Enhancing the optical characteristics of a gemstone

Details Enhancing the optical characteristics of a gemstone Enhancing the optical characteristics of a gemstone

2006-12-06

2011-10-11

Lavinder, Jack W. (Department: 3677)

Jewelry

Gem

Reexamination Certificate

active

08033136

ABSTRACT:
Various embodiments described herein comprise a gemstone or other piece of jewelry, which incorporates one or more diffractive optical elements to enhance the fire displayed by the gemstone. In certain embodiments, the diffractive optical element comprises a diffraction grating etched on one or more facets of the gemstone.

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