Abstract: An article of jewelry includes a precious metal substrate carrying an image, especially a laser-engraved relief, consisting of a plurality of pits. An ash residue at least partially fills the pits. A sealing element secures the residue in the pits. The residue has a darker color than that of the substrate to improve the clarity and contrast of the image visible through the element. The substrate is mounted on an annular support element constructed as a split ring having a gap, and there is provided a mechanism for controlling the size of such gap to tighten the support element around the substrate.

Abstract: A rechargeable article of jewelry dispenses perfumed vapors and has a chamber formed from housing members. The housing members are made of a material which contains the perfumed vapors in the chamber and allows for releasing them into the atmosphere. A nugget of unglazed ceramic material is provided in the chamber and is of a size less than the chamber so that it is free to move inside the chamber and allow air to pass around the nugget. The chamber has apertures therein through which an aromatic liquid, such as perfume, can be deposited on and absorbed by the nugget. The apertures also allow air to circulate around the nugget and generate perfumed vapors which may exit the chamber through the apertures. The nugget is larger than any of the apertures so the nugget is retained in the chamber. A method of making scented jewelry is also provided.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry designed to adorn and decorate the pelvic region of a human female. The piece of jewelry comprises an anchor member which is worn within the vagina, a decorative charm and a connecting chain long enough to permit the decorative charm to lie outside the labia comfortably. The piece of jewelry is also an ornamental device which provides the wearer a means to exercise her pubococcygeus muscle.

Abstract: An article of jewelry includes a first frame having a front portion and a rear portion and a second frame having a front portion and a rear portion. The first frame and the second frame cooperate to define an aperture therebetween, the aperture comprising a front portion which coincides with the front portions of the first and second frames and a rear portion which coincides with the rear portions of the first and second frames. The article further comprises a number of spokes connected between the front portion of the first frame and the front portion of the second frame, the spokes dividing the front portion of the aperture into a number of sub-apertures and a unitary core disposed within the aperture, the unitary core filling the rear portion of the aperture and the front portion of the aperture, including the sub-apertures, and encompassing all but an outer surface of the spokes, thereby giving an impression that the unitary core comprises a plurality of pieces.

Abstract: The invention is a device applicable to the positioning of a loose object on a carrier such as a device mounted on a necklace with a pendant to keep the pendant in a stationary position on the necklace. The device comprises at least one coil forming an opening and a locating section. The necklace is contained in the opening of the coil with the locating section serving to retain the pendant in position on the necklace. Optional end configurations serve to reduce risk of necklace entanglement as well as increase friction between the device and the necklace.

Abstract: A user customizable pendant that includes a frame with a hole, a transparent front window, and a back member, which may or may not also be transparent. The front window and back member couple to the frame to form a vessel with an inner cavity. The pendant includes a funnel coupled to the frame, with a hole at the bottom that provides access to the inner cavity ofthe pendant. The user customizes the pendant by placing real or simulated birthstones, other simulated stones, charms, or other small objects into the inner cavity through the funnel such that they are visible through the front window. In one embodiment, the funnel includes two aligned, transverse holes, through which a necklace, bracelet, chain, cord, ribbon, or other structure can be threaded that captures the objects inside the pendant. In another embodiment, the funnel is located at the side, and the pendant may or may not include a plug capable of being removably coupled to the funnel to block the bottom hole.

Abstract: In jewelry to support a pendant loop below a necklace strand, the combination comprising an upright holder plate having a decorative front side, and a rear side defining upper and lower portions, an upper support loop extending upright above said plate and having two sections which are relatively closable to define a transverse through opening for embracing said necklace strand, above the plate, the support loop connected to the plate upper portion, and a clasp having transversely spaced opposite ends connected to the plate rear side lower portion, and the clasp also having an intermediate portion between said opposite ends disposed to extend through and support the pendant loop to stably hang below the plate, in alignment with the upper support loop, said support loop sections extending in a first and upright plane which is perpendicular to a second plane defined by said plate, the plate having edges generally defining an isocyles triangle which is downwardly divergent to define lower corners proximate said

Abstract: A method for displaying accessories includes providing a wearable body having a first side and a second side. The method also includes coupling to the wearable body at least one accessory using a cord adapted to be woven through a portion of the wearable body. In another embodiment of the invention, an accessory display holder includes a wearable body and a cord adapted to be woven through at least a portion of the wearable body. The accessory display holder also includes at least one accessory adapted to be releasably coupled to the cord.

Abstract: An ornamental accessory includes a face plate, a trigger plate, and a movable clamp plate. The face plate has a rear side provided with a plate groove with plate wings projecting from both sides of the plate groove. The trigger plate is pivotally connected to the plate wings and has an L-shaped rod neck with trigger pieces extending from an end portion. The movable clamp plate has a clamp body having a top portion with two inverted L-shaped plate hooks and is pivotally connected to the plate wings. Each plate hook has an inner portion forming a rod recess, with a stop boss projecting from one end. When the trigger plate is pulled, the rods advance along inner walls of the plate hooks into said rod recesses to move the clamp plate.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry accessory for accessorizing a setting-mounted gemstone includes an ornament support base having an ornament support section and a setting-engaging clip section projecting from the ornament support section. The ornament support section includes an ornament mount and at least one ornament mounted on the ornament mount. The setting-engaging clip section includes at least one projecting arm having a releasable securement device thereon, the releasable securement device operative to releasably secure the projecting arm on the gemstone setting such that the ornament support section is supported generally adjacent to the gemstone for accessorizing the gemstone.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for precisely adjusting an article of jewelry to quickly and conveniently accommodate the particular fashions desires, size and clothing of the wearer. According to the invention, a flexible member, such as a necklace chain, is looped upon itself to form a loop portion, a first leg and a second leg. A slidable clamping device is mounted on the first and second legs of the flexible member. The slidable clamping device is adapted, in response to the application of an external compressive force, to slide freely along the lengths of the first and second legs of the flexible member, thereby precisely adjusting the size of the loop portion. When the external compressive force is released, the slidable clamping device securely prevents relative movement between the slidable clamping device, the first leg and the second leg of the flexible member.

Abstract: An item of jewelry includes a first generally planar element having engraving thereon, and a second generally planar element joined to the first generally planar element and including a peripheral portion overlying a peripheral portion of the first generally planar element and having a stone setting mounted thereon and extending inwardly thereof so as to overlie part of the first generally planar element inwardly of the peripheral portion.

Abstract: A process and system to fabricate jewelry or curios. A conventional drawing program is used to create, manipulate or input an image. The image is reversed or flipped to make a mirror view of the image. This mirror view of the desired image is then printed on heat shrinkable material base material which has been specially coated. The sheet of base material with the mirror image is then shrunk utilizing heat. A this point the image can be viewed by looking through the non printed side of base material. Viewing the image through the base material (which is possible because the image is reversed) has been found to create a much sharper image. The printed side of the resulting curio is coated with a transparent material in order to add water fastness and durability. Finally the printed side of the curio is coated with an opaque white coating. It has been found that applying this opaque coating dramatically increases the quality of the image when the curio is placed on a dark background material.

Abstract: A uniquely mating jewelry item includes a first stand-alone jewelry piece including a first gem part which has been cut along a separation line from a gemstone, the first gem part having a first outer surface with one-of-kind, naturally occurring markings thereon and a first mating surface different from the first outer surface and extending along and to one side of the separation line, and a first jewelry holder secured with the first gem part for holding the first jewelry piece on a support such that the first outer surface and the first mating surface are exposed and visible; a second stand-alone jewelry piece including a second gem part which has been cut from the same gemstone, the second gem part having a second outer surface with one-of-kind, naturally occurring markings thereon and a second mating surface different from the second outer surface and extending along and to an opposite side of the separation line, and a second jewelry holder secured with the second gem part for holding the second jewelry

Abstract: A jewelry article, such as a charm or pendant, includes a hollow body having plural generally spherical bearing recesses for receiving bearing parts of plural appendages which are secured to the body by respective retaining pins having truncated spherical head portions and shank portions which project from the bearing part to the interior of the body. The pin shank portions are soldered to the body from within the interior cavity to provide rotatable hidden joint connections between the body and the appendages, respectively. Each appendage has an additional elongated part which is secured to the bearing part after the bearing part is secured to the body. The body is cast as a two part hollow structure, one of the body parts having the plural recesses and a hemispherical boss for supporting the bearing parts of the appendages and for supporting a further appendage by a retaining pin extending from within the one body part through the further appendage.

Abstract: A jewelry article, such as a pendant or a charm, includes a hollow body and one or more hollow or solid appendages which are secured to the body by an elongated pin having an integral head and which provides a rotatable hidden joint connection between the body and appendage. The body is cast as a two-part hollow body and one of the parts having one or more bearing pads or surfaces and one or more bores for receiving respective connection pins. The pins each project through a bore in an appendage and each pin is secured to an appendage at a distal end by soldering, for example. The interior cavity of the body is closed by securing a second body part to a first body part by soldering or a suitable adhesive.

Abstract: An article of jewelry attaches to a garment which has a belt loop and a fly closure. The article includes a fly closure fastener adapted to be secured to the fly closure of the garment, a belt loop fastener having an opening and adapted to be positioned over the belt loop of the garment, a first elongate flexible member connecting the fly closure fastener and the belt loop fastener together, and a second elongate flexible member connecting an ornamental body or pouch to the belt loop fastener. The fly closure fastener is typically a closed loop, and may have an openable portion. The belt loop fastener may have a flat base portion and depending branches. In addition, the branches may converge to define a narrower opening to secure the fastener to the belt loop. The elongate flexible members may be provided by chains or strands.

Abstract: A jewelry assembly in which a jewelry stone is retained such that it extends substantially beyond its setting is provided. The jewelry assembly comprises a jewelry stone having a table portion, a girdle, and a depending portion, as is well known in the art. The assembly also includes a retaining element in which the stone is set comprising a pair of side bars for engaging opposite locations of the girdle of the stone, as well as a bridge element extending between the side bars which wraps underneath the depending portion of the stone such that a significant portion of the stone extends past the ends of the side bars.

Abstract: A combination jewelry article and toy for use as both a necklace and a yo-yo. The combination jewelry article and toy includes a pendant having a front portion and a rear portion connected by a post, and at least one aperture disposed in the pendant. A first end of a cord or chain is attached to the post of the pendant, while a second end of the cord is attached to an engagement member, such as a clasp. In a first position, the clasp is secured through the aperture in the pendant, so that both ends of the cord are attached to the pendant. In this manner, the cord is formed into a large loop which may be positioned around the neck of the user so that the pendant and cord may be worn as a necklace. In a second position, the clasp is secured to the cord in the area of the second end so that a finger loop is formed. The user can then wrap the cord around the post of the pendant, insert his or her finger into the finger loop at the second end of the cord and use the pendant and cord as a yo-yo.

Abstract: A jewelry suspension harness includes a piece of jewelry or stone having opposed front and back surfaces integral with a top edge and opposed side edges wherein the top edge has a top notch at about a midpoint between the side edges and the side edges have side notches substantially opposite one another. A suspension wire having opposed ends is provided with a loop that is nestled within the top notch wherein the suspension wire is placed adjacent the front and back surfaces and provided in a substantially parallel relationship with the side edges and wherein the suspension wire is coupled to the side notches to carry the piece of jewelry.

Abstract: A modular earring assembly comprises a first core module having a top and a bottom, a ring being affixed to the top, and a first base module having a top and a bottom, the top including a cylindrical projection member, the first base module being couplable to the first core module.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry assembly is provided which includes at least one jewelry element having a first side and a second side that is adapted for attaching to other jewelry elements or to jewelry support devices. A post is pivotally mounted on the second side such that it has at least two predetermined positions, an extended position for insertion into a pierced body part or fabric, and a retracted position whereby the post is substantially parallel and adjacent to the second side. A catch device also is located on the second side for fastening the free end of the post to the second side when the post is in its retracted position. When the post is fastened to the catch device, a loop is formed which may be used to attach the jewelry element to other jewelry support devices.

Abstract: A cross is disclosed comprising two cross portions, each formed from a separate ring which is cut and straightened. The individual cross portions are then secured together in back-to-back relationship.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry is provided which includes a base and at least one ornamental member. When the piece of jewelry is in an unassembled state, the ornamental member is detached from the base. The ornamental member includes a pair of elongate pins which are insertable into a pair of openings in the base and foldable to folded relation facing towards each other thereby firming fixing the ornamental member to the base to constitute an assembled piece of jewelry.

Abstract: An article of jewelry includes an annular support element including a circumferentially extending continuous groove on its inner periphery, and a disc-shaped sandwich mounted on the annular support element by being partially received in its groove. The sandwich includes a transparent protective element; a precious metal substrate carrying an image, especially a laser-engraved relief, on its major surface that faces the transparent protective element; and a bonding agent between the substrate and the element for improving the clarity of the image visible through the element. The annular support element is constructed as a split ring having a gap, and there is provided a mechanism for controlling the size of such gap to tighten the support element around the sandwich.

Abstract: To permit an engage ring or a marriage ring to be worn on the body without fitting on any finger, a case constituted by a body and a lid is provided with a ring accommodating section to fully or partly accommodate a ring. The case is also provided with a an attaching tool, such as a pin to be attached to the clothing or a chain to be worn round the neck. The case may be made transparent or semitransparent so that an accommodated ring in it can be seen from the outside. The case has openings to permit a portion of the accommodated ring to project or be exposed outward and be seen from the outside. The case may be provided with a plurality of ring accommodating sections in the forms of circular grooves having different diameters for accommodating the ring part of a ring.

Abstract: The metal mount comprises a laterally viewing U-letter figured metal base 1 having an upper leg portion 2 and a lower leg portion 3, a hole 5 is provided on the end of the lower leg portion 3 and inside the curved portion of the U-letter figured metal base 1 a cylinder 4 is mounted in a unitary manner. As an accessory 15, a jewel 12 is fit between the upper leg portion 2 and the lower leg portion 3. A string like 16 is inserted into the cylinder 4.

Abstract: A jewelry pendant assembly is provided. The assembly comprises a frame member having an outside edge and an inside edge, the latter defining a window therethrough. Also provided is a series of interrelated and interconnected jewelry stones mounted together in a substantially planar array and which are mounted behind said frame member.

Abstract: A container for liquids formed of a flexible tubular member which has a pair of ends. The ends are connectable to form a loop. One of the ends has an opening to permit access to the liquid carried in the container.

Abstract: An article of jewelry includes an annular support element including a circumferentially extending continuous groove on its inner periphery, and a disc-shaped sandwich mounted on the annular support element by being partially received in its groove. The sandwich includes a pair of confining elements at least one of which is transparent, and at least one precious metal foil confined between the confining elements and carrying at least one image, especially a laser-engraved relief, on its major surface that faces the transparent one of the confining elements. The annular support element is constructed as a split ring having a gap, and there is provided a mechanism for controlling the size of such gap to tighten the support element around the sandwich.

Abstract: A jewelry ornamentation device that is selectively securable with respect to a basically conventional substrate jewelry such as a necklace, bracelet, ankle bracelet or the like. The detachable jewelry device includes a base plate and a clamping arm pivotally secured to one another and a clasping device for selectively securing the to one another. A compression member of flexibly resilient material is mounted between the movable members and is retained in position by a positioning device preferably in the form of two posts extending upwardly in the holes defined in the compression member to facilitate securement in position on the clamping surface of the base plate member. With the substrate jewelry extending positioned adjacent to the compression member, the ornamentation securable to the clamping arm can be fixedly secured with respect to the substrate jewelry at any chosen location by securement of the clasping apparatus.

Abstract: A keyring holder including a base frame having a ring at the top for hanging, a fixed half-round hook fixedly connected to one end of the base frame, and a movable hook pivoted to an opposite end of the base frame, and wherein the movable half-round hook can be end matched to the fixed half-round hook to hold coins or circular display objects within a circular groove defined within the fixed and movable half-round hooks.

Abstract: An ornament including a compact-disc which comprises a concave ring, a size controlling device for securing a cutout portion formed in a part of the concave ring so to hold the compact-disc, and a device for attaching a chain to the size controlling device for suspending the concave ring by the size controlling device.

Abstract: A disk holder is provided for a cardboard disk having decorative indicia printed thereon. The holder consists of a circular case having a first aperture therethrough. A structure is for maintaining the disk within the first aperture in the circular case. A bezel is provided having a second aperture therethrough. The bezel extends about the front of the circular case. The decorative indicia on the disk can be viewed through the second aperture in the bezel within the circular case.

Abstract: A charm in the form of a simulated Christian bible which has both pleasing appearance and conveys a religious message of value from the wearer to the admirer, composed of a book appearing external structure having imprinted thereon the words "The Bible", or the like, and which has, in appearance, the look commonly associated with a Christian bible. The outer cover is preferably flexibly joined with respect to the spine of the charm and may be folded back to reveal one or more internal pages which have writing thereon related to biblical passages. A mounting structure is provided at or adjacent the spine for providing connection to another piece of jewelry, such as a necklace, a bracelet or an earring.

Abstract: A coin holder made of plastic, or another suitably flexible material, having a flexible base, a flexible wall extending at a right angle from the base, a T-shaped tab extending outwardly from the base, and one or more tab-receiving slots in the base. The base and wall form a recess into which a coin may be fitted. The slots accept the T-shaped tab of another coin holder at an angle, and lock the coin holders together when the angle is reduced. In addition, the invention includes a flexible band into which coin holders may be attached for holding and display by being anchored parallel to the flexible band, or hanging freely from the flexible band.

Abstract: A personal ornament (1) is formed by fitting separately molded ornamental members (3) to a personal ornament body (2). The personal ornament body (2) has a space (4 of 9) formed therein at a place where the ornamental members (3) are to be fitted, and space (4 or 9) having engaging portions or members (5) formed therein so as to extend transversely therein. Each of the ornamental members (3) has ridges (8) formed integrally on the rear surface thereof and adapted to be fitted in the space (4 or 9) , and legs (7) also formed integrally on the rear surface thereof and each being adapted to engage with each of the engaging portions or members (5) in a snap fit fashion. The arrangement is made such that the configuration of the ornamental members (3) to be fitted to the personal ornament body (2) is larger than that of the space (4 or 9).

Abstract: A method of fabricating a hollow jewelry object in which an electrically conductive coating is applied to part (18) of a non-conductive mandrel or mould (10), the coated mandrel being presented for a first dip into an electrolyte containing ions of a precious metal e.g. gold so that the parts of the mandrel are coated with an initial deposit; the mandrel is then removed from the electrolyte and the previously uncoated portions (24) coated before the mould is again dipped in the or a different electrolyte to form an outer shell integral with the internal ribs or points formed during the first dip. Thus the hollow jewelry object is internally strengthened by the ribs; though in an alternative embodiment the ribs can be replaced by individual upstanding projections in bas relief if these conform to the external profile required for the jewelry object. The invention also includes a hollow jewelry object formed by the method according to the invention.

Abstract: An emergency telephone-token device consisting of a telephone token encased in a clamping ring with a link and hook for attachment to a bracelet or necklace chain. The ring is made of resilient material and features an elliptical inner surface with a major axis slightly larger and a minor axis slightly smaller than the diameter of the encased token. The token is mounted and released simply by forcing it in and out of the ring against the pressure exerted by the portions of the inner surface corresponding to the minor axis. Such inner surface is flat and approximately twice the thickness of the token, so as to provide sufficient area of contact for it to remain in place when subjected to the impacts of normal wear. By pressing against it, a child can easily release the token from the device and use it for an emergency phone call. Another embodiment of the device includes a groove within the inner surface of the ring to further stabilize the token in place.

Abstract: A heart shaped piece of jewelry is provided attachable to a chain. The body of the heart shape is in two parts separated along a jagged simulated broken line with guide members allowing the parts to be separated sliding along the guide members to simulate a break. A spring urges the parts to mate and a cam on the end of a member forces the parts to the separated condition by twisting the member followed by further twisting to close and re-mate the heart shape.

Abstract: A piece of jewelry having a body with chain engaging means for releasably engaging at least one end of a chain, and a lock for locking the end of the chain in the chain engaging means and for receiving a separate key to unlock the chain engaging means, to permit removal of the end of the chain.

Abstract: A complete and universal method of interchangeability for all types of jewelry, in which ornamental jewelry base unit pieces with threads embodied therein (5), into which can be received the threaded decorative screw attachment (6), with charms, stones, decorations, ornaments, gems, etc. attached at a swivel point (7), being of undetermined sizes, shapes, and materials dependent upon the design application employed.

Abstract: A device for removably attaching a pendant to a decorative chain is disclosed. The device comprises two arcuate latching elements. The first latching element receives the chain and has an arm swivably attached to one end, which engages the other end when it is swiveled to a closed position, thereby creating a closed, locked loop around the chain. The second latching element receives a connecting loop on the pendant to be attached to the chain. The second element has a locking bar swivably attached adjacent to an eyelet on one end. The eyelet is adapted for receiving the first latching element. The locking bar has a longitudinal opening through which the eyelet protrudes when the locking bar is swiveled to a closed position, the locking bar thereby creating a closed, locked loop around the connectinhg loop on the pendant. When the two elements are interlocked in this manner, they are oriented at right angles to each other.

Abstract: A jewelry finding or attachment means by which a charm is attached to a bracelet. The particular attachment means enables the charm to be removably attached at any desired location along the length of the bracelet at a location where the charm will be fully visible while at the same time not obscuring the upper surface of the bracelet and therefore not obstructing the view of any of the gemstones in the top surface of the bracelet. The attachment means further provides a safe and secure attachment with dual safety features to assure that the attachment and charm will not come loose and fall off the bracelet.

Abstract: The disclosure concerns a jewelry mounting apparatus for pendants, bracelets, rings and the like which incorporates a planar mounting frame adapted to rotate about one or more positional axes for the purpose of displaying opposing surfaces of mounted coins, gems, other ornamental objects and the mounting components. An inner mounting frame has an aperture centrally disposed therethrough. The item to be displayed is mounted within the central aperture of the inner mounting frame. A pair of pivot pins depend outwardly from the outer surface of the inner mounting frame, defining a rotational axis about which the inner mounting frame will rotate. An outer planar mounting frame has an aperture disposed therethrough. A plurality of opposed detents are formed in the surface of the outer frame about the aperture.

Abstract: A charm having a body wall, an extremity, a pin secured to an inner surface of the extremity and extending through the body wall, and a retaining ring secured tightly against the body wall and being around the pin. The extremity is thereby rotatably connected to the body wall by having its open end pressed against an outside flat of the body wall while the retaining ring is pressed against an inside flat of the body wall. Both flats are parallel to each other. The pin projects perpendicular to a plane which passes through a longitudinal edge of the open end. Excess play between the extremity and the body wall is eliminated by forcibly shifting the pin perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the extremity.

Abstract: A jewelry charm including an outer portion having a rolled-over lip, a spring member resiliently mating with the rolled-over lip and an insert configured to fit within the outer portion, where the insert is placed within the outer portion and the spring is mated with the rolled-over lip to retain the insert in the outer portion.

Abstract: A coin holder ring is provided and consists of a flexible body engaging member having spaced end portion for receiving a cap. Securing the cap on the end portions urges the body engaging member about a coin so that a channel-shaped felt protector within an internal annular slot in the body engaging member will safely hold the peripheral edge of a coin thereto.

Abstract: A toy jewelry item including a case having front and back portions relatively movable between closed and open conditions. At least one part is movably carried by one of the case portions, the part being movable between an exposed position in which it projects outwardly from the external contour of the case and a hidden position in which it is located completely within the external contour of the case. The case can be closed completely regardless of whether the part is in its exposed or its hidden position. The part or parts may simulate parts, such as the head and extremities, of a living thing. Subparts may be movably carried by the part.

Abstract: A jewelry arrangement particularly adapted to earrings. A base means 12 has a back plate 16 and an upstanding side wall 18 defining a link receiving cavity 20. A chain-like jewelry member 14 has an end link 32 positioned in the link receiving cavity 20 of the base means 12, and an adhesive is utilized to bond the end link 32 of the chain-like jewelry member 14 in the cavity 20 to the base means 12.