Decorative components and personal accessories

Abstract

To provide a decorative member that can further enhance the decorative effect of a decorative member equipped with a swinging decorative element. [Solution] The decorative member 100 comprises a frame member 10, a colorless or colored transparent light-transmitting member 40 having a curved surface that curves outward in a convex shape, two annular support members 16 provided on the frame member 10, a holding member 30 supported by the two support members 16, and a light-transmitting decorative body 20 held by the holding member 30. The holding member 30 has a base portion and two annular connecting portions 34, the light-transmitting decorative body 20 is fixed to the base portion, the inner circumferential surfaces of the connecting portions 34 and the inner circumferential surfaces of the support members 16 are in contact with each other, and the holding member 30 is pivotably connected to the frame member 10.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a decorative member and an ornament.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, ornaments such as necklaces and rings may be provided with decorative bodies such as gemstones. As an example of an ornament provided with a decorative body, an ornament provided with a mechanism for swinging the decorative body has been proposed.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses an ornament in which a through hole is formed in a gemstone, and a connecting portion is provided which is inserted through the through hole, connected to the ornament body, and supports the gemstone so as to be swingable relative to the ornament body.

[0004] Patent Document 2 discloses an ornament in which arm portions are interposed between frame members that are disposed on both sides and the upper side of a holding member that supports gemstones, and that have recesses on both inner sides. In the ornament disclosed in Patent Document 2, the arm portion includes a protruding region from the holding member, an upward bending region, a horizontally extending region, and a support shaft bent downward, and the upward bending region has bending elasticity.

[0005] Patent Document 3 discloses an ornament that includes a gemstone and a reflector disposed at a certain distance from the gemstone, wherein the reflector is attached by a spring to be swingable.

[0006] Patent Document 4 discloses an ornament constituted by three components: a transparent or translucent member, a reflector that receives and reflects light transmitted through the transparent or translucent member, and a frame member capable of accommodating these components. The ornament disclosed in Patent Document 4 holds the transparent or translucent member at the front portion of the frame member, and swingably holds the reflector at the rear portion of the transparent or translucent member inside the frame member.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2007-061336 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2019-187488 [Patent Document 3] French Patent Application Publication No. 960494 [Patent Document 4] Japanese Patent Publication No. 2021-062038 [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] The jewelry disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a mechanism for swinging a gemstone as a decorative element. The gemstone is provided with a through-hole and attached to the jewelry body via a connecting part inserted into the through-hole, thereby supporting it to swing relative to the jewelry body. However, providing a through-hole in the gemstone can lead to interference with the reflection of light that passes through the gemstone via the connecting part, thus reducing the decorative effect. For this reason, it is desirable to swing the gemstone without providing a through-hole in the gemstone itself.

[0009] The jewelry disclosed in Patent Document 2 has a mechanism for swinging gemstones as decorative elements. The mechanism involves attaching a holding member that holds the gemstones to a recess in a frame so that the holding member can swing. A specially designed arm interposed between the frame and the holding member allows the holding member and the gemstones to swing in the front-to-back and left-to-right directions. However, the mechanism for swinging gemstones disclosed in Patent Document 2 has low swinging persistence and does not provide a sufficient decorative effect to satisfy the user.

[0010] On the other hand, the jewelry disclosed in Patent Document 3 is made swingable by holding the reflector with a spring. However, the duration of the swinging motion of the spring-held reflector was low, and the decorative effect was insufficient. Furthermore, the swinging motion of the spring-held reflector was irregular, and its effect on enhancing the brilliance of non-swinging gemstones was poor. Consequently, the decorative effect of gemstones placed at a certain distance from the reflector was also poor.

[0011] Furthermore, the jewelry disclosed in Patent Document 4 is said to have a reflector that receives and reflects light passing through a transparent or translucent material, thereby eliminating flickering, and the oscillation of the reflector placed on the rear surface of the transparent or translucent material gives the impression that the transparent or translucent material is swaying. Patent Document 4 also discloses that gemstones with cut faces held by a jump ring can be used as reflectors. However, if gemstones with cut faces held by a jump ring are used as reflectors, a through hole will be made in the gemstone, similar to Patent Document 1, which leads to a decrease in the decorative effect.

[0012] Furthermore, in the ornament disclosed in Patent Document 4, the reflector is actually suspended only by two rings provided on the top of the metal plate, making it difficult for the reflector to swing. Moreover, even if the reflector swings, the duration of the swing is short, and the persistence of the appearance of the transparent or translucent material swinging is extremely low. The visual effect of the ornament appearing to swing through the transparent or translucent material due to the swinging motion of the reflector is only about as effective as the rippling of water, and does not make the transparent or translucent material appear to shine to a sufficient degree, thus failing to provide a sufficiently satisfying decorative effect for the user.

[0013] Thus, in reality, there is a demand for even greater decorative effect in jewelry equipped with mechanisms that allow gemstones and other ornaments to swing. Therefore, there is a demand for higher decorative effect in decorative components that can be used in jewelry equipped with mechanisms that allow gemstones and other ornaments to swing.

[0014] The object of the present invention is to provide a decorative member that can be used in jewelry equipped with a mechanism for swinging ornaments such as gemstones, which can further enhance the decorative effect of a decorative member equipped with a swinging ornament, and jewelry equipped with the decorative member. [Means for solving the problem]

[0015] In view of the above problems, the inventors of the present invention conducted diligent studies and found that in a decorative member equipped with a mechanism for swinging decorative objects such as gemstones, by providing a translucent member with a curved surface on the surface facing the gemstones, the decorative effect can be further enhanced by reflecting the brilliance of the swinging decorative objects more clearly, thus completing the present invention.

[0016] In other words, the present invention includes the following embodiments.

[0017] [1] A decorative member, The aforementioned decorative member is Frame members and A colorless or colored transparent light-transmitting member is provided on the surface side of the frame member and has a curved surface that curves convexly outward from the surface side, Two annular support members are provided on the back side opposite to the front side of the frame member, A holding member that is supported by two of the aforementioned support members and holds a translucent decorative object, The translucent decorative body held by the holding member, Equipped with, The holding member has a base portion and two annular connecting portions, The translucent decorative body is fixed to the base portion, The inner circumferential surface of the connecting portion and the inner circumferential surface of the support member are in contact with each other. The holding member is pivotably connected to the frame member. Decorative component.

[0018] [2] In the decorative member described in [1], The light-transmissive member is solid, and has a bottom surface portion supported by the frame member and a surface portion having the curved surface, A decorative member.

[0019] The decorative member according to [2] of [3], The surface portion has triangular facet surfaces, A decorative member.

[0020] The decorative member according to [2] or [3] of [4], The ratio (L2 / L1) of the distance L2 from the bottom surface portion to the top of the surface portion to the major diameter L1 of the bottom surface portion is 1 / 4 or more and 3 / 4 or less, A decorative member.

[0021] The decorative member according to any one of [1] to [4] of [5], The decorative body is a first light-transmissive jewelry article, The light-transmissive member is a second light-transmissive jewelry article, A decorative member.

[0022] The decorative member according to [5] of [6], One or both selected from the group consisting of the first jewelry article and the second jewelry article are light-transmissive colored stones, A decorative member.

[0023] The decorative member according to [5] or [6] of [7], The first jewelry article is a light-transmissive colored stone, The second jewelry article is a colorless transparent stone, A decorative member.

[0024] The decorative member according to any one of [1] to [7] of [8], The holding member has the pedestal portion, two arm portions extending to both sides across the pedestal portion, and the two connecting portions provided at the ends in the direction in which the arm portions extend, A decorative member.

[0025] [9] Personal ornaments, The decorative member is provided as described in any one of items [1] to [8]. Accessories.

[0026] In the personal accessories described in

[10] [9], The decorative member and, A mounting member provided on the decorative member, Equipped with, Accessories. [Effects of the Invention]

[0027] According to one aspect of the present invention, a decorative member that can be used in an accessory equipped with a mechanism for swinging a decorative element such as a gemstone is provided, which can further enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member equipped with the swinging decorative element, and an accessory equipped with the decorative member is provided. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0028] [Figure 1] This is a schematic exploded perspective view showing an example of a decorative member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a schematic side view showing an example of a decorative member according to the first embodiment, viewed from one direction. [Figure 3] This is a schematic side view showing an example of a decorative member according to the first embodiment, viewed from another direction. [Figure 4] This is a schematic perspective view illustrating an example of a retaining member provided in a decorative member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 5] This is a schematic side view illustrating an example of a light-transmitting member provided in a decorative member according to the first embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a schematic plan view illustrating an example of an accessory according to the second embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a schematic plan view illustrating another example of an accessory according to the second embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0029] Traditionally, jewelry equipped with a mechanism to make gemstones or other decorative elements swing can give the observer the impression that the decorative elements appear more brilliant compared to jewelry without such a mechanism. While it is possible to make gemstones appear more brilliant by swinging the decorative elements, to further emphasize the brilliance of the decorative elements, one might consider using larger decorative elements to swing them. However, jewelry designed to swing larger decorative elements may lack versatility depending on the size of the decorative elements.

[0030] In contrast, the decorative member according to this embodiment is equipped with a mechanism for swinging the decorative body, and on the surface side facing the gemstones, a colorless or colored transparent translucent member with a curved surface is provided. With this configuration, light incident on the swinging decorative body is reflected by the decorative body, and the reflected light is then incident on the translucent member, where it is reflected again, thus increasing the brilliance of the decorative body. As a result, the brilliance of the swinging decorative body projected onto the translucent member is made to appear larger, thus emphasizing its shine. The inventors have found that the decorative member according to this embodiment, with the above configuration, can achieve a high decorative effect, making it possible to project the brilliance of the swinging decorative body even when using a decorative body of commonly used dimensions. Furthermore, as a mechanism for swinging the decorative body, the holding member that holds the decorative body has two annular connecting parts, and the mechanism for swinging the decorative body is employed by connecting the inner circumferential surfaces of these connecting parts with the inner circumferential surface of an annular support member provided on the frame member by bringing them into contact with each other. This mechanism causes the decorative object to continuously oscillate, resulting in a highly sustained oscillating motion and a more sustained appearance of the swaying decorative object's brilliance reflected on the translucent material. The inventors have also discovered that the combination of this mechanism for oscillating the decorative object and the aforementioned translucent material results in a highly sustained decorative effect, where the brilliance of the swaying decorative object is largely reflected on the translucent material, and the swaying decorative object reflected on the translucent material appears to shine more brightly.

[0031] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to the content of the embodiments. In the drawings, some parts are enlarged or reduced in size for the purpose of facilitating explanation.

[0032] [First Embodiment] The first embodiment is a decorative member, and is an example of a decorative member used in jewelry. Figure 1 shows a schematic exploded perspective view illustrating an example of a decorative member according to the first embodiment. Figure 2 shows a schematic side view illustrating an example of a decorative member according to the first embodiment viewed from one direction, specifically a schematic side view from the direction of arrow V1 shown in Figure 1. Figure 3 shows a schematic side view illustrating an example of a decorative member according to the first embodiment viewed from another direction, specifically a schematic side view from the direction of arrow V2 shown in Figure 1.

[0033] As shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the decorative member 100 comprises a frame member 10, a colorless or colored transparent light-transmitting member 40 provided on the surface side of the frame member 10 and having a curved surface that curves convexly outward from the surface side, two annular support members 16 provided on the back side of the frame member 10 opposite to the surface side, a holding member 30 supported by the two support members 16 for holding a light-transmitting decorative body 20, and a light-transmitting decorative body 20 held by the holding member 30. The holding member 30 has a base portion 32 and two annular connecting portions 34. The light-transmitting decorative body 20 is fixed to the base portion 32. The inner circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34 and the inner circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16 are in contact with each other. As a result, the support member 16 is pivotably connected to the frame member 10. Since the decorative body 20 is held by the holding member 30, it can swing together with the holding member 30 relative to the frame member 10. The holding member 30 and the decorative body 20 can swing back and forth along the direction of the arrow V2 (sometimes referred to as the second axial direction).

[0034] In this specification, "front surface" refers to the direction in which the decorative body 20 faces the front, and the side of the decorative member 100 that faces the front. The front of the decorative body 20 is a concept that includes not only the direct front of the decorative body 20, but also the side from which the direct front is visible even if the decorative body 20 is inclined. "Back surface" refers to the side facing the opposite direction from the front surface. "Outside" refers to the direction away from the decorative member 100, and "inside" refers to the direction opposite to the outside, and towards the center of the decorative member 100.

[0035] The frame member 10 comprises a first frame portion 12 positioned on the side supporting the light-transmitting member 40, a second frame portion 13 positioned on the rear side of the first frame portion 12, and six first ribs 14 connecting the first frame portion 12 and the second frame portion 13. The first frame portion 12 comprises a surface portion 12A located on the front side and an inner portion 12B located on the opposite side of the surface portion 12A. The second frame portion 13 comprises an inner portion 13A located on the side facing the first frame portion 12 and a rear portion 13B located on the opposite side of the inner portion 13A. The rear portion 13B is the side facing the object to be mounted. The first frame portion 12 and the second frame portion 13 are each formed in an annular shape, and the diameter of the second frame portion 13 is smaller than the diameter of the first frame portion 12. One end of the first rib 14 is installed on the inner surface 12B of the first frame 12, and the other end of the first rib 14 is installed on the inner surface 13A of the second frame 13. The first rib 14 extends from the inner surface 12B of the first frame 12 to the inner surface 13A of the second frame 13. Both the outer and inner surfaces of the first rib 14 are formed in a rounded shape from one end to the other, from the first frame 12 to the second frame 13. A second rib 17 is provided on the inner circumference of the second frame 13, spanning along the direction of the axis indicated by arrow V1, and the second rib 17 is formed to a dimension equivalent to the thickness of the second frame 13.

[0036] A support portion 15 is provided on the inner surface 12B of the first frame portion 12 to support a support member 16 that extends from the first frame portion 12. The support member 16 is provided on the inner surface 12B of the first frame portion 12 via the support portion 15 (see Figure 2). The support portion 15 and the support member 16 provided on the inner surface 12B of the first frame portion 12 are each provided in two locations along the direction of the axis of arrow V1 (sometimes called the first axial direction). Although the support portion 15 is provided on the inner surface 12B of the frame member 10, the support portion 15 can be omitted and the support member 16 can be provided on the frame member 10 by brazing or bonding. It is preferable that the support portion 15 is provided on the frame member 10. By providing the support portion 15 on the frame member 10, the swingably connected retaining member 30 is less likely to collide with the frame member 10 (first frame portion 12), so that the swinging motion of the retaining member 30 can be sustained.

[0037] The support member 16 has a first support member surface that faces outward from the frame member 10 and a second support member surface that faces inward from the frame member 10, and an opening 16A is provided that penetrates the first support member surface and the second support member surface. The openings 16A of the two support members 16 are each oriented in a direction along the direction of the axis of arrow V1. The aforementioned first axial direction and the aforementioned second axial direction are in a relationship of mutual orthogonality.

[0038] Both the first and second surfaces of the support member 16 have inclined surfaces that gradually widen in diameter from the inner circumferential surface to the outer circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16. In other words, the opening 16A of the support member 16 has a shape that gradually narrows radially from the outer circumferential surface to the inner circumferential surface of the support member 16. Because the support member 16 has these inclined surfaces, the contact area between the inner circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34 of the holding member 30 and the inner circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16 is reduced. As a result, friction between the inner circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34 and the inner circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16 is reduced, making it easier for the swinging motion of the holding member 30, which is swingably connected to the frame member 10, to be sustained. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the thickness of the inner circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16 is formed to be as thin as possible.

[0039] The holding member 30 has a base portion 32, two arm portions 33 extending on both sides of the base portion 32, and two annular connecting portions 34 provided at the ends in the direction in which the arm portions 33 extend (see Figure 3). Extending on both sides of the base portion 32 means that when the base portion 32 is viewed from the front side of the decorative body 20, the two arm portions 33 extend in different directions from each other, with the center line of the base portion 32 as the boundary. Since the two connecting portions 34 of the holding member 30 are annular, they have openings 34A that penetrate both sides of the connecting portions 34. One of the two connecting parts 34 (sometimes referred to as the first connecting part) is connected to one of the two support members 16 (sometimes referred to as the first support member), and the remaining connecting part 34 (sometimes referred to as the second connecting part) is connected to the remaining support member 16 (sometimes referred to as the second support member). For example, the connecting part 34 can be connected to the support member 16 by inserting the opening 34A of the connecting part 34 through a notch (not shown) provided in the annular support member 16. As a result, the holding member 30 is suspended from the support member 16, and the support member 16 can support the holding member 30 so that it can swing relative to the frame member 10.

[0040] The connecting portion 34 has a first connecting portion surface that faces the front side of the frame member 10 and a second connecting portion surface that faces the back side of the frame member 10. Both the first and second connecting portion surfaces of the connecting portion 34 have inclined surfaces that gradually widen in diameter from the inner circumferential surface to the outer circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34. In other words, the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34, like the opening 16A of the support member 16, has a shape that gradually narrows radially from the outer circumferential surface to the inner circumferential surface of the support member 16. Because the connecting portion 34 also has these inclined surfaces, the contact area between the inner circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34 of the holding member 30 and the inner circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16 is further reduced. Therefore, the friction between the inner circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34 and the inner circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16 is further reduced, making it easier for the swinging motion of the holding member 30, which is swingably connected to the frame member 10, to be sustained. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the thickness of the inner circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34 is also formed to be as thin as possible.

[0041] The base portion 32 has a hollow frustoconical contour that gradually decreases in diameter from the front side to the back side. The opening on the front side is formed to be larger in diameter than the opening on the back side, giving it a dish-like shape. Four claw portions 31 are provided on the front side of the base portion 32, and an opening 32A is provided on the back side of the base portion 32. The decorative body 20 is fixed to the base portion 32 by the opening and claw portions 31 of the base portion 32.

[0042] Here, an example of a preferred embodiment of the retaining member 30 will be described with reference to Figures 4(A) and 4(B). Figure 4(A) is a schematic view of the retaining member 30 as an empty frame before the decorative body 20 is attached, as seen from an oblique angle above, and Figure 4(B) is a schematic view of the retaining member 30 after the decorative body 20 is attached, as seen from an oblique angle above. As shown in Figure 4(A), the retaining member 30 has a base portion 32, four claw portions 31 extending from the surface edge of the base portion 32, and arm portions 33 extending from the surface edge, with two arm portions 33 extending in opposite directions from between two of the four claw portions 31, and two connecting portions 34 provided at the tip portions in the direction in which the two arm portions 33 extend, and each of these parts is integrally formed. When the retaining member 30 is viewed in plan, it is preferable that the two arm portions 33 extend toward each other in the diametrical direction of the base portion 32. In the illustrated example, an arm portion 33 is provided, which connects the base portion 32 and the two connecting portions 34. However, the design is not limited to this, and the two connecting portions 34 can also be directly connected to the base portion 32 without providing an arm portion 33.

[0043] It is preferable that the central axes (not shown) of the openings 34A of each of the two connecting parts 34 are either parallel to each other or intersect each other. This makes it easier for the swinging motion of the holding member 30, which is swingably connected to the frame member 10, to be sustained. From a similar viewpoint, it is also preferable that the central axes of the openings 34A of each of the two connecting parts 34 are parallel to each other, and that the central axes of the openings 34A of each of the two connecting parts 34 are both parallel to the central axis (not shown) of the opening 32A of the base part 32. From a similar viewpoint, it is also preferable that the central axes of the openings 34A of each of the two connecting parts 34 are intersect each other, and that the central axes of the openings 34A of each of the two connecting parts 34 are both intersect with respect to the central axis of the opening 32A of the base part 32. In the examples shown in Figures 1, 2, and 3, the central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 intersect each other, and the central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 intersect each other with respect to the central axis of the opening 32A of the base part 32.

[0044] Furthermore, in order to ensure that the oscillating motion is sustained and to further enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is preferable that the central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 are either parallel to each other or intersect with each other, and that both central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 are in a torsional relationship with respect to the central axis of the opening 32A of the base part 32. In the examples shown in Figures 4(A) and 4(B), the central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 are intersect with each other, and the central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 are in a torsional relationship with respect to the central axis of the opening 32A of the base part 32. If the central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 intersect each other, and the central axes of the openings 34A of the two connecting parts 34 are twisted relative to the central axis of the opening 32A of the base part 32, then the angle of twist of the central axis of the opening 34A of the connecting part 34 with respect to the central axis of the opening 32A of the base part 32 can be set in a range of more than 0° and less than or equal to 90°. It is preferable to set this twisting angle so as to maximize the decorative effect in the application to which the decorative member 100 is applied. For example, it may be preferable to change the angle of the aforementioned "twist" when the decorative member 100 is applied to a pendant compared to when it is applied to a ring, in order to enhance the decorative effect.

[0045] An opening 32A is provided in the center of the base portion 32. The diamond, which is a round brilliant cut diamond serving as a decorative element 20, is fitted into the opening 32A so that its culet portion protrudes from the opening 32A. Subsequently, the prongs 31 are bent toward the diamond, causing the prongs 31 to come into contact with the diamond. As a result, the diamond is stably held by the holding member 30, as shown in Figure 4(B). Specifically, the diamond has a girdle portion on its outer circumference, a crown portion on the surface side of the girdle portion, a pavilion portion on the back side of the girdle portion, and a culet portion at the tip of the pavilion portion. The diamond's culet portion is fitted into the opening 32A provided on the back side of the base portion 32, and the prongs 31 come into contact with the area around the girdle portion and the pavilion portion, thereby holding the diamond, which serves as a decorative element 20, in the holding member 30.

[0046] In Figures 1, 2, 3, 4(A), and 4(B), in the illustrated examples, a diamond is used as the translucent ornament 20, but the ornament 20 is not particularly limited as long as it is translucent. The ornament 20 may be colorless and transparent, or colored and transparent. The ornament 20 may be any gemstone other than a diamond, such as a natural gemstone, treated gemstone, synthetic gemstone, man-made gemstone, or imitation gemstone. From the viewpoint of making it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is preferable that the ornament 20 is a translucent gemstone. It is preferable that the translucent gemstone is a transparent stone. In this specification, when the ornament 20 is a translucent gemstone, the translucent gemstone used in the ornament 20 is referred to as the first gemstone. The transparent stone as the translucent gemstone may be a colorless transparent stone, or a translucent colored stone. As for the transparent stone, it is preferable that it be selected from the group consisting of white, milky white, green, blue, gray, purple, yellow, and pink. Examples of transparent stones include quartz, milky quartz, amethyst, citrine, rose quartz, ametrine, smoky quartz, aquamarine, tourmaline, ruby, sapphire, blue topaz, garnet, and peridot. From the viewpoint of making it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is also preferable that the decorative body 20 be a translucent colored stone. If the decorative body 20 is a translucent colored stone, the color of the stone will be more easily emphasized when the decorative member 100 is viewed from the surface side, so that the decorative member 100 will have a higher decorative effect.

[0047] From the perspective of enhancing the decorative effect by solidifying the reflection efficiency of the light incident on the decorative element 20, it is also preferable that the decorative element 20 be a round brilliant-cut diamond. The diamond may be a colorless transparent stone or a colored stone.

[0048] Referring again to Figures 1, 2, and 3, the surface side of the first frame portion 12 of the frame member 10 is provided with a surface portion 12A, a claw portion 11, and a groove portion 12C. The claw portion 11 is provided on the surface portion 12A, and the groove portion 12C is provided inward from the surface portion 12A. In the decorative member 100, the light-transmitting member 40 is solid and has a bottom portion 42 supported by the frame member 10 and a surface portion 41 having a curved surface. By positioning the vicinity of the outer circumference of the bottom portion 42 of the light-transmitting member 40 in the groove portion 12C and bringing the claw portion 11 into contact with the surface portion 41 of the light-transmitting member 40, the light-transmitting member 40 is held on the surface side of the frame member 10.

[0049] The surface portion 41 of the light-transmitting member 40 has triangular faceted surfaces 43. The surface portion 41 of the light-transmitting member 40 has a structure provided with numerous triangular faceted surfaces 43, and has a curved surface that curves convexly from the bottom portion 42 toward the top portion 41A of the surface portion 41. In the illustrated example, the light-transmitting member 40 has a dome shape. The surface portion 41 of the light-transmitting member 40 has numerous triangular faceted surfaces 43 and a dome shape, which makes it easier for the decorative object 20, which is displayed by the oscillation, to be projected largely onto the light-transmitting member 40. In addition, because the light received from the decorative object 20 is reflected within the light-transmitting member 40, the brilliance of the decorative object 20 projected onto the light-transmitting member 40 can be made to appear larger. As a result, the brilliance of the decorative object 20, which is displayed by the oscillation, can be further emphasized.

[0050] The surface portion 41 of the light-transmitting member 40 is provided with triangular faceted surfaces 43, but is not limited to this. The surface portion 41 of the light-transmitting member 40 does not have to have triangular faceted surfaces 43, it may have faceted surfaces other than triangular faceted surfaces 43, or it may have only triangular faceted surfaces 43. Faceted surfaces may or may not be provided depending on the desired decorative effect. If faceted surfaces are provided on the surface portion 41 of the light-transmitting member 40, a faceted surface of the desired shape should be adopted.

[0051] One embodiment of the light-transmitting member 40 is preferably formed in a dome shape, whether or not it has faceted surfaces such as triangles. Forming it in a dome shape makes it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100. Furthermore, the light-transmitting member 40 is solid, but is not limited to this. The light-transmitting member 40 may be a hollow dome or a solid dome. It is preferable that the light-transmitting member 40 is a solid dome. If the light-transmitting member 40 is a solid dome, it is easier to further enhance the decorative effect. In this specification, the term "dome shape" is not limited to a hemispherical or nearly hemispherical shape, but also includes the concept of a dome shape of a frustoconical pyramid having a base portion 42 with a polygon of triangles or more. From the viewpoint of further enhancing the decorative effect, it is preferable that the light-transmitting member 40 is a solid dome shape that is hemispherical or nearly hemispherical.

[0052] Here, with reference to Figure 5, preferred embodiments of the light-transmitting member 40 will be described. Figure 5 schematically shows a side view of the light-transmitting member 40 as an example of a light-transmitting member provided in a decorative member. Preferably, the ratio (L2 / L1) of the distance L2 from the bottom surface 42 to the top of the surface 41A of the surface 41 to the major axis L1 of the bottom surface 42 of the light-transmitting member 40 is 1 / 4 or more and 3 / 4 or less. More preferably, the ratio (L2 / L1) is 1 / 3 or more and 2 / 3 or less. From the viewpoint of making it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is even more preferable that the ratio (L2 / L1) approaches 1 / 2. In this specification, "major axis" refers to the maximum diameter of the bottom surface 42. If the bottom surface 42 is a circle, it represents the diameter of the circle; if the bottom surface 42 is an ellipse, it represents the major axis of the ellipse; and if the bottom surface 42 is a polygon with a triangle or more sides, it represents the distance between the furthest vertices. In the case of a triangular base 42, the longest side becomes the major axis. In the light-transmitting member 40, the shape of the base 42 is circular or nearly circular, but because the surface 41 has facet surfaces 43 from the top 41A to the base 42, the shape of the base 42 has corners. For this reason, in the light-transmitting member 40, the distance between the furthest vertices becomes the major axis.

[0053] From the viewpoint of making it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is preferable that the light-transmitting member 40 comprises a surface portion 41 on which faceted surfaces 43 composed only of triangles are provided, and a bottom portion 42 formed in a substantially circular shape, and that the ratio (L2 / L1) is 1 / 4 or more and 3 / 4 or less, and that it is hemispherical or close to hemispherical in shape.

[0054] The translucent member 40 is either colorless and transparent or colored and transparent. In the illustrated example, colorless and transparent quartz is specifically used as the translucent member 40. However, it is not limited to this, and the material of the translucent member 40 is not particularly limited as long as it is translucent. From the viewpoint of making it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is preferable that the translucent member 40 is a translucent gemstone. Examples of gemstones include natural gemstones, treated gemstones, synthetic gemstones, man-made gemstones, and imitation gemstones. When the translucent member 40 is a translucent gemstone, the translucent gemstone used in the translucent member 40 is referred to as the second gemstone. It is preferable that the translucent gemstone is a transparent stone. Examples of transparent stones include the transparent stone exemplified in the decorative body 20. When the translucent gemstone used as the translucent member 40 is a transparent stone, the translucent member 40 may be a colorless and transparent stone, or a colored stone that is translucent. From the viewpoint of making it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is preferable that the light-transmitting member 40 has a birefringence. If the light-transmitting member 40 has a birefringence, light incident on the light-transmitting member 40 will be refracted in two directions within the light-transmitting member 40. As a result, the brilliance of the swaying decorative body 20 reflected on the light-transmitting member 40 becomes stronger, thereby enhancing the decorative effect of the decorative member 100. From this viewpoint, it is preferable that the light-transmitting member 40 is a type of quartz selected from the group consisting of quartz, milky quartz, amethyst, citrine, lemon quartz, rose quartz, ametrine, smoky quartz, etc.

[0055] In the decorative member 100, the combination of the decorative body 20 and the translucent member 40 is preferably such that one or both of the first gemstones in the decorative body 20 and the second gemstones in the translucent member 40 are translucent colored stones. In one embodiment, it is also preferable that the first gemstone in the decorative body 20 is a translucent colored stone, and the second gemstone in the translucent member 40 is a colorless transparent stone. If the decorative body 20 is a translucent colored stone and the translucent member 40 is a colorless transparent stone, when the decorative member 100 is viewed from the surface side, the color of the sparkle from the swaying colored stone is largely reflected in the translucent member 40, making the sparkle of the colored stone more pronounced. On the other hand, when the decorative member 100 is viewed from the slanted side or side, the color of the swaying colored stone appears to disappear. Thus, if the first gemstone in the decorative body 20 is a translucent colored stone and the second gemstone in the translucent member 40 is a colorless transparent stone, a visual effect of color change is obtained, further enhancing the decorative effect. This allows observers and users to enjoy the color change. From the viewpoint of making it easier to enhance the decorative effect of the decorative member 100, it is preferable that the decorative body 20 is a translucent colored stone and the translucent member 40 is a colorless transparent stone. From the same viewpoint, it is even more preferable that the decorative body 20 is a translucent colored stone and the translucent member 40 is quartz.

[0056] Furthermore, when viewed from the top 41A side of the translucent member 40, it is preferable that the major axis of the translucent member 40 is larger than the outer diameter of the decorative body 20. When the major axis of the translucent member 40 is larger than the outer diameter of the decorative body 20 (for example, 1.1 times or more), the sparkling colors of the swaying colored stones are more easily projected. When the decorative body 20 is viewed from the top 41A side of the translucent member 40, the decorative body 20 does not appear to protrude from the translucent member 40, thus the decorative body 100 has superior aesthetic appeal.

[0057] Each component, such as the frame member 10, support member 16, and retaining member 30, is preferably made of metal. Examples of metals that make up each component include metals selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum, silver, and copper, and alloys that contain the largest amount of metals selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum, silver, and copper. Each component, such as the frame member 10, support member 16, and retaining member 30, can be manufactured by any of the following methods: casting, pressing, or traditional manufacturing.

[0058] In the illustrated example of the decorative member 100, the frame member 10 comprises a first frame portion 12, a second frame portion 13, a first rib 14, and a second rib 17, but is not limited to this. The form of the frame member 10 can be configured according to the desired design, as long as a light-transmitting member 40 is provided on the surface side of the frame member 10, a support member 16 is provided on the back side of the frame member 10, and a holding member 30 is provided so as to be pivotable relative to the frame member 10.

[0059] Furthermore, in the illustrated example, the frame member 10 has four claws 11 and the retaining member 30 has four claws 31, but this can be changed to, for example, between two and eight. Also, the frame member 10 and the retaining member 30 do not necessarily have claws 11 and claws 31, respectively. The number of claws 11 and claws 31, and whether or not they are present, should be determined based on the type of light-transmitting member 40 and decorative body 20, the desired fastening method, and the desired design.

[0060] Although the decorative component 100 has been described as an example of a component used in personal accessories, it is not limited to this. The decorative component 100 can also be applied to decorative objects other than personal accessories, such as bags.

[0061] (Effects of the first embodiment) According to this embodiment, the following effects can be achieved. (1) The decorative member 100 includes a light-transmitting member 40 having a curved surface that curves outward in a convex shape from the surface side of the frame member 10. As a result, light reflected from the decorative body 20 that swings inside the frame member 10 enters the light-transmitting member 40, and the synergistic effect of having both together allows the beautiful shine of the swinging decorative body 20 to be displayed more prominently compared to, for example, an accessory equipped with a mechanism that uses a conventional reflector to swing the decorative body. For this reason, the decorative member 100 can exhibit a higher decorative effect. (2) When the translucent member 40 has a triangular faceted surface 43, the light reflected from the decorative body 20 that swings inside the frame member 10 enters the translucent member 40, causing light scattering to occur more easily than in the translucent member 40, thus increasing its brilliance. As a result, the decorative member 100 can achieve an even higher decorative effect. Specifically, the sparkling effect transferred to the translucent member 40 is amplified. (3) When the ratio of the distance L2 from the bottom surface 42 to the top of the surface 41A of the surface 41 to the major axis L1 of the bottom surface 42 (L2 / L1) is 1 / 4 or more and 3 / 4 or less, the reflection efficiency within the light-transmitting member 40 increases, and the brilliance of the swaying decorative object 20 reflected in the light-transmitting member 40 increases. As a result, the decorative member 100 can obtain an even higher decorative effect. Specifically, the glittering effect transferred to the light-transmitting member 40 is amplified. (4) Because the light-transmitting member 40 has birefringence, the brilliance of the swaying decorative body 20 projected onto the light-transmitting member 40 is increased, so the decorative member 100 can obtain an even higher decorative effect. Specifically, the sparkling effect projected onto the light-transmitting member 40 is further amplified. (5) When the translucent member 40 is a gemstone, specifically a colorless transparent stone (for example, quartz), and the ornament 20 is a translucent colored stone, an observer viewing the ornament 100 from the front will perceive the brilliance of the colored stone as being emphasized by the large amount of color based on the translucent colored stone as the swaying ornament 20. On the other hand, when an observer viewing the ornament 100 from the front changes their viewpoint and observes it from an oblique or side angle, the observer will perceive the color based on the translucent colored stone as disappearing. For this reason, the ornament 100, which combines a translucent member 40 that is a colorless transparent stone and an ornament 20 that is a translucent colored stone, can produce a change in color depending on the viewing direction, thus achieving an even higher decorative effect. (6) The holding member 30 has a base portion 32 and two annular connecting portions 34, and the holding member 30 is pivotably connected to the frame member 10 by bringing the inner circumferential surface of the opening 34A of the connecting portion 34 and the inner circumferential surface of the opening 16A of the support member 16 into contact with each other. This provides high sustainability of the swinging motion of the decorative body 20 held by the holding member 30. As a result, the sustainability of the decorative effect visible through the light-transmitting member 40 is increased, and an even higher decorative effect can be obtained. Furthermore, since the holding member 30 has a base portion 32, two arm portions 33 extending on both sides of the base portion 32, and two connecting portions 34 provided at the ends in the direction in which the arm portions 33 extend, the sustainability of the swinging motion of the decorative body 20 held by the holding member 30 is further increased, and the decorative member 100 can obtain an even higher decorative effect. Specifically, the sparkling effect transferred to the light-transmitting member 40 is made more durable.

[0062] [Second Embodiment] The second embodiment is an accessory. One aspect of the accessory according to the second embodiment comprises a decorative member 100 according to the first embodiment. One aspect of the accessory according to this embodiment comprises a decorative member 100 according to the first embodiment and a mounting member provided on the decorative member 100. Figure 6 schematically shows a plan view of an example of the accessory according to this embodiment, specifically a plan view of an example of the accessory according to this embodiment as seen from the front. Figure 7 schematically shows a plan view of another example of the accessory according to this embodiment, specifically a plan view of another example of the accessory according to this embodiment as seen from above.

[0063] In the following description, we will mainly explain the differences from the first embodiment. Components similar to those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations will be omitted or simplified.

[0064] As shown in Figure 6, the accessory 200 comprises a decorative member 100 according to the first embodiment and a mounting member 50 provided on the decorative member 100. A specific example of the decorative member 100 is as described in the first embodiment. The accessory 200 is an example of a necklace. In the accessory 200, the mounting member 50 is a chain member for hanging around the neck, and is formed so that oval rings are continuously joined together. The mounting member 50 is attached to one of the first ribs 14 provided on the frame member 10 of the decorative member 100 shown in Figure 1, etc., and is inserted into the space formed by the first frame portion 12 and the second frame portion 13. However, it is not limited to this, and the mounting member 50 may also be inserted into a separate insertion member (not shown) provided on the frame member 10. In the illustrated example, a chain member with continuously joined rings is used as the mounting member 50, but it is not limited to this, and the form of the mounting member 50 can be selected according to the desired design. Furthermore, the form of the necklace as an accessory 200, including the attachment member 50, can be selected according to the desired design.

[0065] As shown in Figure 7, the jewelry 300 comprises a decorative member 100 according to the first embodiment and a mounting member 60 provided on the decorative member 100. A specific example of the decorative member 100 is as described in the first embodiment, but the orientation of the two annular connecting parts 34 on the holding member 30 is different. Specifically, in Figure 6, as described in the first embodiment, the first surface of the connecting part 34 faced the front side and the second surface of the connecting part 34 faced the back side, but in the holding member 30 shown in Figure 7, the connecting part 34 is oriented in a direction tilted 90° with respect to the connecting part 34 shown in Figure 6. Therefore, in the example shown in Figure 7, the side of the connecting part 34 is visible. The jewelry 300 is an example of a ring. In the jewelry 300, the mounting member 60 is a ring member for inserting a finger and is formed to a size that allows a finger to be inserted. Although not shown in the figures, the mounting member 60 has an opening around its circumference, and both ends of the open portion of the mounting member 60 are connected to the second frame portion 13 of the frame member 10 of the decorative member 100 shown in Figure 1, etc. Specifically, both ends of the open portion of the mounting member 60 are connected to the outer circumference of the second frame portion 13, and are connected to the portion corresponding to the position where both ends of the second rib 17, which spans across the second frame portion 13, are located. Depending on the strength and design of the jewelry 300, a support portion (not shown) may be provided that spans from the outer circumference of the first frame portion 12 of the frame member 10 of the decorative member 100 toward the ring member as the mounting member 60. The form of the ring as jewelry 300, including the mounting member 60, may be configured according to the desired design.

[0066] The mounting members 50 and 60 are preferably made of metal. Examples of metals that make up the mounting members 50 and 60 include metals selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum, silver, and copper, and alloys that contain the most metals selected from the group consisting of gold, platinum, silver, and copper. Both the mounting members 50 and 60 can be manufactured by conventional methods.

[0067] As examples of accessories according to this embodiment, a necklace as accessory 200 and a ring as accessory 300 have been described, but the invention is not limited to these. Other accessories include necklaces, bangles, bracelets, anklets, earrings, piercings, brooches, and tie clips. The decorative member 100 can also be used as a charm or the like for these accessories. The attachment member 50 of accessory 200 has been described as a chain member, and the attachment member 60 of accessory 300 has been described as a ring member, but the invention is not limited to these, and an attachment member suitable for the form of the accessory can be used.

[0068] (Effects of the second embodiment) According to this embodiment, since it is equipped with the decorative member 100 described in the first embodiment, it can achieve the same effects as (1) to (6) described in the first embodiment.

[0069] [Variations of the Embodiment] Although the empty frame and ring according to the above embodiment have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and any modifications or improvements that can achieve the objectives of the present invention are included in the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0070] 10...frame member, 11...claw part, 12...first frame part, 12A...surface part, 12B...inner surface part, 13...second frame part, 13A...inner surface part, 13B...back part, 14...first rib, 15...support part, 16...support member, 16A...opening, 17...second rib, 20...decorative body, 30...holding member, 31...claw part, 32...base part, 32A...opening, 33...arm part, 34...connecting part, 34A...opening, 40...light-transmitting member, 41...surface part, 41A...top part, 42...bottom part, 43...faceted surface, 50,60...mounting members, 100...decorative member, 200,300...accessory, L1...major axis, L2...distance.

Claims

1. A decorative component, The aforementioned decorative member is Frame members and A colorless or colored transparent light-transmitting member is provided on the surface side of the frame member and has a curved surface that curves outward in a convex shape from the surface side, Two annular support members are provided on the back side opposite to the front side of the frame member, A holding member that is supported by two of the aforementioned support members and holds a translucent decorative object, The translucent decorative body held by the holding member, Equipped with, The holding member has a base portion and two annular connecting portions, The translucent decorative body is fixed to the base portion, The inner circumferential surface of the connecting portion and the inner circumferential surface of the support member are in contact with each other. The holding member is pivotably connected to the frame member. Decorative component.

2. In the decorative member according to claim 1, The light-transmitting member is solid and has a bottom portion supported by the frame member and a surface portion having a curved surface. Decorative component.

3. In the decorative member according to claim 2, The aforementioned surface portion has a triangular faceted surface, Decorative component.

4. In the decorative member according to claim 2, The ratio of the distance L2 from the bottom portion to the top of the surface portion to the major axis L1 of the bottom portion (L2 / L1) is 1 / 4 or more and 3 / 4 or less. Decorative component.

5. In the decorative member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The ornament is a first gemstone that is translucent, The light-transmitting member is a second gemstone that is light-transmitting. Decorative component.

6. In the decorative member according to claim 5, One or both of the gemstones selected from the group consisting of the first gemstones and the second gemstones are translucent colored stones. Decorative component.

7. In the decorative member according to claim 5, The first gemstone is a translucent colored stone, The second gemstone mentioned above is a colorless, transparent stone. Decorative component.

8. In the decorative member according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The holding member comprises a base portion, two arms extending on both sides of the base portion, and two connecting portions provided at the ends in the direction in which the arms extend. Decorative component.

9. It is an ornament, A decorative member comprising the one described in any one of claims 1 to 4, Accessories.

10. In the accessory described in claim 9, The decorative member and, A mounting member provided on the decorative member, Equipped with, Accessories.

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