Jewelry with replaceable ornamentation
OwnerLeslie C. Hoffmaninventor
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Abstract
A jewelry element includes a magnetic arrangement for ready substitution of multiple decorative elements. The element, which may be incorporated into a number of common jewelry pieces including a cuff link, earring, a stud for a tuxedo shirt, a ring or an pendant, includes a frame having a recessed central portion for receiving a decorative element. A pair of magnets is press-fit within a circular slot at the bottom of the recess and another magnet is adhesively-fixed to the bottom of the decorative element. An aperture in the bottom of the recessed portion of the frame provides access for a stylus for selectively dislodging the decorative element.
Claims8
A jewelry element comprising, in combination:
- a) a frame;
- b) said frame comprising a recessed central portion;
- c) a decorative element to be received within said recessed portion of said frame;
- d) a first magnet fixed to the bottom of said decorative element;
- e) at least one other magnet being fixed to and arranged within said recessed portion of said frame for securing said decorative element therewithin;
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- f) an aperture extending through the bottom of said recessed portion of said frame for providing access for a stylus for selectively dislodging said decorative element from said frame.
A jewelry element comprising, in combination:
- a) a frame;
- b) said frame comprising a recessed central portion;
- c) a decorative element to be received within said recessed portion of said frame;
- d) a first magnet fixed to the bottom of said decorative element;
- e) a pair of magnets fixed to and arranged within said recessed portion of said frame;
- f) a separation distance exists between said pair of magnets;
- g) said first magnet being arranged to fit within said separation distance when said decorative element is received within said recessed portion;
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- h) an aperture extending through the bottom of said recessed portion of said frame for providing access for a stylus for selectively dislodging said decorative element from said frame.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.