Jewellery ring

Abstract

The jewelry ring comprises an outer ring (10) with at least one through-opening (11, 12), at least one support part (30, 40) for receiving a decorative element (43, 50), wherein the at least one support part has a collar element (31, 41) that at least partially abuts the inside (10a) of the outer ring, and an insert element (32, 43) that is connected to the collar element and projects through the at least one through-opening, and an inner ring (20) which is inserted into the outer ring so that the inner ring at least partially abuts the collar element of the at least one support part.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a jewelry ring, e.g. a finger ring.

[0002] To attach a decorative element, such as a gemstone, it is common practice to use a setting that is soldered directly to a ring. This limits the choice of ring material, as not all materials are suitable for soldering.

[0003] Application CN 101 536 824 A discloses a jewelry ring with a ring part made of a plastic material and a method according to the preamble of claim 1. For manufacturing, sleeves provided with gemstones are embedded in the plastic material by means of an injection molding process.

[0004] One object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a jewelry ring in which no solder joint is provided on the ring for attaching a decorative element.

[0005] A method that solves this problem is specified in claim 1. The further claims specify preferred methods for manufacturing a jewelry ring.

[0006] According to claim 1, the jewelry ring comprises an outer ring and an inner ring inserted therein, as well as at least one support part for receiving a decorative element, which has a collar element and an insert element that projects through a through-opening formed in the outer ring.

[0007] This design allows the collar element to be positioned and held in place between the outer and inner rings. The decorative element can thus be attached to an outer ring made of wood.

[0008] Preferably, the through-opening formed in the outer ring has an undercut shape.

[0009] The invention will be explained below with reference to exemplary embodiments and the figures. These show... Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a jewelry ring in a partially cut-away side view; Fig. 2 shows the outer ring of the jewelry ring according to Fig. 1 in a perspective view; Fig. 3 the inner ring of the jewelry ring according to Fig. 1 in a perspective view; Fig. 4 a detail view from Fig. 1 ; Fig. 5 the first supporting part of the jewelry ring according to Fig. 1 together with a gemstone in a perspective view; and Fig. 6 the second supporting part of the jewelry ring according to Fig. 1 in a perspective view.

[0010] Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a partially cut-away side view of an unclaimed embodiment of a jewelry ring, which has an outer ring 10, an inner ring 20, a first support part 30 and a second support part 40.

[0011] As well as Fig. 2 As shown, the outer ring 10 has a first through-opening 11 and a second through-opening 12, each formed in the wall of the outer ring 10. The respective through-openings 11 and 12 taper from the inside of the outer ring 10 towards its outside. The respective through-openings 11 and 12 have an undercut shape. As also shown Fig. 2 and 4 As shown, the inner side of the outer ring 10 has a recess 11a or 12a, which transitions into the through-hole 11b of the first through-opening 11 or into the through-hole 12b of the second through-opening 12, respectively, wherein the respective through-hole 11b, 12b has a maximum diameter that is smaller than the maximum diameter of the corresponding recess 11a or 12a (see also Fig. 4 ).

[0012] The respective element 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b can be cylindrical or tapered, e.g., conical. The transition between the recess 11a or 12a and the through-hole 11b or 12b can be stepped or continuous. A continuous transition is achieved, for example, when the through-hole 11 or 12 is conical throughout.

[0013] As well as Fig. 3 As shown, the inner ring 20 has a through-opening 21, which is located adjacent to the through-opening 11 in the outer ring 10. The maximum diameter of the through-opening 21 is smaller than the maximum diameter of the recess 11a, so that the support element 30 can be held between the two rings 10 and 20. The through-opening 21 allows light to pass through the support element 30 from below to a gemstone 50 held against it. Depending on the design, the through-opening 21 can also be omitted.

[0014] As well as Fig. 5 As shown, the support element 30 is hollow. Its outer surface is designed to be complementary to the through-opening 11. The support element 30 comprises a collar element 31, which extends around an insert element 32 and which, in the assembled state, is wholly or partially received in the recess 11a. In the assembled state, the insert element 32 projects through the through-opening 11 and is provided with a setting 33 for holding the gemstone 50. The collar element 31 has a through-hole 31b, and the insert element 32 is designed as a sleeve. This design allows light to reach the gemstone from below, shining through the through-opening 21 in the inner ring 20. In the assembled state, the underside 31a of the collar element 31 rests at least partially against the outer surface of the inner ring 20.The collar element 31 projects laterally beyond the insert element 32 and is thus held radially outwards and circumferentially by the undercut shape of the through-opening 11, while the inner ring 20 ensures that the collar element 31 is held radially inwards.

[0015] The recess 11a can have a depth that is less than the thickness of the collar element 31, so that the underside 31a of the collar element 31 projects beyond the inner side 10a of the outer ring 10. This can improve the clamping of the support part 30 by the inner ring 20.

[0016] The setting 33 is designed to securely hold the gemstone, for example as a prong setting, bezel setting, channel setting, rub-in setting, etc. The setting 33 is adapted to the corresponding shape of the gemstone, which can be, for example, round, oval, marquise-shaped, etc.

[0017] The socket 33 can, for example, be formed as a single unit with the insert element 32. It is conceivable to first provide only the collar and insert elements 31, 32 and to attach the socket 33 before or after insertion into the through-opening 11, for example by means of a material-bonded connection such as soldering.

[0018] In the example according to Fig. 1 A further support element 40 is provided, which is located in Fig. 6This can be seen in more detail below. Its outer surface is designed to be complementary to the passage opening 12. The support element 40 comprises a collar element 41, which extends around an insert element 42 and which, in the assembled state, is at least partially received in the recess 12a. In the assembled state, the insert element 42 projects through the passage opening 12 and is provided with an end face 43, which here is disc-shaped. The elements 41-43 are solid in this case. It is also conceivable to design at least one of the elements 41, 42, 43 as hollow.

[0019] The end face 43 itself can serve as a decorative element, for example by contrasting its design with the material of the outer ring 10, e.g., the end face 43 is made of gold or another precious metal and the outer ring 10 is made of wood, and / or the end face 43 serves as a carrier for receiving a separate decorative element, e.g., a logo, which is engraved in the end face 43 or attached in some other way.

[0020] In the assembled state, the collar element 41 rests at least partially against the outer surface of the inner ring 20. The collar element 41 projects laterally beyond the insert element 42 and is thus held radially outwards and circumferentially by the undercut shape of the through-opening 12, while the inner ring 20 ensures that the collar element 41 is held radially inwards.

[0021] The recess 12a can have a depth that is less than the thickness of the collar element 41, so that the underside of the collar element 41 protrudes beyond the inside 10a of the outer ring 10.

[0022] Components 10, 20, 30, and 40 can be made of various materials. The outer ring 10, for example, is made of wood, specifically olive wood. The inner ring 20, for example, is made of a metallic material, particularly one containing one or more of the following metals: precious metals (such as gold, silver, or platinum), copper, brass, iron, or zinc. For instance, a metal alloy, such as a precious metal alloy, particularly a gold alloy (e.g., 18-karat gold), may be used. The respective support parts 30 and 40 are made of a metallic material, specifically one of the aforementioned types.

[0023] The support part 30 or the support part 40 can be designed to accommodate any decorative element. Examples of such decorative elements include gemstones, especially precious stones such as diamonds and semi-precious stones, other natural products such as fossils and petrified remains, replicas of animals such as butterflies, fish, or even fantasy shapes.

[0024] Depending on the choice of decorative element to be mounted, a suitably designed socket 33 or a different type of connecting part for holding the decorative element is provided on the support part 30 or 40.

[0025] The outer and inner rings 10 and 20 are each closed, meaning that each ring 10 and 20 extends over 360 degrees. However, the rings 10 and 20 do not need to be circular as shown in the figures, but can also be oval, polygonal, especially rectangular, or any other shape with curved and / or straight sections. The outer ring surrounds the inner ring.

[0026] An embodiment for attaching two decorative elements using the two support parts 30, 40 is shown here. Depending on the application, only a single support part or more than two support parts may be provided. Accordingly, the number of through-openings 11, 12 in the outer ring 10 can be one, two, three, or more.

[0027] The outer ring 10 may have one or more additional decorative elements attached, which are held in place other than by a support element 30, 40. For example, the outer ring 10 may be made of wood with carvings. In addition to the through-opening 11 and / or 12, the outer ring 10 may also have at least one further through-opening that remains open so that the inner ring 20 is visible from the outside, or that is provided with a decorative element.

[0028] The outer ring 10 has either a uniform thickness, so that the minimum and maximum thicknesses are equal, or a variable thickness ranging from a minimum to a maximum thickness. The minimum thickness is typically at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 0.7 mm, and particularly preferably at least 1 mm. Preferably, the maximum thickness is at most 3 mm.

[0029] The decorative ring can be designed, for example, as a finger ring, bracelet, or earring. It is also possible to attach a chain to the decorative ring so that it can be worn around the neck.

[0030] In the present embodiment, the ring opening defined by the inner ring 20 is designed to remain open, so that the jewelry ring can be slipped over a finger or arm.

[0031] It is conceivable to close the ring opening by attaching another decorative element, for example, to the inner ring 20. A chain can be attached to wear the ring around the neck. To create an earring, a threaded stud can be attached to the back of the additional decorative element, running axially, i.e., perpendicular to the radial direction of the inner ring 20. The free end of the threaded stud is then passed through a hole in the earlobe and secured with a nut, for example. The earring can also be designed as a drop earring, to which another element, such as a stud earring, can be attached using two loops.

[0032] In the inventive method for manufacturing the jewelry ring, the outer ring 10 is provided with at least one through-opening 11, 12, at least one support element 30, 40 is inserted from the inside 10a of the outer ring 10 into the at least one through-opening 11, 12, and the inner ring 20 is inserted into the outer ring 10 so that it at least partially rests against the at least one support element 30, 40. Depending on the dimensions, the inner ring 20 may already be sufficiently clamped in place. If necessary, an adhesive, e.g., a glue, is additionally applied between the outer ring 10 and the inner ring 20.

[0033] The outer ring 10 and inner ring 20 are thus connected in such a way that they can be separated without destroying the rings 10 and 20. Only any auxiliary joining agent, e.g., the adhesive mentioned in the process, can be destroyed if the rings 10 and 20 are to be separated.

Claims

1. Method for producing a decorative ring comprising an outer ring (10) with at least one passage opening (11, 12), at least one carrier part (30, 40) for receiving an ornamental element (43, 50), wherein the at least one carrier part has a collar element (31, 41) which bears at least partially against the inner side (10a) of the outer ring, and an insert element (32, 43) which is connected to the collar element and projects through the at least one passage opening, and an inner ring (20) which is inserted into the outer ring, such that the inner ring bears at least partially against the collar element of the at least one carrier part, in which method the outer ring (10) with the at least one passage opening (11, 12), the inner ring (20) and the at least one carrier part (30, 40) are provided, the at least one carrier part (30, 40) is pushed from the inner side (10a) of the outer ring into the at least one passage opening, such that the collar element (31, 41) of the carrier part bears at least partially against the inner side (10a) of the outer ring and the insert element (32, 43) of the carrier part projects through the at least one passage opening, characterized in that the outer ring is made of wood and of a different material than the inner ring and the inner ring provided is inserted into the outer ring, such that the inner ring bears at least partially against the collar element of the at least one carrier part.

2. Method according to claim 1, wherein the at least one passage opening (11, 12) is provided with a tapering shape by machining the inner side (10a) of the outer ring (10) with a tool.

3. Method according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the outer ring (10) is provided such that it has at least one of the following features A1) to A4): A1) the outer ring has carvings, A2) the outer ring has at least one further passage opening, which is preferably designed to remain free, such that the inner ring (20) is visible, A3) the minimum thickness of the outer ring is at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 0.7 mm, particularly preferably at least 1 mm, A4) the outer ring, in particular the inner side, has a convex shape, which is preferably formed so as to be curved or angular.

4. Method according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the inner ring (20) is provided such that it has at least one of the following features B1) to B6): B1) the inner ring is manufactured from a metallic material, in particular a material which comprises a precious metal alloy and / or one or more of the following metals: precious metal, copper, brass, zinc and iron, B2) the inner ring bears at least partially against the outer ring (10), preferably at least a quarter of the circumference of the inner ring, particularly preferably at least half of the circumference, bears against the outer ring and / or preferably the maximum distance between the outer side of the inner ring and the inner side (10a) of the outer ring is less than 0.5 mm, particularly preferably less than 0.2 mm, B3) the inner ring has at least one passage opening (21), which is arranged adjacent to a passage (31b) in the at least one carrier part (30), B4) the inner ring has a uniform thickness, B5) the minimum thickness of the inner ring is at least 0.5 mm, preferably at least 0.7 mm, particularly preferably at least 1 mm, and / or at most 1.5 mm, preferably at most 2 mm, B6) the inner ring has a convex shape, which is preferably formed so as to be curved or angular.

5. Method according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one passage opening (11, 12) is formed to form a positively locking connection to the at least one carrier part (30, 40).

6. Method according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one passage opening (11, 12) is formed such that it has a depression (11a, 12a) in which the collar element (31, 41) of the at least one carrier part (30, 40) is received only partially, such that the region of the collar element which bears against the inner ring (20) is located outside the depression.

7. Method according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one carrier part (30, 40) is provided such that it has at least one of the following features C1) to C9): C1) the at least one carrier part is manufactured from a different material than the outer ring (10), C2) the at least one carrier part is manufactured from a metallic material, in particular a material which comprises a precious metal alloy and / or one or more of the following metals: precious metal, copper, brass, iron, zinc, C3) the at least one carrier part is formed so as to be hollow or solid, C4) the at least one carrier part has, on the outer side, a connecting element (33) for receiving a three-dimensional ornamental object as an ornamental element, in particular a setting for receiving a gemstone (50), C5) the end side (43) of the at least one carrier part is provided with an identifier, in particular a logo, as an ornamental element, C6) the end side (43) of the at least one carrier part itself serves as an ornamental element, preferably the upper side of the carrier part is of flat design, C7) the collar element (31, 41) is designed such that it projects from the insert element around the entire circumference of the latter, preferably the collar element is of ring-shaped or disk-shaped design, C8) the at least one carrier part is detachably connected to the outer ring (10) and / or to the inner ring (20), C9) that region of the collar element which projects from the insert element is free of holes.

8. Method according to anyone of the preceding claims, wherein the decorative ring is formed as a finger ring, arm ring or earring.

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