Abstract: A necklace which openably closes at clapsed ends meant to be worn centered at the nape of the wearer's neck is provided with a decorative element mounted on a slider which is slidably received on the necklace. The internal transverse sectional profile of the slider at least generally corresponds to the external transverse sectional profile of the chain or strand of the necklace, so that the decorative element always will slide under the influence of gravity to the frontal lowest part of the necklace, but will remain having a facing-outward disposition generally centered heightwise on the chain or strand of the necklace. By preference the chain or strand of the necklace is an elongated flexible element of flattened oval or rectangular transverse sectional shape.

Abstract: A novelty which can be used as jewelry, pendants, pill or jewelry boxes, lockets and the like. The novelty includes a pair of opposed lobes which, when mated together, form a heart, and upon rotation of one lobe 180 degrees forms an ellipse. A pivoting means maintains the lobes tightly compressed while permitting rotation thereof. Compartments and chambers can be provided to permit the device to be used as a pillbox or a locket, as well as a piece of jewelry.

Abstract: An attachment device designed to be removably secured to a strand of pearls or like necklace, such as a gold chain or the like, for the purpose of shortening the effective length of the strand and/or adding an additional decorative gem in a depending fashion to the strand or necklace. A casing includes one or two sockets each of which are structured to at least partially enclose a single pearl or engage a necklace along its length wherein two pearls or other necklace portions along the length of the strand may be engaged by the attachment device thereby shortening the length. A decorative gem attached to the exterior surface of the casing may be added to the strand by securing one or two pearls within one or two sockets of the casing thereby adding to the aesthetic appearance of the strand in a non-permanent manner.

Abstract: A simple to use, durable and effective securing means for an interchangeable wearable jewelry item having a base unit and a feature unit is described. The securing means includes a receiving structure being provided with a resilient insert and being contained within the base unit, the resilient insert being provided with a threaded, and essentially tapered hole having a wider opening at one end and a narrower opposite end; and a threaded stem having one end for setting the feature unit, and the opposite end for frictionally engaging the receiving structure by way of the tapered hole.

Abstract: A dice like device having a plurality of differently configured sides or surface characteristics each of which enable a corresponding distinctive resting position or placement on a table or other appropriate selected game surface. These surface characteristics are configured such that not all of the sides or ends of the dice device have the same probability of occurrence, i.e., facing upward, with the dice device being tossed onto a surface such as a flat game board. Each distinctive surface and/or rest position has associative significance with one or more features or symbolic meanings according to preferred game(s) rules. The dice device has attachment means provided to enable a key chain or the like to be detachably affixed thereto to facilitate mutual carrying about, easy location and identification and ornamentation of the attached key(s), and to provide a means of convenient portable entertainment.

Abstract: A metal charm has the impression of the biting edges of teeth formed in it. It may also be formed in a rubber stamp.

Abstract: A method and an article, produced by the method, of symbols arranged in a group, taken from a plurality of identifiable symbols, and which may be produced in one piece from a plate of metal with the aid of a set of separate master symbols, wherein selected of the master symbols represent the group of arranged symbols, and with the aid of a transfer-and metal-removing mechanism for transferring the contours of the master symbols onto the plate.

Abstract: A jewelry ornament construction comprising an elongated pin and a plurality of ornament elements which have aligned apertures therethrough, and are slidingly received on the pin and retained thereon in generally aligned planar relation to form a composite ornament. Since the ornament elements are removably retained on the pin, the ornament is adapted for personalization with various desired combinations of elements, which may embody monogramatic and emblematic insignia.

Abstract: A finger ring is provided with an endless strip of film held in a track formed within the ring. The ring includes a lens for viewing the film, a light transmitting system to apply light to the film and a film advance mechanism for moving the film a predetermined distance each time the advance mechanism is actuated.

Abstract: An article of jewellery, especially in the shape of a butterfly or insect has two attachments, one for each end of a chain or a string. The attachments are fixed to the free ends of inherently rigid wires, the other ends of said wires being fastened to a body of said article of jewellery in such a way that they articulate freely with said body. An eye or sleeve encircling each one of said wires and being slideable along these wires is fixed to one end of an elongated part of a pair of such elongated parts, the other ends of the latter being fastened to the body of the article of jewellery in such a way that they articulate freely with said body, the points of attachment of said elongated parts on said body being spaced apart from the points of attachment of said wires on said body. This construction allows a movement between different parts of the article of jewellery when the wearer of the article of jewellery moves, creating interesting changes in the contour of the article of jewellery.

Abstract: Convertible jewely for display as both a belt buckle and a pendant. Affixed to the rear portion of an ornamental object are belt attachment fixtures and a necklace attachment fixture. The necklace attachment fixture facilitates display of the ornamental object as a pendant. The belt attachment fixtures rotate to an extended position and a retracted position. In the extended position, the belt attachment fixtures facilitate display of the ornamental object as a belt buckle. When not in use, the belt attachment fixtures are rotated into their retracted positions so as to minimize their rear extension.

Abstract: A method of making a key ring bob from a shell casing and bullet head.

Abstract: A device for carrying a removable pendant from a chain or necklace which has an aperture into which is inserted the top bar of a T-shaped member which carries the pendant. Means are provided for closure of the aperture by a movable element having a protuberance extending through said aperture, locking the pendant within the device.

Abstract: A retractable charm device having a two part body formed in a desired shape, movable appendages extending from the body, mechanical mechanism mounted within the body, the mechanical mechanism including two support panels attached to each other, a plurality of gears rotatably mounted between the two support panels on axles, a cam affixed to one of said gears for actuating the movable appendages through cam follower structure, a take-up spool affixed for rotation with one of the gears, an energization cord attached to the take-up spool, a spring fixed at one end to one gear and at the other end to an element of one panel, a guided element for the energization cord mounted on one panel, and structure attached to the other end of the energization cord for permitting a pull to be exerted on the cord to unwind same from the take-up spool and thus, in turn, energize the spring for later actuation of the mechanical mechanism and the movable appendages.

Abstract: A hand blown glass vial is employed to hold and display nuggets, flakes and other particles of placer gold in its natural state. The vial includes an interior cavity having an irregular shape to emphasize the appearance of the natural gold. The top of the cavity can be sealed with a cap or crown means formed from natural metals, such as gold, alloyed with other metals such as silver and copper. The cap or crown includes a loop-means according to the preferred embodiment which is adapted to receive a gold chain or similar object for suspension and display. According to the preferred embodiment the vial takes the shape of a thermometer and includes at the bottom of the interior cavity, a rounded portion which slightly magnifys the gold contained therein.

Abstract: Costume jewelry is manufactured through photofabrication processes from flat metal sheets to form items such as earrings and small pendants. A standard photo-fabrication operation includes covering a metal sheet with a layer of photosensitive, chemically resistive material commonly referred to as a photoresist. Portions of the covered sheet are exposed to light to outline the earrings and pendants on the sheet. The sheet is then developed and the exposed metal surface portions are chemically etched to remove excess metal and form the earrings and pendants. Thereafter, surface treatments involve supplementary photofabrication operations to provide different colors and finishes on the earrings and pendants by etching, plating and staining the exposed metal surfaces, all of which are supplemented by the retention of portions of photoresist layers of selected colors.

Abstract: A method for the production of decorative objects by providing a viscous liquid and a particulate metal and/or mineral through an opening in a hollow transparent glass envelope and then bonding a cap over the opening with a resin impervious to said liquid is described. The refractive index of the viscous liquid and glass are approximately equal visually. The viscous liquid is preferably glycerine admixed with clear miscible solvents which reduce the viscosity depending upon the metal or mineral used. The liquid is provided through the opening in the hollow glass envelope without wetting the sides of the opening in a manner which leaves a gas (air) pocket inside the envelope adjacent the opening and above the liquid and then a cap is bonded over the opening adjacent the gas pocket. The decorative object is preferably in the form of jewelry, such as earrings or pendants.

Abstract: A frame apparatus is disclosed which may comprise a pendant for mounting a coin, the frame having a first and second section defining an opening in the center thereof, the opening having flanges on either face thereof, defining a groove in between them. The frame sections have inner faces that are abutable against one another and outer edges which are secured to one another. One of the frames has a series of indentations positioned along the outer edge whereas the outer frame section has a plurality of bosses extending from the outer edge which are received by the indentations when the inner faces of the frames abut one another. A typing member is positioned around the outer edge of the frame sections such as a coil spring received in a groove that extends downwardly from the outer edges towards the center of the opening.One end of the spring may be tapered for insertion into the opposite end of the spring to provide a removable connecting member.

Abstract: In school jewelry such as school rings, bezel ring top keys, and ring top charms used as souvenirs and prom favors, a school ring top is provided having a beveled bezel and a stone with a faceted pavilion. The school ring top closely simulates the appearance of a die struck or cast ring top and provides clear and legible letters spelling out school-related information in its bezel which is made from a developed photographic film sheet with a reflecting backing layer. The bezel is slanted and of sufficient height for easy reading from a side view as well as a top view, and for accommodating a stone with a faceted pavilion. Three methods of making the miniature ring top are disclosed. One method includes doming the bezel by applying pressure to form a dome section, and then cutting a bezel out of the dome section. A second method includes cutting a bezel strip, removing a pie section from the bezel strip, and then doming by placing the ends of the pie section together.

Abstract: In a ring, bracelet, or similar piece of metal jewelry which holds a charm link or other object onto itself in a manner in which the object is removeable manually, the mechanisms used are known to be spring rings or clips, which operate independently of the ring itself and are opened and/or closed by the pushing, pulling, squeezing or lifting of the clip or a part of the clip itself. In this invention, the clip is opened by the squeezing of the ring itself.

Abstract: A miniature school ring charm in which a member displaying information of school-related significance is mounted on the center of the shank of the ring so as to dangle within the finger area of the ring when the ring is supported in an inverted position on a neck chain or the like.

Abstract: An ornament is produced by drying an animal dropping, removing the natural outer coating to expose the interior grain and treating the dropping with a plastic or synthetic resin to form a hard transparent coating. The resulting product is an ornament that can be used to form a necklace, brooch, cuff links or other attractive jewelry piece.

Abstract: A jewelry lockcase in combination with a plurality of hitches pivotally anchored within hollows of the case and protruding therethrough with means of attachment of the case to a chain for the neck, to a band for the wrist of the wearer, to desired jewelry, or as a pin to the wearer's clothing.Means are provided for an easy assembly of the case with the anchor of the hitch.In several embodiments the hitch is a hollow tube including a hollow anchor, with a string knot positioned in the anchor, a spacer sleeve over the hitch abuts the outer wall of the case, followed by a stop-bead threaded over the tube adjacent to the sleeve, the string is threaded through the tube and beads are threaded onto the string extending from the tube.