Ornament setting for a detachable ornament, products comprising such a setting and method

Abstract

The present invention relates to an ornament setting for a detachable ornament (3), comprising a setting base (1); two opposing ornament holders (2a,b) fixedly attached to or integral with said setting base (1) and adapted for holding the ornament (3) between them; a clamping ring (4) encirculating said ornament holders (2a,b), which clamping ring (4) has inner dimensions such that in a release orientation of the clamping ring it allows release of said ornament (3), and in a clamping orientation the clamping ring (4) exerts a clamping force on said ornament holders to grip and secure said ornament (3) placed between the ornament holders (2a,b), wherein the clamping ring (4) comprises a spring metal layer (4c) and at least one other layer (4a,b,d,e). The present invention further relates to a method of detaching and remounting an ornament in said ornament base jewelry, as well as jewelry and watches comprising said ornament setting.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to jewelry and particularly to jewelry with an ornament which can be detached and remounted by the user.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A number of different gemstone settings of widely varying designs are known in the art. These settings are used to confine and fix precious stones or similar ornaments to a piece of jewelry, such as a finger ring, broche, bracelet, necklace or tiara. The settings are made of more of less intricately shaped holding parts which typically require the substantial skill of a jeweler, making setting and replacing the stone or other ornament complicated, time consuming and expensive.[0003]Traditionally the setting comprises a base with a number of prongs extending upwardly from the base, with the ends of the prongs being folded back over the stone or ornament to confine it and hold it securely in place. The number of prongs and their distribution depends on the size and shape of the stone.[0004]Suc...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention solves the problem of easily attaching and exchanging gem stones or ornaments to jewelry made of different materials using a clamping ring that snaps into its clamping position. Additionally, this solution is less susceptible to wear and tear on the components when the jewelry is made in a soft metal, such as gold or silver.

Problems solved by technology

The settings are made of more of less intricately shaped holding parts which typically require the substantial skill of a jeweler, making setting and replacing the stone or other ornament complicated, time consuming and expensive.

Such ornament settings and similar commonly used settings typically require skill and specialized equipment to properly mount the ornament to the piece of jewelry.

Hence, the detachment and replacement of gems and ornaments from such settings are difficult, rendering jewelry comprising such settings static in nature.

In addition, for design and aesthetic reasons, the visible parts of prongs or similar structures that fold over the stone and partially cover it may not be desirable.

The construction requires special tools for mounting a gem and its use is restricted to materials that have a high capacity for storing tensile forces.

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