Jewelry, decorated product, manufacturing method of jewelry, and decoration method

Abstract

To provide an accessory to which a decorative body can be easily attached without its inherent beauty being impaired.SOLUTION: A decorative member comprises a unit member having a decorative body and a substantially cylindrical base having a hollow passing through it in an axial direction. An opening as a through-hole is provided in a substantially central area in the axial direction of a side part of the base. The decorative body is held by a holding part formed at one end of the base in such a manner that a lower tip of the decorative body is arranged below an upper side of the opening. The base is arranged so as to stand with a gap between a concave part so that the other end in the axial direction can abut on a bottom surface of the concave part, and the gap is provided all around the decorative member. The decorative member is fixed on the concave part by a joint part joining the other end of the base and the bottom surface of the concave part. The joint part is formed all over the bottom surface of the concave part. A surface of the joint part is formed of the hardened material of an adhesive arranged at a position closer to the bottom surface of the concave part than a lower side of the opening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to jewelry, decorated products, methods for manufacturing jewelry, and decoration methods. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Jewelry having decorative objects such as jewels attached thereto is known. For example, Patent Document 1 describes an ornament in which a gem or other substance is placed in a cylindrical or barrel-shaped frame made of precious metal or metal, and a required amount of a hardener such as a transparent or semi-transparent adhesive is poured into the gap between the gem, other substance, and frame, and hardened, and a method for manufacturing the ornament. Patent Document 2 discloses a method for attaching a decorative gem to a frame or temple of glasses, in which a metal or resin case is formed with a recess for fitting the decorative gem, the decorative gem is fitted into the recess of the case and fixed by appropriate means, and a recess for fitting the case is provided in an arbitrary part of the frame or temple of the glasses, and the case is further fitted into the recess and fixed with an adhesive or the like. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2014-050460 A [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 60-068318 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The object of the present disclosure is to provide an accessory, a decorated product, a method for manufacturing an accessory, and a decoration method, which can attach an ornament such as a jewel in a manner that does not impair the original beauty and which prevents the attached ornament from falling off. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] The present disclosure includes the following aspects.

[0006] A first aspect of the present disclosure is jewelry. In a first aspect of the present disclosure, the jewelry comprises: The ornament comprises at least one recess having a bottom surface provided on the surface of the ornament body, and at least one decorative member attached to the recess, the decorative member comprising at least one unit member having a decorative body and a base of approximately cylindrical shape with a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction, the decorative body being held by a holder formed at one end portion which is one end side of the base in the axial direction, the base being erected so that at least a portion of the other end portion which is the other end side in the axial direction is in contact with the bottom surface of the recess, the decorative member being fixed to the inner surface of the recess by a joint which joins at least a portion of the other end portion of the base and at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess, the joint being formed from a hardened adhesive. The base may be provided with an opening penetrating a side surface of the base, and the decorative member may be attached with a gap at least partially between the decorative member and the recess in a plan view. The opening may be provided in a region of a side surface of the base that is approximately central in the axial direction, and the gap may be provided around the entire periphery of the decorative member. A bottom hole penetrating the recess may be formed in at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess in the accessory body that faces the decorative body. The decorative member may comprise two or more unit members, and two adjacent unit members may be connected by a connecting member. The connecting member is a roughly columnar member having a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction, and at least a pair of connecting holes which are roughly rectangular through holes through which the connecting member is inserted are arranged side by side on the side of the base of the unit member, the axial direction of the connecting member and the axial direction of the base are roughly parallel, and it is preferable that the length of the connecting hole in the axial direction of the base is roughly the same as the length of the connecting member in the axial direction. At least one pair of connecting holes, which are approximately rectangular through holes, are arranged side by side on the side of the base of the unit member, and a pair of connecting pieces, which are protrusions protruding outward from the side, are formed on the side of the base of the unit member, and the pair of connecting pieces are inserted into a pair of connecting holes of the base of an adjacent unit member, and the tip sides of the pair of connecting pieces are curved so as to face each other, thereby connecting the unit member and the adjacent unit member, and the length of the connecting holes in the axial direction of the base may be approximately the same as the length of the protrusions in the axial direction of the base. It is also preferable that the pair of juxtaposed through holes are formed in a substantially trapezoidal shape such that the distance between the two through holes is greater on the one end side than on the other end side. The jewelry may be a wristwatch. The jewelry may be a bracelet.

[0007] A second aspect of the present disclosure is a decorated product. In a second aspect of the present disclosure, the decorated product comprises: The product comprises at least one recess having a bottom surface provided on the surface of the product body, and at least one decorative member attached to the recess, wherein the decorative member comprises at least one unit member having a decorative body and a base of approximately cylindrical shape having a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction, wherein the decorative body is held by a holding portion formed at one end of the base in the axial direction, wherein the base is erected so that the other end in the axial direction contacts at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess, and wherein the decorative member is fixed to the recess by a joint that joins at least a portion of the other end of the base and at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess, wherein the joint is formed from a hardened adhesive.

[0008] A third aspect of the present disclosure is a method for manufacturing jewelry. In a third aspect of the present disclosure, a method for manufacturing a piece of jewelry includes: The method comprises: a preparation step of preparing a decorative member having at least one unit member whose decorative body is held on a base by a holding part; a recess forming step of forming a recess having a bottom surface for attaching the decorative member on the surface of the jewelry body; and a fixing step of providing a joint between at least a portion of the other end side of the base of the decorative member and at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess, and fixing the decorative member to the recess, the fixing step including an adhesive application step of applying adhesive to at least a portion of the decorative member or to at least a portion of the inner surface of the recess. The step of preparing the decorative member may include forming and preparing the decorative member by cutting a primary decorative member made up of two or more unit members connected together.

[0009] A fourth aspect of the present disclosure is a decoration method. In a fourth aspect of the present disclosure, a method for decorating comprises: The method comprises a preparation step of preparing a decorative member having at least one unit member which is held at one end side of a hollow cylindrical base, a recess forming step of forming a recess having a bottom surface for attaching the decorative member on the surface of the main body to be decorated, and a fixing step of providing a joint between at least a part of the other end side of the base and at least a part of the bottom side of the recess, and fixing the decorative member to the recess, the fixing step including an adhesive application step of applying adhesive to at least a part of the decorative member or to at least a part of the inner surface of the recess. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to the present disclosure, there are provided accessories, decorated products, methods for manufacturing accessories, and decoration methods that do not impair the inherent beauty of decorative objects such as jewelry and that prevent the attached decorative objects from falling off. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a schematic example of an accessory according to a first embodiment. [Diagram 2] 2 is an enlarged plan view showing a schematic enlargement of a main part of the example of the accessory shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Diagram 3] 3 is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a cross section taken along line AA in FIG. 2. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a primary decorative member applied to the accessory of the first embodiment. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a decorative member applied to the accessory of the first embodiment. [Figure 6] 3A to 3C are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a manufacturing method for the accessory of the first embodiment. [Figure 7] 3A to 3C are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a manufacturing method for the accessory of the first embodiment. [Figure 8] 3A to 3C are schematic diagrams illustrating an example of a manufacturing method for the accessory of the first embodiment. [Figure 9] FIG. 11 is an enlarged plan view showing a schematic enlargement of a main part of an example of a body accessory according to a second embodiment. [Figure 10] 10 is a cross-sectional view that illustrates a cross section taken along line BB in FIG. 9. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view showing a schematic enlargement of a main part of an example of the accessory of the third embodiment, in a state before the base is connected. [Figure 12] FIG. 11 is an enlarged bottom view showing a schematic enlargement of a main part of an example of the accessory of the third embodiment, showing the state after the base has been connected. [Figure 13] FIG. 11 is an enlarged side view showing a schematic enlargement of a main part of an example of the accessory of the fourth embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is an enlarged plan view showing a schematic enlargement of a main part of an example of a body accessory according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 13 is an enlarged side view showing a schematic enlargement of a main part of an example of the accessory of the fifth embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 13 is a schematic enlarged perspective plan view of a main part of an example of a body accessory according to a sixth embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 13 is a bottom perspective view showing a schematic enlarged view of a main part of an example of an accessory according to a sixth embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] Hereinafter, examples of each preferred aspect of the present disclosure will be described. The ornament of the present disclosure comprises at least one recess provided in the ornament body and at least one decorative member attached to the recess, the decorative member comprising at least one unit member having a decorative body and a base of a roughly cylindrical shape having a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction, the decorative body being held by a holder formed at one end portion which is one end side of the base in the axial direction, the other end portion which is the other end side of the base in the axial direction being positioned so as to contact at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess, and the decorative member being fixed to the inner surface of the recess by a joint which joins at least a portion of the other end portion of the base and at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess.

[0013] In addition, the decorated product of the present disclosure comprises at least one recess provided in the product body and at least one decorative member attached to the recess, wherein the decorative member comprises at least one unit member having a decorative body and a base of a roughly cylindrical shape having a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction, wherein the decorative body is held by a holding portion formed at one end of the base in the axial direction, wherein the other end of the base in the axial direction is positioned so as to contact at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess, and wherein the decorative member is fixed to the recess by a joint joining at least a portion of the other end of the base and at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess.

[0014] Furthermore, the manufacturing method for the ornament disclosed herein includes the steps of preparing a decorative member having at least one unit member in which the decorative body is held on a base by a holding portion, forming a recess in the ornament body for attaching the decorative member, and providing a joint between at least a portion of the other end side of the base of the decorative member and at least a portion of the bottom surface of the recess, thereby fixing the decorative member to the recess.

[0015] Furthermore, the decorative method disclosed herein includes the steps of preparing a decorative member having at least one unit member that is held at one end side of a hollow cylindrical base, forming a recess in the main body to be decorated for attaching the decorative member, and providing a joint between at least a portion of the other end side of the base and at least a portion of the bottom side of the recess, and fixing the decorative member to the recess.

[0016] Some accessories have a decorative body such as a jewel attached to it. In such accessories, for example, a recess is provided in the main body of the accessory by cutting or other processing, and the decorative body is attached to this recess. Specific examples are shown below. As an example of directly attaching the decorative body to the main body of the accessory, first, a recess having a shape corresponding to the shape of the decorative body is provided in the main body of the accessory. As another example, a claw for holding the decorative body is provided in the recess, and the decorative body is attached to the main body of the accessory using this claw. As another example, as described in Patent Document 1, an adhesive is applied to the recess of the main body of the accessory or the decorative body such as a jewel, and the decorative body is attached to the main body of the accessory by this adhesive. As an example of indirectly attaching the decorative body to the main body of the accessory, Patent Document 2 describes a technique using a case that fits the decorative body such as a jewel. First, a recess having a shape corresponding to the shape of the case is provided in the main body of the accessory. Next, the case into which the decorative body such as a jewel is fitted is attached to the recess of the main body of the accessory.

[0017] When attaching an ornament using nails, nails are provided on the body of the accessory itself, and the ornament is attached manually so as not to damage the accessory. This requires a lot of time and effort to manufacture the accessory. In particular, since multiple nails are provided for one ornament, attaching multiple ornaments to the accessory body with nails requires more time and effort. In addition, because it is a delicate task, the cost of attachment is high.

[0018] When an ornament is attached with an adhesive, the adhesive is directly attached to the ornament. When the attached adhesive hardens, it can have an adverse effect on the ornament (particularly jewelry). For example, jewelry may become contaminated or deteriorate at the location where the adhesive is attached. Even if the jewelry does not deteriorate, if the jewelry is highly transparent, the adhesion of the adhesive may change the reflection of light. As a result, the jewelry may lose its original brilliance, and there has been a demand for accessories that have an even greater aesthetic appeal. For example, in the technology described in Patent Document 1, a hardener such as an adhesive is applied to the jewelry to attach it, which may impair the jewelry's original beauty.

[0019] For example, in the technology described in Patent Document 2, a case with a decorative jewel attached is fixed to a recess of the eyeglasses for fitting the case with an adhesive. According to the technology described in Patent Document 2, the case has a shape with a bottom surface, and the bottom surface of the case and the surface of the adhesive are parallel to each other, which may cause air bubbles to get in between the two surfaces. Therefore, the case with the jewel or other ornament fitted in it is not fixed sufficiently, and there is a risk that it may fall off from the recess for fitting the case.

[0020] In contrast, according to the ornament, decorated product, ornament manufacturing method, and ornament method of the present disclosure, a decorative body such as a jewel is attached to a recess in the ornament body or product body (hereinafter, the ornament body or product body is also referred to as the ornament body, etc.) using a (hollow) approximately columnar base having a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction. Specifically, a unit member is produced that holds the decorative body with a holding part formed at one end of the base. Then, the decorative member having the unit member is fixed to the recess in the ornament body, etc., with adhesive, etc. The decorative body can be easily attached to the approximately columnar base (hollow approximately columnar shape) having a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction. In addition, the decorative member can be easily attached to the ornament body, etc.

[0021] In addition, in the jewelry and decorated product according to the present disclosure, a joint formed with adhesive or the like is provided between the other end of the base and at least a part of the bottom surface of the recess, so that the decorative member is fixed to the jewelry body or the like. By using the base, the joint with adhesive or the like is prevented from directly adhering to the jewelry such as jewelry. This reduces the risk of the original beauty of the jewelry being damaged by the joint. In addition, according to the jewelry, decorated product, manufacturing method for jewelry, and decoration method according to the present disclosure, the jewelry is stably held to the base by the holding part of the base, so there is an advantage that the jewelry is prevented from falling off.

[0022] Furthermore, according to the accessory, decorated product, accessory manufacturing method, and decoration method of the present disclosure, the other end of the hollow, generally columnar base is positioned so as to contact the bottom surface of the recess. When the base and the recess are joined with adhesive or the like, the base is erected in the recess, so air bubbles are unlikely to get into the joint. This reduces the risk of the base falling off the accessory body or the like. In addition, because air bubbles are unlikely to get in, it is easy to position the base in the recess. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the height of the ornament, such as jewelry, from becoming higher than a predetermined height.

[0023] According to the manufacturing method of the accessory and the decoration method of the present disclosure, the ornament such as a jewel is attached to the accessory body using a decorative member, so that the process of attaching the ornament can be easily performed. In addition, since the attachment can be easily performed, the ornament and the decorated product can be mass-produced. In addition, the cost required for the process of attaching the ornament can be reduced.

[0024] In this way, the ornaments, decorated products, ornament manufacturing methods, and decoration methods disclosed herein provide many advantages, such as preventing the falling off of decorative objects such as jewelry, improving the aesthetic appearance of the ornaments and products, increasing added value, and creating new fashions.

[0025] In this disclosure, the decorative object includes gemstones, artificial gemstones, precious stones, imitation gemstones, etc., and in particular, gemstones, artificial gemstones, precious stones, and imitation gemstones are collectively referred to as jewelry. In addition, in the present disclosure, the decorated product includes a personal accessory. Examples of the personal accessory include a bracelet and a wristwatch. The bracelet includes various known bracelets, and for example, a bracelet for a wristwatch is also exemplified as a bracelet. In other words, the main body of the personal accessory to which the decorative member is attached may be a personal accessory.

[0026] Hereinafter, the ornament and decorated product according to the present disclosure, as well as the manufacturing method and the decorating method for the ornament according to the present disclosure, will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that in this disclosure, components having substantially the same functional configuration will be given the same or similar names or the same or similar reference numerals to avoid redundant description. In addition, in the following description, when the present embodiment is mentioned, it includes each embodiment.

[0027] First, a description will be given of an ornament, which is a preferred example of the ornament and decorated product of the present disclosure.

[0028] (First embodiment) FIG. 1 is a plan view showing a schematic example of an accessory according to the first embodiment. The wristwatch 200 shown in FIG. 1 shows a part of the wristwatch 200. The wristwatch 200 includes a band 100 (hereinafter, abbreviated as band 100) of the wristwatch 200 and a watch case 150 that houses a dial 110, an hour hand 131, and a minute hand 133. The band 100 and the watch case 150 form the wristwatch body of the wristwatch 200. The band 100 is formed by connecting a plurality of link parts 102. A jewel 12 is attached to each link part 102 in the form shown in FIG. 2. The wristwatch 200 is an example of an accessory. The wristwatch 200 may include a clasp (not shown), and the band 100 is an example of an accessory body or a part of an accessory body. The jewel 12 is an example of an ornament.

[0029] FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view showing a schematic view of a main part of an example of the accessory of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 shows a schematic enlarged view of a part of the band 100 shown in FIG. 1. Each link 102 is provided with one recess 104. The recess 104 is formed to correspond to the shape of the decorative member 10. In the first embodiment, the recess 104 is a hole having a substantially rectangular shape in plan view and a substantially rectangular cross section and longitudinal section. The inner surface of the recess 104 is sometimes called the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104. The inner wall surface 108 (inner surface) of the recess 104 has a bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 and a side wall surface 108b standing substantially perpendicular to the bottom surface 108a (see FIG. 3).

[0030] A decorative member 10 with a jewel 12 is attached in the recess 104 of each link portion 102. A joint 30 is provided in at least a portion of the area between the recess 104 and the decorative member 10, and is formed by hardening (solidifying) an adhesive 30a (see FIG. 7). The joint 30 is provided by adhering to at least a portion of the inner surface of the recess 104 and at least a portion of the decorative member 10. In this way, the decorative member 10 is fixed in the recess 104 of the link portion 102.

[0031] In the first embodiment, the angle between the bottom surface 108a and the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 is formed to be approximately 90°. The side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 may be a plane inclined at an angle greater than 90°, or may be a plane inclined at an angle smaller than 90°. The bottom surface 108a and the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 may be formed as a curved surface that is curved concavely or convexly, rather than a flat surface. In the first embodiment, the recess 104 is linear in plan view, but may be curved or arcuate.

[0032] In addition, from the viewpoint of facilitating light penetration into the pavilion 12b (see FIG. 3) of the gemstone 12, the side wall surface 108b may be an inclined surface inclined at an angle greater than 90° between the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 and the side wall surface 108b. By providing an inclined surface, the opening side of the recess 104 becomes wider, and it becomes easier to fix the decorative member 10 to the recess 104. When providing an inclined surface, the angle between the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 and the side wall surface 108b is preferably greater than 90°, more preferably 91° or more, and even more preferably 92° or more. In addition, from the viewpoint of protecting the gemstone 12, preventing foreign matter from being caught, and preventing the connecting member 18 from falling off, the upper limit of the angle between the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 and the side wall surface 108b is preferably, for example, 100° or less, and more preferably 99° or less.

[0033] The decorative member 10 shown in FIG. 2 is made up of four unit members 11, each of which has a substantially circular shape in plan view, connected by a connecting member 18 described later, and arranged in a straight line. In the following description, as shown in FIG. 2, with regard to the description of the decorative member 10 and each configuration of the decorative member 10, the direction X in which the unit members 11 are arranged is defined as the front-rear direction or the length direction of the decorative member 10. Also, as shown in FIG. 3 described later, the direction Z connecting one end of the unit member 11 on the side where the jewel 12 is held and the other end on the side facing the bottom surface of the recess 104 is defined as the up-down direction or the height direction of the decorative member 10. In this case, the end of the unit member 11 on the side where the jewel 12 is held is defined as the upper end, and the end of the unit member 11 on the side facing the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 is defined as the lower end. The direction Y perpendicular to the length direction and height direction of the unit member 11 is defined as the left-right direction or the width direction of the decorative member 10.

[0034] The decorative members 10 are arranged in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which the link portions 102 are aligned. In other words, the length direction of the decorative members 10 in which the unit members 11 are aligned is perpendicular to the direction in which the link portions 102 are aligned. The shape of the decorative members 10 is not limited to a linear shape in a single row. For example, if the recesses provided in the link portions 102 are formed in a shape that is curved in an arc in a plan view, the decorative members 10 may be attached to the recesses in a shape that is curved in an arc in a plan view to match the shape of the recesses.

[0035] Each unit member 11 has four claws 14 (an example of a holder) protruding from the upper end of the base 16. The jewel 12 is placed on the upper end of the base 16 and secured by the four claws 14. There are no particular limitations on the shape and number of the claws 14, as long as they are capable of securing the jewel 12. Furthermore, the holder that holds the jewel 12 to the base 16 is not limited to the claws 14.

[0036] The unit members 11 are formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from above (the jewel 12 side). The shape of the unit members 11 is not limited to this, and they do not have to be substantially circular. From the viewpoint of the degree of freedom in the shape of the decorative member 10 formed by connecting a plurality of unit members 11, it is preferable that the unit members 11 are substantially circular. When the decorative member 10 is curved, adjacent unit members 11 are unlikely to collide with each other. Note that substantially circular refers to a circular shape or a shape close to a circle. In other words, substantially circular includes a circle, an ellipse, and a shape close to a circle.

[0037] Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a schematic view of a main part of an example of the accessory of the first embodiment. Fig. 3 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 2. In other words, the decorative member 10 shown in Fig. 3 is similar to the state of the decorative member 10 observed from one side in the direction in which the unit members 11 are connected. In the first embodiment, one side in the direction in which the unit members 11 are connected is the front side or rear side of the decorative member 10.

[0038] The unit member 11 includes a jewel 12 and a base 16 that serves as a seat for the jewel 12. Four claws 14 that are holders for holding the jewel 12 are formed at one end of the base 16. The four claws 14 are arranged at equal intervals on the substantially circular upper edge of the base 16 in a plan view of the unit member 11 from above. Each claw 14 is bent so that the tip of the claw 14 faces the central axis direction of the jewel 12. The jewel 12 is fastened and fixed to the upper end of the base 16 by these four claws 14.

[0039] The base 16 has a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction, and is formed to have a substantially cylindrical shape. The base 16 is disposed so that the axial direction of the hollow space is the same as the height direction Z of the decorative member 10 (unit member 11), and the lower end and upper end of the base 16 are each open. The opened upper end of the base 16 has a substantially circular upper opening communicating with the hollow space. The opened lower end of the base 16 has a substantially circular lower opening communicating with the hollow space. The upper end of the base 16 is one end on the side where the gemstone 12 is fixed. The lower end of the base 16 is the other end opposite to the upper end of the base 16, and is the part facing the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104. The gemstone 12 is fixed to the base 16 with the pavilion 12b of the gemstone 12 inserted into the hollow space (upper opening) of the base 16. The base 16 has a bottom opening at its bottom end, which reduces the weight of the decorative member 10. The base 16 may be formed in a tubular shape (hollow, approximately columnar shape) in which the cross section perpendicular to the height direction is a rectangle or other polygon, rather than a substantially cylindrical shape. The rectangle or other polygon may be chamfered.

[0040] The base 16 has an inner peripheral surface on the hollow space side and an outer peripheral surface on the opposite side of the inner peripheral surface. The base 16 has four openings 16a that penetrate from the outer peripheral surface to the inner peripheral surface on the side surface between the lower end and the upper end of the base 16. In the case of the first embodiment, one base 16 has four openings 16a. Specifically, the openings 16a are provided on the front side surface and the rear side surface facing the connection direction of the unit members 11, and on the left side surface and the right side surface facing the width direction of the unit members 11, respectively. By providing the four openings 16a at equal intervals in the circumferential direction on the side surface of the substantially cylindrical base 16, the base 16 can be made lighter while ensuring its strength. In addition, since the structure makes it easy for light to enter from the outside of the base 16 toward the hollow space inside, the amount of light entering the jewel 12 can be increased.

[0041] The openings 16a provided in the base 16 allow the unit members 11 to be easily connected. Specifically, a connecting member 18 (see, for example, FIG. 4) that connects the unit members 11 is inserted through two opposing openings 16a in two adjacent unit members 11, and is attached to the base 16 of each unit member 11 to connect them. The connecting member 18 has four openings 16a provided at regular intervals in the base 16. Therefore, when a decorative member 10 is formed by connecting a plurality of unit members 11 with the connecting members 18, the decorative member 10 can be formed in a line shape of the first embodiment that shows a - (minus) sign in a plan view. It is also possible to form the decorative member 10 in a shape that shows a T-shape, a shape that shows a + (plus) sign, a crank shape, or the like. In this embodiment, the number of openings 16a provided in the base 16 is not limited, and the base 16 may be provided with three or less openings 16a, or may be provided with five or more openings 16a. Also, the base 16 may be formed without providing the opening 16a. When the base 16 does not have the opening 16a, the unit members 11 may be connected, for example, by adhesive or the like. Since the base 16 has a substantially cylindrical shape as described above, the range of movement of the unit members 11 connected by the connecting member 18 is increased, and the freedom of decoration is increased.

[0042] Each opening 16a of the base 16 is formed in a shape that presents a rounded rectangle with four curved corners when the unit member 11 is viewed from the front-rear direction or the left-right direction. In this embodiment, the shape of the opening 16a is not limited, and the opening 16a may be formed in a shape such as a rectangle or a circle.

[0043] Each opening 16a is provided in a region at the approximate center in the height direction of the base 16. Therefore, the height from the upper end edge of the base 16 to the upper side portion 16b, which is the straight line portion on the upper side of the opening 16a, and the height from the lower end edge of the base 16 to the lower side portion 16c, which is the straight line portion on the lower side of the opening 16a, are approximately the same height (see Figs. 3 and 5). This ensures the strength of the base 16 even if four openings 16a are provided in the base 16. The upper side portion 16b of the opening 16a is a straight line portion perpendicular to the height direction on the side of the opening 16a closer to the table surface 12a of the jewel 12, and is also an edge on one end side of the opening 16a. The lower side portion 16c of the opening 16a is a straight line portion perpendicular to the height direction on the side of the opening 16a farther from the table surface 12a of the jewel 12, and is also an edge on the other end side of the opening 16a.

[0044] The four openings 16a are provided in the circumferential direction of the side surface of the base 16 over a range of 30% or more of the entire circumference (length of a circle). That is, the total circumferential length of the four openings 16a is 30% or more of the entire circumference of the side surface of the base 16. The total circumferential length of the four openings 16a may be 50% or more of the entire circumference of the base 16. The total circumferential length of the four openings 16a may be 90% or less of the entire circumference of the side surface of the base 16. By providing the openings 16a, the strength of the base 16 can be ensured and light can be easily incident into the hollow space of the base 16.

[0045] In the case of the first embodiment, the upper side portion 16b of the opening 16a is disposed above the position of the culet 12c, which is the lower tip of the gemstone 12. As shown in Fig. 3, when the base 16 is viewed from a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction of the unit member 11 (i.e., the axial direction of the base 16), a part of the pavilion 12b of the gemstone 12 can be seen through the opening 16a. Since light can easily enter the gemstone 12 through the opening 16a, it is possible to make the gemstone 12 fixed to the base 16 shine more beautifully.

[0046] Considering the prevention of adhesion of the adhesive 30a to the gem 12, it is preferable that the culet 12c of the gem 12 is arranged away from the lower edge of the base 16 in the height direction. In FIG. 3, the culet 12c of the gem 12 is arranged away from the lower edge of the base 16 in the height direction and is located slightly below the lower side portion 16c of the opening 16a. Therefore, when the unit member 11 is viewed from a direction perpendicular to the height direction, the culet 12c of the gem 12 is hidden in the part of the base 16 below the opening 16a. In this embodiment, the position of the culet 12c of the gem 12 is not limited thereto, and may be arranged, for example, within the range between the upper side portion 16b and the lower side portion 16c of the opening 16a provided in the base 16. In this case, when the base 16 is viewed from a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction of the unit member 11, the culet 12c of the gem 12 can be seen from the opening 16a. The range between upper side portion 16b and lower side portion 16c of opening 16a can be referred to as the opening height range of opening 16a.

[0047] As shown in Figs. 2 and 3, in the first embodiment, the decorative member 10, in which four unit members 11 are connected, is adhered to the inner surface of the recess 104 using adhesive 30a. When the applied adhesive 30a hardens, a joint 30 is formed between the inner surface of the recess 104 and the decorative member 10. In the first embodiment, the joint 30 is formed over the entire bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 and adheres to the entire bottom surface 108a of the recess 104. The joint 30 is also adhered to the outer peripheral surface and inner peripheral surface of the lower end of the cylindrical base 16. The joint 30 is formed without adhering to the jewel 12 fixed to the base 16. Specifically, the surface of the joint 30 is disposed closer to the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 than the lower side portion 16c of the opening 16a provided in the base 16. In this case, the surface of the bonding portion 30 refers to the entire surface of the bonding portion 30 excluding the portion near the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 that is easily affected by surface tension.

[0048] By forming the joint 30 using the adhesive 30a without adhering it to the gemstone 12, the decorative member 10 can be fixed to the recess 104 of the link portion 102 without impairing the inherent brilliance of the gemstone 12. In addition, by adhering the joint 30 to both the entire bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 and the lower end of the base 16, the decorative member 10 can be firmly joined to the recess 104.

[0049] In particular, in the first embodiment, the base 16 is substantially cylindrical, and a substantially circular lower opening is formed at the lower end of the opened base 16. The lower end of the base 16 is inserted into the adhesive 30a applied to the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104. Here, for example, if the base 16 has a case shape with a bottom as in Patent Document 2, the surface of the adhesive 30a and the bottom of the base 16 are parallel when the base 16 is inserted into the recess 104. Therefore, air bubbles may get between the bottom surface 108a of the recess 104 and the bottom of the base 16. The air bubbles may weaken the bonding strength of the bonding portion 30, and the base 16 may come off from the recess 104.

[0050] In contrast, in the first embodiment, the lower end of the base 16 is inserted into the surface of the joint 30 from a direction substantially perpendicular to the surface, so that air bubbles are unlikely to get in. Also, by inserting the lower end of the base 16, air bubbles can be crushed and the air in the bubbles can be released from the lower opening into the hollow space. Since air bubbles are unlikely to get in between the base 16 and the recess 104, it is possible to set the height of the gemstone 12 at the upper end of the base 16 to a predetermined height. Also, since the base 16 does not appear to be floating with respect to the adhesive 30a, it is easy to position it when attaching it to the recess 104. Furthermore, the joint 30 bonds not only the outer peripheral surface of the lower end of the base 16 but also the inner peripheral surface. Therefore, even if the amount of adhesive 30a is small, the bonding force can be strengthened, and the detachment of the decorative member 10 from the band 100 is suppressed. It is preferable to determine the appropriate amount of adhesive 30a in advance based on the shape (size) of the recess 104, the shape of the base 16, and the height of the culet.

[0051] The position and range of the bonding portion 30 formed by the adhesive 30a are not limited to those shown in Fig. 3. It is sufficient that the bonding portion 30 does not adhere to the gemstone 12 and prevents the decorative member 10 from falling off. For example, when the culet 12c of the gemstone 12 is located above the lower edge portion 16c of the opening 16a, the surface of the bonding portion 30 may be located at approximately the same position as the lower edge portion 16c of the opening 16a.

[0052] In addition, it is preferable that the surface of the joint 30 is disposed below the culet 12c of the gemstone 12 and above the lower edge portion 16c of the opening 16a. By forming the joint 30 of the opening 16a above the lower edge portion 16c, it is possible to further suppress the adhesive 30a from falling off. In addition, even if the thickness of the applied adhesive 30a is temporarily biased when the base 16 is inserted into the recess 104, the adhesive 30a can be directed through the upper edge portion 16b of the opening 16a, and it is possible to suppress the adhesive 30a from adhering to the culet 12c. Furthermore, the joint 30 may be attached to, for example, a portion above the lower edge portion 16c of the opening 16a of the base 16. Specifically, by providing the joint 30 between the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 and the outer peripheral surface portion of the base 16 excluding the opening 16a, the decorative member 10 can be more firmly joined to the recess 104.

[0053] The height of the recess 104 in cross section shown in FIG. 3 is set so that the height of the surface (outer surface) of the link portion 102 is higher than the table surface 12a of the gemstone 12 when the decorative member 10 is attached in the recess 104. The height of the recess 104 in cross section refers to the dimension from the bottom surface 108a of the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104 to the surface of the link portion 102. In other words, the height of the recess 104 in cross section represents the depth of the recess 104 with respect to the surface of the link portion 102. The recess 104 is provided at a depth such that the table surface 12a of the gemstone 12 is lower than the surface of the link portion 102, thereby, for example, preventing the decorative member 10 from coming into contact with other members. This also prevents the decorative member 10 from being subjected to mechanical impact force due to contact with other members. Therefore, the decorative member 10 is more effectively prevented from falling off the recess 104. Also, the occurrence of scratches and chips on the surface of the gemstone 12 is prevented. Furthermore, the decorative member 10 is prevented from getting caught on clothing or the like.

[0054] In FIG. 3, the recess 104 is formed at a depth such that the table surface 12a of the jewel 12 is lower than the surface of the frame 102, but the depth of the recess 104 is not limited to this. For example, the recess 104 may be formed at a depth such that the table surface 12a and the surface of the frame 102 are at approximately the same height. By making the table surface 12a and the surface of the frame 102 at approximately the same height, light can be easily incident on the jewel 12, making it possible to make the jewel 12 shine more beautifully. Thus, in terms of the shine of the jewel 12, prevention of the decorative member 10 falling off, prevention of scratches and chips on the jewel 12, and prevention of the jewel 12 getting caught on clothing, it is preferable that the table surface 12a of the jewel 12 is at the same height as the surface of the frame 102 or lower than the surface of the frame 102. In addition, if importance is placed on the brilliance of the gemstone 12, the table surface 12a may have a portion that is higher than the surface of the link portion 102, to the extent that the falling off of the decorative member 10, scratches and chips on the gemstone 12, and the gemstone getting caught on clothing, etc. are suppressed.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, a gap through which light can enter is provided between the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 and the decorative member 10 fixed to the recess 104. The gap is provided around the entire periphery of the decorative member 10. By providing the gap, light can easily enter the gemstone 12 from the opening 16a of the base 16. In a plan view, the size of the gap between the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 and the decorative member 10 in the width direction of the decorative member 10 is in the range of 0.5% to 10% of the distance from one end to the other end of the recess 104 (total width in the short side direction). Even if the bonding portion 30 is attached between the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 and the outer peripheral surface of the base 16, the same effect can be obtained when the bonding portion 30 is transparent or nearly transparent.

[0056] In the decorative member 10 shown in Figures 1 to 3, jewels 12 are used as an example of decorative objects, but this is not limiting and jewels other than jewels 12 may be used. Furthermore, the unit members 11 of the decorative member 10 shown in Figures 1 to 3 are formed in a rectangular shape in side view, but this is not limiting and they may be formed in any desired shape. Furthermore, the base 16 and unit members 11 of the decorative member 10 shown in Figures 1 to 3 are formed in a substantially circular shape in plan view, but this is not limiting and they may be formed in a rectangular shape.

[0057] Next, a preferred example of a manufacturing method and a decoration method for the accessory according to this embodiment will be described. Below, a method of attaching a decorative member 10 to a band 100 shown in Fig. 1 will be taken as an example, and the manufacturing method and the decoration method will be described.

[0058] The manufacturing method of the ornament of this embodiment includes a step of preparing a decorative member having at least one unit member whose decorative body is fixed to a base by a holder (hereinafter referred to as a decorative member preparation step). In the decorative member preparation step of this embodiment, as an example, a primary decorative member made up of two or more unit members is cut (hereinafter referred to as a cutting step) to form and prepare a decorative member from the primary decorative member. The primary decorative member is a primary product obtained in a stage preceding the production of the decorative member.

[0059] In the decorative member preparation step, a decorative member 10 having a jewel 12 is prepared. Fig. 4 shows a cross-sectional view that shows a schematic example of a primary decorative member applied to the accessory of the first embodiment. First, a plurality of bases 16 are prepared, each having four claws 14 at one end. There is no particular limitation on the method of providing the claws 14 on the bases 16, and any known method may be used.

[0060] Next, a plurality of bases 16 are connected by the connecting members 18 shown in FIG. 4. In addition, the jewels 12 are fixed to the base 16 by bending the claws 14 with the jewels 12 placed on the base 16. This results in a chain member 20 (one example of a primary decorative member) shown in FIG. 4, in which a plurality of unit members 11 are connected by the connecting members 18. There is no restriction on the order of performing the work of connecting the unit members 11 by the connecting members 18 and the work of fixing the jewels 12 to the base 16, and either work may be performed first. The obtained chain member 20 is formed as a long primary decorative member in which two or more unit members 11 are linked in a chain shape. The chain member 20 can also be used as a chain member for manufacturing tennis bracelets.

[0061] In the cutting process, the long chain member 20 connected in a chain shape is cut to a desired length according to the required design. At this time, the chain member 20 is cut at the position of the connecting member 18. By cutting the long chain member 20, as shown in FIG. 5, the decorative member 10 in which a plurality of unit members 11 are connected is prepared to be attached to the recess 104 of the link portion 102. FIG. 5 shows an example of a decorative member applied to the accessory of the first embodiment. The decorative member 10 obtained by cutting the chain member 20 may be formed from one unit member 11, or may be formed by connecting two or more unit members 11. The decorative member 10 shown in FIG. 5 is formed by connecting four unit members 11. The means for cutting the chain member 20 is not particularly limited, and a known cutting means may be used. The cutting process may be a single cut, or may be a multiple cut of two or more cuts.

[0062] The cutting step is a step performed according to the design, so the cutting step may not be performed. Depending on the required design, for example, one unit member 11 may be used as a single decorative member. In other words, when a decorative member consisting of a single unit (one unit member 11) is attached to a bracelet, the decorative member may be prepared by producing only one unit member 11. Also, when preparing a single decorative member, the cutting step may not be performed. When preparing a decorative member 10 in which a plurality of unit members 11 are linked, the decorative member 10 may be prepared by producing the decorative member 10 in which the desired number of unit members 11 are linked without producing a primary decorative member. In other words, when preparing a decorative member 10 in which unit members 11 are linked directly, the cutting step may not be performed. When using a chain member in which a plurality of unit members 11 are linked as the decorative member 10 as it is, the cutting step may not be performed.

[0063] The manufacturing method of the accessory of this embodiment includes a step of forming a recess for mounting a decorative member on the accessory body (hereinafter, referred to as a recess forming step). The manufacturing method of the accessory of this embodiment also includes a step of providing a joint between at least a part of the decorative member and at least a part of the inner surface of the recess, and fixing the decorative member to the recess (hereinafter, referred to as a fixing step). The fixing step of this embodiment includes a step of applying an adhesive to at least a part of the decorative member or at least a part of the inner surface of the recess (hereinafter, referred to as an adhesive applying step), and a step of inserting the decorative member into the recess and arranging it at a desired position (hereinafter, referred to as a decorative member inserting step). The adhesive applying step and the decorative member inserting step can be performed in any order, and either one can be performed first. When the adhesive applying step is performed after the decorative member inserting step, a gap provided between the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104 and the decorative member 10 is utilized.

[0064] 6 to 8 are schematic diagrams for explaining an example of a manufacturing method of the accessory of the first embodiment. Specifically, FIG. 6 shows a state after the recess forming step for the cross section of the line AA in FIG. 2. That is, FIG. 6 shows a cross section after the recess 104 is provided in the link part 102 in the recess forming step. FIG. 7 shows a state after the adhesive applying step in the fixing step for the cross section of the line AA in FIG. 2. That is, FIG. 7 shows a cross section after the adhesive 30a is applied to the bottom surface 108a side of the recess 104 (bottom surface 108a and its periphery). FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the fixing operation in the fixing step for the cross section of the line AA in FIG. 2. The fixing operation is an operation of fixing the decorative member 10 to the recess 104.

[0065] In the recess forming step, a recess 104 is formed on the surface of the link portion 102 of the band 100 by means of cutting or the like. The recess 104 is formed to have a desired opening area and depth corresponding to the size of the decorative member 10 (see FIG. 6). When cutting is performed, the cutting means is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include laser processing and mechanical processing (e.g., bit processing, etc.). It is preferable that the depth of the recess 104 formed in the recess forming step is greater than the height from the lower end edge of the decorative member 10 (i.e., the edge opposite to the side where the claw portion 14 of the base 16 is provided) to the table surface 12a of the jewel 12. The step of forming the recess 104 on the link portion 102 and its surface may be formed by, for example, a combination of forging, cutting, and polishing, or a combination of metal powder injection and polishing.

[0066] In the fixing step, first, an adhesive application step is performed. In the adhesive application step, as an example, an adhesive 30a is applied to the inner wall surface 108, which is the inner surface of the recess 104 provided in the recess formation step, or to at least a part of the decorative member 10 except for the gemstone 12. In FIG. 7, the adhesive 30a is applied to the bottom side of the recess 104 (bottom surface 108a and its periphery) so as to have a substantially constant thickness. The range to which the adhesive 30a is applied is not limited to the example shown in FIG. 7. For example, the adhesive 30a may be applied to a part or the entire surface of the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104. In addition, the adhesive 30a may be applied not to the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104 but to at least a part of the decorative member 10 without adhering the adhesive 30a to the gemstone 12. For example, the adhesive 30a may be applied to at least a part of each unit member 11 forming the decorative member 10 without adhering to the gemstone 12. In order to prevent the adhesive 30a from adhering to the jewel 12, it is preferable to use a small amount of adhesive 30a.

[0067] The type of adhesive 30a is not particularly limited, and known adhesives such as pressure-sensitive adhesives, heat-sensitive adhesives, adhesives made of thermosetting resins, and photocurable resins may be used. Among these adhesives 30a, it is preferable to use a silicone adhesive (adhesive with a siloxane skeleton) or an epoxy adhesive (adhesive using a resin with an epoxy group) from the viewpoint of adhesion and durability. In particular, an epoxy adhesive has a strong adhesive force. Therefore, it is possible to adhere the decorative member 10 to the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104 with a small amount. Furthermore, an epoxy adhesive is preferable in that it prevents the decorative member 10 from falling off the recess 104 and also prevents the adhesive 30a from adhering to the gemstone 12.

[0068] The adhesive 30a is preferably an adhesive made of a photocurable resin (photocurable adhesive). A typical example of this adhesive is an ultraviolet-curable adhesive. In order to obtain an appropriate adhesive strength using this adhesive, the adhesive is irradiated under appropriate irradiation conditions, such as selecting a wavelength of light suitable for curing and setting irradiation conditions such that the light reaches the adhesive (for example, irradiation angle and irradiation distance considering shadows). Photocurable adhesives are suitable for the following reasons, for example: (1) Even if the fixing of the decorative member 10 fails in the fixing step, it can be easily removed by washing, so it is easy to try again. (2) There is no increase in viscosity when the adhesive is applied by a machine that employs a mechanism such as deposit or injection, and the manufacturing efficiency is excellent. (3) It is excellent in mass productivity because it can be irradiated and cured all at once after application. When a photocurable adhesive is used, the fixing step includes, in addition to the above-mentioned adhesive application step and decorative member insertion step, a step of applying light (for example, ultraviolet irradiation) to the adhesive applied to the decorative member inserted in the recess to cure the adhesive.

[0069] It is preferable that the adhesive 30a is one that hardens to form a joint 30 that is transparent or nearly transparent. By forming the joint 30 in a transparent or nearly transparent state, the presence of the joint 30 becomes less noticeable. In addition, light is more easily transmitted through the joint 30. This results in the band 100 having an excellent aesthetic appearance. There is no particular limitation on the method of applying the adhesive 30a. The means for fixing the decorative member 10 to the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104 is not limited to an adhesive, and known fixing means such as brazing can be used.

[0070] After the adhesive application step, a decorative member insertion step is performed. In the decorative member insertion step, the decorative member 10 is inserted into the recess 104 formed in the recess formation step, and the decorative member 10 is placed at a desired position in the recess 104. Furthermore, for example, the decorative member 10 may be held at a desired position until the adhesive 30a hardens. As a result, the adhesive 30a adheres to both a part of the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104 and a part of each unit member 11 of the decorative member 10. Thereafter, the adhesive 30a dries and hardens, or when the adhesive 30a is a photocurable adhesive, it is hardened by irradiating light, thereby forming the joint 30. The hardened joint 30 exists continuously between the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104 and the base 16 of the decorative member 10. The band 100 and the decorative member 10 are joined via the joint 30, and the decorative member 10 is fixed in the recess 104 of the link portion 102 of the band 100. The joint 30 may be attached to at least a portion of the base 16 of the decorative member 10. The joint 30 may also be attached to a portion of the inner wall surface 108 of the recess 104, or may be attached to the entire surface.

[0071] By fixing and attaching the decorative members 10 one by one to the recesses 104 of each link 102, a band 100 for a wristwatch 200, which is an example of an accessory body according to the first embodiment, is manufactured. Furthermore, this band 100 is attached to a watch case 150 to obtain the wristwatch 200, which is an example of an accessory. The original beauty of the jewel 12 is not marred by fixing the decorative members 10 to the recesses 104, and a wristwatch 200 is provided in which the jewel 12 is easily attached.

[0072] Second embodiment FIG. 9 is an enlarged plan view, similar to FIG. 2 of the first embodiment (wristwatch 200), showing a schematic enlargement of the main parts of the accessory of the second embodiment (wristwatch 200X). The accessory of the second embodiment (wristwatch 200X) is an accessory of the first embodiment (wristwatch 200) with a bottom hole 109 provided in the recess 104 of the link part 102. Below, the same parts as in the first embodiment will be omitted from the description, and only the parts different from the first embodiment will be described. For the sake of convenience, in FIG. 9, the decorative member 10 and the joint part 30x (see FIG. 10) are omitted for the recess 104x on one side (left side) to show the position of the bottom hole 109.

[0073] As shown in FIG. 9, the bottom hole 109 is substantially rectangular in plan view, and in the second embodiment, the shape is substantially similar to the outer peripheral shape of the bottom surface 108x of the recess 104x. The bottom hole 109 penetrates the recess 104x in the depth direction at the center of the bottom surface 108x of the recess 104x of the link portion 102x (see FIG. 10). The axis of symmetry (hereinafter also referred to as the axis) of the bottom hole 109 is the same straight line as the axis of the recess 104x. The bottom surface side portion of the recess 104x has a substantially rectangular frame shape with respect to the bottom hole 109. As shown in FIG. 9, the bottom hole 109 is smaller in size in the length direction X and the width direction Y than the decorative member 10. When the decorative member 10 is attached in the recess 104x, the decorative member 10 is disposed so that most of the lower end portions of the bases 16 of the four unit members 11 contact the bottom surface 108x of the recess 104x.

[0074] FIG. 10 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cross section taken along line BB in FIG. 9. For convenience, the hatching of the jewel 12 is omitted. As shown in FIG. 10, in the wristwatch 200X, the adhesive 30a is applied to the frame-shaped bottom surface 108x of the recess 104x and the side wall surface 108b of the recess 104x. Although the bonding range of the lower end of the base 16 is reduced due to the provision of the bottom hole 109, the decorative member 10 can be firmly bonded to the recess 104x by providing the bonding portion 30x on the side wall surface 108b as well. In addition, the base 16 has a lower opening at the lower end and an opening 16a on the side surface, so that the adhesive 30a flows from the outer peripheral surface side of the base 16 to the inner peripheral surface side or from the inner peripheral surface side to the outer peripheral surface side, as shown in FIG. 10. By reducing the amount of adhesive 30a, the decorative member 10 can be more firmly bonded to the recess 104x. Furthermore, the bottom hole 109 can be used to apply adhesive 30a to the base 16 from below the gemstone 12. It is easy to form the joint 30 so that the adhesive does not adhere to the gemstone 12.

[0075] As shown in FIG. 10, the bottom holes 109 are provided below each of the gems 12 held on the base 16. Light hits each of the gems 12 through the bottom holes 109, which increases the brilliance of the gems 12. The adhesive 30a is less likely to adhere to each of the gems 12, which makes the gems 12 appear brighter. The shape of the bottom holes 109 is not limited to the above, and may be any shape that allows light to enter the gems 12 from below and prevents the decorative member 10 from falling off the recesses 104x. For example, the bottom surface of the recesses 104x may be configured to have circular through holes (not shown) at positions facing each of the gems 12.

[0076] (Third embodiment) The third embodiment of the watch 200Y is a watch in which the shape of the connecting member 18 is limited with respect to the first embodiment of the watch 200 or the second embodiment of the watch 200X. A connecting member 18y, described later, is used as an example of a limited connecting member 18. Also, it differs from the watches 200 and 200X in that two pairs of through holes (connecting holes 17) for attaching the connecting member 18y are provided instead of the two openings 16a on the connecting side that are provided to face each other in the length direction X. Below, the same parts as the first and second embodiments will not be described, and only the different parts will be described. Note that in Figures 11 and 12 described later, the jewels 12 and the joints 30 are omitted from illustration for convenience.

[0077] FIG. 11 shows a main part of an example of the accessory of the third embodiment, and is a schematic diagram showing the base 16y of the unit member 11y and the connecting member 18y before being inserted into the base 16y. The base 16y is shown as viewed from the side, and the connecting member 18y is shown as viewed from diagonally above. FIG. 12 shows a main part of an example of the accessory of the third embodiment, and is a schematic diagram showing the state in which two bases 16y are connected by the connecting member 18y as viewed from the bottom side of the base 16y. In FIG. 12, for convenience, the claw portion 14 and the opening 16a are omitted, and only one pair of connecting holes 17 is shown for one base 16y.

[0078] As shown in Fig. 11, in the third embodiment, one base 16y is provided with two pairs of connecting holes 17 and two openings 16a. Specifically, a pair of connecting holes 17 is provided in each of the front side surface portion and the rear side surface portion facing the connecting direction X (see Fig. 2) of the unit member 11y, and one opening 16a is provided in each of the left side surface portion and the right side surface portion facing the width direction Y of the unit member 11y. The pair of connecting holes 17 are two substantially rectangular through holes arranged side by side on the side surfaces of the base 16y.

[0079] As shown in FIG. 11, the connecting member 18y is a substantially rectangular flat plate with a substantially C-shaped cross section before connecting two bases 16y, and is rounded with both ends open. As shown by the dashed-dotted arrow in FIG. 11, the end of the connecting member 18y is inserted from one of the pair of connecting holes 17 to the other connecting hole 17, and the connecting portion 16d between the pair of connecting holes 17 is taken into the connecting member 18y. The connecting portion 16d (not shown) of the adjacent base 16y is also taken in in the same manner, and both ends are closed so that the cross section has a substantially elliptical shape. In this manner, the two bases 16y are connected (see FIG. 12). In this embodiment, when closing both ends, the both ends may be closed by laser processing, brazing processing, or the like.

[0080] Here, it is preferable that the length α of the connecting hole 17 in the axial direction of the base 16y is approximately the same as the length γ of the connecting member 18y in the axial direction. Specifically, it is preferable that the length γ of the connecting member 18y is formed to be slightly smaller than the length α of the connecting hole 17. With this configuration, the heights of two adjacent bases 16y can be made uniform when connected. In the decorative member 10 in which the unit members 11y are connected by the connecting member 18y, the heights of the jewels 12 are uniform, so that the effort of adjusting the heights of the jewels 12 to prevent variation can be saved when the decorative member 10 is attached to the recess 104 or 104x.

[0081] In addition, the width β of the connecting hole in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the base 16y is preferably approximately the same as the thickness of the connecting member 18y. Here, approximately the same as the thickness of the connecting member 18y means that the length β of the connecting hole 17 is not too large compared to the thickness of the connecting member 18y, and is preferably formed to a size that allows the connecting member 18y to be inserted. If the decorative member 10 is arranged in a curved line, it is preferable that the size of the connecting hole 17 is such that the base 16y can be moved while the base 16y is connected, as shown in FIG. 12. With this configuration, the intervals between the gemstones 12 of the decorative member 10 are uniform, so that the effort of adjusting the intervals between the gemstones 12 when the decorative member 10 is attached to the recesses 104, 104x can be saved. The length β of the connecting hole 17 is preferably set to an appropriate size based on the thickness, shape, and decorative design of the connecting member 18y.

[0082] The connecting member 18y is a (hollow) substantially columnar member having a hollow space penetrating in the axial direction, and may be configured to connect two bases 16y so that the axial direction of the bases 16y and the axial direction of the connecting member 18y are substantially parallel. In the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the connecting member 18y is tubular with a substantially elliptical cross section. The substantially elliptical shape increases the degree of freedom of the positional relationship between the adjacent bases 16y. Specifically, the angle between the two line segments connecting the centers of the adjacent bases 16y and the center of the connecting member 18y can be changed by moving the position of the base 16y in a sliding manner in the circumferential direction of the connecting member 18y. Therefore, the decorative member 10y, which is formed by connecting a plurality of bases 16y, can be arranged in a straight line or a curved line according to the decorative design.

[0083] (Fourth embodiment) The fourth embodiment of the watch 200Z is different from the third embodiment of the watch 200Y in that, instead of the connecting member 18y, it is equipped with a base 16z in which a protrusion that plays the same role as the connecting member 18y is provided on the base 16y itself. Below, the same parts as the third embodiment will be omitted from the description, and only the differences will be described. Note that, for the sake of convenience, the jewel 12 and the joint 30 are omitted from the illustration in Figures 13 and 14 described later.

[0084] Fig. 13 is a side view showing a main part of an example of the accessory of the fourth embodiment, and is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the bases 16z of the unit members 11z are connected. Fig. 14 is a plan view showing a main part of an example of the accessory of the fourth embodiment, and is a view of the bases 16z of Fig. 13 viewed from above. As shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, a pair of connecting pieces 16e, which are generally rectangular protruding pieces protruding outward, are formed on the side surface of a base 16z of a unit member 11z.

[0085] The pair of connecting pieces 16e are inserted into the pair of connecting holes 17 of the bases 16z of the adjacent unit members 11z. After insertion, the pair of connecting pieces 16e are bent into an approximately quarter-circular arc shape so that their tips face each other. The pair of connecting pieces 16e can connect the two bases 16z by enclosing the connecting portion 16d of the bases 16z inside. The length of the connecting piece 16e in the axial direction of the bases 16z is approximately the same as the length α of the connecting hole 17 in the axial direction of the bases 16z, as with the connecting member 18y. The width β of the connecting hole in the direction perpendicular to the axial direction of the bases 16z is preferably set to a size that matches the decorative design. Specifically, when the decorative member 10z connected to the bases 16z is attached to the decorative tool body in a straight line, the width β of the connecting hole 17 may be approximately the same as the thickness of the connecting piece 16e. Furthermore, when decorative member 10z is attached to the decorative tool body in a curved shape, the width β of connecting hole 17 is made larger than the thickness of connecting piece 16e to provide a space for bending, as shown in Fig. 14. It is also preferable to form the cross-sectional shape of connecting piece 16e to be a part of an ellipse (C-shape) like connecting member 18y of the third embodiment.

[0086] Fifth embodiment The fifth embodiment is a modified version of the wristwatch 200Y of the third embodiment and the wristwatch 200Z of the fourth embodiment. Here, only the connection hole 17 of the base 16y of the third embodiment will be described, but the same applies to the connection hole 17 of the base 16z of the fourth embodiment. Below, the same parts as in the third embodiment will be omitted, and only the differences will be described. Note that in FIG. 15 described later, the jewel 12 and the joint 30 are omitted for convenience.

[0087] FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a main part of an example of the accessory of the fifth embodiment, and showing a base 16y of a unit member 11y. The base 16y is shown as viewed from the side, and the connecting member 18y is shown as viewed from diagonally above. Unlike the connecting hole 17 of the base 16y of the third embodiment, the connecting hole 17x is substantially trapezoidal. Specifically, the substantially trapezoidal connecting hole 17x has an upper base 17a at the upper end side of the base 16y longer than a lower base 17b at the lower end side. In addition, in the pair of connecting holes 17x, the inner leg 17c is oblique to the height direction of the base 16y, and the outer inner leg 17d is parallel to the height direction of the base 16y. By forming the pair of connecting holes 17x in such a shape, the connecting portion 16d between the pair of connecting holes 17 of the base 16y becomes an isosceles trapezoidal shape with the upper base longer than the lower base. The isosceles trapezoidal connecting portion 16d allows the decorative member 10y, which is formed by connecting multiple unit members 11y, to have a curved shape in a side view, which increases the freedom of decorative design. In addition, by adjusting the length of the upper base 17a to a size that matches the design, the decorative member 10y can be curved to a certain curvature, for example, as shown in a bracelet 300 described later. This makes it easy to create a sense of unity when multiple decorative members 10 are attached to one piece of jewelry in the same way.

[0088] Sixth embodiment The sixth embodiment shows an example of a bracelet as an accessory. Fig. 16 and Fig. 17 show a link portion 102s which is a part of a bracelet 300 of the sixth embodiment. Fig. 16 is a perspective view showing the link portion 102s as viewed obliquely from the front, and Fig. 17 is a perspective view showing the link portion 102s as viewed obliquely from the back. The bracelet 300 includes a plurality of linked link portions 102s and a clasp (not shown) that connects both ends of the linked link portions 102s to form a ring shape. For convenience, the base 16s is shown in a simplified manner in Fig. 16, and the decorative member 10s is omitted in Fig. 17.

[0089] Three recesses 104s are formed in one link portion 102s, and a decorative member 10s is attached to each recess 104s. The surface of the link portion 102s is a curved surface with a protruding central portion in the length direction of the decorative member 10. The recesses 104s are also formed in a curved shape similar to this curved surface. The recesses 104s of the link portion 102s are configured approximately the same as the recesses 104x of the wristwatch 200X of the second embodiment, and a bottom hole 109s is provided at the bottom. The bracelet 300 is formed to a length with some play (room) so that it can move according to the movement of the wrist, so that light can easily enter through the bottom hole 109s, making each gemstone 12 shine brighter.

[0090] The decorative member 10s comprises three connected unit members 11s. The three unit members 11s are connected by the same connecting method as the wristwatch 200Z shown in the fourth embodiment. In addition, by making the connecting hole 17 of the base 16s a connecting hole 17x that is substantially trapezoidal as described in the fifth embodiment, the decorative member 10s can be fixed along the surface of the link portion 102s (so that the central gem 12 is higher than the gems on both ends) (see FIG. 16). By making the orientation of the gems 12 slightly different, it is possible to capture light from different directions, and the sparkle of the gems 12 moves in a flowing manner in accordance with the movement of the bracelet 300. The arrangement of the decorative members attached to the bracelet 300 may be perpendicular to the direction in which the link portions are connected, or parallel to the direction in which the link portions are connected. The arrangement of the decorative members may be along a direction that is oblique to the direction in which the link portions are connected.

[0091] Although the preferred examples of the present disclosure have been described above, the ornament of the present disclosure is not limited to the above. The portion to which the decorative member attached to the ornament is applied may be a portion other than the link portion of the bracelet, such as the case or dial of a wristwatch. Furthermore, if the decorative member can be applied, the ornament may be a bracelet other than the bracelet of a wristwatch. The decorated product includes ornaments such as bracelets, and also includes golf clubs, table clocks, jewelry boxes, etc. The material of the base of the decorative member and the material of the portion of the ornament where the recess to which the decorative member is attached is provided may be the same or different. The decoration method of the present disclosure can be applied to objects that can be decorated, such as golf clubs, in addition to watches and bracelets.

[0092] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments described as preferred examples, and various modifications are possible as long as they have substantially the same configuration as the present disclosure and provide similar operational effects. [Explanation of symbols]

[0093] 10, 10y, 10z, 10s...decorative member, 11, 11y, 11z, 11s...unit member, 12...gemstone (one example of decorative body), 12a...table surface, 12b...pavilion, 12c...culet, 14...claw portion (one example of holding portion), 16, 16y, 16z, 16s...base, 16a...opening, 16b...upper straight portion (upper edge portion), 16c...lower straight portion (lower edge portion), 16d...connecting portion, 16e...connecting piece, 17, 17x...connecting hole, 18, 18y...connecting member, 20...chain portion material (an example of a primary decorative member), 30, 30x... joint, 30a... adhesive, 100... band (an example of a body of an ornament), 102, 102x, 102s... link portion, 104, 104x, 104s... recess, 108... inner wall surface, 108a, 108x... bottom surface, 108b... side wall surface, 109, 109s... bottom hole, 110... dial, 131... hour hand, 133... minute hand, 150... watch case, 200, 200X, 200Y, 200Z... wristwatch (an example of an ornament), 300... bracelet (an example of an ornament)

Claims

1. The accessory includes at least one recess having a bottom surface formed on the surface of the accessory body itself, and at least one decorative member attached to the recess; The decorative member includes at least one unit member having a decorative body and a substantially cylindrical base having a hollow space penetrating in an axial direction, The base is provided with an opening, which is a through hole, in a substantially central region in the axial direction of a side surface thereof, The ornament is held by a holder formed at one end of the base in the axial direction such that a lower tip of the ornament is disposed below an upper edge portion at the one end of the opening, the base is erected with a gap provided between it and the recess in a plan view so that the other end portion, which is the other end side in the axial direction, is in contact with a bottom surface of the recess, the gap is provided around the entire periphery of the decorative member, and the size of the gap is in the range of 0.5% to 10% of the distance from one end to the other end of the recess; The decorative member is fixed to the recess by a joint that joins the other end of the base and a bottom surface of the recess, The joint is formed over the entire bottom surface of the recess, and the surface is formed of a hardened adhesive arranged so that it is closer to the bottom surface of the recess than the lower edge portion at the other end of the opening.

2. The accessory according to claim 1 , wherein a lower tip of said ornament is disposed above a lower side portion at said other end of said opening.

3. 3. The accessory according to claim 1, wherein the opening is provided over a range of 30% or more of the entire circumference of the side surface of the base in the circumferential direction.

4. The accessory includes at least one recess having a bottom surface formed on the surface of the accessory body itself, and at least one decorative member attached to the recess; The decorative member includes at least one unit member having a decorative body and a substantially cylindrical base having a hollow space penetrating in an axial direction, The base is provided with an opening, which is a through hole, in a substantially central region in the axial direction of a side surface thereof, The ornament is held by a holder formed at one end of the base in the axial direction such that a lower tip of the ornament is disposed below an upper edge portion at the one end of the opening, the base is erected with a gap provided between it and the recess in a plan view so that the other end portion, which is the other end side in the axial direction, is in contact with a bottom surface of the recess, the gap is provided around the entire periphery of the decorative member, and the size of the gap is in the range of 0.5% to 10% of the distance from one end to the other end of the recess; The decorative member is fixed to the recess by a joint that joins the other end of the base and a bottom surface of the recess, The joint is formed over the entire bottom surface of the recess, and the surface is formed of a hardened adhesive arranged so that it is closer to the bottom surface of the recess than the lower edge portion at the other end of the opening.

5. A method for manufacturing the accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 3, a preparation step of preparing the decorative member having at least one unit member in which the decorative body is held on the base by the holding part; a recess forming step of forming the recess having a bottom surface for attaching the decorative member on the surface of the accessory body; The joint is provided between the other end of the base and the bottom surface of the recess, and the decorative member is attached to the front and a fixing step of fixing the substrate to the recessed portion, The fixing step includes a step of applying an adhesive to a bottom surface of the recess so as to have a substantially uniform thickness.

6. 6. The method for manufacturing an ornament according to claim 5, wherein the step of preparing a decorative member comprises forming and preparing the decorative member by cutting a primary decorative member having two or more unit members connected together.

7. A method for decorating an accessory according to any one of claims 1 to 3, comprising the steps of: A preparation step of preparing the decorative member having at least one unit member held on one end side of the base having a hollow cylindrical shape; a recess forming step of forming the recess having a bottom surface for attaching the decorative member on the surface of the accessory body; and a fixing step of providing the joint between the other end side of the base and the bottom side of the recess, and fixing the decorative member to the recess, The fixing step includes a step of applying adhesive to a bottom surface of the recess so as to have a substantially uniform thickness.

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