US20210219677A1 - Apparatus and method of manufacture of a jewelry setting - Google Patents
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- Gemstone arrangements seek to enhance the appearance and visual characteristics of gemstones by taking advantage of their reflective and/or refractive characteristics. This may be done by abutting gemstones such that many smaller gemstones appear to be a single larger and a more valuable gemstone. Different mounting systems can also enhance the appearance. Gemstones can be arranged to enhance the natural beauty of the arrangement, taking advantage of the reflective and/or refractive characteristics of a composite of gemstones. Complementary arrangements may also position several gemstones in relation to a central gemstone such that light from the complementary gemstones is introduced to the central gemstone, further enhancing the beauty of the central gemstone and the overall arrangement.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention as-assembled.
- a jewelry or gemstone setting may include any combination of the above stones, setting types, jewelry types, and metal types.
- the jewelry or gemstone setting is fabricated from a single piece of cast metal.
- stones may be used that may be prone to damage from high heat operations, in which case a separate base plate may be assembled and then joined with the main arrangement.
- FIG. 7 is a side view of jewelry assembly 500 of FIGS. 5 and 6 , having center stone 510 positioned within center hole 524 of base plate 506 .
- center stone 510 includes culet 512 and pavilion 514 , positioned within base plate 506 .
- jewelry assembly 500 is fabricated with a method that is described above and with respect to method 400 , having options to cast as one piece and then place stones, or to cast separately as sub-assembly 504 and as base support 502 /ring 538 .
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A jewelry ring, includes a metal band, a base plate fixed on the metal band, a center stone having a culet and a pavilion, a support which fixes the center stone to the metal band and sets the center stone at position in spaced relation to the base plate such that the pavilion of the center stone is above an upper surface of the base plate, and a plurality of secondary jewelry stones which are smaller than the center stone, are attached the upper surface of the base plate and cover much of the upper surface such that many of the secondary jewelry stones are disposed directly beneath and visible around the center stone pavilion.
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- The present application is a divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/914,709, filed Mar. 7, 2018. The entire subject matter of this priority document, including specification claims and drawings thereof, is incorporated by reference herein.
- This disclosure relates generally to arrangements for gemstones and gemstone, or more generally, for jewelry settings. More particularly, the disclosure relates to an apparatus and method of manufacture of a jewelry setting.
- Gemstone arrangements, or jewelry in general, seek to enhance the appearance and visual characteristics of gemstones by taking advantage of their reflective and/or refractive characteristics. This may be done by abutting gemstones such that many smaller gemstones appear to be a single larger and a more valuable gemstone. Different mounting systems can also enhance the appearance. Gemstones can be arranged to enhance the natural beauty of the arrangement, taking advantage of the reflective and/or refractive characteristics of a composite of gemstones. Complementary arrangements may also position several gemstones in relation to a central gemstone such that light from the complementary gemstones is introduced to the central gemstone, further enhancing the beauty of the central gemstone and the overall arrangement.
- Some known arrangements position smaller gemstones along and proximate to a pavilion of the central gemstone to enhance the visual interaction between the smaller gemstones and the central gemstone. Other known arrangements position a central gemstone above an array of cylindrically mounted smaller stones, with the intention to visually enhance the central gemstone.
- Various settings may be employed, as well. For instance, a prong setting having a central gemstone set in a traditional mounting can be mounted with respect to smaller gemstones that are positioned about a ring guard or wrap of the main band. A channel setting may include a set of channels spanning to either side of a central gemstone, the gemstone itself held by prongs which, in turn, are supported by the channel setting. Another known setting includes a bezel setting, in which a central gemstone is held by a rim that surrounds and holds the gemstone. One known setting, the gypsy setting, includes a band that is shaped like a dome and is a continuous piece that gets thicker at the top, such that a central gemstone is positioned within the domed
- portion. A tension setting holds a central gemstone in place by pressure from bands of metal to either side of the central gemstone. In fact, there are numerous known settings in which a central gemstone is positioned with respect to smaller gemstones.
- However, known settings may not include sufficient proximity to smaller gemstones and may therefore not sufficiently enhance the reflective and refractive properties of the central gemstone. And, known settings may not sufficiently support the central gemstone, as it may be held significantly above other aspects of the setting (such as the smaller gemstones). Thus, support of the central gemstone may be insufficient, and the various settings may be subject to damage during assembly and/or use. Further, placement of a culet of the central gemstone proximate other aspects of the setting can lead to damage of the culet, and/or damage of smaller gemstones or other aspects of the arrangement that the culet is near.
- Thus, there is a continuing need to provide a simplified gemstone arrangement having visually enhanced characteristics for the central gemstone, while providing for ease of fabrication and reduced long-term risk of damage to the central gemstone.
- The disclosed subject matter is directed toward an apparatus and method of manufacturing a jewelry setting.
- According to the disclosure, a jewelry assembly includes a support, a base plate attached to the support, the base plate having an upper surface, a center stone having a culet and pavilion, wherein at least a main portion of the center stone is positioned at least in part above the upper surface, and a plurality of secondary jewelry stones which are smaller than the center stone and are positioned on the upper surface of the base plate such that many of the secondary jewelry stones are disposed directly beneath and visible beneath the pavilion of the center stone, wherein the secondary jewelry stones cover most or all of a central portion of the base plate upper surface such that the secondary jewelry stones are visible around the center stone.
- According to the disclosure, a method for fabricating a jewelry assembly includes providing a support, providing a base plate having an upper surface, providing a center stone having a culet and pavilion and positioning the center stone so that at least a main portion of the center stone is disposed above the base plate, providing a plurality of secondary jewelry stones which are smaller than the center stone and positioned on the upper surface of the base plate such that many of the secondary jewelry stones are disposed directly beneath and visible beneath the pavilion of the center stone; and attaching the base plate and center stone to the support, wherein the secondary jewelry stones cover most or all of a central portion of the upper surface of the base plate such that the secondary jewelry stones are visible around the center stone.
- Various other features and advantages will be made apparent from the following detailed description and the drawings.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention as-assembled. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the jewelry assembly ofFIG. 1 in exploded view. -
FIG. 3 is a side view of the jewelry assembly ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , but having a center stone positioned above a base plate. -
FIG. 4 discloses a method of assembly of the disclosed jewelry assemblies according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of another jewelry assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention as-assembled. -
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the jewelry assembly ofFIG. 5 in exploded view. -
FIG. 7 is a side view of the jewelry assembly ofFIGS. 5 and 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of another jewelry assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention as-assembled. -
FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the jewelry assembly ofFIG. 8 in exploded view. -
FIG. 10 is a side view of the jewelry assembly ofFIGS. 8 and 9 . -
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of another jewelry assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention as-assembled. -
FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the jewelry assembly ofFIG. 11 in exploded view. -
FIG. 13 is a side view of the jewelry assembly ofFIGS. 11 and 12 . -
FIG. 14 is an example of a base support according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 15 is an example of a base support according to an embodiment of the present invention. -
FIG. 16 is an example of a base support according to an embodiment of the present invention. - The environment of the disclosed apparatus and method is generally directed toward a jewelry or a gemstone setting. Disclosed generally is a jewelry assembly having a center stone positioned by a support above a sub-assembly. The sub-assembly includes a base plate, and the base plate may include multiple secondary stones positioned beneath the center stone. The center stone includes a culet and pavilion that are positioned above the base plate. In one example, the base plate may include a center hole, positioned below the center stone, such that the culet may project at least a portion thereof into the center hole. The center stone may be positioned closer to the base plate (and any secondary stones thereon) than otherwise would be achievable with no center hole. In such fashion, the center stone, being positioned proximate the secondary stones, is thereby favorably positioned to enhance not only the reflective and refractive features of the center stone, but of the secondary stones as well, leading to a shimmering and comfortable presentation that enhances the center stone and surrounding secondary stones, their greater visibility and less metal visible. And, in examples that include a center hole, the center hole may be appropriately sized to determine how high or low to set the center stone, based on the depth of cut of the center stone, as well as how deep within the center hole the center stone may be positioned. A center hole also prevents a sharp end, such as a culet, from damaging the base plate or any stones positioned thereon.
- Disclosed also is a corresponding method of fabricating the jewelry or gemstone setting. In one example, the support for the center stone and the base plate may be cast as one piece, such that the center stones and secondary stones may be assembled as one piece. Such a casting may also include a band or bracelet, depending on the final jewelry product, and may include the setting implements as well (prong, channel, etc.). In this example, the center stone and any additional stones (such as the secondary stones) may be of a type that may or may not be capable of taking a high degree of heat without damage. That is, a single piece casting enables a flexible design that can incorporate any type of stone. In addition, casting as a single piece will result in a single material type.
- In another example, the base plate may be fabricated separate from its support. In this example, secondary stones may be attached to the base plate, but having stones that are not capable of taking a high degree of heat. Stones may be placed into a portion of the setting, and then the base plate may be laser-soldered, as an example, to the support using a low-temperature process, such as laser soldering, so as not to damage the stones on the base plate. Stones that may generally be considered to be able to take a high degree of heat without damage include, but are not limited to, diamonds, ruby, and sapphire. Stones that generally may not take a high degree of heat include, but are not limited to, opal, emeralds, and garnet. Further, casting the base plate separate from its support enables different materials for each, as well. Thus, the base may be one type of gold and the support may be another type of gold, as an example. In one example a ring, support, and base plate may be fabricated all from the same material and as one casting, having a halo added thereto to surround the base plate.
- In general, the disclosed apparatus and method am applicable to a wide variety and combination of stones, setting types, jewelry types, and metal types. The stones used as the center stone and/or other stones in the setting may be precious gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, blue stones, and birth stones. Stones may also include opal, emerald, garnet, tale, topaz, feldspar, amber, and amethyst, as a few examples. Various setting types are included in the disclosure, including but not limited to prong, illusion, bezel, channel, pave', bar, invisible, tension, and cluster settings. Prong types, in addition, may include single, double, triple, or even additional prongs to setting the center stone, and the number of prongs can be any number, such as two, three, or more. Further, support for the center stone may be in the base plate itself, or may be external to the base plate, such as from the support of a ring band itself. Jewelry types include but are not limited to rings, bracelets, and brooches, to name but a few. The settings may be fabricated using precious metals, to include but not limited to gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, or contemporary metals such as titanium or stainless steel.
- Thus, disclosed is an apparatus and method of fabricating a jewelry or gemstone setting that may include any combination of the above stones, setting types, jewelry types, and metal types. In some examples, the jewelry or gemstone setting is fabricated from a single piece of cast metal. In other examples, stones may be used that may be prone to damage from high heat operations, in which case a separate base plate may be assembled and then joined with the main arrangement.
- Accordingly, although the following descriptions include general references and illustrations that include diamonds, it is contemplated that all disclosed designs may incorporate other combinations of stones, setting types, jewelry types, and metal types. Further, in a design that includes a diamond center stone, and/or diamonds as additional stones in the setting, the diamond may be cut as conventionally understood, to include a table, crown, girdle, pavilion, and a culet. Diamonds may be cut shallow, ideal, or deep, depending on the overall design and the proximity to and desire for visual effect with other stones within the setting. The stones may be faceted or unfaceted.
- Further, although the base plate in the disclosed examples is circular, it is contemplated that any shape may be employed, such as oval, cushion, pear, marquise, square, heart, or half-moon, to name a few.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly as-assembled, andFIG. 2 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly in exploded view. Referring toFIGS. 1 and 2 , according to the disclosure, ajewelry assembly 100 includes abase support 102, and a sub-assembly 104 attached tobase support 102.Sub-assembly 104 includes abase plate 106 having anupper surface 108.Sub-assembly 104 includes acenter stone 110 having aculet 112 and apavilion 114, at least a main portion ofcenter stone 110 positioned above theupper surface 108.Base support 102 includes a centralupper surface 116 that matches with theupper surface 108 ofbase plate 106. In the illustrated example,center stone 110 includesculet 112 andpavilion 114, as well as a table 118, acrown 120, and agirdle 122.Center stone 110, although illustrated having generally smooth surfaces forpavilion 114, table 118,crown 120, andgirdle 122, is contemplated to include flat and faceted surfaces as is commonly known with diamond and other precious stones. Thus, in one example,center stone 110 is a diamond, however it is contemplated thatcenter stone 110 may be a ruby, a sapphire, an emerald, a blue stone, or a birth stone, as examples. -
Base plate 106 includes, in the illustrated example ofFIGS. 1-2 , acenter hole 124, andcenter stone 110 is positioned such that aportion 126 ofculet 112 is positioned withincenter hole 124. A plurality ofsecondary jewelry stones 128, which are smaller than thecenter stone 110, are positioned on theupper surface 108, such thatsecondary jewelry stones 128 are disposed and visible, in one example, beneathpavilion 114 ofcenter stone 110. As shown, thesecondary jewelry stones 128 surround a center of a top surface of thebase plate 106 such that thesecondary jewelry stones 128 are visible from any angle surrounding thecenter stone 110, and thesecondary jewelry stones 128 may be disposed at a level which is near a level of a culet of thecenter stone 110. - A plurality of
prongs 130 extend from theupper surface 108 ofbase plate 106.Prongs 130 are positioned to support and mechanically constraincenter stone 110.Base support 102 includes a halo or outercircular band 132 oftertiary jewelry stones 134 positioned to circumscribebase plate 106. In one example, one or both ofsecondary jewelry stones 128 andtertiary jewelry stones 134 are diamond. -
Base support 102 includes centralupper surface 116 and is formed in adepression 136 ofbase support 102,depression 136 having a shape of or corresponding tobase plate 106. In the illustrated example,base plate 106 is generally circular, thus it is contemplated thatdepression 136 is generally circular as well, such thatbase plate 106 is positioned withindepression 136 and on centralupper surface 116. It is contemplated, however, that any shape may be employed forbase plate 106 and itscorresponding depression 136, such as oval, cushion, pear, marquise, square, heart, or half-moon, as examples. -
Jewelry assembly 100 includes a band orring 138 havingshanks 140 and bridges 142. And, although twoshanks 140 and two bridges ormetal bands 142 are illustrated, it is contemplated thatring 138 may include asingle shank 140 and bridge ormetal band 142.Shanks 140 include optionallyadditional stones 144, which in one example are diamonds, but may be of any type of stone as disclosed herein. Also,base support 102 is positioned on one ormore shanks 140 that am a metal band. Further, althoughring 138 havingshanks 140 andbridges 142 are illustrated, in lieu thereof the jewelry may instead include bracelets, brooches, and other types of jewelry as well. - In addition, although
base support 102 is illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 , it is contemplated thatjewelry assembly 100 may foregobase support 102, andsub-assembly 104 may be supported directly by asupport 146. That is, sub-assembly 104 may be attached directly to and supported bysupport 146, foregoing the use ofbase support 102 havingtertiary jewelry stones 134 anddepression 136. Thus, according to one example,jewelry assembly 100 includessupport 146, sub-assembly 104 attached directly to support 146, sub-assembly 104 includingbase plate 106 having theupper surface 108, andcenter stone 110 havingpavilion 114 positioned above theupper surface 108. Thus, whetherjewelry assembly 100 includes, or does not include,base support 102, in general thesub-assembly 104 is supported by a support, which in one example isbase support 102, and in another example, issupport 146. -
FIG. 3 is a side view ofjewelry assembly 100 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 , but havingcenter stone 110 positioned abovebase plate 106. As can be seen,center stone 110 includesculet 112 andpavilion 114, which are clearly visible and positioned abovebase plate 106. Thus, althoughFIGS. 1 and 2 correspond withFIG. 3 ,jewelry assembly 100 ofFIG. 3 does not include a hole (such ascenter hole 124 as illustrated inFIGS. 1 and 2 ) into which culet 112 is positioned, whereasjewelry assembly 100 ofFIGS. 1 and 2 includescenter hole 124 inbase plate 106 into which culet 112 is positioned. Thus,FIG. 3 includes an example in whichcenter stone 110 is positioned havingculet 112 andpavilion 114 abovebase plate 106. -
FIG. 4 discloses a method ofassembly 400 ofjewelry assembly 100, to include various contingencies and various options depending on the desired final assembly. For instance, as discussed, parts may be cast as one and then have the stones set therein. Parts may be cast separately and joined together.Assembly 100 may includebase support 102, or in analternative base plate 106 may be attached directly, such as to ring 138. -
Method 400 starts atstep 402, and atstep 404 is determined whether all components will be cast as one or not. If so 406, then components such asbase plate 106 andring 138 may be cast as one, and ifbase support 102 is to be included, thenbase support 102 may be cast atstep 406 as well. Atstep 408 stones are set in each ofbase plate 106,ring 138, andbase support 102, or any combination thereof. On the other hand, if components will not be cast as one 410, thennext method 400 determines atstep 412 whetherbase support 102 is included in the final assembly or not. If so 414, then atstep 416base support 102 is provided. And, if not 418, then atstep 420 jewelry such asring 138, as well asbase plate 106 are provided. Atstep 422 stones are set in each, and at step 424 components are joined together.Method 400 ends atstep 426. - Accordingly, and as previously discussed, disclosed is a method of fabricating the jewelry or gemstone setting. Support for
center stone 110 andbase plate 106 may be cast as one piece, such thatcenter stone 110 and any secondary stones may then be assembled as one piece. In this example, the center stone and any additional stones (such as the secondary stones) may be of a type that may or may not be capable of taking a high degree of heat without damage. That is, a single piece casting enables a flexible design that can incorporate any type of stone. In addition, casting as a single piece will result in a single material type. - Also disclosed, in another example,
base plate 106 may be fabricated separate from its support, which may bebase support 102, or in an alternative directly fixed to support 146. In this example, secondary stones may be attached tobase plate 106, but having stones that are not capable of taking a high degree of heat. Stones may be placed into a portion of the setting, and thenbase plate 106 may be laser-soldered, as an example, to support (base support 102 or support 146) using a low-temperature process, such as laser soldering, so as not to damage the stones on, for instance,base plate 106. - Accordingly, and more generally, disclosed is a
method 400 of fabricating a jewelry assembly that includes providing support, such asbase support 102 orsupport 146, attaching a sub-assembly such assub-assembly 104 to support 102, 146, sub-assembly 146 includingbase plate 106 having anupper surface 108, andpositioning center stone 110 havingculet 112 andpavilion 114 above theupper surface 108. Regardless of whether components are cast as one, or cast separately, the disclosedmethod 400 includes, in one example, formingcenter hole 124 inbase plate 106, andpositioning center stone 110 such that a portion ofculet 112 is positioned withincenter hole 104. The disclosedmethod 400 further includes positioning a plurality ofsecondary jewelry stones 128 on theupper surface 108, such that plurality ofsecondary jewelry stones 128 is visible beneathcenter stone 110. - The disclosed
method 400 further includes, in one example, positioning circular band oftertiary jewelry stones 134 to circumscribebase plate 102, on forinstance base support 102, wherein at least one ofcenter stone 110,secondary jewelry stones 128, andtertiary jewelry stones 134 is diamond.Method 400 further includes extending plurality ofprongs 130 from the upper,planar surface 108 ofbase plate 106, andpositioning prongs 130 to support and mechanically constrain the center stone. Disclosedmethod 400 further includes, in one example, forming centralupper surface 116 indepression 136 ofbase support 102,depression 136 having a shape ofbase plate 106, andpositioning base plate 106 withindepression 136 and on centralupper surface 116. The disclosedmethod 400 further includes positioning support, such asbase support 102, onshank 140 of a metal band. - According to another example,
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly as assembled, andFIG. 6 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly in exploded view. Referring toFIGS. 5 and 6 , according to the disclosure, ajewelry assembly 500 includes abase support 502, and a sub-assembly 504 attached tobase support 502.Sub-assembly 504 includes abase plate 506 having anupper surface 508.Sub-assembly 504 includes acenter stone 510 having aculet 512 and apavilion 514 positioned above theupper surface 508.Base support 502 includes a plurality of prongs 516 (which, in the illustrated example, am not included as sub-assembly 504). In the illustrated example,center stone 510 includesculet 512 andpavilion 514, as well as a table, a crown, and a girdle.Center stone 510, although illustrated having generally smooth surfaces for the pavilion, the table, the crown, and the girdle, is contemplated to include flat and faceted surfaces as is commonly known with diamond and other precious stones. Thus, in one example,center stone 510 is a diamond, however it is contemplated thatcenter stone 510 may be a ruby, a sapphire, an emerald, a blue stone, or a birth stone, as examples. -
Base plate 506 includes, in the illustrated example, acenter hole 524, andcenter stone 510 is positioned such that aportion 526 ofculet 512 is positioned withincenter hole 524. A plurality ofsecondary jewelry stones 528 are positioned on the upper,planar surface 508, such thatsecondary jewelry stones 528 are visible beneathculet 512 andpavilion 514 ofcenter stone 510. -
Prongs 516 extend frombase support 502.Prongs 516 are positioned to support and mechanically constraincenter stone 510. In one example,secondary jewelry stones 528 are diamond.Jewelry assembly 500 includes a band orring 538, although it is contemplated that other jewelry may instead include bracelets, brooches, and other types of jewelry as well. -
FIG. 7 is a side view ofjewelry assembly 500 ofFIGS. 5 and 6 , havingcenter stone 510 positioned withincenter hole 524 ofbase plate 506. As can be seen,center stone 510 includesculet 512 andpavilion 514, positioned withinbase plate 506. According to the disclosure,jewelry assembly 500 is fabricated with a method that is described above and with respect tomethod 400, having options to cast as one piece and then place stones, or to cast separately assub-assembly 504 and asbase support 502/ring 538. - According to another example,
FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly as assembled, andFIG. 9 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly in exploded view.FIG. 10 shows a side view of the corresponding jewelry assembly. Referring toFIGS. 8, 9, and 10 , according to the disclosure ajewelry assembly 800, referred in one example as a “double-decker” design, includes abase support 802, and a sub-assembly 804 attached tobase support 802.Sub-assembly 804 includes abase plate 806 having an upper,planar surface 808.Sub-assembly 804 includes acenter stone 810 having aculet 812 and apavilion 814 positioned above the upper,planar surface 808.Base support 802 includes ametal band 818, and sub-assembly 804 with thecenter stone 810 is supported and mechanically constrained with a pair ofshanks 816 that are attached tometal band 818. - In the illustrated example,
center stone 810 includesculet 812 andpavilion 814, as well as a table, a crown, and a girdle.Center stone 810, although illustrated having generally smooth surfaces for the pavilion, the table, the crown, and the girdle, is contemplated to include flat and faceted surfaces as is commonly known with diamond and other precious stones. Thus, in one example,center stone 810 is a diamond, however it is contemplated thatcenter stone 810 may be a ruby, a sapphire, an emerald, a blue stone, or a birth stone, as examples. -
Base plate 806 includes, in the illustrated example, a center hole 824 (not visible, but evident inFIG. 10 in which culet 812 is seen extending or passing through base plate 806), andcenter stone 810 is thus positioned such that at least a portion ofculet 812 is positioned 11 within or throughcenter hole 824. A plurality ofsecondary jewelry stones 828 are positioned on theupper surface 808, such thatsecondary jewelry stones 828 surround thepavilion 814 ofcenter stone 810. -
Shanks 816 extend frommetal band 818 andform base support 802.Shanks 816 are positioned to support and mechanically constrain thebase plate 806 with thecenter stone 810. In one example,secondary jewelry stones 828 are diamond.Jewelry assembly 800 includesmetal band 818, although it is contemplated that other jewelry may instead include bracelets, brooches, and other types of jewelry as well. - In addition,
jewelry assembly 800 includes asecond base support 850, positioned beneathbase support 802.Second base support 850 includes anupper surface 852 on whichtertiary stones 854 are positioned to substantially cover theentire surface 852 and are visible from any angle surrounding thecenter stone 810. As shown, many of thetertiary stones 854 in a center portion of thesurface 852 are positioned directly beneath the culet and pavilion of thecenter stone 810.Second base support 850 is supported by secondary supports orshanks 856, which extend frommetal band 818, forming in the example shown apassage 820 through which a finger may pass. - According to the disclosure,
jewelry assembly 800 is fabricated with a method that is described above and with respect tomethod 400, having options to cast as one piece and then place stones, or to cast separately assub-assembly 804 and asbase support 802/metal band 818/second base support 850. - According to another example,
FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly as-assembled, andFIG. 12 is a perspective view of a jewelry assembly in exploded view. Referring toFIGS. 11 and 12 , according to the disclosure, ajewelry assembly 1100 includes abase support 1102, and a sub-assembly 1104 attached tobase support 1102.Sub-assembly 1104 includes abase plate 1106 having anupper surface 1108.Sub-assembly 1104 includes acenter stone 1110 having aculet 1112 and apavilion 1114 positioned above theupper surface 1108. In the illustrated example,center stone 1110 includesculet 1112 andpavilion 1114, as well as a table, a crown, and a girdle.Center stone 1110, although illustrated having generally smooth surfaces for the pavilion, the table, the crown, and the girdle, is contemplated to include flat and faceted surfaces as is commonly known with diamond and other precious stones. Thus, in one example,center stone 1110 is a diamond, however it is contemplated thatcenter stone 1110 may be a ruby, a sapphire, an emerald, a blue stone, or a birth stone, as examples. - A plurality of
secondary jewelry stones 1128 are positioned on theupper surface 1108, such thatsecondary jewelry stones 1128 are visible beneathculet 1112 andpavilion 1114 ofcenter stone 1110. -
Supports 1116 extend frombase support 1102 and more specifically from a ring orband 1118.Supports 1116 are positioned to support and mechanically constraincenter stone 1110. In one example,secondary jewelry stones 1128 are diamond.Jewelry assembly 1100 includes band orring 1118, although it is contemplated that other jewelry assemblies according to the present invention may instead include bracelets, brooches, and other types of jewelry as well. In one example, anengagement device 1150 is attached to band orring 1118, which itself supports and engages with support 1116 (on each side of center stone 1110). -
FIG. 13 is a side view ofjewelry assembly 1100 ofFIGS. 11 and 12 havingcenter stone 1110 abovebase plate 1106. As can be seen,center stone 1110 includesculet 1112 andpavilion 114, positioned abovebase plate 1106, however it is contemplated, as with the other examples, thatbase plate 1106 may include a center hole (not shown) which includesculet 1112 projecting or extending therein. According to the disclosure,jewelry assembly 1100 is fabricated with a method that is described above and with respect tomethod 400, having options to cast as one piece and then place stones, or to cast separately as sub-assembly 1104 and asbase support 1102/ring 1118 and supports 1116. - According to the disclosure, disclosed base plates may be fabricated from different materials and having different arrangements than previously disclosed. That is, base supports 102, 502, 802, and 1102, having been described as having a flat surface for placement of secondary stones, may instead include other arrangements to create a different visual appearance. Referring first to
FIG. 14 , abase support 1400 corresponding generally withbase support 102 is shown, it having acenter hole 1402 and prongs 1404.Base support 1400 includes, in this example,secondary stones 1406 corresponding with the above description in the examples. In fact,base support 1400 applies generally to the examples disclosed herein, providing the ability to separately fabricate a sub-assembly of components, to includesecondary stones 1406, as well as a center stone positioned withinprongs 1404, which may then be separately assembled and then subsequently attached to a larger jewelry assembly. However, referring toFIG. 15 and in another example, base supports 102, 502, 802, and 1102 may include instead abase support 1500 having an illusion and faceted surface, and havingfacets prongs 1506. In this example,base support 1500, having a generally faceted surface and no secondary stones, may be particularly applicable to not only faceted center stones, but unfaceted as well. For example, a cabochon (i.e., gem polished but not faceted) may be positioned inprongs 1506, such thatfacets FIG. 16 , and in another example, base supports 102, 502, 802, and 1102 may include instead abase support 1600 having anonyx surface 1601 positioned below a center stone, as described above, positioned withinprongs 1604. In this example, a single center stone may be positioned withinprongs 1604. Acenter hole 1602 may be included withinsurface 1601, to enable placement of a center stone having a culet positioned therein. Thus,surface 1601 may enhance the features of a center stone.Surface 1601, although indicated as onxy, may in fact be any material that enhances a center stone, andsurface 1601 may be flat or faceted. - It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Many applications other than the examples provided would be upon reading the above description. The scope of the disclosure should be determined, not with reference to the above description, but should instead be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. It is anticipated and intended that future developments will occur in the arts discussed herein, and that the disclosed systems and methods will be incorporated into such future embodiments. In sum the disclosure is capable of modification and variation and is limited only by the following claims.
- All terms used in the claims are intended to be given their broadest reasonable constructions and their ordinary meanings as understood by those skilled in the art unless an explicit indication to the contrary in made herein. Use of the singular articles such as “a,” “the,” “said,” etc. should be read to recite one or more of the indicated elements unless a claim recites an explicit limitation to the contrary.
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1. A jewelry ring, comprising:
a metal band;
a base plate fixed on the metal band;
a center stone having a culet and a pavilion;
a support which fixes the center stone to the metal band and sets the center stone in spaced relation to the base plate such that the pavilion of the center stone is above an upper surface of the base plate; and
a plurality of secondary jewelry stones which are smaller than the center stone, are attached the upper surface of the base plate and cover much of the upper surface such that many of the secondary jewelry stones are disposed directly beneath and visible around the center stone pavilion.
2. The jewelry ring of claim 1 , wherein the support extends from the metal band to the center stone and includes a plurality of prongs which respectively engage an outer surface of the center stone.
3. The jewelry ring of claim 2 , wherein the support also fixes the base plate the metal band.
4. The jewelry assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base plate includes a hole at a center thereof; and the support sets the center stone relative to the base plate such that the culet is disposed within or below the hole.
5. The jewelry ring of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the secondary jewelry stones and the center stone is diamond.
6. The jewelry assembly of claim 1 , wherein the support includes a plurality of members which extend from the metal band to the center stone and which respectively engage an outer surface of the center stone, and the base plate is directly attached to the metal ring.
7. The jewelry assembly of claim 1 , wherein the entire center stone is disposed above the upper surface of base plate.
8. The jewelry assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a second plate disposed intermediate the base plate and the metal band, wherein the second plate is directly connected to the metal band and the base plate is indirectly connected to the metal band through the second plate.
9. The jewelry assembly of claim 8 , wherein the base plate is supported on a central portion of the second plate and a circular band of tertiary jewelry stones is also provided on the second plate and positioned to circumscribe the base plate.
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