Interchangeable jewelry setting

Abstract

An article of jewelry has a jewelry setting for removable engagement of a jewel from such article of jewelry. The jewelry setting enables biased engagement of the jewel with the article of jewelry in a secure manner, such that inadvertent separation of the jewel from the article of jewelry is prevented. A special tool for the engagement of the jewel with the jewelry article may be provided to enhance the secure connection between the jewel and article of jewelry. An interchangeable system of jewels, settings and articles of jewelry is also provided.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10 / 181,073 filed on Oct. 23, 2002 and currently pending, and claiming priority from application PCT / US02 / 09081 filed Mar. 22, 2002 and currently pending, and now abandoned provisional application Ser. No. 60 / 278,313 filed on Mar. 23, 2001.I. FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates to jewelry settings generally, and more specifically to a jewelry setting having interchangeable parts that are rotationally biasable together. II. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Jewelry pieces are conventionally permanent. In other words, once a jewel is fixed within a setting, the jewel and the setting may only be used or worn as a combined unit on one part of the body. This can be quite limiting, for example, if one wished to display or wear a particular jewel on one's finger during one occasion and on one's clothing in a brooch or pin during another occasion. [0004] In...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a secure way to attach and detach jewels from jewelry pieces. The design prevents the jewel from being easily removed while the jewelry is being worn and displayed. The attachment is made from the inside of the jewelry piece and requires a special tool to engage or disengage the jewel. This prevents unauthorized removal of the jewel. The article of jewelry can be used with a variety of items, including traditional jewelry items and unconventional items like cell phones and cameras. The invention also includes a tool that uses magnetic force to attach and detach the jewel from the jewelry piece."

Problems solved by technology

This can be quite limiting, for example, if one wished to display or wear a particular jewel on one's finger during one occasion and on one's clothing in a brooch or pin during another occasion.

In each of the prior art references noted above, there is a chance that the first and second pieces may be inadvertently separated through hand manipulation.

While this arrangement may be convenient if it is desired to swiftly change gems or diamonds, it lacks a certain amount of security.

Furthermore, because the engagement of the first and second pieces occurs primarily by hand, there are no security measures inherent in the structures of the prior art that prevent unwanted disengagement of the first and second pieces.

Assembling multiple pieces is a difficult task requiring skills and experience working with tools that are used for fastening separate components of an article of jewelry together.

Needless to say, the users of the article of jewelry, which is adapted to be used with a plurality of gems, may experience even more difficulties.

However, the disclosed tools may have a rather complicated structure that does not ensure reliable and easy engagement between the tools and components to be fasten.

As a consequence, the item cannot be redecorated.

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