Jewelry – Gem setting – Movable
Reexamination Certificate
1999-08-27
2001-12-04
Dayoan, B. (Department: 3628)
Jewelry
Gem setting
Movable
C063S026000, C063S028000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06324869
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to the general field of a display apparatus for enhancing the appearance of precious or semi-precious stones. More specifically, this invention relates to a system and method utilizing a display apparatus for enhancing the viewed brightness of a precious or semi-precious stone.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Precious or semi-precious stones are known for their brightness. When displaying precious or semi-precious stones it is desired that the stones are displayed in such a manner as not to decrease the brightness of the stone. In the prior art systems for displaying precious or semi-precious stones, the location of metals around the stones detracts from the performance or brightness of the stone. In addition, in prior art systems, the stones are prevented from leaning or tilting from side to side. The need remains in the art for an improved system and method for displaying precious or semi-precious stones such that the brightness of the precious stone is enhanced rather than diminished. The need remains in the art for an improved system and method for displaying precious or semi-precious stones that allows the stones to tilt and lean from side to side.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A preferred embodiment of the present invention display system for enhancing the brightness of precious or semi-precious stones includes the following:
(a) a display container including an outer body, a back cover, and a transparent front cover located a distance from the back cover;
(b) at least one metal bearing having a cup shape including an open cavity front surface having a maximum width, sidewalls, a rounded, facetted exterior lower surface, and a bearing height, with at least one metal bearing sized to fit within the container between the back cover and the front cover with the lower surface adjacent the back cover and the front surface adjacent said front cover, with at least one metal bearing adapted to receive and retain a precious or semi-precious stone;
(c) at least one precious or semi-precious stone nailed or pinned by at least one metal bearing; and
(d) wherein the distance between the front and back covers is less than the maximum width across the open cavity front surface and greater than the bearing height.
In an alternative embodiment of the present invention, the display container includes a waterproof seal.
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Chop Andrea
Dayoan B.
Harrison & Egbert
Vanli Kuyumculuk Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Sirketi
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