SELECTABLE COMPONENT JEWELRY SYSTEM
A selectable component jewelry system comprises a wearable jewelry base such as a finger band, pendant, or bracelet having a post for receiving interchangeable components concentrically thereon and secured thereto by an ornamental threaded cap enabling persons to create and wear unique pieces or jewelry.
This invention relates generally to jewelry, and more particularly to a selectable component jewelry system comprising a base for interchangeably receiving a plurality of ornamental components and an ornamental cap.
BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONJewelry is provided in numerous forms, styles and designs. Both genuine and “fashion” or “costume” jewelry is available for purchase at various retail merchants and at more unique boutiques and jewelry stores. Consumers often desire jewelry for accessorizing one or more selected outfits or garments which require particular shapes, colors, specific gemstones, metals, ornaments, and more. Heretofore consumers have been required to purchase multiple pieces of jewelry as required to complement specific outfits and garments.
Because each piece of jewelry has an accompanying cost, the possibility of owning one or more pieces of jewelry to accessorize particular outfits or garments has generally been cost prohibitive for the average consumer. In addition to the cost associated with purchasing large numbers of jewelry items, a consumer desiring uniquely designed or eclectic jewelry pieces has heretofore been limited to purchasing such items from boutiques and designer jewelers at substantially higher cost than more commonly available jewelers items.
The present invention comprises a selectable component jewelry system which overcomes the foregoing and other difficulties which have long since characterized the prior art. In accordance with the broader aspects of the invention, a selectable component jewelry system comprises a base or foundation component such as a finger band, pendant, or bracelet for receiving interchangeable jewelry components and a cap for securing the components in place.
In accordance with more specific aspects of the invention the interchangeable jewelry components comprise an infinite combination of variously shaped and colored discs, rings, and other two or three dimensional jewelry adornments. Each interchangeable component comprises an orifice at or near the center thereof for concentric placement on a post extending from the base or foundation component. As used herein the term concentric means post receiving orifices having the same diameter that are axially aligned when assembled.
A cap is thereafter threadedly engaged with the post for maintaining the selected components on the post. The components and the cap may comprise ornamentation comprising various metals, colors, shapes, gemstones, and the like. The cap may further comprise a setting for receiving a gemstone thereon.
Accordingly, a consumer may purchase an infinite combination of interchangeable components and multiple caps to create an endless combination of unique jewelry pieces using the same base. The selectable component jewelry system of the present invention thereby enables a consumer to achieve a wardrobe of unique jewelry pieces at a substantially smaller investment than would be required to purchase a large number of unique jewelry pieces from a boutique or designer jeweler.
A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the following Detailed Description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying Drawings, wherein:
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The components 20 are selected from an infinite plurality of components, each component 20 having an orifice 21 extending therethrough whereby the components 20 are concetrically secured to the post 18. Each component 20 has its own unique shape and comprises various metals, polymers, and other materials used in the fabrication of jewelry. Additionally, each component 20 may comprise unique ornamentation comprising various colors, decorative objects, gemstones, and the like. The cap 22 may likewise be selected from an infinite variety of uniquely designed caps which may comprise various metals and may further comprise ornamentation such as colors, gemstones, and various other ornamental objects which may be mounted thereon and a threaded boss 23 extending therefrom for threaded engagement with the post 18.
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Although preferred embodiments of the invention have been illustrated in the accompanying Drawings and described in the foregoing Detailed Description, it will be understood that the invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed, but is capable of numerous rearrangements, modifications, and substitutions of parts and elements without departing from the spirit of the invention.
Claims
1. A selectable component jewelry system comprising:
- a base having a first surface and a second surface;
- a post having a proximal end and a distal end; the proximal end coupled to the second surface of the base, the distal end having a threaded opening therein for receiving a threaded cap;
- at least one cap having a threaded boss thereon; and
- an infinite plurality of ornamental components for removable and concentric mounting on the post;
- wherein a wearer of the piece of jewelry selects three ornamental components from the infinite plurality of ornamental components for placement on the post, the selected components concentrically mounted on the post, and the threaded cap thereafter threadedly engaged with the post for maintaining the selected components on the post.
2. A digit ring comprising the combination of:
- a band having an inner an outer surface;
- a post having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the outer surface of the band, and the distal end having a threaded opening therein for receiving a threaded cap;
- at least one cap having a threaded boss thereon; and
- an infinite plurality of ornamental components for removable and concentric mounting on the post;
- wherein a wearer of the ring selects three ornamental components from the infinite plurality of ornamental components for placement on the post, the selected components concentrically mounted on the post, and the threaded cap thereafter threadedly engaged with the post for maintaining the selected components on the post.
3. A pendant comprising the combination of:
- a base having an upper and lower surface and means for attaching the pendant to a chain;
- a post having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the upper surface of the base, and the distal end having a threaded opening therein for receiving a threaded cap;
- at least one cap having a threaded boss thereon; and
- an infinite plurality of ornamental components for removable and concentric mounting on the post;
- wherein a wearer of the pendant selects three ornamental components from the infinite plurality of ornamental components for placement about the post, the selected components concentrically mounted on the post, and the threaded cap thereafter threadedly engaged with the post for maintaining the selected components on the post.
4. A bracelet comprising the combination of:
- a base having an upper and lower surface;
- a post having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end coupled to the upper surface of the base, and the distal end having a threaded opening therein for receiving a threaded cap;
- at least one cap having a threaded boss thereon; and
- an infinite plurality of ornamental components for removable and concentric mounting on the post;
- wherein a wearer of the bracelet selects three ornamental components from the infinite plurality of ornamental components for placement about the post, the selected components concentrically mounted on the post, and the threaded cap thereafter threadedly engaged with the post for maintaining the selected components on the post.
Type: Application
Filed: May 21, 2007
Publication Date: Nov 27, 2008
Inventor: Molly M. Langford (Dallas, TX)
Application Number: 11/751,228
International Classification: A44C 13/00 (20060101);