JP2007102592A - Sales method of diamonds - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a sales method of selling a pair of diamonds cut out from an ore always as a set of product. <P>SOLUTION: A computer system comprises: a storage means 3 for storing a database 2 for registering data on the pair of diamonds cut out of the ore; a retrieval means 4 for selecting from the database 2 the pair of diamonds which meet a desired condition; a data display means 5 for displaying data on the selected pair of diamonds; a cut designation means 6 for designating a ratio among the respective sizes of the pair of diamonds and the desired kind of cut applied to the diamonds; an assumed cut image display means 7 for displaying an assumed image of the pair of diamonds generated on the basis of the ratio among the respective sizes and the kind of cut; and a message input means 9 for inputting a desired message to be inscribed on the pair of diamonds as the necessity arises. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a method for selling diamond.

  Diamonds are conventionally offered to the market in the form of one loose piece (bare stone) that is cut and cut from one rough or in the form of a product such as a ring fitted with one loose piece. (In the present invention, the term “diamond” is used to refer to the aforementioned loose). So, for example, if a fiancé as a prospective buyer of diamonds wants to own a pair of diamond rings as a sign of their engagement, that is, the diamonds used for each pair of rings. Is a combination of two pieces that seem to be the same kind and the same quality, but are always carved from separate raw stones. Such a form of sales has traditionally been maintained for a long time, so both the seller and the buyer have continued without any doubt.

  However, for example, focusing on the fact that the fiancee places importance on an integrated spiritual bond, in the conventional pair of rings, each diamond is extracted from a separate rough as described above. Therefore, the image of such a spiritual bond that is originally required does not match the physical fact that each diamond of the two rings is derived from a separate gemstone. There is a problem that the ring is not preferable for the original spiritual purpose of possessing the ring.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned points, and two diamonds cut and cut from one rough are always sold as one set without selling them as separate products. It is based on a completely new concept of selling as a product, and the purpose of this is to buy a diamond by using a computer system for such a set of two diamonds. It is to provide a method for selling diamond, which can be sold while providing an unprecedented high quality service to a prospective person or a purchaser.

  Secondly, an object of the present invention is to make it easier to receive a high-quality service provided to a prospective purchaser or a purchaser of diamond by the method for selling diamond according to the first aspect of the present invention. It is to provide a sales method for diamonds.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention is configured as follows. That is, the diamond sales method according to the first aspect of the present invention stores a set of two diamonds cut and cut from one rough, and a database in which data of the set of two diamonds is registered. Storage means, search means for selecting a set of two diamonds that match a desired condition from the database, and data display means for displaying data of a set of two diamonds selected by the search means A cut designating unit for designating a ratio between each size of the selected set of two diamonds and a desired cut type to be applied to the set of two diamonds, and the cut designating unit. The idea of the pair of diamonds generated based on the specified ratio between each size of the pair of diamonds and the type of cut. Using a computer system comprising an assumed cut image display means for displaying an image, and a message input means for inputting a desired message to be engraved on the selected set of two diamonds as necessary, It is characterized by selling as a set product.

  A diamond sales method according to a second aspect of the present invention is the diamond sales method according to the first aspect, wherein the computer system is connected to the Internet.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the structure having the above-described features makes it possible to thoroughly manage the diamond information handled by the seller as described above, and the information is related to the seller and the user, that is, the prospective purchaser of the diamond or There is an effect that it is possible to provide a high-quality service that is shared with the purchaser. In addition, by providing a set of two diamonds extracted from one rough as a set product to the market, new demands are created as the consumer's awareness of paired diamonds changes significantly. As a result, the diamond-related market will be expanded and developed.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, the diamond purchase planner or purchaser can more easily receive the high-quality service as described above in addition to the effect of the first aspect. As a result, the diamond-related market is further expanded and developed.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. All the drawings are conceptually drawn for an understanding of the present invention. In addition, about the same element, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected and description shall be abbreviate | omitted suitably.

  First, an embodiment of the invention described in claim 1 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a computer system used in the diamond sales method, FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a first search screen, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a second search screen, and FIG. 4 is a data display screen. 5 is a diagram showing a data explanation screen, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a cut designation explanation screen, FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a cut designation screen, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a message input screen.

  In the method for selling diamonds according to the present invention, a set of two diamonds cut and cut from one rough is always sold as a set product without being separated and sold separately. At this time, the following computer system is used. That is, as shown in FIG. 1, the computer system 1 includes a storage means 3 in which a database 2 in which data of a set of two diamonds as described above are registered, and a database 2 that matches a desired condition. Search means 4 for selecting a set of two diamonds to be performed; data display means 5 for displaying data of a set of two diamonds selected by the search means 2; The ratio of each size and the cut designating means 6 for designating a desired type of cut to be made for the set of two diamonds, and the pair of diamonds designated by the cut designating means 6 An assumed cut image display means 7 for displaying an assumed image of the set of two diamonds generated based on the ratio between the sizes and the type of cut, and the selected And the two message input means 9 for inputting a desired message to be stamped as required to a set of diamond, but having a.

  The above-mentioned means will be described in more detail. In the database 2 in the storage means 3, each set of two diamonds cut and cut from one rough is given to each of the rough, for example. The control code, the gemstone photo, the diamond photo, the type of diamond cut, the ratio between each size of the pair of diamonds, the cut obtained by the diamond identification, the color and Each grade of clarity (for example, the presence or absence of scratches, light and shade, etc.) (hereinafter referred to as “cut grade”, “color grade”, “clarity grade”), each carat (weight) of the above-mentioned pair of diamonds, and cut The date of the cut, the name of the person who made the cut, the name of the person responsible for the cut, the selling price, etc. Data is registered.

  Among the data, “the management code assigned to the rough” means, for example, the same code as the code stamped on the girdle portion of the diamond using a dedicated laser marking system. This code is composed of, for example, a number consisting of a string of numbers, characters or symbols such as alphabets, numbers, kana, or combinations thereof. “Photos of the diamond” include photographs of the front, plane, bottom, etc. taken at a normal viewing angle, as well as those taken at an angle so that the sign stamped by the laser marking system can be visually confirmed. be registered. The “type of cut applied to the diamond” refers to a cut name such as a round brilliant cut, as will be described later.

  In addition, this database includes, for example, the type of cut desired by the purchaser, the ratio of the size, the message stamped by the purchaser, the purchase date, etc., generated by the purchaser purchasing the diamond. Various data after sales are also registered.

  The “desired condition” in the search means 4 is, for example, a condition desired by the purchaser when purchasing a set of two diamonds. Usually, the type of cut, color, clarity, carat, The price, ie the purchase budget. For example, a first search screen 11 shown in FIG. 2 is prepared as a component of the search means 4 that meets such a purpose. On this screen 11, for example, a search input field 12 displayed as “cut”, “color”, “clarity”, “carat”, and “price”, and “search” for executing the search are displayed. A search button 13 is provided.

  Further, the “desired condition” is data relating to the history desired by the purchaser of the already sold loose, for example, the purchase date and price of the purchased diamond. In that case, as a step for executing the search, for example, the management code of the rough ore given to the sold diamond in advance and acquired by purchase can be input. As a search means for such a case, for example, a second search screen 15 shown in FIG. 3 can be set. That is, the second search screen 15 is provided with an input field 16 and a search button 17 for the number of the rough stone as the management code (in the figure, “Roughstone No.” is displayed). . Thus, the desired data is retrieved from the database 2 without error by inputting the management code of the rough.

  “Data of a selected set of two diamonds” in the data display means 5 is data selected as data that matches the condition given by the search means 4 among the data registered in the database 2. It is. The data display means 5 can be configured as, for example, a data display screen 19 as shown in FIG. This screen 19 is a data set of two diamonds corresponding to the management number selected in response to the input of the management number of the rough stone, as well as the management number 21 of the rough stone, A photograph 22, a photograph 23 in which the cut pattern of the diamond is viewed from above and below, and photographs 24 of the two cut diamonds are displayed. FIG. 5 shows a data explanation screen 26 for explaining the data 20 displayed in the data display screen 19, and displays, for example, the quality of the diamond, for example, the color grade 27 and the cut grade 28. By referring to the data explanation screen 26, the purchaser can confirm the quality of the purchased diamond. The data display means 5 can be constituted by an output device such as a printer in addition to such a display screen.

  The cut designating means 6 is a means for determining the type of cut desired by the diamond purchaser and the ratio between each size of a set of two diamonds. The cut designating means 6 along such a purpose is constituted by, for example, a cut designation explanation screen 30 shown in FIG. 6 and a cut designation screen 35 shown in FIG. That is, the cut designation explanation screen 30 shown in FIG. 6 describes the shape and characteristics of the cut, and includes cut type displays 31 and 32 including cut type names 31A and 32A and cut state diagrams 31B and 32B. It has been. As the type of cut, for example, in addition to the round brilliant cut, there is a cut name for a “cross-for-cut” cut created by the applicant. This kind of name “cross for cut” is unique from the trademark “Crossfor” owned by the applicant.

  On the other hand, the cut designation execution screen 35 shown in FIG. 7 includes cut type displays 31 and 32 similar to those shown in FIG. 36B and 37B showing size diamonds are provided. Here, one size ratio display 36 shows a case where two pairs of diamonds are 5: 5 (identical), and the other size ratio display 37 shows a pair of two diamonds 7: 3 ( The case of a size of (large and small) is shown. The purchaser refers to the display contents of the description screen 30 for cut designation in FIG. 6 while referring to any one of the display of cut types 31 and 32 and the size ratio displays 36 and 37 in the cut designation screen 35 of FIG. The display is selected, and the cut designation for the cut type and size ratio of the diamond is executed.

  Although the assumed cut image display means 7 is not shown in the figure, for example, a display screen or a printer that displays an image after cutting of diamond generated by execution of cut designation by the cut designation means 6 as a 3D image by an analyzer. Or the like. Thereby, the state of the diamond after the cutting can be visually confirmed.

  The message input means 9 gives, for example, a word or phrase that is meaningful to the purchaser, such as a name, initials, anniversary or birthday, to each set of diamonds that are to be purchased, that is, to be purchased. It is provided to engrave the diamond. The message input means 9 can be configured as a message input screen 40 as shown in FIG. 8, for example. That is, this screen 40 is provided with an input field 41 and a send button 42 for the desired message. The display of the rough stone management number 43 as described above means that a message is input for the required diamond selected from the database 2. In addition to this, the message input means 9 can also be configured by a message entry sheet provided with a message entry field, a scanner device for reading the message entry sheet, and the like.

  The computer system configured in this way may be installed either in a stand-alone form or in a form using an in-house LAN, depending on the sales form and scale of the diamond seller. Depending on the form, location, etc., the seller and / or the prospective purchaser or purchaser can operate as appropriate. Therefore, the procedure for selling (purchasing) a set of two diamonds as a set product as described above and the procedure for confirming information about the diamond held by the purchaser will be described as follows. is there.

  That is, for example, if a prospective purchaser of a set of two diamonds for an engagement ring selects a set of two diamonds that match a desired condition on the search screen 11 of FIG. 2, the data display of FIG. On the screen 19, data 20 of a set of two diamonds that match the conditions is displayed. At that time, as shown in FIG. 5, the quality of the diamond can be confirmed by referring to the cut designation explanation screen 26 explaining the quality of the diamond. Next, with reference to the cut explanation screen 30 in FIG. 6, the cut designation in FIG. 7 is used to determine what kind of cut and size ratio is desired for the set of two selected diamonds. When the type and size ratio of the cut are designated on the screen 35, the designated content can be confirmed by viewing the 3D image, for example, on the display screen set as the assumed cut image display means 7 described above. Further, by inputting a desired message on the message input screen 40, the message is imprinted on the diamond. In this way, the prospective purchaser can purchase a set of two diamonds according to wishes.

  On the other hand, after that, the purchaser of this diamond may want to know information about the diamond he owns for some reason. In that case, the purchaser is installed in the store of the seller. That information can be obtained using a computer system. That is, in the search screen 15 of FIG. 3, if the management number of the rough ore known from the seller by the purchase is entered, the data display screen 19 of FIG. Of the registered information, necessary information, for example, the diamond history such as the date of purchase, and if necessary, the quality of the diamond can be confirmed on the data explanation screen 26 of FIG.

  According to the diamond sales method as described above, by using the computer system as described above, it is possible to thoroughly manage the information about the diamond to be sold, and the diamond purchaser is used to manage the rough stone engraved on the diamond. It is possible to share information between the seller and the purchaser by making it possible to confirm the quality, history, information, and the like by the sign of. In addition, by using the computer system in this way, a set of two diamonds cut and cut from a single rough is either a loose shape or a set of jewelry (rings, pendants) such as rings. Needless to say, they can be sold as piercings, etc.). In the present invention, even in the case of such a product, the purchaser can check the information about his own diamond by referring to the database based on the management code stamped on the diamond. . As described above, according to this sales method, the seller can provide the purchaser with a high-quality service that has never existed before.

  Next, an embodiment of the invention described in claim 2 will be described with reference to FIG. 9 and FIGS. 1 to 8 described above. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a search screen according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The present invention is characterized in that the computer system shown in FIG. 1 in the embodiment of the invention described in claim 1 is connected to the Internet. That is, an Internet user, specifically, for example, a purchaser who intends to purchase a pair of diamonds as described above, or a purchaser who has already purchased the diamonds as described above, Diamonds that meet the desired conditions can be easily operated by accessing the dedicated website opened by the seller on the Internet without visiting the store directly. Or various information about diamonds that have already been purchased can be obtained.

  More specifically, in the invention described in claim 2, a computer system having means having the same functions as the means described in the first embodiment is used. In accordance with the purpose of use, the titles are added to the screens that constitute each of the above-mentioned means and contact the user in order to confirm when accessing the dedicated home page. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, a title 46 of a dedicated home page is added to the first search screen 45 for the Internet corresponding to the first search screen 11 of FIG. The term “LovePairDiamond” as the exemplified title 46 is derived from a trademark owned by the applicant. Similarly, although not shown, the second search screen 15 in FIG. 3, the data display screen 19 in FIG. 4, the data explanation screen 26 in FIG. 5, the cut designation explanation screen 30 in FIG. Such titles 46 are similarly added to the Internet screens provided so as to correspond to the cut designation screen 35 and the message input screen 40 of FIG. The information corresponding to these screens, the operations on the screens, the operation results, and the like are the same as those described in the embodiment of the invention described in claim 1 described above.

  In the diamond sales method corresponding to the Internet in this way, the prospective purchaser or purchaser of diamonds as described above can easily access the Internet anytime, anywhere without visiting the seller's store. Then, by accessing the dedicated website hosted by the seller, calling each of the screens described above, and performing the same operation as in the embodiment of the invention described in claim 1, the embodiment described above Similarly, for example, it is possible to search for a desired diamond that meets the desired conditions, and the purchaser can use the management code stamped on the purchased diamond as an access key to record the history and information of the diamond. You can check the information of raw stones, quality, etc.

It is a block diagram which shows notionally the computer system used for the sales method of the diamond in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows notionally the 1st screen for a search which comprises the said computer system. It is a figure which shows notionally the 2nd screen for a search which comprises the said computer system. It is a figure which shows notionally the data display screen which comprises the said computer system. It is a figure which shows notionally the data explanatory screen which comprises the said computer system. It is a figure which shows notionally the explanatory screen for cut designation | designated which comprises the said computer system. It is a figure which shows notionally the cut designation | designated screen which comprises the said computer system. It is a figure which shows notionally the message input screen which comprises the said computer system. It is a figure which shows notionally the 1st screen for a search in another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Computer system 2 Database 3 Memory | storage means 4 Search means 5 Data display means 6 Cut designation | designated means 7 Assumed cut image display means 9 Message input means

Claims (2)

  A set of two diamonds cut and cut from a single rough meets a desired condition from the storage means storing a database in which the data of the two sets of diamonds are registered. Search means for selecting a set of two diamonds, data display means for displaying data of a set of two diamonds selected by the search means, and each size of the selected set of two diamonds A cut designating means for designating a ratio between them and a type of a desired cut to be performed on the set of two diamonds, and between each size of the set of two diamonds designated by the cut designating means. An assumed cut image display means for displaying an assumed image of the set of two diamonds generated based on the ratio and the type of cut, and the selected A diamond which is sold as a set product using a computer system having a message input means for inputting a desired message to be engraved on a set of two diamonds as needed. How to sell. The method for selling diamond according to claim 1, wherein the computer system is connected to the Internet.

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