Abstract: A decorative jewelry module comprises a base member with a hollow interior, a decorative insert, and a fastener arrangement. The hollow base member has a top with an opening therein, a bottom, and an interior. The decorative insert is sized in relation to the interior of the base member so as to be placed within the hollow base member and viewed through the top opening. The fastener arrangement fixes the decorative insert within the hollow base member below the base member top. The decorative jewelry article may be manufactured as a multi-part base and decorative insert combination, or as a monolithic jewel article having a base portion and a decorative element portion. The jewelry article may be designed to have the appearance of a single decorative unit, or to have the appearance of a double (or greater) decorative unit. Such units have application in many jewelry items. A number of such units may be connected in series to form a tennis bracelet.

Abstract: A jewelry gemstone setting includes an anchor gemstone and a touch gemstone that is held in place with no metal from the setting visible between the gemstones. The anchor gemstone is held in place using a conventional setting arrangement such as channel walls or prongs. The gemstones are positioned in the setting with the upper pavilion of the anchor gemstone overlapping and contacting the crown of the touch gemstone so that the contact between the gemstones holds the touch gemstone in place.

Abstract: A jewelry design including a mounting made of a precious jewelry metal, a plurality of fluorescent diamonds having at least medium blue fluorescent intensity which are set in the mounting to form a message, and a plurality of non fluorescent diamonds set within the mounting adjacent the fluorescent diamonds, such that when the mounting is viewed under standard light the fluorescent diamonds are not discernable from the non fluorescent diamonds and the message is not visible, and such that when the mounting is viewed under ultraviolet light the fluorescent diamonds emit visible blue light to form and reveal the message.

Abstract: A gemstone setting is disclosed with rounded gemstones with outer faceted surfaces, each gemstone forming an outwardly contoured or convex gemstone configuration which is invisibly set in flush, surface to surface, mating relation within the setting. A section of a rounded gemstone is cut away, leaving a concave inset within and a curved concave inner surface on the gemstone. This concave configuration allows the partially cut away gemstone to mate in flush, surface to surface relation with the convex outer surface of the adjacent gemstone. Grooves within the side facets of the gemstone invisibly set the gemstones in position within supporting housings. The setting of gemstones in this fashion, employing surface to surface flush mating contact, can be used in infinite jewelry designs which employ rounded, curved edge, contoured or generally convex configured gemstones.

Abstract: A jewelry assembly which creates the appearance of a space between one or more diamonds or other stones and the supporting jewelry article is provided. The jewelry article is integrally formed with an internal frame for defining a window therewithin. At least one jewelry stone or gem is invisibly set with the window such that an annular space is defined between the one or more stones and the frame of the jewelry article.

Abstract: An assembly of gemstones which fit together to form a unitary shape is provided. The stones preferably make up an oval and are preferably four in number. Two of the stones are smaller than the other two. The larger stones are approximately 5/3 the size of the smaller stones.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, there are provided methods for enhancing the color of minerals useful as gemstones. Invention methods are relatively inexpensive to carry out, avoid the use of hazardous materials, and require no specialized equipment.

Abstract: A jewelry setting is provided to accommodate different shapes and sizes of gemstones. The multi-part jewelry setting comprises a gemstone holding means and a housing means for totally encasing a gemstone while affording substantial exposure of the gemstone. The U-shaped holding means is formed with a retaining means for engaging a peripheral edge of a gemstone and is formed to be resilient to accommodate gemstones of various diameters. By forming the gemstone holding means with a resilient material, the gemstone holding means will act like a spring and capture the gemstone by a compression fit. All of the components can be stamped from a single piece of sheet material. Being formed from sheet material, the completed housing is essentially hollow and results in an aesthetically pleasing, relatively inexpensive setting since less precious metal is required, even though, it appears to be of significant and massive precious metal construction.

Abstract: A multi-stone setting member has six gemstones or diamonds for attachment to a ring. The multi-stone setting member includes a rectangular-shaped housing having a first crossbar extending in a first direction; a second crossbar having first insert edges extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a third crossbar having second insert edges and being parallel to the second crossbar and also extending in the second direction; and the first crossbar is located in a different plane than the second and third crossbars. The first, second and third crossbars form six seats each for receiving one of six gemstones or diamonds. The setting member includes a frame assembly having a front wall, a rearwall and side walls. The front and rear walls of the frame assembly each include an upper end for engaging the four outer gemstones in the first and second outer rows of gemstones to keep the four outer gemstones seated within the four outer seats of the setting member.

Abstract: A multi-stone round setting for six substantially triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds, each having three side walls. The multi-stone round setting includes a curved corner prong assembly having six curved prong members; six side rail members connected to the six prong members to form a substantially round-shaped setting; a central support member having six connection points and six support ledges; and six radially extending spoke members connected at their outer ends to the six prong members, respectively, and connected at their inner ends to the six connection points, respectively, to form six seating areas. Each of the six seating areas are used for receiving one of six gemstones. Each of the six triangular-shaped gemstones include three side walls, three corners, and a bottom wall, respectively, and six grooves formed in the six bottom walls, respectively.

Abstract: A gemstone setting is disclosed with rounded gemstones with outer faceted surfaces, each gemstone forming an outwardly contoured or convex gemstone configuration which is invisibly set in flush, surface to surface, mating relation within the setting. A section of a rounded gemstone is cut away, leaving a concave inset within and a curved concave inner surface on the gemstone. This concave configuration allows the partially cut away gemstone to mate in flush, surface to surface relation with the convex outer surface of the adjacent gemstone. Grooves within the side facets of the gemstone invisibly set the gemstones in position within supporting housings. The setting of gemstones in this fashion, employing surface to surface flush mating contact, can be used in infinite jewelry designs which employ rounded, curved edge, contoured or generally convex configured gemstones.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for setting gems in jewelry through the use of screws. More particularly, precious gems are set in a cavity of a jewelry piece comprising gems holes, screw holes and grooved slots. Gems are positioned in the cavity with four gems surrounding each gem hole. A screw is used to secure the gems in the cavity of the jewelry. The present invention may be implemented in jewelry such as rings, earrings, bracelets, lockets and the like.

Abstract: A unitary prong setting for multiple gemstones and a multiple gemstone combination are provided. The setting includes a first set of prongs, each of which contacts and is adapted to fold over ends of two adjacent gemstones. The first set of prongs press the gemstones together and thereby securing the gemstones to the setting. Each of the first set of prongs is interconnected by a set of respective bars connecting each of the first prongs to a point substantially central to the first prongs; the first set of prongs presses the gemstones together and against the set of bars. The invention preferably further includes a second set of prongs projecting from the main base. The second set of prongs are adapted not to fold over the gemstones. The secondary prongs may provide ancillary support to the gemstones from underneath, or they may merely be decorative.

Abstract: A system and method utilizing a display apparatus for enhancing the viewed brightness of a precious or semi-precious stone. The system and method includes a display container having an outer body, a back cover, a transparent front cover located a distance from the back cover, at least one metal bearing having a facetted exterior lower surface and sized to fit within the container between the back cover and the front cover. The metal bearing is adapted to pin or nail a precious or semi-precious stone thereby retaining the stone and the height of the metal bearing and stone is less than the distance between the front and back covers. The distance between the front and back covers is such that the stone containing metal bearing is able to rock or tilt from side to side without falling completely on its side.

Abstract: A hair clip with an efficient clamping jaw construction that contains an ornamental design and can accommodate a large variety of ornaments having numerous colors and shapes without increasing the problem of hair entanglement is disclosed. The hair clip comprises a top jaw having a flat center portion and two side wing portions, a bottom jaw opposing the top jaw for grasping hair in cooperation with the top jaw and a jaw opening mechanism for opening the top jaw and the bottom jaw. The side wing portions of the hair clip are disposed at an angle substantially 45 degrees with respect to the center portion. The hair clip allows the consumer to create their own style and color of ornamentation that is easily and securely accommodated to the hair clip and also a manufacturer to modify or customize the ornamentation to suit fashion trends.

Abstract: Jewelry and a method of setting gemstones in the jewelry include an anchor gemstone and a touch gemstone that is held in place with no metal from the setting visible between the gemstones. The anchor gemstone is held in place using a conventional setting arrangement such as channel walls or prongs. The gemstones are positioned in the setting with the upper pavilion of the anchor gemstone overlapping and contacting the crown of the touch gemstone so that the contact between the gemstones holds the touch gemstone in place.

Abstract: A multi-stone setting for gemstones which includes at least one prong, a first arrangement and at least one second arrangement. The first arrangement includes at least one first holding member, which is coupled to the prong, and which extends in a first plane. The second arrangement includes at least one second holding member, and coupled to the prong and to the first arrangement. The second arrangement extends in at least one second plane. The second plane is provided at an angle which is between 0° and 90° with respect to the first plane.

Abstract: The multi-stone setting for nine gemstones or diamonds includes a rectangular-shaped setting having a four-sided frame member with first and second parallel lower crossbars extending in a first direction and in the same plane, and first and second parallel upper crossbars extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and in a different plane. The first and second lower crossbars and the first and second upper crossbars form nine seats each for receiving one of nine gemstones or diamonds. The multi-stone setting includes four corners with four corner prongs mounted on the four corners, respectively. Each of the four corner prongs have a V-shaped configuration forming a right angle for engaging the four corner gemstones.

Abstract: A heart shape diamond and setting therefore including a first diamond section formed by cutting a first pear-shaped diamond along a first cutting plane to define a first mating surface and a first table; and a second diamond section formed by cutting a second pear-shaped diamond along a second cutting plane to define a second mating surface and a second table. A heart-shaped setting is provided having a first seating area and a second seating area separated by a cross bar, wherein the first diamond section is seated in the first seating area and the second diamond section is seated in the second seating area, with the first mating surface engaging the second mating surface to form the heart shape diamond, and with the first table and the second table forming the appearance of a single table of the heart shape diamond. Further, the first pear-shaped diamond has a first culet and the second pear-shaped diamond has a second culet, and wherein the heart shape diamond has both first and second culets therein.

Abstract: The links (8) forming the bracelet (6) are articulated one after the other via cylindrical bars (9), these bars and links being held together by a flexible tie (10). The link (8) is made of a mineral material whose hardness is equal to or greater than 7.5 Mohs.

Abstract: A jewelry ring having a main ring with two half-ring segments, where each of the ring segments has its own design. The design of the first ring segment is more prominent than the design of the second segment and is typically displayed to an outside viewer. However, when, for security or any other reason, the wearer rotates the ring, the second half with the less prominent design is displayed, concealing the more prominent design of the first half without alerting a robber that a more prominent design is hidden.

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: A composite jewelry stone is provided. The composite jewelry stone includes a first half stone having a mating edge and an opposing apex and a second half stone having a mating edge and an opposing apex. A baguette having a first mating edge and a second, opposing mating edge is provided. The baguette is mounted between the first and second half stones such that the first half stone mating edge is in alignment with the first mating edge of the baguette and the second half stone mating edge is in alignment with the second mating edge of the baguette.

Abstract: A ring is provided with one or more rotatable beads projecting less than halfway out of the outer surface of the ring. There is a hole extending through each ring and an axle extending through the hole and anchored to the ring body. Where there is a plurality of beads, the axes of rotation of the beads lie parallel to each other.

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 gemstone setting is provided having channels into which grooved gemstones are snapped and secured. Each channel is provided with opposing, flexible prong members extending from the base of the gemstone setting. As the grooved gemstones are snapped into the channels, the prong members flex outwardly as the gemstones are pushed downwardly into the channels, such prong members snapping into engagement with the grooves on the gemstones to securely hold the gemstones within such channels. When the channels of the gemstone setting have been filled with gemstones, the gemstone setting is rendered invisible.

Abstract: A mount for fixing a gem into a through-hole of a thin-walled carrier includes a band curved in an annular shape. The band has a cylindrical area of contact with the through-hole. A lower edge area of the band is conically tapered towards a central axis of the annular band. The band has at least one notch at least in the lower edge area.

Abstract: A combination precious or semi-precious stone setting is formed utilizing princess or square cut stones having their edges lopped off, with at least two of the stones joined edge to edge forming a space where the lopped off corners were located, further including a square cut stone placed in this space to form a novel and enhanced appearing jewelry setting.

Abstract: A flexible metal strip for making bracelets made up of a plurality of identical elements of hexagonal section arranged side by side and interconnected by link devices. Each element comprises a bottom piece and a top piece superposed thereon. The top piece is annular and surrounds a sleeve which extends axially from the top face of the bottom piece and which is used for crimping the top piece on the bottom piece. Each link device is constituted by a triangularly-shaped ring which links together three adjacent elements. The link element is received in radial grooves formed in the top faces of the bottom pieces of said three adjacent elements.

Abstract: A setting for retaining at least one grooveless precious stone and a method for providing such setting. A first portion of the setting includes a first surface, with the first surface contacting a facet portion of the grooveless precious stone at a first contacting location of the at least one grooveless precious stone. A second portion of the setting cooperates with the first portion and includes a second surface. The second surface contacts a pavilion portion of the grooveless precious stone at a second contacting location of the grooveless precious stone. The pavilion portion is situated below the facet portion. The grooveless precious stone is situated between the first portion and the second portion, with the second portion being wax-molded with the grooveless precious stone to provide a first pressure on the at least one pavilion portion at the second contacting position. The first portion provides a second pressure on the facet portion at the first contacting position in response to the first pressure.

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 composite stone which includes a first half-stone having a mating edge with a first length and a second half-stone having a mating edge with a second length which is approximately equal to the first length is provided. At least a first baguette and a second baguette are mounted between the first and second half-stones. Each of the at least first and second baguettes has a first mating edge and a second opposing mating edge which have a third length that is approximately equal to the first length. The first mating edge of the first baguette is generally aligned with the mating edge of the first half-stone. The second mating edge of the second baguette is generally aligned with mating edge of the second half-stone. The second mating edge of the first baguette faces the first mating edge of the second baguette.

Abstract: A multi-stone setting for four gemstones, including a rectangular-shaped setting having a four-sided frame member with a first crossbar extending in a first direction and a second crossbar extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first and second crossbars form four seats each for receiving one of the four gemstones, wherein the four gemstones each include a side wall having a groove. The first crossbar is seated within the four grooves for keeping the four gemstones seated in the four seats. The setting also has four corners with four prongs mounted on the four corners, respectively; wherein each of the four prongs has a V-shaped configuration for engaging two side walls of one of the four gemstones. Each of the four V-shaped corner prongs cooperate to engage and to keep one of the four gemstones seated within the four seats of the setting.

Abstract: An article of jewelry is disclosed having a moveable member which may include a gem mounting for holding one or more gem stones in which the moveable member is associated in moveable relationship to the article of jewelry and is capable of moving freely when the article of jewelry is being worn. The travel of the moveable member is not impeded by the skin of the wearer, but travels freely within the tracks of the article of jewelry and the desired result of displaying gems in slideable and/or rotating relationship to an article of jewelry is achieved.

Abstract: The invention aims to produce an effect of renewing the presentation of decorative objects, making it possible continually to derive benefit from the objects presented. To do this, it is proposed to employ rotating-mount structure combined with an opening in order to produce a mount which reveals different decorational motifs in succession. The rotating-mount structure includes a hoop (1) with central symmetry (.OMEGA.), composed of an external face (F.sub.e) and two lateral faces (F.sub.1) which are symmetric with respect to a mid-plane, the two lateral faces (F.sub.1) forming, as a border, a cylindrical opening. An opening (O) is made in the external face (F.sub.e) in order to reveal a window which extends principally in the mid-plane of the figure and defines a given angular sector (A). Carriers (11 to 14) for the objects (4) to be presented are shaped in such a way as to be housed in the pits of the hoop after juxtaposition via uniting faces (F.sub.a, F.sub.b).

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 receptacle pin ring includes a ring band having at least one base with at least two spaced apart openings therethrough, at least one ornamental member having a pair of elongated pins extending therefrom. When the ring is in unassembled state, the ornamental members are detached from the base. The pins are spaced in corresponding relation to the openings, the pins being insertable in a respective pair of openings and being foldable when inserted through the openings to a folded relation facing toward each other.

Abstract: A method for mounting diamonds in stainless steel objects includes steps of cutting material stainless steel into needed sizes and shapes, of drilling holes for diamonds in objects, of etching small projections on an outer edge of each hole by an electric processing machine, of grinding surfaces of objects attached with small projections by an electrolysis grinding machine, and of mounting diamonds in the objects by means of a diamond mounting machine having a press rod for pressing small projections to bend on sloped faces of diamonds placed in the holes of the objects.

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: An jewelry article includes a metal portion and stones attached thereto. The metal portion has ornamental surfaces with a fragile structure, and the stones set fixedly directly to the ornamental surfaces without hammering or deforming of the ornamental surfaces.

Abstract: The invention relates to an interconnectable jewelry setting for connecting with other interconnectable jewelry settings to form a jewelry piece such as a bracelet, necklace, earrings, or other ornamental item. The jewelry setting comprises a frame formed from stamped sheet metal, in which a gemstone is mounted, a ball-link joint, which is connectable to similar jewelry settings to form the desired jewelry piece without the need for soldering or welding. The ball-link joint is held in place by a key-lock clip opening in the setting frame, and a spring insert attached to the internal end of the ball-link joint provides tension against the joint and allows for elasticity and flexibility of the jewelry piece. A snap-on cover on the base of the setting frame provides additional structural support to the frame.

Abstract: A main, center ring is provided with at least one hinged, ring segment. Preferably, the main, center ring is split into two ornamental hives. One or more ring segments are hingedly connected to the ring halves. In this manner, the wearer can selectively rotate the ring segment(s) so that it is (they are) adjacent to either of the ring halves of the main, center ring to provide the wearer with a variety of visual appearances.

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: A method for producing an article of jewelry having a faux pave diamond look. According to the method, at each location where a faux pave diamond is desired, an upwardly extending cylinder is located. The top circular surface of the cylinder is scored or chiseled, first across a diameter to produce a pair of upwardly and outwardly extending inclined semicircular surfaces. Angled thereto, a second chiseling is provided to produce a plurality of upwardly and outwardly inclined surfaces, extending from the center of the cast cylinder. The top surface of the cast cylinder is then plated with rhodium.

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 jewelry piece includes a mounting for precious stones, the mounting being multi-pointed, star-shaped. The star-shaped mounting defines a plurality of N compartments, and in each compartment there is mounted a respective precious stone. The precious stones substantially fill the entire star-shaped mounting. The appearance is of an integral, single stone which is star-shaped.

Abstract: Jewelry embodying the present invention and satisfying the foregoing needs includes a body of jewelry material, a plurality of relatively large gems and a plurality of relatively small gems, and a gem mounting on the body of jewelry material mounting the gem serially, non-overlapped and alternating individual relatively large and relatively small gems and mounting the relatively large gems at a higher level than the relatively small gems. A method embodying the present invention and satisfying the foregoing needs in the art includes the steps of providing a body of jewelry material, providing a first plurality of relatively large gems and a second plurality of relatively small gems, mounting the gems on the body of jewelry material serially, non-overlapping and alternating relatively large and relatively small gems and mounting the first plurality of relatively large gems at a higher level than the second plurality of relatively small gems.

Abstract: A setting for diamonds in a jewelry piece includes an annular groove defined by upstanding, spaced walls and a base. The groove is bordered by two upstanding rims and diamonds are placed in the groove in a row in abutting relationship. The diamonds are supported on ledges that are formed between the walls and the rims, on sharp pointed edges which comprise a small amount of yielding gold material to allow the diamonds to be precisely aligned height-wise relative to one another. The rims are overturned on the peripheries, i.e. crowns of the diamonds to clamp the diamonds in the groove.

Abstract: A gem for a piece of jewelry is made from smaller gems set by prong settings to provide abutting facets of each in which the line of abutment is substantially invisible to the ordinary observer. The facing facets are angled with respect to an imaginary plane therebetween.

Abstract: Briefly summarized, the invention provides a piece of jewelry which comprises at least the following:a) a first jewelry section, which exhibits receiving openings for the loose setting of gemstones or beads; andb) a second jewelry section, which can be mounted detachably on the first section of jewelry and exhibits viewing openings,where the receiving openings of the first section of jewelry and the viewing openings of the second section of jewelry are designed in such a manner that in the assembled state of the jewelry sections, in which the second section of jewelry is mounted detachably on the first section of jewelry,(1) gemstones or beads, set into the receiving openings of the first section of jewelry, are visible through the viewing openings of the second section of the piece of jewelry; and(2) at least one portion of the border of the viewing openings of the second jewelry section rests on one of the gemstones or one of the beads and holds said gemstone or bead in the respective receiving opening in t