Abstract: The slide for an Omega necklace has an ornamental front face and a catch attached to a rear face thereof. The slide has loops that an Omega necklace chain can slide through. The catch is preferably in the form of a figure 8 (or modified figure 8) safety clasp that is elongated and curved. The clasp may be fixed either vertically or horizontally on a hinge and snaps closed, having a first loop at one end that pivots in a tube and a second loop or buttonhole at the opposite end that engages a ball-shaped catch. The hinge may be oriented to accommodate either the vertical or horizontal arrangement. The curved clasp can accommodate the bails of various sizes and types of pendants, and allows the slide to be worn alone or with a pendant suspended from the slide.

Abstract: Brassieres having removable display apparatus are disclosed. The display apparatus is securable around a band between the cups of a brassiere. The display apparatus may have a cincture to secure the relative position of the body of the display apparatus and the band of the brassiere. The methods disclosed include securing a display apparatus to brassiere and displaying a message or image on a display device of the display apparatus.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for jewelry, purses and other accessories is provided. The locking mechanism comprises first and second magnetically attracted surfaces and a collar. The second magnetically attracted surface is adapted for magnetic coupling to the first magnetically attracted surface. The collar is hingeably coupled to either the first or second magnetically attracted surfaces and is operable between an open position and a closed position. When the first and second magnetically attracted surface are magnetically coupled one to the other, and the collar is in the closed position, at least a portion of the collar surrounds a perimeter of the first and second magnetically attracted surfaces.

Abstract: An ornamental device comprising a primary rigid plate with a space between the primary rigid plate and the surface of an object such as an article of clothing or cap, the space providing a receptacle to releasably hold a secondary rigid ball marker either frictionally or magnetically held, the device further being able to accommodate a secondary ball marker on top.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for magnetically interchangeable jewelry that use planar surfaces and recessed magnets so that planar metallic disks (or other shapes) can be used as interchangeable ornamental features for the magnetically interchangeable jewelry. The interchangeable elements formed of a magnetically attractive material are releasably affixed to a base containing a recessed magnet (e.g., neodymium). The base is substantially flat other than an ornamental design and the ornamental elements rely on the strength of the magnet to firmly hold them in place rather than being recessed into the base or snapped into place. Other shapes could also be used for the interchangeable elements, if desired. The magnetically interchangeable jewelry can take a variety of forms including rings, bracelets, earrings, lanyards, multiple pendants on one necklace and/or other jewelry embodiments.

Abstract: A system and method for securing accessories to shoes and other articles of clothing is described. One illustrative embodiment is a system for attaching a decorative accessory to a shoe, the system comprising a shaft having first and second ends; a first shoulder secured to the first end of the shaft, the first shoulder being configured for insertion through an expandable hole in an upper portion of the shoe and configured to engage an inner surface of the upper portion of the shoe; a second shoulder secured to the second end of the shaft, the second shoulder being configured to engage the shoe; and a third shoulder adjacent to the second shoulder, the third shoulder comprising the decorative accessory.

Abstract: Described is an interchangeable earring kit, an interchangeable necklace kit, a combination interchangeable earring and necklace kit and a system of add-on decorative elements for all of the kits. These kits can be used to create a jewelry wardrobe from interchangeable parts. The kits exist as single or combination systems for do-it-yourself jewelry design wear. The kits are contained in compartmentalized boxes to allow for separation of the components.

Abstract: A reversible ring for providing two rings in one for a finger of a wearer. The ring includes a setting and at least one loop. The setting has a first side and a second side that is opposite to the first side of the setting. The setting shows a first display on the first side thereof and a second display on the second side thereof. The at least one loop circles the finger of the wearer, is pivotally connected to the setting, and is rotatable between a first position and a second position. The first display is positioned opposite to the finger of the wearer when the at least one loop is in the first position thereof, and the second display is positioned opposite to the finger of the wearer when the at least one loop is in the second thereof.

Abstract: A jewelry device for displaying decorative ornamentation comprising a single spring tension member made of any lightweight metal or plastic frame and folded to form a spring tension clip. The clip is capable of securing an ornament. One end of the clip may be an enlarged first end with an aperture capable of showing an ornament by allowing it to protrude through the aperture from the back and through the front of the enlarged first end, where the ornament has a backing portion preventing it from falling through the aperture. The ornament and backing portion are secured between the first and second ends through the spring tension of the clip formed from the folding of the frame. Further, the clip may incorporate earring posts, holes, pin, or cuff links, or other attachment mechanisms for creating various types of jewelry using the present invention.

Abstract: A thong panty or thong bathing suit with detachable interchangeable jewelry constructed of a generally triangular shaped front piece and a jewelry thong formed by three beaded strings each having one end connected to a central member and one free end equipped with a clasp for connecting to three rings at three corners of the front piece.

Abstract: The invention is an advertising apparatus for produce and candy vendors made of at least one earring clip with back side and front side for engaging a non-pierced ear, at least one hook secured to the earring clip, and at least one edible food item removably secured to the hook, wherein the edible food item is a fruit, a vegetable, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A multiple interchangeable carrier attachment system including a carrier and at least one attachment releasably attached to the carrier and adapted to be exchanged with attachments from other carriers which releasably attach to the carrier or attachment. Name or other identifying indicia is placed on each attachment which may be releasably connected to the carrier and the owner of the carrier can exchange attachments having his or her identifying indicia with owners of other carriers having their identifying indicia for trade, friendship and other purposes.

Abstract: A modifiable jewelry piece including a strand and one or more adjustable retainers. The adjustable retainers include an interior structure configured to establish a frictional engagement with the outer surface of the strand. The jewelry piece wearer may select the location of the placement of the adjustable retainer anywhere along the length of the strand. The interior structure may be a solid or semi-solid having high surface tension or rough surface profile. The interior structure may alternatively be a mechanical capturing device. The jewelry piece also includes one or two end connectors having a slot and flange arrangement for easy passage of beads thereover only when desired. The flange and slot are arranged for alignment with threaded and flanged beads.

Abstract: In one embodiment an earring includes a stem including a sharp end, external threads at the opposite end, a flange proximate the external threads, and a neck interconnecting the external threads and the flange; and a decorative member including a threaded axial opening adapted to urge its mouth against the flange by threadedly securing to the external threads. In another embodiment, the decorative member is a two-piece member. The decorative element can be implemented as one of a plurality of different shapes. Moreover, the stem can be sterilized effectively by detaching from the decorative element.

Abstract: A coupling assembly for jewellery components the coupling assembly including a first coupling member and a second coupling member which are adapted to be connected together in a coupled position. Each coupling member includes a coupling body with a cavity therein, a mouth for providing access to the cavity from externally thereof the mouth including opposed jaw sections with an opening therebetween. The arrangement is such that the two coupling members can be connected together by presenting the mouth of the first coupling member to the mouth of the second coupling member when in a coupling position relative to one another so that the jaw sections of each one of the coupling members can pass through the mouth of each other one of coupling member so that the two coupling members are interlocked.

Abstract: The invention is intended for use in jewelry industry. A composite set of jewelry ornaments contains decorative elements in the form of settings with stones and a connector with a lock, characterized in that it contains tubular elements and tubular elements in combination with settings with stones. The tubular elements are provided with one or more cross through openings. The settings are provided with eyeholes or through mounting openings. The ratio of length to diameter of tubular elements is in the range of from 1/1 to 30/1. All components of the set are made of precious metals or alloys thereof or plated with precious metals or alloys thereof. Tubular elements may be arcuate or bent at an angle, S-shaped, faceted, e.g., tri-, tetra-, penta-, hexahedral or dome-shaped, or in the form of paraboloid of revolution, or in the form of a series of spheres having equal or different diameters with polished or mat surface or with a combination of both types of surface states, or with shaped surface, e.g.

Abstract: An interchangeable jewelry insert having an extension formed of elastic material that can frictionally engage a surface of a receptacle for receiving the insert. The interchangeable jewelry insert may be detachably attached to any item that can be configured to have a receptacle for receiving the insert. The extension of the interchangeable jewelry insert is sized for convenience of handling and storage. The use of an elastically deformable extension extending, at two or more points having sufficient angular separation, from the periphery of the body of an insert allows for a secure fit within the receptacle, while maintaining a convenient connection system that can be manipulated by manual forces of a jewelry wearer.

Abstract: A decorative earring sleeve is disclosed, the decorative earring sleeve for slidable engagement with an earring of the type having an elongated, curved loop for insertion into a person's pierced ear. The decorative earring sleeve includes a plurality of decorative settings, each of which includes a front viewing surface and an opposing back surface. Each back surface includes an annular ringlet for receiving the curved loop of the earring. A plurality of flexible connectors are further included, the connectors being attached between each decorative setting. Preferably each connector further includes an elastic portion, such that the decorative settings are each urged toward each other linearly. In use, the ringlet of each decorative setting may be slid over the loop of the earring, in turn, such that each viewing surface is oriented away from the person's ear to enhance the appearance of the earring.

Abstract: A modifiable piece of jewelry has at least two ornamental display components. The first display component has opposite front and back sides which are finished as jeweled, gemstone, precious metal exterior or other finished ornamental display surface. The display surfaces are different and, in most cases, contrasting in ornamentation, color, jewelry setting, gemstone design, or precious metal exterior surface. A second ornamental display component also has opposite front and back sides with jeweled, gemstone, precious metal exterior or other finished ornamental display surfaces. The second ornamental component fits snugly within a cut-out of the first ornamental component. Internal surfaces of the first component and external surfaces of the second component form tight surfaces-to-surfaces connections, in order to maintain the components one within another.

Abstract: An finger ring includes a movable or removable setting and a charm coupled to a short chain. The chain carrying the charm can be captured by the movable or removable setting. According to one embodiment, the setting has internal threads which mate with a threaded post. According to another embodiment, the setting is coupled to a slotted basket via a bayonet coupling. According to another embodiment, the setting is coupled to a slotted basket via a magnet. The charms are preferably provided in a wide range of designs, including, but not limited to holiday themes, religious themes, astrological signs, varsity letters, graduation year, wedding themes, commercial characters such as Disney characters, TV characters, messages such as “I Love You”, etc. The removable settings may include different color stones to match different color clothing, birth stones, etc.

Abstract: This “Wearable Photo Art Collection” allows you to wear jewelry with photos. An article of jewelry comprising a bracelet having a single framed compartment or a plurality of framed compartments each of which releasably receives a photograph or some similar medium indicia thereon. Each framed compartment is formed with two PVC plastics. One is clear and shows the front of the photograph. The other PVC plastic is black and harder, to protect the back of the photograph. Four sidewalls are integrally formed therewith. Openings are formed in two of the opposing sidewalls to receive a thin resilient cord or the like employed to connect the framed compartments in a series or a single framed compartment to various other desired objects. A separate opening is formed within the sidewalls to receive the two PVC plastics to slide in the picture and thin slide in the thin cord. This opening is also to facilitate the removal of the photograph.

Abstract: A jewelry piece employs interchangeable jewelry segments having features that allow the segments to be interchanged, replaced, reversed, removed and/or combined in various ways to provide a variety of different looks. The jewelry segments retain the visual appeal that is so important in such a fashion conscious industry, even when combined in various ways to provide a variety of different looks.

Abstract: An ornament (1; 11; 21) for a jewellery system, which ornament (1; 11; 21) comprises a base portion (2; 22) that is provided with at least one notch (3; 23a, 23) for receiving an elongate element, and ornamental element (4; 14; 24a, 24b) that can be mounted on the base portion in such a manner that it extends across the notch and thus encloses the elongate element. The base portion (2; 22) and the ornamental element (4; 14; 24a, 24b) are configured such that the ornamental element (4; 14; 24a, 24b) can, in a releasable manner, be mounted on the base portion (2; 22) with any randomly selected orientation relative to the notch (3; 23a, 23b). Additionally, a jewellery system that comprises an elongate element and at least one ornament (1; 11; 21) as described above.

Abstract: The invention relates to jewelry. More particularly, the invention relates to jewelry settings. Even more particularly, the invention relates to jewelry settings for displaying multiple faces or gems in a setting of a piece of jewelry, such as a ring, bracelet, pendant, brooch, necklace, religious icon, watch, earring, pin for clothing, hat pin, and the like. The setting may use a face rotatable about at least one axis and an engagement mechanism. The face may be a two-sided face or two separate faces, one facing outwardly away from the user and being visible, the other one of the faces being movable for facing toward the user and being hidden when the one face is visible.

Abstract: A fine jewelry chain made of precious metal, base metal, or metal alloy, which may be used by day as an ID card holder in the form of a necklace, bracelet, belt, or watch-type chain, and by night as a piece of decorative jewelry in the form of a necklace, bracelet, belt, or watch-type chain. The chain includes a looped metal clasp which may be used to hold an ID card, transparent ID card holder, pendant, or charm, or to secure the necklace to itself, thus creating a double-stranded “choker” style of necklace. The chain may also be worn in the lapel, draped through belt-loops, or otherwise strung around a portion of clothing or of the body. Decorative charms may also be purchased and the chain threaded through said charms to create a more unique or individual piece of jewelry. The ID cards and charms strung from the chain may also incorporate embedded chip technology, which would allow for the download and storage of personal security information.

Abstract: A jewelry system is provided with interchangeable components including at least one jewelry portion comprised of beads on a wire with first and second free ends. The first and second free ends of the wire pass through holes in corresponding first and second threaded caps; and corresponding findings are permanently affixed to the first and second free ends of the wire after passage of the wire through the holes in the caps to hold the beads on the wire between the threaded caps. First and second main body portions, each closed on one end and open on the opposite end with a threaded chamber therein, receive the first and second caps, respectively, with the findings located in the chambers in the main body portions.

Abstract: A flexible jewel pouch for holding a jewel, comprising a metal mesh dimensioned to hold the jewel therein, having a top opening and having a plurality of apertures, the largest aperture being smaller than the jewel; a mesh carrying arrangement slidingly attached to the mesh along the top opening, wherein when the jewel is placed in the mesh, the mesh suspends from the mesh carrying arrangement and the weight of the jewel causes the mesh carrying arrangement to at least partially close the top opening of the mesh thereby securing the jewel therein.

Abstract: A system and method for temporarily displaying an ornament in a jewelry article is provided. The system comprises an ornament holder configured to temporarily hold an ornament and a jewelry article attachment configured to temporarily couple the ornament holder to a jewelry article. The ornament holder and the jewelry article attachment may be coupled together or design as a one-piece configuration.

Abstract: An item of jewelry includes a ring having a removable setting and a charm coupled to a short chain. The removable setting is removably coupled to a post upon which the chain carrying the charm can be attached. According to the presently preferred embodiment, the post is threaded and the setting has internal matching threads. The chain is preferably short enough so that when it is attached to the post, the charm does not hang between the wearer's fingers. The charms are preferably provided in a wide range of designs, including, but not limited to holiday themes, religious themes, astrological signs, varsity letters, graduation year, wedding themes, commercial characters such as Disney characters, TV characters, messages such as “I Love You”, etc. The interchangeable settings may include different color stones to match different color clothing, birth stones, etc.

Abstract: Jewelry-forming components of a body member having a first magnetized portion and a further element associated therewith for magnetically repelling or attracting and receiving another jewelry-forming component. A plurality of such components can be magnetically coupled to form an article of jewelry, generally in the form of a ring, bracelet, necklace or chain link.

Abstract: There is described an object for ornamental purposes of the type that has at least one channel 1 where at least one decorative element 2 is arranged that engages, with its side appendices, at tracks 3 formed on the side edges of the channel, which allows the sliding of the decorative element along the channel itself. The object for ornamental purposes includes elements that allow the user to remove the sliding element(s) from the channel(s) in which it or they are arranged so as to allow the replacement of the element(s) with other sliding element(s) into the channel(s), in order to modify the overall aesthetic appearance of the object.

Abstract: Jewelry articles having magnetic elements and interchangeable settings are disclosed. In one aspect, the jewelry articles include magnetically coupling body portions and interchangeable settings. The body portions magnetically couple together to hold the interchangeable settings. For example, the body portions can magnetically couple together using rare earth magnets to form a composite ring. Preferably, at least one of the body portions is rotatable to tangentially break the magnetic coupling between the body portions to interchange the setting. In another aspect of the present invention, magnetic elements are used to magnetically suspend a movable setting on a jewelry article. An longitudinal member has at least one end connected to the jewelry article. The setting is movably disposed on the longitudinal member. A first magnetic element adjacent an end of the longitudinal member magnetically repels a second magnetic element on the setting.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening system for fastening a jewellery element (3) to an item of jewellery (12) and an item of jewellery comprising the fastening system according to the invention. The fastening system comprises a setting constructed on the item of jewellery (12) with a support part (1) and a fastening device (2) and a jewellery element (3) releasably fastenable on the support part (1) of the setting by means of the fastening device (2), the support part (1) comprising an aperture (4) which is capable of at least partially receiving the jewellery element (3).

Abstract: An earring post covering for preventing allergic reaction to earring posts includes an elongated member that has a first end, a second end and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second ends. The elongated member has an aperture extending into the first end such that a tube is defined. The second end is closed and has a rounded outer surface. A plurality of teeth is attached to an interior surface of the peripheral wall. Each of the teeth comprises a resiliently compressible material. An earring post may be removably extended through the elongated member such that the teeth grip the post.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an item of jewelry comprised of a ring with shank, where the shank defines a disk opening. A message disk is mounted within the disk opening. The message disk is rotatable, transversely to the shank within the disk opening, so as to display an inscription thereon.

Abstract: A jewelry design for adorning an ear which includes a conically-shaped stud mounting extending conically outward from a conical point to form a conical basket for securing a stone therein, a post with a near end attached to the conical point and a far end, and a nut engagable with the far end of the post for securing the stud mounting to the ear; a dangling element; and an intermediary connecting member which removably engages an exterior surface of the conical basket, and which includes a jump ring extending outward therefrom for flexibly supporting the dangling element so that it is removably suspendable below the stud mounting.

Abstract: A jewelry article includes an interchangeable setting, a shank or body, and a capture module. The shank defines a mounting area that holds the setting on the shank except substantially along one axis when the setting is positioned in the mounting area. The capture module couples on the shank. For example, the module can include a slot fitting on a portion of the shank. When the module is coupled on the shank, the module prevents removal of the setting from the mounting area substantially along the one axis. When worn by a wearer, the finger of the wearer, for example, maintains the module coupled to the shank so that the setting is captured on the jewelry article.

Abstract: A clasp apparatus to releaseably hold an ornamental object. That ornamental object may have a spherical shape or an irregular shape. A method to releaseably hold an ornamental object.

Abstract: A clasp for use with both a brooch and a pendant has a support piece having a tip end bent is provided on one surface of a brooch main body, and a rear end of a needle-shaped latch supported on the tip end of the support piece to be free to rotate in a vertical direction. A leg of the needle-shaped latch protrudes from the vicinity of a pivot portion of the latch, and a space surrounded at least in part by the support piece forms a chain insertion portion. When a pendant chain is passed through the chain insertion portion of the support piece, and the tip end of the latch is latched by a latch receiver on the brooch main body, a lower end of the leg abuts against or comes close to one surface of the brooch main body, thereby closing the chain insertion portion.

Abstract: A bracelet has a removable ornament that can also be worn as a necklace pendant. The bracelet includes a resilient wristband with opposed first and second ends with hooks at each end. The hooks are preferably transverse to the plane of the wristband and extend in opposite directions. The ornament has a bottom surface that includes a first loop adapted to receive the wristband hooks for releasable attachment of the ornament to the wristband, and a second loop to receive a necklace. The first loop preferably includes a central section substantially parallel to the ornament bottom surface and end sections connecting the central section to the ornament bottom surface. The second loop is preferably transverse to the first loop and lies along an axis substantially equidistant between the end sections of the first loop.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to a device for facilitating the setting of the ear attachment method on earrings. The device is comprised of a universal female clipping connector and a variety of male clipping connectors. The universal female connector is attached to the back of the earrings, then the user selects what kind of ear attachment method is desired and chooses a male clipping connector that will provide this method and such male connector is attached to the universal female connector creating earrings which can be then used by the method provided by the male connector.

Abstract: A flexible piece of jewelry, such as a charm bracelet or necklace, that utilizes non-continuous chain links that constitute the continuous chain of the piece of jewelry. This link design allows more non-continuous links to be added to the bracelet as the child grows and the need for a larger piece of jewelry evolves and minimizes damage to the piece of jewelry caused by the addition of additional charms or links.

Abstract: The present invention is an earring for a pierced ear comprising a shaft mounted on a base; a connector having a cavity for engaging the shaft and an adapter on the obverse; and a cap able to be affixed to the adapter on one side and a decorative aspect of the earring attached on the obverse.

Abstract: The set of jewelry contains at least one ring and a plurality of stud earrings as well as other pieces of jewelry, such as a necklace and a bangle. The ring as well as the necklace and the bangle are each formed with one or more bores into which one of the stud earrings can be inserted and is retained releasably therein.

Abstract: A friendship band with exchangeable closed loop members is disclosed. The friendship band may be configured to be worn as a wrist bracelet, ankle bracelet, and a necklace. The friendship wrist bracelet includes a wristband formed of stretchable material and having releasable closure means members for opening and closing the wristband. A plurality of closed loop members are slidably removable from the wristband for exchanging with the closed loop members of other ones of the wristbands. Each of the plurality of closed loop members having first indicia thereon for exchanging with the closed loop members of other ones of the wristbands having second, third and fourth indicia thereon.

Abstract: An interchangeable stone mounting arrangement for alternately displaying one of multiple different precious stones. The mounting arrangement includes a base portion having a stone support surface that contacts a lower portion of each precious stone. An outer housing is threadedly engaged along the base portion and presents the stone through an annular face surface. An inner edge of the annular face surface contacts an upper portion of the precious stone to both frame the stone and press the stone into contact with the stone support surface.

Abstract: A jewelry fastener assembly which can be utilized to support a pendant or enhancer. The jewelry fastener assembly includes a clasp for securing an article of jewelry on a user, and a coupling device for releasably securing the enhancer to the clasp. The clasp preferably includes a first and second member supported on opposite ends of the article of jewelry, the first and second members being configured to releasably engage each other in a first, engaged position where the enhancer is not utilized. The coupling device preferably includes a third and a fourth member supported on the sides of the enhancer. The third member is configured to releasably engage the first member of the clasp, and the fourth member is configured to releasably engage the second member of the clasp in a second, engaged position where the enhancer is supported between the clasp and releasably secured thereto.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using jewelry to mark the attainment of personal goals includes a first and a second article of jewelry. An object that has a message inscribed thereon, preferably in shorthand, is detachably attached to the first article of jewelry until the attainment has occurred. Subsequent to the attainment, the object is removed from the first article of jewelry and is transferred to the second article of jewelry where it remains indefinitely. The second article of jewelry is adapted to retain a plurality of objects.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a ring providing for an exchangeable decorative ornament includes two nearly annular shanks, a base where opposing sides correspond to the shank gaps, two hinge pins, and a gem setting with opposing male plug. Each shank has a throughhole intersecting the faces of its annulus at the gap. The base has two corresponding parallel throughholes for hinge pins to attach the shank to the base, and a gem setting receiving hole skewed midpoint to these throughholes. The holes are situated such that the diameter of the gem setting receiving hole partly intersects the diameter of each pinhole, and each pin has a scalloped recess through that side of its diameter corresponding to the interference pattern of the intersection. Each pin pivots within the base but is made integral with its corresponding shank. Hence, depending upon the rotation of the shanks, either or both pins may present an interference pattern to the diameter of the gem setting receiving hole.

Abstract: A pendant necklace having a chain and a pendant. The pendant can convert from a first closed configuration, such as a Star of David, heart, or cross, to at least one open configuration such that multiple decorative looks are available. The pendant comprises at least three elements which are pivotably connected, and the pendant elements are prevented from pivoting about each other to a predetermined angle by pivot stops so that the open configuration does not inadvertently go to the closed configuration when in the open configuration.