Where necessary, end plates overlie the interstice between the liner member and the outer member.