Abstract: A watch strap that includes a flexible strap body, which defines a longitudinal axis and has a portion configured to accommodate a watch body. The flexible strap body includes a wood veneer outer layer that has a natural wood grain, which is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the flexible strap body. A base layer of the strap body supports the wood veneer outer layer. The flexible strap body is bendable about the longitudinal axis against the natural wood grain of the wood veneer outer layer with substantially no cracking of the wood veneer outer layer. The flexible strap body is bendable about an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis in directions both towards and away from the wood veneer outer layer with substantially no cracking of the wood veneer outer layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an external part of a timepiece, including: providing a metallic base made of a first material including titanium and/or a first titanium alloy; providing at least one metallic cover plate made of a second material, the second material including a second metal chosen from among gold or platinum, and/or a second alloy including at least gold or platinum, the at least one cover plate being of a thickness greater than or equal to 0.5 millimeters; brazing the cover plate onto the base with a braze material chosen for brazing titanium with gold or respectively platinum to form a bimetallic blank; and shaping the bimetallic blank to give the external part its final form.

Abstract: A two-layer wristband, including: a first U-shaped symmetrical band having two hollow portion on the two ends of the first U-shaped symmetrical band, respectively, each hollow portion is formed with a vertical wall protruding from the first U-shaped symmetrical band; a second U-shaped symmetrical band having a depressed portion on its outer surface, a pair of ring-like grooves is formed in the depressed portion; wherein the first U-shaped symmetrical band is placed in the depressed portion of the second U-shaped symmetrical band, and the pair of vertical wall of the first U-shaped symmetrical band joins the pair of ring-like grooves, respectively.

Abstract: A bracelet apparatus may include a first ring shaped portion forming an orifice. The first ring shaped portion may be substantially rigid and may include a first connection portion positioned on a first side of the first ring shaped portion and a second connection portion positioned on an opposite second side of the first ring shaped portion. The first and second connection portions may be in a fixed relation to each other. The first and second connection portions may form a connection mechanism. The first connection portion may include an external connection device and the second connection portion may include an internal connection device. The first connection portion may include a portion of external thread and the second connection portion may include a portion of internal thread. The ring shaped portion may have a variety of different shapes.

Abstract: A number of bars and geometric figures are combined with a jewelry framework in order to provide a visual indication of a person's attributes such as sexual orientation and relationship status. The resulting ornamental assemblage facilitates the initiation of new interpersonal relationships in group settings by allowing persons to quickly and easily identify potential partners who share the same relationship status and orientation; time can be more efficiently spent by not attempting to court those of a different sexual orientation or who are already married. These traits, sexual orientation and relationship status, are visibly indicated by a specific quantity of bars or geometric figures, such that different integer values indicate different statuses. Different geometric figures are possible, including rings, polyhedrons, letters, and heart-shaped figures. Additional indicators can be provided for a variety of traits or statuses of a person, one example being a person's living arrangement.

Abstract: In various embodiments, digital manufacturing of jewelry items is provided, including a physical process and software automation for implementing the physical process. Further, models formed during the process, as well as the resultant jewelry items, are provided. In some embodiments, the method comprises forming a digital model of the jewelry item, forming a physical model of the jewelry item based on the digital model, and manufacturing the jewelry item in a lost wax process using the physical model.

Abstract: An accessory making device (1) of the present invention is a device for making an accessory including a core (83) formed into a substantially ring shape by connecting both ends of a stretchable cord-like body (46) having rubber-like elasticity and a decoration main body (83) disposed around the core in such a manner so as to abut both ends thereof against each other in a contracted state so as to be reduced in axial length. The accessory making device (1) includes a long rigid holder (5). The holder (5) can retain connecting portions (47M, 47F) on both end sides of the cord-like body (46) with the connecting portions (47M, 47F) of the cord-like body (46) separated from each other, and can be inserted through the decoration main body (83).

Abstract: 1. Method of batch manufacturing bracelet links, characterized in that the method includes the steps of: a) taking a profile bar made of a material in which the link blanks are delimited in relation to each other transversely by slots extending in a general direction of extrusion of the profile bar; b) machining a first blank, if necessary, in the profile bar, while it is still in a single piece, c) cutting the profile bar over a determined length defining the width of the link blanks so as to obtain a ring having the link blanks at the periphery thereof; d) shaping the link blanks into the final form by a final rough machining operation; e) thinning the surface of the ring forming the connection between the link blanks until the links are separated from each other.

Abstract: Provided is a negative ion emitting product and a method of forming the same. The negative ion emitting product comprises a silicone substrate and a separate silicone insert or patch material containing a negative ion emitting source. The separate silicone insert or patch material is attached to a surface of said substrate or inserted into a space defined by a wall of said substrate. The product is designed to be worn by a human or animal and preferably comprises a bracelet, necklace, collar, watch strap, shoe insole or the like. It particularly comprises a double moulded silicone product containing in the patch or insert material, but not the substrate, nano-particles of negative ion radiating rare earth powder.

Abstract: An anklet for encircling an ankle is described. The anklet includes a first free end and a second free end. A plurality of interconnecting elements is arranged sequentially from the first free end to the second free end. A connection means is connected to the first free end and is configured to connect to the second free end. A plurality of chimes connected to the anklet.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an ornamental component is provided for use with a jewelry item (i.e., a bracelet or a necklace). The ornamental component includes a self-supporting housing and an insert assembly. The self-supporting housing has a through hole allowing the ornamental component to be strung on an elongated member of the jewelry item, and the through hole defines a through hole axis and has a first opening at a first side of the self-supporting housing and a second opening at a second side of the self-supporting housing. The insert assembly is inserted in the through hole of the self-supporting housing, and the insert assembly is assembled from a first tubular element having a through hole that forms a gripping element for frictionally gripping a part of the jewelry item. The first tubular element is configured to secure the gripping element inside the through hole of the self-supporting housing.

Abstract: A lightweight golf bracelet having a removable ball marker and wearable during a golf swing includes a top portion arranged for placement on the wrist of a user, a receiving area, a ball marker removably securable to the receiving area, and first and second arms extending laterally relative to the top portion, with the first and second arms cooperating to form an attachment area and a hook. A flexible lanyard is sized to extend between the attachment area and the hook and includes a clasp. The lanyard is arranged to loop around the hook, and the clasp is arranged to permit the user to secure the clasp to the lanyard at a desired location between the attachment point and the hook.

Abstract: Referring to the invention, there is shown an article of body jewelry intended to be worn upon the hand. The body jewelry comprises a length of an elastic material upon which may be threaded one or more decorative elements and an ornamental decoration. A portion of the elastic material is connected to a securement element. The body jewelry is secured to multiple parts of the hand, using the tension within the elastic material stretched between various locations; e.g., from the back of the wrist, over the back of the hand, to a securement element sitting behind two adjacent fingers.

Abstract: A system and method for stringing decorative elements onto a stringing element to make jewelry, such as a necklace or bracelet. A jig is provided that has holds a first tube. The first tube has a first end, a second end, an inside diameter and an outside diameter. The outside diameter is smaller than the inside diameter of the stringing holes in the decorative elements. The first tube is set as a cantilever. At least some of the decorative elements are set onto the first tube over its first end. The first tube extends through the stringing hole in each of the decorative elements. A stringing element is advanced through the first tube. The first tube is then removed. This leaves at least some of the stringing element strung through the stringing hole of each of the decorative elements.

Abstract: A method, apparatus and kit for the construction of jewelry and jewelry systems having interchangeable jewelry strands.

Abstract: A device comprising: (a) a body portion including: (i) a first end and ii. a second end; (b) a holder at the first end; (c) a holder at the second end; (d) a rotation device at the first end in communication with the holder at the first end; and wherein the holder is fixedly attached to a split gear having a channel therethrough so that one or more flexible mediums may be placed through the channel and removed from a work area located between the holder at the first end and the holder at the second end.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for displaying an image with multiple circular bands. Two or more circular bands are included and sized to surround a portion of a body part. At least one image is included where each of the two or more circular bands includes a portion of the at least one image disposed on an exterior side of each circular band. The at least one image is formed when the two or more circular bands are positioned to be adjacent.

Abstract: A decorative article such as a bracelet is formed from one or more elastomeric cords and one or more braiding cords. Generally, the elastomeric cords provide a structure around which one or more braiding cords may by arranged, and upon which one or more decorative elements may be threaded. The elastomeric cords allow decorative elements, such as buttons, to be secured to the top surface of a decorative bracelet. In addition, the elastomeric cords allow the bracelet to have a more customized fit and increased durability. The braiding cords are woven around the elastomeric cords, such as in knots. A clasp may be formed from the elastomeric cords. The clasp may accept one or more decorative elements to secure the bracelet in a loop configuration.

Abstract: A manufacturing device enabling jeweled bearings to be maintained, locked and immobilized on fishing line thread.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel method of producing in one and the same operation precious hallmarked precious metal products. The method is particularly suited for production of such precious metal products, i.e. jewelry and objets d'art, which have complex geometries. The basic principle of the invention is the use of the free form fabrication FFF, method known per se which involve a stepwise build-up in layers of the product from a precious-metal-containing metal powder.

Abstract: A novel technique for setting a multiplicity of precious stones such as diamonds into a unique setting to enhance the beauty and presentation of the multiplicity of set stones, with the technique including setting a center stone into a socket and having it held by a multiplicity of prongs, an outer series of small stones wherein each outer stone is respectively placed in a socket and is held in most designs by a pair of the same prongs which hold the center stone and is also held by a lower groove in the interior facing surface of the outer wall, and an intermediate series of stones which are placed in a respective socket and are held by a pair of the prongs which also retain the center stone and in most designs all of the smaller stones and are also retained by a groove in the interior facing surface of the outer wall, the intermediate series of stones also serving to retain the small series of stones.

Abstract: An earring that is convertible to a bracelet and vice versa is provided. The design comprises a chain of any type with magnetic clasps affixed at either end. Each earring may be attached to a person's ear lobe by using the magnetic elements in each clasp—the magnet elements attract one another when each clasp is fixed on either side of the earlobe. Alternatively, the two earrings can be coupled together in order to form a bracelet. Corresponding clasps from each of the earrings are mated together (via their internal magnets) in order to form a pair of decorative globes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for making an item of jewelry. The method includes the steps of providing a chain comprising a plurality of links; providing at least one bead having an opening defined therethrough; providing a press having a support member, a hammer, and at least one pin; positioning the bead on the chain; resting the bead on the support member; positioning a first link on the at least one pin; and actuating the press, whereby the first link is widened. In a preferred embodiment the item of jewelry is a rosary.

Abstract: The present invention is a novel technique for setting a multiplicity of precious stones such as diamonds into a unique setting to enhance the beauty and presentation of the multiplicity of set stones, with the technique including setting a center stone held by small prongs, an outer series of stones wherein each outer stone is held by a pair of large prongs, and an intermediate series of stones held by the larger outer prongs which hold the small stones so that the intermediate stones partially cover the center stone and outer series of stones in a manner which conceals the way the outer stones are held.

Abstract: A memorialization wristband jewelry includes an elongated semi-flexible metal plate strip having an top surface and a lower surface and a paint material applied in a generally even layer to the top surface of the metal plate strip. A memorialization image is formed in the paint material, the memorialization image being formed by removal of specific selected areas of the paint material from the top surface of the metal plate strip and the metal plate strip is then formed into a generally arcuate shape which approximates the outer circumferential shape of the human wrist whereby the memorialization wristband is wearable on the wrist of a person.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making jewelry is provided. The apparatus includes a curved form attached to a handle and a grip head attached to a grip head handle. A pivot connection joins both handles, with the grip head being positioned in proximity to the curved form. In order to form a cuff style bracelet, first and second ends of a work piece are sequentially inserted, held in position by the grip head against the form, and then bent around the form.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for making an item of jewelry. The method includes the steps of providing a chain comprising a plurality of links; providing at least one bead having an opening defined therethrough; providing a press having a support member, a hammer, and at least one pin; positioning the bead on the chain; resting the bead on the support member; positioning a first link on the at least one pin; and actuating the press, whereby the first link is widened. In a preferred embodiment the item of jewelry is a rosary.

Abstract: Embodiments include a novelty item comprising one or more strips of a material, the material being stitched together by stitching and each of the one or more strips including the stitching at least substantially along its length, wherein the one or more strips of material are formed from a sheet of material capable of forming the outer cover of a sports ball, and wherein the one or more strips of material are twisted into and set in a generally helical formation. Embodiments also include a method of forming a novelty item, comprising providing one or more strips of material, the material capable of forming an outside cover of a sports ball; wetting the one or more strips; twisting the one or more strips into a generally helical configuration; and allowing the one or more strips to dry in the generally helical configuration to form the novelty item.

Abstract: There is provided an ornamental chain of the “Omega” type used for the production of necklaces, bracelets and other articles of jewelry. This chain has two faces having different colors and/or different workmanship corresponding to the two faces. The chain may be worn showing one or the other face. The disclosure also covers the process of production of the chain.

Abstract: A string of beads with deformable connecting pieces which extend between each pair of adjacent beads and which are secured to the beads, wherein the connecting pieces are plastics threads or flexible wires.

Abstract: An automatic bead jewelry making apparatus and related method of use is disclosed. The bead jewelry making apparatus comprises a bead bowl defining a cavity in communication with an opening, a brush arrangement comprising a handle and brush operatively associated with the bead bowl, and a motor operatively engaged to the bead bowl for rotating the bead bowl, wherein the brush arrangement is positioned such that the brush is disposed inside the cavity of the bead bowl when the bead bowl is rotated by the motor.

Abstract: A ribbon of color A metal is combined with a thin layer of soldering alloy, bent and soldered to form a tube, it is then filled with a core of color B metal. The compound is then drawn and/or laminated until it is transformed into a long ribbon or into a wire, externally of color A and internally of color B. The filled ribbon or wire is wrapped like a solenoid around a deformable support, like a metal mesh and stamped into the desired shape. The resulting two faced element is then ground in order to remove, all along a strip and following a line or in dots, the superficial part of color A until the core of color B is revealed. The bi-colored long element is then treated like a single body and allows the realization of precious bi-colored ornamental items.

Abstract: The method of easily and securely retaining components strung on a bead line by placing a portion of the bead line between coil members of a tension spring comprises applying torque action to leverable members of the tension coil between the thumb and index finger of the user's hand to spread apart contiguous coil members of the spring, placing a portion of the bead line between a pair of coil members which had been spread apart, releasing the torque action from the leverable members, and allowing coil members to close and securely maintain the portion of bead line in position on the coil spring in a manner to resist removal therefrom.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing jewelry and a chain article formed therefrom that results in a product substantially lighter than its solid counterpart. A length of wire mesh or woven wire type of “fabric” having a hollow seamed wire with a non-precious core of a width and length corresponding generally to the proportions of the jewelry chain to be created is provided. The non-precious core is then removed by one of many methods. Then, a series of hollow link sections are received on the length of wire mesh such that the interior surfaces of the links surround the mesh. The links are arranged in an end-to-end abutting relationship upon the mesh until the length of chain desired is reached. Alternatively, a spiral resembling a spring may be used.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing finger rings, bracelets, earrings, body jewelry and the like which have at least one curved surface, and which are inlaid with a precious metal or which have which have been subjected to deposition thereon of a metal compound via chemical vapor deposition. Ring blanks are placed in a spinning fixture and subjected to abrasion against at least one curved abrasive surface. For comfort rings, the inner surface is formed as a continuous curve. For rings having inlaid malleable precious metal, the precious metal is inserted in either a straight-wall or undercut wall. Ring blanks having straight-wall grooves can be formed using conventional casting processes. The precious metal is inlaid in the groove by one of several processes, which may include hammering, rolling, or pressing.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing jewelry pieces formed entirely or partially of a shape memory alloy provided with a pre-determined memory shape, where the shape memory characteristic and/or the superelastic characteristic of the alloy is used either in the construction of the piece or to facilitate repair of damaged pieces, since plastically deformed alloy shapes can be corrected by raising the alloy above the phase transition temperature, whereupon the piece resumes it memory shape.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing jewelry and a chain article formed therefrom that results in a product substantially lighter than its solid counterpart. A length of wire mesh or woven wire type of “fabric” having a hollow seamed wire with a non-precious core of a width and length corresponding generally to the proportions of the jewelry chain to be created is provided. The non-precious core is then removed by one of many methods. Then, a series of hollow link sections are received on the length of wire mesh such that the interior surfaces of the links surround the mesh. The links are arranged in an end-to-end abutting relationship upon the mesh until the length of chain desired is reached. Alternatively, a spiral resembling a spring may be used.

Abstract: An ornament is provided that is useful in causing negative ions to be generated from the surface, thereby improving the immunity strength, improving psychological stability and bodily functions, improving the discharge of egesta and the function of the respiratory organs, and reducing fatigue of the person wearing the ornament. The ornament includes a plating layer which is formed by mixing a pulverized multiple element mineral powder and a pulverized sandstone powder. The negative ions are always generated, which act on the blood of a human body and put the human body in a state that is slightly inclined towards negative ions, thereby causing the body to be balanced, the metabolism to become activated, and the body to become healthy and resistant to aging.

Abstract: Process for making jewels such as necklaces, bracelets or the like with different colors on at least two of their faces in sight so that a user can choose to put on the necklace or jewel so as to show one face or the other of the jewel according to the wished color, for instance the user can show a white gold face or a yellow gold face. In general, the process in question consists of a first phase in which noble metal bands (3, 4) showing different colors are put near each other. Then, the bands (3, 4) are coupled by welding (6) and are subjected to a second working phase in which they are bent and welded longitudinally so as to obtain a pipe (19) showing a multiple color. From this pipe (19) it is possible to obtain hollow links to be then mounted and fixed on a flexible core.

Abstract: An ornament such as a bracelet, necklace or like jewelry is made by turning one bight end portion of a closed loop on which beads have been threaded relative to an opposite bight end portion. The beads are held in a fixed relation by twisted rail portions of the loop.

Abstract: A sublimation decalcomania of the surface of a watch case includes a first step in which the surface of the watch case is provided with a coating before the watch case and a decal-bearing paper are held in a plastic bag. The plastic bag containing the coated watch case and the decal-bearing paper is exhausted of air by a vacuum device. The vacuum bag is then baked in an oven to bring about the sublimation transfer of the decal to the coated surface of the watch case.