Abstract: A jewelry setting for a stone having an arm, a single crown prong at the top of the arm, a pavilion prong at the bottom of the arm, and a girdle box attached to the arm between the crown prong and the pavilion prong. The girdle box has a number of bearings extending inwardly therefrom. When a stone having a crown and a pavilion is set, the crown is held by the crown prong, the culet is held by the pavilion prong, and the girdle is held by the girdle box.

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 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 jewelry setting for securely holding a stone, such as a gem or a diamond, where the stone has at least one peripheral tip. The setting includes a base and a plurality of prongs. The prongs have an inclined portion extending from the base outwardly at an angle, and a vertical portion projecting vertically from the inclined portion. A cavity in one or more of the prongs positioned to receive the peripheral tip of the stone is stamped in the vertical portion of the prongs. The cavity has a plurality of faceted walls adapted such that when the peripheral tip of the stone is received in the cavity, the facets of the cavity engage the facets of the peripheral tip.

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: The jewel holding device of the present invention comprises a claw section 4 for engaging with the crown 17 and the table 16 of a facet-cut jewel 14, an engaging, section 11 for engaging with the pavilion 21, a support seat 9 for supporting the region near the culet 20, and a contact avoiding section 7 for avoiding contact with the girdle 22; and these elements are integrally formed. The contact avoiding section 7 is formed into an arc or arcuate shape and is capable of being elastically deformed when holding the jewel 14. Viewed from the direction looking into the table 16, the end 5 of the claw section 4 engaging with the table 16 is positioned at the outer side of the support seat 9 at the lower conical section of the jewel 14.

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

Abstract: A jewelry 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 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: 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: The jewel holding device of the present invention comprises a claw section 4 for engaging with the crown 17 and the table 16 of a facet-cut jewel 14, an engaging section 11 for engaging with the pavilion 21, a support seat 9 for supporting the region near the culet 20, and a contact avoiding section 7 for avoiding contact with the girdle 22; and these elements are integrally formed. The contact avoiding section 7 is formed into an arc or arcuate shape and is capable of being elastically deformed when holding the jewel 14. Viewed from the direction looking into the table 16, the end 5 of the claw section 4 engaging with the table 16 is positioned at the outer side of the support seat 9 at the lower conical section of the jewel 14.