WO2006090378A2 - Agencements de gemmes - Google Patents

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WO2006090378A2
WO2006090378A2 PCT/IL2006/000238 IL2006000238W WO2006090378A2 WO 2006090378 A2 WO2006090378 A2 WO 2006090378A2 IL 2006000238 W IL2006000238 W IL 2006000238W WO 2006090378 A2 WO2006090378 A2 WO 2006090378A2
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Maoz Miller
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C17/00—Gems or the like
    • A44C17/02—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations
    • A44C17/0208—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations removable
    • A44C17/0216—Settings for holding gems or the like, e.g. for ornaments or decorations removable with automatic locking action, e.g. by using a spring
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C15/00—Other forms of jewellery
    • A44C15/0015—Illuminated or sound-producing jewellery
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C9/00—Finger-rings

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  • the present invention is directed to providing to gemstones settings that result in the gemstones sparkling most attractively.
  • British Patent No. GB2379732A describes a method for examining diamonds by irradiating and detecting luminescence at different depths therewithin in order to determine whether a diamond is a natural/synthetic doublet.
  • the method involves irradiating the diamond with UV light of 325 nm wavelength, and detecting luminescence from 330 to 450 nm using a confocal microscope and a spectrometer and the focal plane is scanned vertically though the diamond, and an abrupt change in luminescence with increasing depth indicates that the diamond is a natural/synthetic doublet.
  • European Published Patent Application No. EP0811836A3 describes a method and apparatus for classifying diamonds, as does European Patent No. EP0641432B1 which describes apparatus for examining diamond that comprises a radiation source, a radiation detector and a reflector that is moveable between two positions for comparing reflected intensities. Both these publications relate to UV illumination.
  • United States Patent No. US 5,81 1,817 describes a method and apparatus for crack detection in gemstones specifically for detecting fracture filled diamonds.
  • the technique involves obtaining an image of the gemstone when irradiated with UV rays of predefined wavelength. Dark portions of the image correspond to filled area of crack.
  • the detection of fractures in diamonds that are filled with high index of refraction glass may be easily and quickly accomplished by observation under ultra violet light.
  • Such light having a wavelength between 300 and 400 nm, as reflected from, or transmitted through, such diamonds are imaged using a CCD camera, or directly by the use of fluorescent conversion to the visible spectrum. In either approach, the fracture fills are clearly and immediately distinguishable.
  • US 5,801,819 describes a method for distinguishing between natural and synthetic diamonds using a chamber with flash lamp for irradiating a diamond and a photo multiplier tube to measure intensity of emitted phosphorescence in order to provide a simple, safe and compact apparatus for distinguishing natural, colorless, or near-colorless diamond from synthetic diamond.
  • the apparatus is equipped with a chamber in which a flash lamp irradiates a stationary diamond with irradiation which has a substantial component of ultra-violet light below 250 nm or 255 nm.
  • the intensity of phosphorescence emitted by the diamond after irradiation by the lamp is measured by a photo multiplier tube, which sends a signal to a microprocessor.
  • the diamond is classified as probably natural if it has no phosphorescence or a short phosphorescence time.
  • European Patent No. EP 0687356Bl also describes a method for distinguishing natural from synthetic diamond by observing diamond under ultra violet light which causes luminescence and observing surface by microscope to distinguish different growth types.
  • a diamond is irradiated with ultraviolet radiation which is preponderantly of wavelength 225nm or less, such that substantially only the surface region of the diamond is irradiated.
  • ultraviolet radiation which is preponderantly of wavelength 225nm or less, such that substantially only the surface region of the diamond is irradiated.
  • United States Patent No. US 5,955,735 describes a technique for positive identification of synthetic silicon carbide gemstones wherein a target gemstone is irradiated with ultraviolet energy while sensing the electrical potential across the gemstone. This operates on the principle that silicon carbide gemstones generate electrical potentials and can therefore be positively identified, as distinct from other gemstones such as diamond and cubic zirconia that do not produce a potential.
  • Japanese Patent Application No. JP2001211922A2 describes a jewelry box for diamonds that has an ultraviolet lamp provided at undersurface of upper cover, which radiates ultraviolet rays to interior of casing whenever upper cover is opened, to provide a jewel case that positively takes advantage of the optical properties of diamond.
  • This Japanese Patent Application appears to be the only attempt to capitalize on the interaction of UV with diamonds to illuminate diamonds for aesthetic purposes, and is confined to showing diamonds in a jewelry box.
  • United States Patent Application No. 3,383,503 to Montgomery describes an earring with a flashing electric bulb.
  • US Patent Application No. 3,521,049 describes self-luminous jewelry.
  • United States Patent Application No. 3,689,758 to Power describes a lighted earring. The lighting is provided by coloured light sources, and the earring appears to be a piece of fun, costume jewelry.
  • United States Patent Application No. 3,814,926 to Frasca also describes a lighted earring. This time, the attractive effect obtained is achieved by inclusion of an incandescent light bulb covered by coloured sleeves.
  • United States Patent Application No. 3,968,357 to Hamilton describes an illuminated earring consisting of a multifaceted translucent ball surrounding a lamp suspended from the earring clip.
  • United States Patent Application No. 4,942,744 to Wei describes a self shining artificial jewelry device that mainly comprises an artificial jewel having a cavity and an illuminating element within the cavity.
  • the artificial jewel has inner and outer surfaces cut to provide a plurality of facets, and has the inner surface painted, thereby providing a brilliant and spectacular shining.
  • US 4,942,744 to Wei provides a jewelry device designed to replace expensive jewels and natural crystal elements. It does not provide a means for showing real gemstones to their best effect.
  • United States Patent Application No. 5,477,433 to Ohlund describes an illuminated necklace including a power source and a light source, the circuit therebetween being provided by the links of the necklace.
  • the chain elements (links) are designed to be of such size and shape that the movement of the wearer makes and breaks contact to provide a flickering effect.
  • the necklace described is clearly not a sophisticated body ornament including expensive gemstones.
  • United States Patent Application No. 6,233,971 also to Ohlund, describes a jewelry piece that includes a light transparent ornamental element. Again, a piece of cheap costume jewelry, or pop jewelry is described.
  • United States Patent Application No. 6,601,965 to Kamara describes jewelry including a battery-illuminated medallion. Again a piece of cheap costume jewelry is described.
  • United States Patent Application No. 6,659,617 to Michael also describes illuminated jewelry. Coloured LEDs illuminate a pendant to give an attractive effect.
  • United States Patent Application No. 5,323,300 to McCrary describes a jewelry lighting device mounted within a jewelry setting, the lighting device being directed at a facet of the gemstone to increase the brilliance and brightness thereof.
  • the device provides backlighting and apparently increases the sparkle of the gemstone, and uses light sources that provide illumination at visible wavelengths.
  • the present invention is directed to providing an ornamental gemstone setting for a gemstone comprising a UV light source coupled to a power supply, wherein the UV light source illuminates the gemstone causing attractive optical effects.
  • the at least one gemstone is a diamond, typically selected from the list of natural diamonds, artificial diamonds and repaired diamonds.
  • the ornamental gemstone may be incorporated into a piece of jewelry for ornamental purposes.
  • a piece of jewelry may be selected from the list of finger rings, nose rings, toe rings, bracelets, anklets, pendants, buckles, watches, spectacle frames, sunglasses frames, necklaces, necklets, chokers, brooches, buttons, hat pins, tie pins, cuff links and piercing decorations, for example.
  • the ornamental gemstone setting may be incorporated into an object selected from the list of knick-knacks, vehicles, cigarette lighters, sculptures, mobile phones, brief-cases and handbags.
  • the ornamental gemstone setting of claim 1 may be set into an object of worship such as a crucifix or Buddha for example.
  • the UV light source of the ornamental setting may be selected from the list of light emitting diodes (LED) and excitation tubes.
  • LED light emitting diodes
  • the ornamental gemstone setting of claim 1 is mounted behind the gemstone to illuminate the gemstone by backlighting thereof.
  • the ornamental gemstone setting further comprises a power source.
  • a method of causing gemstones in jewelry to twinkle comprising the step of illuminating the gemstone from behind with UV light.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic impression of a hand having a first embodiment of the present invention, being a finger ring thereon that includes a brilliant cut solitaire diamond fluorescing due to UV illumination from behind.
  • Fig. 2 is a cross sectional view of the finger ring of Fig. 1, showing the illuminating means and a means of closing the circuit thereto.
  • Fig. 3 shows a circuit for the finger ring of Fig. 1 and 2.
  • Fig. 4 shows the finger ring of Fig. 1 in exploded isometric projection.
  • Fig. 5 shows a second embodiment of the invention being a necklet having a pendant thereon that includes a brilliant cut solitaire diamond fluorescing due to UV illumination from behind.
  • Fig. 6 shows the necklet of Fig. 5 from the back, showing a pair of open contacts similar to those shown in Fig. 2.
  • Fig. 7 is an isometric projection showing the pendant of Fig. 5 in exploded view.
  • Fig. 8 shows a bracelet including a diamond illuminated from behind with UV light.
  • the present invention is an ornamental gemstone setting that may be incorporated into a piece of jewelry or into an ornament, a decorative object or a luxury good.
  • the ornamental gemstone setting includes a UV light source, at least one gemstone and typically also includes a power supply.
  • the UV light source illuminates the gemstone causing attractive optical effects.
  • the gemstone is a diamond.
  • a hand 10 having a first embodiment of the present invention being a finger ring 12 thereon is shown.
  • the finger ring includes a gemstone 14, for example, a brilliant cut solitaire diamond, mounted on a ring mount 16 and connected to a finger 18 by a band 20 thereabout.
  • a finger ring 12 might serve as an engagement ring for example.
  • the gemstone 14 of the finger ring 12 of the first embodiment ⁇ fluoresces due to UV illumination from behind, the UV light source 22 (Fig. 2) and power source 24 (Fig. 2) being encased within the mount 16, behind the gemstone 14.
  • the UV light source 22 is typically a light emitting diode (LED) that emits light in the ultra violet part of the spectrum, but may be a filament light bulb, a miniature discharge tube or any other UV emitter.
  • the power source 24 is typically a button ,• type battery as used in hearing aids, watches and the like.
  • the UV light source 22 and power source 24 are encased within the mount 16, which is designed to allow the power source 24 to be accessed for replacement as necessary.
  • the UV light source 22 and power source 24 are mounted on a miniature printed circuit board or other substrate including a circuit 26 thereon.
  • the circuit is closed by means of two electrodes 28A, 28B that protrude below the circuit 26 and through the band 20, isolated therefrom by an insulating layer, such as a plastic coating therearound, or a thick oxide film.
  • an insulating layer such as a plastic coating therearound, or a thick oxide film.
  • a suitable circuit 26' for connecting UV light source 22 and electrodes 28A, 28B is shown.
  • the circuit includes a Darlington type transistor.
  • the micro current flowing between the electrodes is of the order of 0.5 - 1 mA and so will not in any way discomfort the wearer.
  • Finger rings including contacting electrodes 28A, 28B do not require on-off switches which would be very small and relatively fiddly to operate, or relatively large and unsightly. Nevertheless, it will be appreciated that rings including ON/OFF switches are within the framework of the present invention, as are other items of jewelry.
  • Fig. 4 an exploded view of the finger ring 12 of the first embodiment is shown, showing the gemstone 14, ring mount 16, band 20, UV light source 22 which in this case is a LED, power source 24 which in this case is a plurality of watch batteries, and circuit 26.
  • the mount comprises a base 16A and lid 16B, and includes air vents 30 allowing the LED to be cooled. Preferably such air-vents are situated in the lid to prevent inadvertent wetting from reaching the battery and circuitry.
  • the LED may be cooled by conduction, the mount 16 acting as a heat sink, the size of which preventing the finger ring 12 from unduly overheating.
  • a necklet 110 is shown consisting of a neck band 112, typically fabricated from precious metal such as silver, gold or platinum for example.
  • the neck band 112 includes a clasp 130, allowing the neck band 112 to be opened and closed for wearing and taking off the wearer.
  • a pendant 132 is provided that is attached to the neck band, such as by a loop 134 therearound.
  • a gemstone 114 is set on the pendant 132, perhaps in a classic claw fixing 136 on a mount 116.
  • a UV light source and power supply are included within the mount 116, to illuminate the gemstone 114 from behind. As shown in Fig.
  • electrodes 128 A, 128B may be provided to close the circuit when necklet 110 is worn, in a similar manner to that shown in Figs. 2 and 3 with respect to the first embodiment, mutatis mutandis. Since necklets and pendants tend to swing, contact will be made and broken whilst wearer moves, providing an attractive flashing effect. Alternatively however, a conventional ON/OFF switch may be included.
  • the pendant 132 comprises a base 132A and lid 132B, and includes a LED 22, plurality of batteries 24, circuit such as a Printed circuit board 26.
  • the pendant 132 may be a locket designed to open for inclusion of a keepsake or photograph.
  • the gemstone 14 (114) will be a diamond.
  • the diamond may be a natural diamond, an artificial diamond or a repaired diamond, for example.
  • a brilliant cut diamond 214 may be mounted on a mount 216 that includes a UV light source and power supply (not shown) for back illumination thereof, and included in a bracelet 212, which may be a multi-link bracelet as shown, or a bangle, for example.
  • finger rings 12, necklets 110 and bracelets 212 as discussed hereinabove are described by way of illustrative example only.
  • Pieces of jewelry in accordance with the invention include inter alia finger rings, nose rings, toe rings, bracelets, buckles, watches, spectacle cases, anklets, pendants, necklaces, necklets, chokers, brooches, buttons, hat pins, tie pins and cuff links.
  • piercing decorations such as nose rings, nipple rings, navel studs, and the like, if they include a UV illumination source and a gemstone also fall within the scope of the invention.
  • the gemstone setting of the invention may be mounted on the dashboard of a luxury car, on a mobile phone, a briefcase, handbag, a piece or statuary, or on an object of worship such as a crucifix, a Buddha and the like.

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L'invention concerne un agencement de gemmes ornemental destiné à une gemme comprenant une source lumineuse UV reliée à une alimentation électrique. La source lumineuse UV éclaire la gemme, ce qui provoque des effets optiques attrayants. Cet agencement de gemmes peut être monté sur un bijou ou sur un article de luxe, notamment une voiture, un élément d'ornement, ou une sculpture, notamment un Bouddha par exemple.
PCT/IL2006/000238 2005-02-23 2006-02-22 Agencements de gemmes WO2006090378A2 (fr)

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WO2015001490A1 (fr) * 2013-07-01 2015-01-08 Johnny Yat Ming Chan Illuminateur de pierre précieuse
WO2022034096A1 (fr) 2020-08-13 2022-02-17 De Beers Uk Ltd Ensemble pierre précieuse lumineux
US20220232933A1 (en) * 2016-01-14 2022-07-28 Yoshiko Tanaka Ornamental device

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US20040213088A1 (en) * 2003-04-28 2004-10-28 Fuwausa Michelle J. Ultraviolet illumination of indicia, watches and other instruments
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US2876339A (en) * 1956-07-17 1959-03-03 Howard B Thorne Illuminated display devices
US6499857B1 (en) * 2000-06-23 2002-12-31 Adele Lumley Lighted clothing accessories
US6928834B2 (en) * 2001-02-22 2005-08-16 Diamon Alert, Llc Jewellery setting
US20040213088A1 (en) * 2003-04-28 2004-10-28 Fuwausa Michelle J. Ultraviolet illumination of indicia, watches and other instruments

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WO2015001490A1 (fr) * 2013-07-01 2015-01-08 Johnny Yat Ming Chan Illuminateur de pierre précieuse
US20220232933A1 (en) * 2016-01-14 2022-07-28 Yoshiko Tanaka Ornamental device
US11839273B2 (en) * 2016-01-14 2023-12-12 Yoshiko Tanaka Jewelry device with fluorescent diamonds
WO2022034096A1 (fr) 2020-08-13 2022-02-17 De Beers Uk Ltd Ensemble pierre précieuse lumineux

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