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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7980095 | Jewelry method and system A method and system providing for customizable jewelry is disclosed. The customizable jewelry system comprises a plurality of jewelry strands with releasable clasps at each end and multi-connector findings. The multi-connector findings are connectors with multiple l... | 07/19/2011 |
| 7654112 | Jewelry forming article and method A jewelry forming article utilizes free magnetic bodies and free deformable chains to form various jewelry objects, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and the like. The various jewelry objects are formed by magnetically engaging the surfaces of the free magnetic b... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7406840 | Multi-function jewelry chain primarily for supporting an upper torso garment A length adjustable, multi-function chain composite for use in the apparel, jewelry, and accessory industries. The length adjustable, multi-function chain composite includes at least two chain segments that are separate and independent of each other, and apparatus t... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7371472 | Permanent magnet ring In a permanent magnet ring (1) formed by arranging a plurality of unit permanent magnets (21a, 21b, 21c . . . ), each of a plurality of the unit permanent magnets (21a, 21b, 21c | 05/13/2008 |
| 7347066 | Convertible jewelry construction A jewelry item has dual functions, such as an earring and a ring or bracelet. The item includes a main loop-like main body portion having opposed first and second ends. First and second hinge elements are pivotally joined to the ends, and are independently pivotable... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7257967 | Convertible identification (ID) tag and jewelry A fine jewelry chain made of precious metal, base metal, or metal alloy, which may be used by day as an ID card holder in the form of a necklace, bracelet, belt, or watch-type chain, and by night as a piece of decorative jewelry in the form of a necklace, bracelet, ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7222628 | Artificial nail apparatus An artificial nail apparatus includes an artificial nail with an upper surface, an opposing lower surface, and an end. The apparatus also includes a bridge having a first end fastened to the artificial nail at an engagement location and an opposing second end. A nai... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7024886 | Ornament The hook 5, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, serves to latch between the pearls 2 at an optional position in the above-defined predetermined section of the necklace 1. Referring to FIG. 3 and FIG. 5, the ... | 04/11/2006 |
| 6014871 | Jewelry system A jewelry system is provided including a necklace assembly having opposed ends that are connectable to one another by releasably lockable primary finding components. The necklace assembly further includes auxiliary findings that are unobtrusive and that e... | 01/18/2000 |
| 5927104 | Modular earring assembly A modular earring assembly comprises a first core module having a top and a bottom, a ring being affixed to the top, and a first base module having a top and a bottom, the top including a cylindrical projection member, the first base module being couplabl... | 07/27/1999 |
| 5675989 | Fingernail adornment A fingernail-adorning display in which the fingernail and a selected display object are spaced apart by a nominally-sized chain connected therebetween, so that dangling movement as well as the content of the display object contributes display value to the... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5299434 | Safe-sex brooch with prophylactic holder A safe-sex device comprising an ornamental brooch that includes an emblem suggesting a message to a viewer that the wearer of the brooch carries a prophylactic against venereal infection, the emblem being positioned either inside or outside the clothing w... | 04/05/1994 |
