JP2003159106A - Gem holder for gem adornment - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a gem holder which brings the whole of a gem to be attached and supported by a setting for a gem adornment into a condition decorated on a screen and enables an observer to admire even the backside, brightness, and color of the stone. <P>SOLUTION: On the bottom face side of a setting 2 of the gem adornment to which a gem 3 is fit in, a setting mount 2a for a flat plate shape frieze board 4 with an area wider than the area of the upper face side of the gem 3 fit into the setting 2 for stone fit into the setting 2 is equipped. The frieze board 4 is set on the setting mount 2a so that the upper face of the frieze board 4 forms a screen. A setting mount 2b to set a piece of gem 3 is equipped above the frieze board 4. A gem is fit into the setting mount 2b so that the gem is positioned on the upper face of the frieze board 4 set in the setting mount 2a in plan view. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an improvement of a support for attaching and supporting jewelry such as diamonds and rubies to jewelry products such as rings, necklaces and pendants.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A conventional supporting means for attaching and supporting a jewel in a jewelry product is, for example, a ring-shaped main body 1 having a split portion formed of a noble metal such as platinum, for a ring a shown in the drawing. As shown in FIG. 1, a small-diameter ring-shaped pedestal 2 is formed at the cleavage site, and the pedestal 2 connects the cleaving portion of the ring-shaped main body 1 to form a ring. 20 ... is provided and the nail 20
As shown in FIG. 2, the peripheral edge portion 30 of the cut jewel 3 is fitted into the fitting groove 21 formed in the inner wall surface of the ... The portion 22 of the portion 20 above the fitting groove 21 is bent and caulked as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, so that the jewel 3 is attached to and supported by the pedestal 2.

[0003]

The supporting means for attaching and supporting the gemstone in the conventional gemwork is mainly to firmly support the gemstone with respect to the gemwork, and the lower side of the gemstone is almost hidden. , The brilliance and shade of the jewel itself is only the front side of the jewel that can be seen from the outside of the craft, and the back side of the jewel that is hidden is provided with a through hole that goes down to the pedestal and There is a problem in that the transparency of the jewel is enhanced by allowing light rays to pass therethrough, and the value of the jewel itself cannot be fully exerted.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems occurring in the gemstone supporting means of the conventional gemwork, and the gemstone to be mounted and supported on the pedestal is entirely on the screen. The purpose is to make it possible to view the shape, brilliance, and color tone of the back side of the item while it is decorated.

[0005]

In the present invention, as means for achieving the above-mentioned object, the pedestal 2 is fitted to the bottom surface side of the pedestal 2 on which the jewel 3 is fitted to a jeweled product. The installation seat 2a of the flat curtain plate 4 having a larger area than the upper surface side of the jewel 3 is provided, and the curtain plate 4 is installed there.
Is mounted so that the upper surface thereof forms a screen, and a mounting seat 2b for fitting the jewel 3 above the curtain plate 4 thereof.
And mounting the jewel on the mounting seat 2b so as to be located on the curtain surface of the upper surface of the curtain plate 4 mounted on the mounting seat 2a in plan view. It is to raise a support.

[0006]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION The gemstone supporting means in a gemwork according to the present invention is such that a gemstone is fitted to a pedestal provided on the gemwork and is attached and supported by being locked by a claw provided on the pedestal. However, for a pedestal that supports gems, on the bottom side of it, for example, a stone of jewelry such as onyx, malachite, turquoise, lapis lazuli, protein stone, etc. is formed into a flat plate and the upper surface is polished to a flat curtain surface. So that the finished curtain plate exists.

[0007] This curtain plate 4 is, in concrete terms, an example in which a jeweled product is a ring a, as compared with jewels, as shown in Fig. 5, rather than a jewel 3 attached to a pedestal 2 provided on the ring a. It is formed into a flat plate having a size having an area several times as large as the eyes, and is attached to the bottom surface portion of the pedestal 2 so that the polished and mirror-finished surface becomes the curtain surface.

The shape of the curtain plate 4 formed of the jewelry may be formed in an appropriate shape adapted to the jewelry 3 to be attached to the processed jewelry product. For example, when the jewel 3 is cut into a round shape such as a ruby diamond, it is formed into a disc shape or an oval shape as shown in the left half side in FIG. 5 described above, and the sapphire emerald is formed. When it is cut into a rectangular shape, it is formed into a rectangular or polygonal rectangular plate shape as shown in the right half side of FIG.

The jewels 3 supported on the pedestal 2 are held above the curtain plate 4 by the claws 20 provided on the pedestal 2, whereby the jewels 3 mounted and supported on the pedestal 2 are flat. When viewed from above, the curtain plate 4 is positioned above the screen formed by the upper surface of the curtain plate 4, and when viewed from the perspective, the curtain plate 4 finished to have a mirror surface.
Due to the reflected light from the curtain surface and the space formed between the curtain plate 4 and the jewel 3, almost all of the back surface side of the jewel 3 can be seen clearly.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, the pedestal 2 is provided with a seat plate-shaped mounting seat 2a for mounting the curtain plate 4 on the bottom side, and the mounting plate 2 for mounting the curtain plate 4 is installed. A stopper claw 23 for locking the curtain plate 4 is provided at the peripheral edge of the seat plate-shaped mounting seat 2a.
Are provided as appropriate. Then, above this, a mounting seat 2b for mounting the jewel 3 is provided separately from the seat plate-shaped mounting seat 2a.

When the curtain plate 4 mounted on the mounting seat 2a is formed of colored stones such as lapis lazuli and turquoise, it is mounted on a screen of blue, dark blue or the like, which is provided on the screen.
The jewel 3 is decorated with it as a background.

The curtain plate 4 may be formed of a metal plate such as a platinum / 18 gold plate.

In the case where the curtain plate 4 is formed of a white metal plate such as platinum, the curtain surface to be polished and finished may be formed to have a fine, roughened surface. Also, when finishing the gold curtain plate 4 with an 18-karat gold plate or brass plate, copper plate, etc.,
The curtain surface is mirror-finished.

Since the curtain plate 4 is formed to have a size which is several times as large as the jewel 3 mounted on the mounting seat 2b of the pedestal 2 in plan view, the mounting seat 2
The jewel 3 to be attached to b may be attached to a position floating above the upper surface of the curtain plate 4.

The mounting seat 2b for mounting the jewel 3 has a basket-like fitting seat for fitting the jewel 3 and a claw 20 which is erected on the peripheral wall portion thereof, like a pedestal in an ordinary jewelry product. May be configured with.

In the mounting seat 2b for mounting the jewel 3, the claw 20 for locking the jewel 3 is formed in a wide columnar shape as shown in FIG. As in
A jaw-shaped step portion or groove 21 for mounting the peripheral edge of the jewel 3 is formed in advance, and the nail 2 is placed in the state where the jewel 3 is mounted thereon.
The upper end side of 0 is bent to the upper surface of the jewel 3 as shown by the chain line in FIG. 7, and the jewel 3 is caulked. It may be fitted and the claw 20 may double as the mounting seat 2b.

The supporting means for the jewel 3 in the form of the rail stop shows an example in which the jewel 3 is made by cutting a sapphire emerald or the like into a square shape in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. 8 ・ As shown in FIG. 9, the same may be done when the gemstone 3 cuts a ruby diamond into a round shape.

In the example shown in FIGS. 6 and 7 and FIGS. 8 and 9, the curtain plate 4 mounted on the mounting seat 2a for mounting the curtain plate 4 has the upper surface side and the jewel 3 as the curtain surface. Mounting seat for mounting 2
The jewel 3 is attached to the bottom side of the jewel 3 attached to b so that the jewel 3 floats in the air.
As shown in FIG. 12, the bottom surface of the jewel 3 assembled to the mounting seat 2b may be in a state of being joined to the upper surface side of the curtain plate 4.

In this case, as shown in FIG. 13, the curtain plate 4
In this case, a mortar-shaped groove 40 is formed in a shape having a through hole 41 extending downward in the central portion.
Then, the jewel 3 is assembled by the assembly seat 2b with the bottom end portion of the jewel 3 fitted therein.

At this time, since the jewel 3 does not move downward, the claw 20 may be in the form of a stop claw that is caulked from the upper surface side as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 described above. No need to stop.

Next, FIGS. 13 to 17 show an embodiment in which a jewelry product is a necklace b.

In this example, the jewelry is necklace b.
The main body 1 of the chain is a chain made of precious metal, and a pedestal 2 for mounting a jewelry 3 to decorate the chain.
Is formed in the shape of a hanging metal fitting that is inserted into the chain that is the main body 1.

The pedestal 2 has a pair of hanging rings 24, 24 formed in the shape of a hollow semi-cylindrical hollow member made of noble metal for inserting the chain which is the main body 1, and a seat plate on the bottom side within the interval between them. 25 are mounted on the bridge to form a mounting seat 2a for mounting the curtain plate, and a pair of hanging rings 24, 24 facing each other.
In the space on the upper side of the, a basket-shaped mounting seat 2b for mounting jewelry is arranged and welded to the suspension rings 24, 24, and a plurality of claws 20 ... Yes, the curtain plate 4 is fitted into the mounting seat 2a for mounting the curtain plate, and is fixedly supported by the retaining claws 23 provided on the periphery of the seat plate 25 of the mounting seat 2a, and the jewel 3 is mounted on the mounting seat 2b for mounting jewels. Are fitted and locked by the claws 20 so that the jewelry 3 is decorated.

Also in the pedestal 2 provided in this necklace b, the jewel 3 is attached to the jewel mounting mount 2b mounted on the pedestal 2 by fitting the jewel 3 into the mount 2b as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. When the upper end side of the claw 20 is caulked to the upper surface side of the peripheral edge of the gemstone 3 which is hung and supported in the form of a stopper claw, and as in the example shown in FIGS.
A jaw-shaped locking step portion 21 is formed on the inner wall surface of the plurality of claws 20 standing on the mounting seat, and the peripheral edge portion of the jewel 3 is supported here, and the upper end side of the claw 20 is bent. The jewel 3 is attached to the upper surface side of the jewel 3 in a rail stopper shape so that the bottom surface side of the jewel 3 is floated from the bottom of the mounting seat 2b as shown in FIG. Is.

[0025]

As described above, the gemstone support of the gemwork according to the present invention has a flat plate shape having a larger area on the bottom surface side than the area on the upper surface side of the gemstone 3 fitted into the pedestal 2. The curtain plate 4 is attached so that the upper surface of the curtain plate 4 becomes the screen, and the jewel 3 is placed above the curtain plate 4.
Since it is installed so that it is positioned on the curtain surface, the jewel 3 comes to stand out on the screen, and the hue, brilliance, and transparency of the jewel 3 become outstanding, and the value of the jewel 3 is worth it. You will be able to appreciate it effectively.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a plan view of a gemstone support in a conventional gemwork.

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which the jewel of the main part of the above is fitted.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of the same state as above.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the same state as above.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a curtain plate used in the means of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an essential part of the same means.

FIG. 7 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state in which a jewel and a curtain plate, which are main parts of the same means, are assembled.

FIG. 8 is a plan view of a main part in an example in which a jewel cut into a round shape of the same means is mounted.

FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view of the above-mentioned means.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of an example in which a concave groove of the curtain plate used in the same means is provided.

FIG. 11 is a vertical cross-sectional view of an example in which the same upper curtain plate of the same means is used.

FIG. 12 is a vertical sectional view of still another example of the above means.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an example in which the jeweled article of the above-mentioned means is applied to a jewel mounting base when the necklace is used.

FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a state in which jewelry is attached to the pedestal of the same necklace.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the pedestal of the same necklace.

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of a pedestal of the same as above with jewels attached.

FIG. 17 is a vertical sectional view of the pedestal of the above.

[Explanation of symbols]

a ... Ring, b ... Necklace, 1 ... Main body, 2 ... Pedestal, 2a
2b ... mounting seat, 20 ... claw, 21 ... fitting groove, 22 ... upper part, 23 ... stop claw, 24 ... hanging ring, 25 ... seat plate, 3
... jewels, 30 ... edge part, 4 ... curtain plate, 40 ... concave groove, 41
… Through holes.

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A flat curtain plate 4 having a larger area on the bottom surface side of a pedestal 2 on which the jewel 3 is fitted on the jeweled product than on the upper surface side of the jewel 3 fitted on the pedestal 2. Mounting seat 2a
Is provided, and the curtain plate 4 is attached thereto so that the upper surface thereof forms a screen. Above the curtain plate 4, the jewel 3 is attached.
The curtain plate 4 is provided with a mounting seat 2b for fitting a jewel, and a jewel is mounted on the mounting seat 2b on the mounting seat 2a in plan view.
A support base for jewelry in a jewelry product, which is fitted so as to be positioned on the curtain surface of the upper surface of the. 2. The curtain plate 4 is formed of colored stones such as lapis lazuli and turquoise, and the curtain surface serving as the upper surface thereof is processed into a smooth mirror surface. Gem support for the listed gemwork. 3. The curtain plate 4 is formed of a gold-colored metal plate such as an 18-karat gold plate, a brass plate, and a copper plate, and the curtain surface, which is the upper surface of the curtain plate, is finished into a smooth mirror surface. A support for jewelry in a gemwork according to claim 1. 4. The gemwork according to claim 1, wherein the curtain plate 4 is formed of a white metal plate such as platinum, and the curtain plate 4 serving as an upper surface of the curtain plate 4 is matte finished. Support for jewelry.