Abstract: Novelty jewelry in the form of sets of jewelry items which may be sold in pairs, at least one jewelry item being provided with an electrical display which will become operational when the two jewelry items are placed together. In one embodiment the novelty jewelry comprises first and second finger rings (14), at least one of which is provided with an electrical display such as a lamp (18) and a normally open electrical circuit interconnected with the electrical display. At least one of the first and second jewelry items is provided with a battery (24), or other source of electrical current. Operation of the electrical display is initiated by bringing the two jewelry items together.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry, like a ring, bracelet, or necklace containing a center opening, consists of a main body section which takes the shape of the piece. This section has a channel extending around its side walls into which arms from covers are inserted. The covers overlay the main body section and slidably move over the main body section by means of the arms in the channels. In the preferred embodiment, two covers are provided on the main body section, although one or more than two covers are contemplated. The two covers slidably move in opposite directions on the main body section. The covers may have decorative ornamentation on their outer surfaces. When they are placed together and locked into position by a spring detent, the jewelry has one appearance. When the covers are together, they also conceal and protect the gem, inscription, or other decorative ornamentation on the top surface of the main body section.

Abstract: A ring is formed by first inverting a washer comprising a substantially planar annular member with an outer circumference and a central opening defining an inner circumference, an inner lip extending from one side of the annular member at the inner circumference, an outer lip extending from the same side of the annular member at the outer circumference, and an intermediate section between the first and second lips that reduces in thickness from the inner lip to the outer lip, into a frusto-conical shape; then second inverting the frusto-conical shaped washer into a cylindrical element; and then cold working the cylindrical element by a cold rolling operation so that the annular member assumes an arcuate cross-sectional configuration of substantially constant thickness, whereby to increase a crushing strength of the ring due to the cold rolling and cold working of the cylindrical element and the lips.

Abstract: A jewelry assembly having stones on the sidewalls of a setting is provided. The jewelry assembly includes a jewelry element, such as a ring, earring, bracelet or necklace. The assembly also includes at least one top stone having a table portion, girdle and a depending tapered portion. The top stone is attached to the jewelry element by means of a plurality of prongs depending from the element. Retaining elements are located alongside the tapered portion of the top stone and fixedly receive one or more side stones, creating an overall unique visual effect.

Abstract: A jewelry ring which comprises a ring section and a rod support section located above the ring section in which the rod support section includes rod support members at least one of which is hingedly connected to the ring section permitting the rod support members to be moved away from engaging the rod allowing a rotatable element to be inserted, placed on or removed from the rod and to lock the rotatable element in place when the movable support is moved into engagement with the rod.

Abstract: A ring construction 10 for providing a visual indication that the wearer is mourning or otherwise honoring the memory of a deceased loved one. The ring construction 10 includes a generally C-shaped ring body member 20 provided with a slidable sleeve member 30 that acts as a closure for the peripheral opening 21 in the ring body member 20. The sleeve member 30 is provided with a loop element 32 adapted to be operatively engaged by a length of chain 50 for joining two identical ring constructions 10, 10' together.

Abstract: An article of jewelry in the form of a ring incorporating a pivotal mounting for a gem mounted therein. The pivotal mounting facilitates the placement of the gem in a setting which is pivotally connected to oppositely disposed, cantilevered weights depending therefrom. The weights are positioned outwardly of a gem mounting yoke and depend therefrom for imparting movement thereto in response to motions of the hand of the wearer. In this manner, the pivotally mounted gem is more predominantly displayed and creates an aesthetically pleasing image.

Abstract: A structure of a hair ornanent includes a main body of the hair ornament, an elastic wire and an ornamental block. One end of the elastic wire is provided in a proper position of the main body, and the other end of the elastic wire is connected with the ornamental block. While the main body being worn on the hair of a user, the ornamental block will swing accordingly by the elasticity of the elastic wire through the move of the user's body and head or the influence of external forces so as to make the hair ornament look vivid and interesting. This invention is also provided with easily assembled and disassembled skills so that it is convenient for a user to replace another ornamental block.

Abstract: A hollow or partially hollow jewelry ring having inner round design formed by investment casting method. The method comprises producing a first mold having an inner cavity shaped in accordance with the external shape of the article to be produced. A second mold is produced for forming a wax core insert which is inserted in the first mold cavity for forming the hollow region of the articles The second mold has an inner cavity formed in the shape of, but slightly smaller than, the external shape of the article. The cavity of the second mold has holes which form spacer pins on the wax core insert. The wax core insert is then placed in the cavity of the first mold and is maintained in a precise, predetermined position by the spacer pins. During waxing of the article, a plastiwax is introduced into and fills the cavity of the first mold, completely surrounding the wax core insert. The plastiwax hardens and is removed from the first mold cavity with the wax core insert.

Abstract: A toy kit includes a ring base, a ring gem and/or a ring dome, and preferably a plurality of each component. A first work station for assembling a toy ring base with either a toy ring gem or a toy ring dome includes a base and an upright support structure attached to the base. A ram is movably mounted to the support structure so as to move between a most distal position with respect to the base and a most proximal position with respect to the base. The toy kit further includes a hollow, flexible tube having at least one open end, a particulate substance sized to pass within the open end of the tube and a liquid substance, and preferably a plurality of each. A second toy work station for assembling the tube with particulate or liquid substances includes a base and an upright support structure attached to the base and having a passage sized to accommodate particulates. A carriage is movably mounted to the support structure and has a holder configured to receive and retain the tube.

Abstract: A jewelry ornament includes a jewelry ring having a base having a hole formed in a central portion thereof. A prong mount extends from the base, and a transparent or semi-transparent gem is held by the prong mount. A colored back-up material is at least partially positioned in the hole.

Abstract: A ring has two zig-zag interior sidewalls and two opposite exterior sidewalls, where the walls form three parallel channels each receiving one of the rows of precious stones. Each interior sidewall has alternating inward and outward facing protruding projections extending into the channels, and each exterior sidewall has multiple small inward facing recesses. The alternative inward-facing protruding projections of one zig-zag sidewall are respectively paired with the alternative inward-facing protruding projections of the other zig-zag sidewall. The alternative outward-facing protruding projections of each zig-zag sidewall are paired with the small inward facing recesses of the respective adjacent exterior sidewall. The stones of the middle row have cutout grooves on both sides of each stone. The stones of the two outside rows have a cutout groove on only one side of each stone.

Abstract: A finger temperature indicating ring for wearing around a finger to measure and indicate the finger temperature of the wearer. A thermal conductive rod made of highly thermal conductive material, such as platinum, is provided in the ring with a lower end of the rod exposed from the ring to contact with the finger. The finger's heat or cold is accurately and quickly transmitted to a thermistor provided with the ring via the thermal conductive rod, causing a circuit connected to the thermistor to operate and convert the finger temperature into a signal which is sent to an indicating element in the ring. With a switch button, the signal can be presented to the wearer in different manners, so that the wearer is always reminded and encouraged to release himself or herself from physical or mental stress.

Abstract: Ring has serpentine connecting portions between parallel plates on which a plurality of protuberances are formed on the inner surfaces of the plates. The ring promotes the circulation of blood by accupressuring a finger by means of protuberances.

Abstract: A personal ornament of the present invention is capable of the usage by the condition in corresponding to the interest of the users and a time, place or object which is used it by them. A part of a support member of a ring shape is lacked of limit. The body of revolution which is pivotally mounted on the opening part of the support member which has decorated parts with a plural of gemstones or decorated figures at outward circumferential part in the body of revolution is made to be able to arrest certainly a voluntary rotative part.

Abstract: A combination of a connecting or assembly member, a gemstone and an item of jewelry in which the assembly or connecting member connects the gemstone to the jewelry is disclosed. The connecting member comprises a projecting pin which passes through a corresponding small hole in the surface of the jewelry. The gemstones are placed in apertures, and the size of the aperture is smaller than that of the stone so that the stone nests into the aperture. The connecting members include projecting pins which pass through a corresponding small hole near the respective apertures and cold soldering is employed to secure the projecting pin in place thereby securing each stone in place in the jewelry.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the brilliancy of transparent or translucent stones used in jewelry pieces. A tract assembly with one or more channels is mounted in a conspicuous position of a jewelry piece. One or more carriers holding the stones in a through opening are slidably mounted within the channels. A phosphorescent plate or deposit on the bottom surface of the channel directs visible light to the exposed surface of the moving stones causing refractions with different characteristics as the angle of incidence varies constantly resulting in enhanced brilliancy of the jewelry piece. Plug members are removably mounted to the ends of the channels preventing the carriers from falling off.

Abstract: A material holding apparatus comprising a receptacle and an integrated finger mount. A lip or groove is circumferentially added to disposable plastic cups used in the dental profession. The receptacle preferably includes projections which mate by snap fit with either the lip or groove of the disposable cups. The finger mount is made of a flexible material and is made with two arms extending from the base of the receptacle, arcing to form a ring. The ends of the arms approach one another, bur remain flexible so as to fit a wide variety of finger sizes. Alternatively, a single band may be used as the finger mount. With either embodiment, the finger mount is slipped over the finger of the use, usually a dental professional.

Abstract: A process for fabricating a hollow or partially hollow article, such as a jewelry ring, comprises producing a first mold having an inner cavity shaped in accordance with the external shape of the article to be produced. A second mold is produced for forming a wax core insert which is inserted in the first mold cavity for forming the hollow region of the article. The second mold has an inner cavity formed in the shape of, but slightly smaller than, the external shape of the article. The cavity of the second mold has holes which form spacer pins on the wax core insert. The wax core insert is then placed in the cavity of the first mold and is maintained in a precise, predetermined position by the spacer pins. During waxing of the article, a plastiwax is introduced into and fills the cavity of the first mold, completely surrounding the wax core insert. The plastiwax hardens and is removed from the first mold cavity with the wax core insert.

Abstract: The appearance of a jewelry article such as a wedding ring is changed by covering a central module with a plurality of superposed blades, and/or by attaching, to a central module, one or more annular structures which have shapes, colors, or other aesthetic qualities which represent significant events such as wedding anniversaries in the life of the wearer.

Abstract: A device for enhancing the appearance of jewelry stones mounted to one of more rollers rotatably mounted within a protective housing. A phosphorescent member is cooperatively mounted within the housing to provide of source of light when lighting conditions are poor or non-existent. The rollers are removably mounted to the housing so that a user can readily remove them and combine different rollers.

Abstract: A composite ring having a setting with a colored inner gemstone and a diamond outer stone with the color generated by light passing through the inner stone being visible when the diamond is viewed.

Abstract: An illuminated ring including a pair of light emitting diodes with an associated switch. Such switch allows the selective actuation of either diode. Also included is a cap with opaque indicia printed thereon for releasably coupling about the diodes in use.

Abstract: A ring which includes a ring base having a top open chamber and a plurality of bottom through holes and a circular bottom band, a cap loosely coupled to the ring base, and a circuit device mounted inside the top open chamber of the ring base, the circuit device including a sound producing circuit, a light producing circuit, a battery power supply circuit, and a switch, the switch being switched on to trigger the sound producing circuit and the light producing circuit to produce sound and light for a predetermined length of time each time when the cap is depressed.

Abstract: A finger ring structure, particularly for rings having precious stones set therein, which has improved placement and removal characteristics and with a more comfortable fit even when sized in accordance with measurements as used in the prior art. The ring comprises a standard section of a cylinder, with an inner surface and an outer surface, and is modified such that the circumferential edges of the inner surface are inwardly rounded and wherein the rounded edges of the inner surface, adjacent a setting or ornamental section are provided with a bomb e configuration, i.e., an extended curved section, with a substantially arced inner surface configuration.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for the sizing of annular objects by cutting through an arcuate portion of the object to be sized; separating and straightening the cut ends of the object; placing sizing stock coated with solder into temporary adherence with a holder and then placing the stock, while held in the holder, between the cut ends; followed by heating the holder and the stock to release the sizing stock from the holder and cause solder paste to adhere the stock to the annular object between its cut ends.

Abstract: An item of jewelry with changeable ornamentation is provided, including a body portion adapted to be worn by the user and an ornament piece mounted for display therein. The ornament piece includes a first display surface on one side thereof and a second display surface on an opposite side thereof. The ornament piece is rotatably mounted in the body portion such that it is rotatable between a first display position wherein the first display surface is displayed through an opening in the body portion and a second display position wherein the second display surface is displayed through the opening in the body portion.

Abstract: Dice and craps stick jewelry which includes a dice bracelet, a dice ring, a dice and craps stick belt buckle, a craps stick ring, a single-loop craps stick bracelet or ring, a dice and craps stick pendant, dice and craps stick earrings, a dice and craps stick tie tack, a dice and craps stick barrette, dice and craps stick shirt studs, a ring base charm bracelet, dice and craps stick cuff links, a craps stick offset ring, a dice and craps stick money clip, a dice and craps stick button cover, a dual craps stick pendant, a bezel disc craps stick pendant, a dice and craps stick charm and a craps stick pin. The dice and craps stick jewelry are each characterized by one or more miniature die attached to the dice contact leg of a miniature craps stick, the stick handle of which may be shaped in a spiral, as in the dice bracelet and dice ring or elongated, as in other dice and craps stick jewelry disclosed in the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ring and a method of making the same. The ring has a ring made of PVC material such as FIMO clay and having a hole made, preferably drilled through from one side of the ring head to the other side. A strand of material such as a wire is threaded through the hole. The trailing end of the wire is shaped as a catch and then partially embedded into the side of the ring head. The leading end of the wire is then threaded through beads preferably colored beads whose colors match the designs that are preferably displayed in the faces of the ring head. The leading end is threaded a second time through the hole of the ring head. Any excess material not needed for the ring is then removed by breaking it off or cutting it from the strand. The lead end is then shaped as a catch and at least partially embedded into the opposite side of the ring head.

Abstract: A lighting device mounted within a jewelry setting which is directed at a facet of a gemstone to increase the brilliance and brightness of the gemstone. The lighting means is a low dispersion, focused beam of light which is directed at a facet of a gemstone so that the gemstone captures the light. In the preferred embodiment, the lighting source is radioluminescent or electroluminescent and uses various focusing means to focus the light from the lighting means. Fiber optic material may be used to direct light at the gemstone. The fiber optic material may contain dyes which absorb ambient light and cause the light to be directed in desired wave lengths at the gemstone. The fiber optic material may absorb light from the lighting means, as well as ambient light, to provide additional illumination in relatively high ambient light situations.

Abstract: An ornamental ring-shaped metal gem formed of a wire maze, and produced by a process including forming, on a mandrel, a wire weave having a length exceeding a thickness of the manufactured gem, thereafter inserting the mandrel, together with the wire weave into a tubular element of a die, which also includes a cylindrical bottom portion supporting the tubular element and defines a stop surface for the mandrel, and applying pressure to the wire weave to form the gem.

Abstract: Educational devices using process-oriented educational methods are disclosed to prepare pre-school children, school children, and teenagers for keyboarding. The devices include sets of gloves and indicia applied to the fingers of the gloves to provide pictorial and alphanumeric representations of the computer keyboard. The visual and tactile memorization of the glove images are complemented by auditory and associative memorization provided by a story-telling educational method. Synergistic use of the gloves in the context of supervised story-telling also trains the pre-school children to develop and practise both lateral and vertical thinking skills, thus preparing them for coping creatively with the inherent hardware/software limitations of computers. The memorization of the alphanumeric representation of the computer keyboard is reinforced through synergistic use of the gloves in a variety of activities including learning the alphabet, learning word-spelling, and learning languages.

Abstract: A playing card holder is described in which a hand shape brace with rubber finger tips is attached by a pin to a backplate with a clip resting on one end of the spring action to the brace and the other end to the backplate. The hand shape brace will be pressed down to allow the insertion of the cards between the brace and the backplate. The clip action and the finger tips of the hand shape brace will supply the necessary pressure and securement to keep the cards in place and yet permitting the cards to be easily removed without dislodging adjacent cards.

Abstract: A handkerchief having a flexible, elastic loop surrounded by a fabric sheath attached to the center of the handkerchief. By placing a finger through the loop, the handkerchief is removably disposed proximate to the fingers without necessitating continuous grasping of the handkerchief by the user.

Abstract: An interchangeable setting for a jewelry piece for displaying an ornament comprises a holder for supporting the ornament and prongs on the holder for securing the ornament. The holder have a cylindrical extension having projections for insertion into a receiver. The receiver has walls defining a cavity for removably receiving the holder. At least one groove is provided on an inner wall defining the cavity of the receiver for detachable engagement with the projection of the post for detachably securing the holder to the receiver. The upper surface of the groove is angled to insure wobble-free engagement of the holder and the receiver.

Abstract: An ornament attachment assembly for a tassel and a method of using such an assembly is provided. The attachment assembly comprises attachment means comprised of a hook element and a suspension element. The shape of the hook element, orientation of the suspension element and the orientation of a lower portion of the tassel all combine to make attachment and detachment of the ornament less burdensome and more secure.

Abstract: An ornament has a jewelry holding member which is provided jewelry mounts both on the upper and lower sides thereof, and a plurality of rings which are rotatably secured to the jewelry holding member in such a manner as to cross one another. According to the present invention, since a plurality of rings are rotatable secured to a jewelry holding member at positional offset from one another, a single jewelry ring can have two designs which are entirely different from each other, and either one of these designs can be selectively displayed without requiring any change in the construction of the ring.

Abstract: A play assembly for making an item of jewelry includes a gem setting and an imitation unfinished stone comprising an imitation finished gemstone and an irregularly-shaped, water soluble, outer coating on the imitation, finished gemstone. The play assembly is adapted for use in a method wherein a child dissolves the outer coating from the unfinished stone to reveal the finished gemstone and then assembles the finished gemstone in the setting.

Abstract: A ring has secured on an upper portion thereof an elongated tubular member. A pin is slidably mounted within the tubular member so as to be selectively shifted between a retracted position wherein the pin is located entirely within the tubular member and an extended position wherein the pin projects from the tubular member and can be used for defensive purposes. A latching arrangement is provided to retain the pin member in at least its extended position. In the preferred embodiment, the pin member is also rotatable within the tubular member and the latching arrangement includes a longitudinal slot formed in the tubular member, along with a pillar which is carried by the pin member and projects through the slot. At least one end of the slot is formed with a notch into which the pillar can be positioned to prevent undesired relative movement between the pin and tubular members.

Abstract: A ring with at least one notched or serrated edge to clean under the fingernail. The ring has a convex outer surface and a flat inner surface. The curve of the ring is dimmensioned so that it will conform to the size and shape of the nail. The thickness of convex outer side is dimensioned to prevent the ring from being inserted too far under the fingernail.

Abstract: The removable jewelry stone setting includes a cover that is pivoted on a finger of the setting to permit the removal and replacement of the jewelry stone. A link is pivotally connected to the other end the cover. At the other end of the link, a lock is pivotally connected to the link and its other end is removably frictionally engaged to the finger. In this way, by releasing the friction fit of the tab of the lock against the finger, the lock and link can be released, so as to permit the pivotal movement of the cover, so as to permit the removal and replacement of the jewelry stone.

Abstract: A multi-use jewelry device having a setting member for holding first and second display objects, such as gems or stones, in opposite facing directions. A pair of hoops are pivotally connected to said setting member and by rotating the hoops in opposite directions above and below the setting member, the hoops when lying adjacent one another form a body mounting members, such as a ring or bracelet with one of the display objects being displayed. The hoops also can have an ear fastening device so that an earring is provided when selectively displays one or the other of the objects when the device is fastened to the ear or they can have a member for accepting a chain so that the device can serve as a pendant. The hoops are held together by a magnet arrangement a the bottom of the hoops from the setting.

Abstract: A lighting device mounted within a jewelry setting which is directed at a facet of a gemstone to increase the brilliance and brightness of the gemstone. The lighting means is a low dispersion, focused beam of light which is directed at a facet of a gemstone so that the gemstone captures the light. In the preferred embodiment, the lighting source is radioluminescent or electroluminescent and uses various focusing means to focus the light from the lighting means. Fiber optic material may be used to direct light at the gemstone. The fiber optic material may contain dyes which absorb ambient light and cause the light to be directed in desired wave lengths at the gemstone. The fiber optic material may absorb light from the lighting means, as well as ambient light, to provide additional illumination in relatively high ambient light situations.

Abstract: The invention relates to the formation of an element, called an "illusion", for an article of jewelry, including a method for forming an illusion, and a device for forming an illusion. First and second substantially parallel grooves are formed in an operatively upper surface of a workpiece, the workpiece is rotated through a predetermined angle, and additional pairs of first and second parallel grooves are formed in the upper surface of the workpiece in order to leave a desired number of spaced prongs projecting from the remaining portion of the workpiece. Such prongs are used to grip and hold a diamond or other stone in position on the workpiece. Preferably each of the pairs of grooves, which can be arcuate grooves, are formed simultaneously. The preferred forming device includes discrete cutting buts arranged in a spaced parallel relationship, with each cutting bit being elongated and having a pair of opposed, bevelled, longitudinal sides, with the bevelled sides meeting for form a cutting edge.

Abstract: A functional ring having the particular characteristic of comprising, in various forms of decorative elements indicative of cardinal orientation or temperature, as well as differently formed lens elements in order to confer a true and proper utility to an object. Specifically, a ring is disclosed including a solid transparent sphere for magnification of objects seen therethrough.

Abstract: A hinged insert ring which comprises two precisely crafted ring bodies which are joined together at the bottom of their shanks, which each have two protrusions, with pins thereby creating an operable hinge. The ring bodies are each made of any base metal (e.g. gold, silver, platinum, brass, copper, etc.), and can be formed into any aestetically pleasing design or shape. The hinged double ring can open or close to provide entirely different looks. When the the two precisely crafted ring bodies are in an "open position", a third, independent ring body, with a different design or having a stone or other piece of jewelry attached at its top, can be inserted therebetween and enclosed within the first two ring bodies when they are place in the "closed" position by way of the hinge means. In the closed position, on the other hand, the two precisely crafted ring bodies form a completed ring. This new and unobvious design allows for the wearer to own a single ring yet have an entire line of different looking pieces.

Abstract: This invention is a tablet finger ring which includes a finger-engaging band portion and a head portion. The head position is provided with a slot below the upper surface thereof in which is slidably positioned a tablet on which inscriptions or the like may be applied to the upper surface thereof. The tablet is completely removable from the slot to apply the inscription and to read the same. A magnet fixed to the head portion holds the tablet in fully inserted position in the slot to prevent accidental disengagement of the tablet from the head portion. Grooves on the undersurface of the tablet facilitate removal of the tablet from the slot against the magnetic force exerted on the tablet by the magnet.

Abstract: A precious metal alloy compression-spring gemstone mounting is made by casting or working a quantity of alloy to form a gemstone mounting in a desired configuration, followed by annealing and heat-treating the mounting to increase its yield strength. A stone is then placed in the mounting and is retained therein by compressive spring force.

Abstract: A device for effecting the detachable mounting of a ornament, such as a display button having a pin, onto a piece of jewelry, typically a ring. A piece of jewelry such as an expensive ring is modified so as to include a device which includes side walls protruding substantially perpendicularly away from the ring. The side walls include one or more pairs of opposing perforations through which one can pass a pin of an ornament, such as a display button, so as to mount the ornament or button onto the ring. The ornament of button can be detached and changed at will. Further embodiments include a cover plate to form an enclosed space into which a plastic or rubber can be injected to stabilize the pin and fix its position and orientation. A further modification involves the use of elongated slots to facilitate the location of the pin so as to cause the cover plate to be in contact with the back surface of the button so as to further stabilize it.

Abstract: A toy for amusement purposes which is convertible between a toy vehicle and a finger ring. As a vehicle, the toy has rotatable wheels for rolling the vehicle on a surface. When the toy is re-configured as a ring, it becomes a ring for a finger with an ornament. The toy is comprised of a body member and two extending members pivotally attached to the body member. As a vehicle, one extension member extends forward relative to the body member and the other extends rearward thereby representing the hood, cab, and trunk sections of the vehicle. The second of the two extending members is also slidably attached to the body member. Both extending members have wheel assemblies attached to the end thereof opposite the end attached to the body member. The body member is oval in shape and ornamental in appearance. The pivotal and slidable attachments allow the extending members to be moved arcuately, relative to the body member for changing between a toy vehicle and a ring.