Interchangeable Jewelry Components

Abstract

An interchangeable jewelry device includes a locket including a body having a locket wall defining a cavity, and wherein the locket has opposing, discrete locket ribs extending outwardly adjacent to a lower edge of the locket wall, a case including a socket defined by a socket wall sized to receive the body of the locket, wherein the case has opposing, discrete case ribs adjacent to an upper edge of the socket wall, a first magnet positioned on an exterior surface of the body of the locket, and a second magnet positioned on an interior surface of the socket of the case. Each of the first and second magnets has an oblong shape. The first and second magnets are aligned and the locket and case ribs are engaged when the locket is secured within the socket of the case.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 292,105 filed Oct. 12, 2016, which incorporates by reference and claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62 / 240,064 filed on Oct. 12, 2015.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present subject matter relates generally to an interchangeable jewelry component. More specifically, the present invention relates to a jewelry locket and case assembly that may be adapted to be used across multiple jewelry formats.[0003]Accessorizing can be a daunting task for many, especially when it comes to jewelry. The variety of jewelry styles makes it difficult to decide on the right piece, both at the point of purchase and on a day-to-day basis. Jewelry wearers must select from a broad category of jewelry styles (necklaces, bracelets, etc.), and then they must select which designs in those categories best suit their outfit for the day.[0004]Many design styles incorporat...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention provides an easy way to change jewelry styles by using interchangeable lockets and jewelry attachments. It also offers a variety of options for designs, shapes, engravings, and customization. Users can create many different jewelry pieces from one set of adaptable lockets and jewelry attachments. The invention also allows for the use of favorite pieces of jewelry in many different applications.

Problems solved by technology

The variety of jewelry styles makes it difficult to decide on the right piece, both at the point of purchase and on a day-to-day basis.

However, if there were one design they preferred over all the others that occurred on one piece of jewelry, the wearer would have to settle for other designs if they needed to wear a different style of jewelry.

Further, the cost of building a versatile jewelry collection could be extensive in both time and money.

Unfortunately, the value of this selection process produces little benefit other than the satisfaction of choosing the best-looking piece.

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