Ring setting having modified prongs

Abstract

A ring setting that includes a primary gemstone and three securing prongs. These securing prongs secure the primary gemstone in the gemstone setting. The securing prongs have an opening atop each of the prongs. Prong gemstones are then set within each of said openings. These prong members enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to ring settings and arrangements for precious and non-precious metals and gemstones within the ring setting. The ring setting includes a plurality of gemstones being set atop a plurality of securing prongs.

BACKGROUND OF RELATED ART

Gem arrangements seek to enhance the appearance of the gems by making them appear larger and/or enhance their visual characteristics. Different mounting systems enhance the simulated appearance of composite gems by their lack of visibility. Alternatively, gems can be arranged to reflect and/or refract light in a complementary manner such that light further enhances the natural beauty of the arrangement. Complementary arrangements position a plurality of complementary gems in relation to a central gem such that the refracted light from the complementary gems is at least partially introduced into and benefits the central gem.

Another method of reducing cost of a gemstone setting is not to use a gemstone at all. But to replace the gemstone with a precious or non-precious metal that is polished into a unique and reflective design. The design has aesthetic values that cannot be found in gemstones and the designs can be polished to give to a reflective look of gemstone without the cost.

But when gemstones are use, the gemstones, especially precious gemstones such as diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and rubies, have various characteristics that distinguish them from other gemstones or the polished metals. One characteristic is brilliance, which can be further categorized into external and internal. External brilliance, also referred to as luster, generally refers to the amount of light that impinges on the top of the stone and reflects back, rather than refracted inward. Internal brilliance is determined by the light rays that enter the top or crown (and table if the gem has one), and reflected off the base or pavilion facets and back out through the top or crown as undispersed light.

Another characteristic of a gemstone is dispersion, also known as fire, which is a measure of how much the white light is broken up into the spectral colors. A ray of white light striking a prism will be split up into special component colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. Dispersion is maximized when a ray of light is reflected totally from base facets and strikes the ground facets at the greatest possible angle. Dispersion is observed when a gemstone moves relative to an observer.

Another characteristic of a gemstone is scintillation, which is an indication of the different light patterns obtained when the stone is moved under light. Expressed in another way, scintillation is the quantity of flashes observed from the gemstone when at least one of the gemstone, light source or observer moves.

Gemstones may also be classified into different types of cuts. One cut is known as a step cut or emerald cut and is generally considered an elegant and classic cut. However, this cut does not generally achieve the most dispersion. Another cut is known as a brilliant cut, which in one form is a round brilliant. This cut has many facets and achieves a good balance of brilliance and dispersion. Yet another cut is a so-called hybrid or mixed-cut, which attempts to achieve the elegant and classic look of a step cut, while also attempting to achieve good dispersion as in a brilliant cut.

There are a variety of step, brilliant and mixed cut gemstone cuts, however, there are several problems that the prior art presents and furthermore the prior are does not address the particular need for the better gemstone arrangement that has superior combination of factors for scintillation, dispersion, and brilliancy. There is a long felt but unfulfilled need for a gemstone arrangement having visually enhancing characteristics that does not have complex requirements for the positioning, type, and dimensions of any complementary gemstones.

A continuing need exists for a simplified gemstone arrangement having visually enhancing characteristics for the central gemstone that does not have complex requirements for the positioning, type, and dimensions of the complementary gemstones.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The first embodiment of the present invention is a gemstone setting comprising one primary gemstone and four securing prongs. The securing prongs secure the primary gemstone to the gemstone setting.

All of the securing prongs have an opening located atop each prong. These opening are for prong gemstones. These prong gemstones are set within all of the openings. They are set by a securing means in the form of a bezel setting. The bezel setting secures the prong gemstones in place. This type of bezel setting is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting.

Another method of securing the prong gemstones is a process where the setting is heated and the prong gemstones are set in the heated setting. After the setting is cooled, the gemstones are firmly secured in place.

The prong gemstones are approximately 1 to 15 point diamonds. These prong gemstones enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

An additional feature of the ring setting of the present invention is a side gemstone. This side gemstone is placed on the side of the setting. It refracts and reflects light to the underside or pavilion of the gemstone thereby further adding brilliance to said primary gemstone.

Another feature is an area of the ring setting between the securing prongs. This area is arched thereby providing the most light to the gemstone.

A second embodiment of the present invention is a gemstone arrangement that comprises one primary gemstone and two peripheral gemstones. These peripheral gemstones are set adjacent to said primary gemstone, giving the primary gemstone an appearance of being larger than it really is.

In order to secure the gemstones to the setting, six securing prongs are used; four for the primary gemstone and three for the peripheral gemstones.

Each of these securing prongs have an opening located atop each prong. These opening are for prong gemstones. These prong gemstones are set within each of said openings. They are set by a securing means in the form of a bezel setting. The bezel setting secures the prong gemstones in place. This type of bezel setting is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting. The prong gemstones enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

A third embodiment of the present invention is a gemstone arrangement comprising a plurality of primary gemstones. The plurality of gemstones are secured to the setting via a plurality of prongs. The plurality of primary gemstones are set in a channel setting. That is, the channel setting allows the gemstones to line around an outer circumference of the gemstone arrangement with each stone having access to four securing prongs.

Each of the securing prongs have an opening located atop each prong. These opening are for prong gemstones. These prong gemstones are set within each of said openings. They are set by a securing means in the form of a bezel setting. The bezel setting secures the prong gemstones in place. This type of bezel setting is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting. The prong gemstones enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

The fourth embodiment of the present invention is similar to that of the other above embodiments but gemstones are not used. The gemstone are replaced with a precious or non-precious metal that is polished into a uFIGnique and reflective design. The design has aesthetic values that cannot be found in gemstones and the designs can be polished to give to a reflective look of gemstone without the cost.

This embodiment comprises a plurality of primary designs, the plurality of designs being secured to the setting via a plurality of prongs. The plurality of primary designs are set in a channel setting. That is, the channel setting allows the designs to line an outer circumference of the ring arrangement with each design having access to four securing prongs.

Each of the securing prongs have an opening located atop each prong. These opening are for secondary designs. These secondary designs are set within each of said openings.

The primary design and secondary designs are conical in shape, with each having a plurality of flat surfaces. The flat surfaces extend from an apex of the conical design to the outmost circumference of the design. The designs are formed from precious malleable metals. The designs may be identical to each other or different depending on the intent of the designer. The secondary designs are usually smaller than that of the primary design.

The secondary designs are set by a securing means in the form of a bezel setting. The bezel setting secures to a circumference of the secondary designs and is crimped in place. This type of bezel setting is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting. The secondary designs enhance the reflective quality of the primary design.

In the above embodiment, the primary designs were used in the third embodiment of the invention but may be used for any of the above embodiments, simply by replacing the gemstones with a reflective designs described above.

The invention, together with attendant advantages, will be best understood by reference to the following detailed description of the invention when used in conjunction with the figures below.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Preferred embodiments of the presently disclosed gemstone arrangement are described herein with reference to the drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a side view of a first embodiment of a ring arrangement constructed in accordance with the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a top view of the ring arrangement of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a side view of a second embodiment of a ring arrangement;

FIG. 4 is a top view of the ring arrangement of FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a side view of a third embodiment of a ring arrangement;

FIG. 6 is a top view of the third embodiment of a ring arrangement before the gemstones are secured to the setting;

FIG. 7 is a side view of a fourth embodiment of a ring arrangement;

FIG. 8 is a top view of the fourth embodiment of a ring arrangement both before and after the designs are secured to the setting and

FIG. 9 is a side view of the designs of the fourth embodiment of the ring arrangement.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

Referring now in specific detail to the drawings in which like referenced numerals identify similar or identical elements throughout the several views, and initially to FIG. 1, a novel gemstone setting 10 is shown.

In the preferred embodiment, the gemstone setting is for a ring but the gemstone setting may be used for any type of jewelry that calls for a gemstone setting such as earrings, bracelets, necklaces, pendants, ect.

FIGS. 1-2 show the first embodiment of the present invention.

The first embodiment of the present invention is a solitaire gemstone arrangement 10 of any size. The arrangement 10 includes a gemstone setting 10 having at least one primary gemstone 11 with a crown 30, girdle 25 and pavilion 33. The primary gemstone 11 may be any type of gemstone cut, such as brilliant, princess, emerald, ect.

The primary gemstone 11 is secured to the gemstone setting 10 by four prongs 16-19 but three to six prongs may be used. The securing prongs each contain a groove 25 for receiving the girdle 26 of the gemstone 11.

All of the securing prongs 16-19 have an opening 36 atop each of the prongs 16-19. These openings 36 are used to secure prong gemstones 12-15 atop the securing prongs 16-19. Prong gemstones 12-15 are used to allow additional light to reflect from the prong gemstone 12-15 to a viewer of the setting 10. This additional light gives the primary gemstone 11 an appearance that it is a more colorful and brilliant stone.

The prong gemstones 12-15 may be the same cut as the primary gemstone 11 or may be a completely different cut. The prong gemstones 12-15 may also be the same color as the primary gemstone 11 or may be a different color giving the appearance that the primary gemstone 11 has a more diverse color or fire.

In order to secure the prong gemstones 12-15 to the prongs 16-19, a bezel setting 35 is used. A bezel setting 35 lets the prong gemstones 12-15 sit in the opening 36 of the prong 16-19 and an outer circumference 37 of the bezel setting 35 is crimped over a girdle of the prong gemstones 12-15. This bezel setting 35 is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting.

Another method of securing the prong gemstones 12-15 to the prongs 16-19 is a bezel setting 35 in which the setting 10 is heated expanding the metal of the prongs 16-19 and placing the gemstones 12-15 in the opening. When the setting 10 is cooled, the gemstones 12-15 are sealed in place.

Another method of securing the prong gemstones 12-15 to the prongs 16-19 is a bezel setting 35 is to secure the gemstones 12-15 in place using an adhesive that is not noticeable to a viewer of the gemstone 11.

The prong gemstones 12-15 are approximately 1 to 15 point diamonds. These prong gemstones 12-15 enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

An additional feature of the setting is a side gemstone 20. This side gemstone 20 may be one or both sides of the gemstone setting 10. This side gemstone 20 is set in place on the side 29 of the setting 10 and reflects and refracts light to the underside of the gemstone 11 thereby adding brilliance to the primary gemstone 11.

The setting 10 itself contains side walls 22 between the prongs 16-19. These side walls 22 are arched thereby providing the most light to the underside or pavilion 33 of the gemstone 11.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a second embodiment of the prevent invention is shown.

The second embodiment includes a primary gemstone 51 and two peripheral gemstones 52. Please note, more than one primary gemstone and more than two peripheral gemstones may be used. The peripheral gemstones 52 are set adjacent to said primary gemstone 52.

The primary gemstone 51 and the peripheral gemstones 52 are secured to the gemstone setting 50 by six prongs 55 in the preferred embodiment but more or less prongs may be used in other embodiments.

The securing prongs 55 each contain a groove 57 for receiving the girdle 58 of the gemstone 51. All of the securing prongs 55 further have an opening 59 atop each of the prongs 55. These openings 59 are used to secure prong gemstones 53 atop the securing prongs. Prong gemstones 53 are used to allow additional light reflect from the prong gemstones 53 to a viewer of the setting 50. This additional light gives the gemstone 51 an appearance that it is a more colorful and brilliant gemstone.

The prong gemstones 53 may be the same cut as the primary gemstone 51 or may be a completely different cut. The prong gemstones 53 may also be the same color as the primary gemstone 51 or may be a different color giving the appearance that the primary gemstone 51 has a more diverse color.

In order to secure the prong gemstones 53 to the prongs 55, a bezel setting 60 is used. A bezel setting 60 lets the prong gemstones 53 sit in the opening 59 of the prong 55 and an outer circumference 61 of the bezel setting 60 is crimped over a girdle of the prong gemstones 53. This bezel setting 60 is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting.

The prong gemstones 53 are approximately 1 to 15 point diamonds and enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone 51.

An additional feature of the setting is a side gemstone 20. This side gemstone 60 may be one or both sides of the gemstone setting 50. This side gemstone 60 is set in place on the side 62 of the setting 50 and reflects and refracts light to the underside of the gemstone 51 thereby adding brilliance to the primary gemstone 51.

FIGS. 5-6 show a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment the gemstone arrangement 80 includes a plurality of primary gemstones 82. The gemstones 82 are placed adjacent to each other around the whole outer circumference 86 of the setting 80, even though other embodiments may call for the use of fewer stones.

Each gemstone 82 is secured to the gemstone setting 80 by four prongs 84 but three to six prongs may be used in other embodiments. The securing prongs 84 each contain a groove 87 for receiving the girdle 88 of the gemstone 82.

All of the securing prongs 84 have an opening 90 atop each of the prongs 84. These openings 90 are used to secure prong gemstones 83 to the securing prongs 84. Prong gemstones 83 are used to allow additional light reflect from the prong gemstone to a viewer of the setting 80. This additional light gives the gemstone an appearance that it is a more colorful and brilliant gemstone.

The prong gemstones 83 may be the same cut as the primary gemstones 82 or may be a completely different cut. The prong gemstones 83 may also be the same color as the primary gemstone 82 or may be a different color giving the appearance that the primary gemstone ahs a more diverse color.

In order to secure the prong gemstones 83 to the prongs 84, a bezel setting 91 is used. A bezel setting 91 lets the prong gemstones 83 sit in the opening 90 of the prongs and an outer circumference 92 of the bezel setting 91 is crimped over a girdle of the prong gemstones 83. This bezel setting 91 is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting.

The prong gemstones 83 enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

FIGS. 7-9 show a fourth embodiment of a ring setting 100 is shown.

In this embodiment in order to reduce cost of the gemstone setting, gemstones are replaced by precious or non-precious metals that are shaped and polished into a unique and reflective design. These designs have aesthetic values that cannot be found in gemstones and the designs can be polished to give to a reflective look of gemstone without the cost.

In the preferred embodiment, the ring setting 100 includes a plurality of primary designs 101, the plurality of designs 101 being secured to the setting via a plurality of prongs. The plurality of primary designs 101 are set in a channel setting fashion. That is, the channel setting 103 allows the designs to line an outer circumference 104 of the ring arrangement 100 with each design 101 having access to four securing prongs 102.

Each of the securing prongs 102 have an opening 105 located atop each prong 102. These opening 105 are for secondary designs 106. These secondary designs 106 are set within each of said openings 106.

As shown in FIG. 9, the primary design 101 and/or secondary designs 106 are conical in shape, each having a plurality of flat surfaces 109. The flat surfaces 109 extend from the apex 110 of the conical design 101/106 to the outmost circumference 111 of the design 101/106. The designs 101/106 are formed from precious malleable metals. The designs 101/106 may be identical or different in design depending on the intent of the designer. The prong designs 106 are usually smaller than that of the primary design 101. The secondary designs or prong designs 106 enhance the aesthetic appearance of the primary design 101.

The designs 101/106 may have a metal of one color and a setting 100 of another color. The metal may be precious or non-precious. In one embodiment the ring setting 100 is formed from metal green in color and the designs are gold in color.

The secondary designs 106 are set by a securing means 113 in the form of a bezel setting 113. The bezel setting 113 secures to a circumference 111 of the secondary designs 106 and is crimped in place. This type of bezel setting 113 is nearly unnoticeable to a viewer of the setting 100. The secondary designs 106 enhance the reflective quality of the primary design 101.

In the above embodiment the primary designs 101 were used in the third embodiment of the invention but may be used for any of the embodiments, simply by replacing the gemstones with reflective designs described above.

Although the illustrative embodiments of the present disclosure have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited to those precise embodiments, and that various other changes and modifications may be affected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the disclosure. All such changes and modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the disclosure.

Claims

1. A gemstone setting comprising:

at least one primary gemstone;

at least three securing prongs for securing the at least one primary gemstone to the gemstone setting;

an opening atop each of said prongs; and

prong gemstones being set within each of said openings.

2. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 1 further comprising:

securing means for securing said prong gemstones in said opening.

3. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 2 whereby said securing means is a bezel setting.

4. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 3 whereby said bezel setting sets a circumference of the prong gemstones.

5. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 4 whereby said bezel setting being crimped in place.

6. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 5 whereby the bezel setting is nearly unnoticeable to a user.

7. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 4 whereby the bezel setting is heated in order to adhere the gemstone within the bezel setting.

8. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 1 whereby the prong gemstones are approximately 1 to 15 point diamonds.

9. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 1 whereby the prong members enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

10. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 1 further comprising:

at least one side gemstone, said side gemstone being placed on the side of the setting, said side gemstone refracting and reflecting light to the underside of the primary gemstone thereby adding brilliance to said primary gemstone.

11. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 1 whereby an area between the prongs is arched thereby providing light to the side of the primary gemstone.

12. A gemstone arrangement comprising:

at least one primary gemstone;

at least two peripheral gemstones, said peripheral gemstones being set adjacent to said primary gemstone,

at least seven securing prongs for securing the at least one primary gemstone and two peripheral gemstones to the gemstone setting;

an opening atop each of said securing prongs; and

prong gemstones being set in each of said openings.

13. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 12 further comprising:

securing means for securing said prong gemstones in said securing prong, said securing means being a bezel setting.

14. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 12 whereby the prong gemstones are approximately 1 to 15 point diamonds.

15. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 12 whereby the prong gemstones enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

16. A gemstone arrangement comprising:

a plurality of primary gemstones;

a plurality of prongs for securing the plurality of primary gemstones to the gemstone setting;

an opening atop each of said securing prongs; and

prong gemstones being set in each of said openings.

17. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 16 further comprising:

securing means for securing said prong gemstones in said prong, said securing means being a bezel setting.

18. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 16 whereby said plurality of primary gemstones are set in a channel setting.

19. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 18 the channel setting allowing the gemstones to line an outer circumference of said gemstone arrangement.

20. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 18 whereby each gemstone is held in place by four securing prongs.

21. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 16 whereby the prong gemstones are approximately 1 to 15 point diamonds.

22. The gemstone arrangement as claimed in claim 16 whereby the prong gemstones enhance the brilliance, scintillation and fire of the primary gemstone.

23. A ring setting comprising:

a plurality of primary designs;

a plurality of prongs for securing the plurality of primary designs in the ring setting;

an opening atop each of said securing prongs; and

a plurality of secondary designs being set in each of said openings.

24. The ring setting as claimed in claim 23 further comprising:

securing means for securing said secondary designs in said prong.

25. The ring setting as claimed in claim 24 whereby said primary and secondary designs are conical, each having a plurality of flat surfaces, said flat surfaces extending from an apex of the conical design to an outmost circumference of said design.

26. The ring setting as claimed in claim 24 whereby the secondary designs are precious metals forming identical designs to that of the primary design.

27. The ring setting as claimed in claim 25 whereby said secondary designs are smaller than the primary design.

28. The ring setting as claimed in claim 23 whereby said secondary designs enhance the aesthetic appearance of the primary design.

29. The ring setting as claimed in claim 23 whereby said designs having are one color and said setting is another color.

30. The ring setting as claimed in claim 24 whereby said design is a precious metal.

31. The ring setting as claimed in claim 24 whereby said design is a semi-precious metal.

32. The ring setting as claimed in claim 24 whereby said ring setting is a green metal.

33. The ring setting as claimed in claim 32 whereby said primary design and secondary designs are gold metal.