Interchangeable setting ring

Abstract

An interchangeable jewelry system includes an interchangeable setting and a main body to selectively mount the interchangeable setting, the main body includes a band portion designed to be worn by a wearer, and a base portion to receive the interchangeable setting, the base portion includes a receiving platform to receive the coupler, an open cage extending from the platform to partially surround the interchangeable setting, and an openable cover movably coupled to the open cage to partially surround the ornamental item, wherein the openable cover moves between an open position and a closed position, the interchangeable setting is mounted to the main body when the openable cover is in the open position to dispose a main portion of the ornamental item above the open cage, and the openable cover partially surrounds the ornamental item in the closed position when the coupler is coupled to the main body.

Description

COPYRIGHT NOTIFICATION[0001]This application includes material which is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office files or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an interchangeable jewelry system, and more particularly, to a ring capable of receiving a plurality of interchangeable settings.[0004]2. Description of the Related Art[0005]Most conventional jewelry items are formed by mounting a gemstone or other ornamental item to a ring, necklace, or similar item designed to be aesthetically pleasing. For example, a gold ring can be provided with a setting to hold a precious gem, such as a diamond, to create a jewelry item. The mounted gemstone, the ring, and any other components of the jewelry item are usually static. That is...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]The present invention also provides a self-stopping platform to prevent the over-coupling of the interchangeable setting.

[0010]The present invention also provides an interchangeable jewelry system allowing simple and quick interchange of a setting or ornamental item with a circular band member (ring) or other jewelry item, such as a necklace or brooch.

[0016]The coupler may include a threaded stem and the receiving end may include a threaded bore, and a height of an upper surface of the lateral sides may gradually cooperatively increase to prevent over-tightening of the threaded stem into the threaded bore.

[0030]The platform may include an inversion line defined along a central portion of the platform and dividing the platform into cooperating lateral sides, wherein a height of an upper surface of the lateral sides gradually cooperatively increases to prevent over-coupling of the interchangeable setting, and to set the interchangeable setting at a predetermined height and alignment.

Problems solved by technology

Accordingly, the aesthetic appearance of the jewelry item is limited to a single “look” since the gemstone is permanently mounted to the jewelry item.

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