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US 2003/0224167 A1Published application
Hybrid gem System
OwnerLess P. Wrightinventor
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Abstract
A hybrid gem system for providing a protective coating and enhanced optical qualities to a gem media. The hybrid gem system includes coating an first portion and a second portion of a gem media with a diamond like carbon (DLC) coating. The gem media may be comprised of any gem structure including synthetic or natural. The DLC coating enhances the wear resistance, color and optical characteristics of the underlying gem media.
Claims20
A hybrid gem, comprising:
- a gem media having an exterior surface;
- and
- a DLC coating on said gem media.
A method of manufacturing a hybrid gem, said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a gem media comprised of a gemstone material;
- and
- (b) coating an entire exterior of said gem media with a DLC coating.
A method of manufacturing a hybrid gem, said method comprising the steps of:
- (a) providing a gem media comprised of a gemstone material having a first portion and a second portion;
- (b) coating said first portion with a first layer of DLC coating;
- and
- (c) coating said second portion with a second layer of DLC coating.
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