Jewelry arrangement

Patent Abstract
A jewelry arrangement is described having a base and first and second gemstones connected to the base arrangement, and a method for creating the same. The first and second gemstones may each have a tapered pavilion. The pavilion of the second gemstone points outwardly from the base arrangement, and in a different direction than the pavilion of the first gemstone. The jewelry arrangement may have the second gemstone positioned between the first gemstone and the wearer of the ring, such that the pavilions of the first and second gemstones are positioned in an adjacent, spaced-apart orientation relative to each other. The jewelry arrangement may further be provided with first and second gemstone connection arrangements adapted to hold first and second gemstones to the base arrangement.

2. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement when the jewelry arrangement is being worn.

3. The jewelry arrangement of claim 2, wherein the second gemstone is positioned directly between the first gemstone and the user when the jewelry arrangement is being worn.

4. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the second pavilion portion is positioned adjacent to the first pavilion portion in a spaced-apart orientation.

5. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the first and second pavilion portions point in directions generally toward each other.

6. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the first and second pavilion portions each taper along the same axis.

7. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the second plane is aligned with the first plane along an axis.

8. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein a table facet of the first crown portion faces away from the base arrangement.

9. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein a table facet of each of the first and second crown portions is provided opposite the respective first and second pavilion portions, and wherein the table facet of the first gemstone faces away from a user of the jewelry arrangement when the arrangement is worn by the user.

10. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the first gemstone is larger than the second gemstone.

11. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the first gemstone has a shape that is at least one of round, princess, marquise, pear, heart, emerald, and oval.

12. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the first gemstone is at least one of diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, tourmaline, spinel, peridot, olivine, zircon, chrysoberyl, quartz, opal, turquoise, moonstone, jade, pearl, amber, coral, jet, and synthetic gemstone.

13. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the first and second gemstones are different types of gemstones from one another.

14. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, wherein the first and second gemstones have different shapes from one another.

15. The jewelry arrangement of claim 1, further comprising: a first gemstone connection arrangement that couples the first gemstone to the base arrangement; and a second gemstone connection arrangement that couples the second gemstone to the base arrangement.

16. The jewelry arrangement of claim 15, wherein the first and second gemstone connections arrangements define a space, and wherein the respective first and second pavilion portions are positioned and spaced apart from each other within the space.

17. The jewelry arrangement of claim 15, wherein the first gemstone arrangement is connected to a girdle portion of the first gemstone.

18. The jewelry arrangement of claim 17, wherein the first gemstone arrangement includes a connector that wraps around the girdle portion of the first gemstone.

19. A jewelry arrangement comprising: a base arrangement; first and second gemstones, each including a crown portion and a pavilion portion, an apex of the respective pavilion portion pointing toward a direction that lies on a first plane that is approximately perpendicular to a second plane on which a table facet of the respective crown portion extends; a first arrangement connecting the first gemstone to the base arrangement; and a second arrangement connecting the second gemstone to the base arrangement, wherein the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement when the arrangement is worn by the user, in a position approximately adjacent to and spaced apart from the first gemstone, and wherein the first planes of the respective pavilion portions are at least one same as or approximately parallel to one another.

20. (canceled)

21. The jewelry arrangement of claim 19, wherein the base arrangement forms a ring.

22. A jewelry arrangement comprising: a base arrangement; a first gemstone connection arrangement connected to the base arrangement, wherein the first gemstone connection arrangement is adapted to hold a gemstone having a first crown portion and a first pavilion portion extending along a first plane that is approximately perpendicular to a table facet of the first crown portion; and a second gemstone connection arrangement connected to the base arrangement, wherein the second gemstone connection arrangement is adapted to hold a second gemstone having a second crown portion and a second pavilion portion extending along a second plane that is perpendicular to a table facet of the second crown portion, wherein the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement when the jewelry arrangement is worn, wherein the first and second gemstones are positioned adjacent to each other in a spaced-apart orientation, and wherein the first plane is at least one of same as or approximately parallel to the second plane.

23. The jewelry arrangement of claim 22, wherein the second plane and the first plane are provided along an axis extending along a center of the first pavilion portion.

24. The jewelry arrangement of claim 22, wherein an apex of the second pavilion portion points in a direction opposite to a direction pointed to by an apex of the first pavilion portion.

25. The jewelry arrangement of claim 22, wherein the second gemstone connection arrangement comprises a first connector adapted to attach to a girdle of the second gemstone such that the second pavilion portion points outwardly from the base arrangement.

26. The jewelry arrangement of claim 22, wherein the base arrangement is a metal band that forms a ring.

27. The jewelry arrangement of claim 26, wherein the ring forms a complete circle.

28. A ring comprising: a base arrangement forming a band that defines a central opening adapted to accommodate a user of the ring; a first gemstone having a first crown portion and a first pavilion portion connected to the base arrangement and oriented such that an apex of the first pavilion portion points toward the central opening and a table facet of the first crown portion faces away from the central opening; and a second faceted gemstone having a second crown portion and a second pavilion portion connected to the base arrangement, wherein the second faceted gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a center point of the central opening, wherein an apex of the second pavilion portion points to a direction that is opposite to a direction of the central opening.

29. The jewelry arrangement of claim 28, wherein the second gemstone is positioned directly between the first gemstone and the center point of the central opening.

30. A method of making a jewelry arrangement having first and second gemstones, each of the gemstones having a respective pavilion portion and a respective crown portion, the pavilion portion of each of the respective first and second gemstones extending through an apex thereof along a plane that is approximately perpendicular to a table facet of the respective crown portion of the respective first and second gemstones, the method comprising: connecting the first gemstone to a base arrangement; and connecting a second gemstone to the base arrangement such that the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement in a spaced-apart, adjacent orientation relative to the first gemstone, and such that an apex of the pavilion of the second gemstone points to a direction that is opposite to a direction of the user of the jewelry arrangement when the jewelry arrangement is being worn, wherein the plane of the first gemstone is at least one of same as or approximately parallel to the plane of the second gemstone.

31. The method of claim 30, wherein the step of connecting the first gemstone comprises connecting the first gemstone such that the apex of the pavilion portion of the first gemstone points generally toward the apex of the pavilion portion of the second gemstone, and wherein the step of connecting the second gemstone comprises connecting the second gemstone such that the apex of the pavilion portion of the second gemstone points generally toward the apex of the pavilion portion of the first gemstone.

32. The method of claim 30, wherein the step of connecting the first gemstone comprises connecting the first gemstone such that the planes of the respective pavilion portions of the first and second gemstones are aligned with each other along a central axis.

Patent Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. design patent application Ser. No. 29/208,715, entitled "Jewelry Setting/Gemstone Arrangement," filed Jul. 1, 2004.

FIELD OF INVENTION

[0002] The present invention relates to a jewelry arrangement. More particularly, the present invention relates to an arrangement of gemstones as a part of a jewelry arrangement.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

[0003] In the field of jewelry, various arrangements are known for displaying gemstones. FIG. 1 shows a side view of one embodiment of a prior art gemstone 10. "Gemstones" include precious, semi-precious, and synthetic stones including, by way of example, diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, tourmaline, spinel, peridot, olivine, zircon, chrysoberyl, quartz, opal, turquoise, moonstone, jade, pearl, amber, coral, jet, and synthetic products. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the gemstone 10 is faceted and has a first portion 20, referred to as a "crown," and a second portion 30, referred to as a "pavilion," separated by a third portion 40, referred to as a "girdle." The crown 20 in one example, includes a relatively large facet referred to as a "table" 22 and a plurality of smaller facets positioned between the crown 20 and the girdle 40. The smaller facets generally include star facets 28 proximate to the table facet 22, upper girdle facets 26 proximate the girdle 40, and upper main facets 24 between the star facets 28 and the upper girdle facets 26. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the pavilion 30 includes facets and comes to a point at an end 32 opposite the table facet 22. The pavilion 30 is tapered toward the end 32, and "points" downward in the orientation shown in FIG. 1. In other embodiments, the end 32 of the pavilion 30 may include a "culet" facet (not shown) generally parallel to the table facet 22 rather than coming to a point. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the pavilion 40 includes a first set of facets 36 near the girdle 40, which are sometimes referred to as "lower girdle facets," and a second set of facets 34, referred to as lower main facets 34, positioned between the lower girdle facets 36 and the end 32. In the embodiment of FIG. 1, the gemstone 10 is generally symmetrical and the pavilion 30 tapers to a point along an axis 12 that is generally orthogonal to the table facet 22.

[0004] Typical engagement, wedding, and other rings, and other types of jewelry arrangements, include one or more faceted gemstones, oriented such that the pavilions of the gemstones face the wearer of the ring and the crowns of the gemstones face outward. Often, gemstones are cut at precise angles to reflect a maximum amount of light toward the table facet, which faces away from the wearer of the ring. Consumers of jewelry are always searching for new and unique jewelry arrangements. In the past, jewelry arrangements included two or more gemstones whose respective tables extended along the same plane to provide an impression of a collection of gemstones.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] There exists a need to provide novel jewelry arrangements having more than one gemstone whose tables are provided at different planes. Accordingly, at least this and other needs have been addressed by the exemplary embodiments of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention. One such embodiment is directed to a jewelry arrangement having a base and a first gemstone connected to the base. The first gemstone has a tapered pavilion position. A second gemstone is also connected to the base. The second gemstone has a tapered pavilion position, and is positioned relative to the first gemstone such that the pavilion position of the first gemstone and the pavilion portion of the second gemstone point approximately toward one another.

[0006] In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a jewelry arrangement is provided with a base and first and second gemstones. The arrangement also includes first means for connecting the first gemstone to the base and second means for connecting the second gemstone to the base. The second means positions the second gemstone such that it is situated between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement when the arrangement is worn by the user, in a position that is spaced apart from the first gemstone.

[0007] In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a jewelry arrangement is provided that has a metal base and a first gemstone connection arrangement connected to the base. The first gemstone connection arrangement is adapted to maintain therein a gemstone having a pavilion portion. The jewelry arrangement further includes a second gemstone connection arrangement connected to the base. The first gemstone connection arrangement is adapted to maintain therein a second gemstone having a pavilion portion, such that the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement when the jewelry arrangement is worn by the user, and the first and second gemstones are spaced-apart from one another.

[0008] In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a ring is provided which includes a metal base that forms a band that defines a central opening adapted to accommodate a finger of a user of the ring. The ring further includes a first faceted gemstone having a crown portion and a pavilion portion. The first gemstone is connected to the base, and oriented such that the pavilion of the first gemstone points toward the central opening, and the crown portion faces away from the central opening. The ring further includes a second faceted gemstone having a crown portion and a pavilion portion connected to the base. The second faceted gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and approximately a center point of the central opening. The pavilion portion of the second gemstone in this embodiment points away from the central opening, and the second gemstone is positioned approximately adjacent to the first gemstone in a spaced-apart orientation.

[0009] According to still another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for making a jewelry arrangement having first and second gemstones with each of the gemstones having a pavilion portion. The first gemstone is connected to a base. A second gemstone is connected to the base such that the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement in a spaced-apart, manner relative to the first gemstone. The pavilion portion of the second gemstone points away from the wearer of the jewelry arrangement when the jewelry arrangement is worn by the user.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] The detailed description will refer to the following drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like elements, and wherein:

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front view of one embodiment of a prior art gemstone;

[0012] FIG. 2 is front view of a jewelry arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention that includes first and second gemstones, such as the faceted gemstone shown in FIG. 1;

[0013] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 2;

[0014] FIG. 4 is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 2;

[0015] FIG. 5 is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 2-4;

[0016] FIG. 6 is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 2-5;

[0017] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which one exemplary gemstone is heart-shaped, and another gemstone is round;

[0018] FIG. 8 is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 7;

[0019] FIG. 9 is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 7 and 8;

[0020] FIG. 10 is an elevation view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 7, in the direction of the line 10-10;

[0021] FIG. 11 is another elevation view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 7, in the direction of the line 11-11, opposite to the direction shown in FIG. 10;

[0022] FIG. 12 is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 7, in the direction of the line 12-12;

[0023] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which one of the gemstones is a marquise cut gemstone, and another one of the gemstones is round;

[0024] FIG. 14 is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 13;

[0025] FIG. 15 is a front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 13 and 14;

[0026] FIG. 16 is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 13-15;

[0027] FIG. 17 is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 13-16;

[0028] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of still another exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which one of the gemstones is a pear-shaped or "teardrop" cut gemstone, and another one of the gemstones is round;

[0029] FIG. 19 is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 18;

[0030] FIG. 20 is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 18 and 19;

[0031] FIG. 21 is a front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 20, in the direction of the line 21-21;

[0032] FIG. 22 is another front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 20, in the direction of the line 22-22 that is opposite the direction 21-21 shown in FIG. 21;

[0033] FIG. 23 is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 20, in the direction of the line 23-23.

[0034] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a further exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which the first gemstone is square-shaped, or "princess" cut, and the second gemstone is a smaller-sized princess cut gemstone;

[0035] FIG. 25 is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIG. 24;

[0036] FIG. 26 is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 24 and 25;

[0037] FIG. 27 is a front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 24-26; and

[0038] FIG. 28 is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in FIGS. 24-27.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] FIG. 2 shows a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement 50 according to the present invention that includes first and second gemstones 10a, 10b, similar to the round, faceted gemstone shown in of FIG. 1. The first and second gemstones 10a, 10b are positioned adjacent each other, in a spaced-apart orientation. Each of the gemstones 10a, 10b includes respective crown portions 20a, (20b in FIG. 3) and respective faceted pavilion portions 30a, 30b. The gemstones 10a, 10b are oriented such that the respective pavilion portions 30a, 30b are near each other, and the respective crown portions 20a, 20b are positioned opposite each other. In FIG. 2, the crown portion 20a of the first gemstone 10a has a table facet 22a displayed outward and facing away from the user wearing the arrangement 10. The crown portion 20b of the second gemstone 10b similarly includes a table facet (22b in FIG. 3) facing inward, toward the user of the arrangement 50.

[0040] The first and second gemstones 10a, 10b are maintained or secured in the arrangement 50 by attaching these gemstones 10a, 10b to a base 60. The exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement 50 shown in FIG. 2 can be a ring, and the base 60 may include a metal band that defines a central opening 61 so as to allow a person to wear the ring. As shown in FIG. 2, the metal band 60 forms a complete circle, and according to other exemplary embodiments the ring may include a band. The base 60 in the example of FIG. 2 includes a first gemstone connection arrangement that connects the first gemstone 10a to the base 60. The first gemstone connection arrangement of FIG. 2 may include a first connector 63 that wraps around and over the girdle (e.g., 40 in FIG. 1) of the first gemstone 10a, and second connectors 62 which connect the first connector 63 to the base 60. The base 60 of FIG. 2 can include a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone 10b to the base 60. The second gemstone connection arrangement can include a third connector (65 in FIG. 3) that wraps around and over the girdle (e.g., 40 in FIG. 1) of the second gemstone 10b and fourth connectors 64 which connect the third connector 65 to the base 60 proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space 66 is provided between the first and second gemstones 10a, 10b, and also between and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 2, the second gemstone 10b is positioned between the first gemstone 10a and a "center point" of the central opening 61. The "center point" refers to generally the middle or center of the central opening 61. The second gemstone 10a is positioned at an outer edge of the central opening 61, flush with the base 60. In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the second gemstone 10a may extend into the central opening. For this reason, the position of the second gemstone 10b can be described as being between a center point of the central opening 61 and the first gemstone 10a. When the user (e.g., a person) wears jewelry arrangement (e.g., on a finger), the second gemstone 10b is positioned between the first gemstone 10a and the user. The table facet 22a of the first gemstone 10a faces away from the user (and away from the base and the central opening provided in the jewelry arrangement of FIG. 2). The table facet 22b of the second gemstone 10b faces toward the user (and toward the central opening 61 shown in FIG. 2). The second gemstone 10b is situated directly between the first gemstone 10a and the finger of the user, when the arrangement 50 is being worn. In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the first and second gemstones 10a, 10b may be offset from a vertical axis of one another such that the second gemstone 10b is between the user and the first gemstone 10a, but is not situated directly between the two.

[0042] The gemstones 10a, 10b can generally be aligned along the same vertical axis of each, in that the respective pavilion portions 30a, 30b, and both tapering about a central axis 12 and such that apex (e.g., 32 in FIG. 1) of the respective pavilion portions 30a, 30b are near one another, and pointing toward each other, in opposite directions. The pavilion portion 30b of the second gemstone 10b points outward from the base 60, toward the first gemstone 10a. The pavilion portion 30a of the first gemstone 10a points toward the base 60 and toward the second gemstone 10b. In other exemplary embodiments of the present, the respective pavilion portions 30a, 30b may be aligned in different orientations, and still with the pavilions 30a, 30b generally pointing in opposite directions. According to other variant, the first and second gemstones 10a, 10b may be adjacent to another in a spaced-apart orientation, but may be offset from each other, such that the axes of the respective pavilion portions 30a, 30b of the first and second gemstones 10a, 10b extend on a single plane, but are not coaxially aligned along the central axis 12. As also shown in FIG. 2, the respective pavilion portions 30a, 30b of the first and second gemstones 10a, 10b are positioned within the space 66, and spaced apart from each other.

[0043] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the jewelry arrangement 50 shown in FIG. 2, and provides another illustration of the first connector 65 of the second gemstone connection arrangement, which wraps around the girdle portion (e.g., 40 in FIG. 1) of the second gemstone 10b. The table facet 22b of the crown portion 20b of the second gemstone 10b, faces the user of the jewelry arrangement 50 in the orientation shown in FIG. 3 when the jewelry arrangement 50 is being worn. FIG. 4 shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement 50 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3.

[0044] FIG. 5 shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement 50 shown in FIGS. 2-4. In the exemplary embodiment of the arrangement 50 of FIGS. 2-5, the first and second gemstones 10a, 10b can generally be round cut, faceted gemstones. In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the gemstones 10a, 10b may not be faceted, or can be cut with different facets. For example, the first gemstone 10a may be larger than the second gemstone 10b. In other exemplary embodiments, the first and second gemstones 10a, 10b may be the same size or the second gemstone 10b may be larger than the first gemstone 10a. The first and second gemstones 10a, 10b may be the same type of gemstone (e.g., both diamonds) or may be different types of gemstones (e.g., diamond and sapphire). The arrangement according to the present invention may include more than two gemstones 10a, 10b with the respective pavilion portions 30a, 30b pointing in different directions. FIG. 6 is a top view of the jewelry arrangement 50 shown in FIGS. 2-5.

[0045] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement 150 according to the present invention in which the first gemstone 110 is a heart-shaped, faceted gemstone and the second gemstone 10b is same as the round gemstone 10b described above with respect to FIGS. 2-6. The first gemstone 110 can include a faceted crown portion 120 with a table 122, and a faceted pavilion portion (130 in FIG. 8).

[0046] The first and second gemstones 110, 10b can be maintained on the arrangement 150 by attaching them to a base 160. The exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement 150 shown in FIG. 7 is a ring, and the base 160 is a metal band that defines a central opening 161. The first gemstone 110 is connected to the base 160 by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 163 that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone 110, and second connectors 162 which connect the first connector 163 to the base 160. The base 160 includes a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone 1b to the base 160. The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 165 that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone 10b, and second connectors 164 that connect the first connector 165 to the base 160 proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space 166 can be defined between the first and second gemstones 110, 10b and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.

[0047] FIG. 8 shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement 150 of FIG. 7. FIG. 8 illustrates details of the pavilion portion 130 of the first gemstone 110 and the table 22b of the crown portion 20b of the second gemstone 10b. FIG. 9 shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement 150 of FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 10 shows a front view of the jewelry arrangement 150 of FIGS. 7-9, in the direction of the line 10-10 illustrated in FIG. 9. FIG. 11 shows a rear view of the jewelry arrangement 150 shown in FIG. 7, in the direction of the line 11-11 illustrated in FIG. 9, opposite the direction shown in FIG. 10. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the respective pavilion portions 130, 30b of the first and second gemstones 110, 10b are aligned and spaced apart from each other. FIG. 12 shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement 150 shown in FIG. 7, in the direction of the line 12-12 illustrated in FIG. 9.

[0048] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of yet another exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement 250 according to the present invention in which the first gemstone 210 is a marquise cut, faceted gemstone, and the second gemstone 10b is same as the round gemstone 10b described above with respect to FIGS. 2-6. The first gemstone 210 includes a faceted crown portion 220 with a table 222, and a faceted pavilion (230 in FIG. 14).

[0049] The first and second gemstones 210, 10b are maintained on the arrangement 250 by attaching them to a base 260. The jewelry arrangement 250 shown in FIG. 13 is a ring, and the base 260 is a metal band that defines a central opening 261. The first gemstone 210 is connected to the base 260 by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 263 that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone 210, and second connectors 262 which connect the first connector 263 to the base 260. The base 260 can include a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone 10b to the base 260. The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 265 that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone 10b and second connectors 264 that connect the first connector 265 to the base 260 proximate to the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space 266 is defined between the first and second gemstones 110, 30b and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.

[0050] FIG. 14 shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement 250 of FIG. 14. FIG. 14 illustrates details of the pavilion portion 230 of the first gemstone 210 and the table 22b of the crown 20b of the second gemstone 30b. FIG. 15 shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement 250 of FIGS. 13 and 14. The respective pavilion portions 230, 30b of the first and second gemstones 210, 10b are aligned and spaced apart from each other. FIG. 16 shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement 250 shown in FIGS. 13-15, illustrating the side of the base 260. FIG. 17 shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement 250 further illustrates the crown 220 of the first gemstone 210.

[0051] FIG. 18 is a perspective view of still another exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement 350 according to the present invention in which the first gemstone 310 is a pear-shaped, or "teardrop" cut, faceted gemstone, and the second gemstone 10b is the same round gemstone 10b described above with respect to FIGS. 2-6. The first gemstone 310 includes a faceted crown portion 320 with a table 322, and a faceted pavilion portion (330 in FIG. 19).

[0052] The first and second gemstones 310, 10b are maintained on the arrangement 350 by attaching them to a base 360. The jewelry arrangement 350 shown in FIG. 18 is a ring, and the base 360 is a metal band that defines a central opening 361. The first gemstone 310 is connected to the base 360 by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 363 that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone 310, and second connectors 362 which connect the first connector 363 to the base 360. The base 360 includes a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone 10b to the base 360. The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 365 that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone 10b, and second connectors 364 that connect the first connector 365 to the base 360 proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space 366 is defined between the first and second gemstones 310, 10b and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements. FIG. 19 shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement 350 of FIG. 18. FIG. 19 illustrates details of the pavilion 330 of the first gemstone 310, and the table 22b of the crown portion 20b of the second gemstone 10b.

[0053] FIG. 20 shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement 350 of FIGS. 18 and 19. FIG. 21 shows a front view of the jewelry arrangement 350 shown in FIG. 20, in the direction of the line 21-21 as indicated in FIG. 20. FIG. 22 shows a rear front view of the jewelry arrangement 350 of in FIG. 20, in the direction of the line 22-22, as indicated in FIG. 20 opposite the direction shown in FIG. 21. As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the respective pavilion portions 330, 30b of the first and second gemstones 310, 10b are aligned and spaced apart from each other. FIG. 23 shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement 350 shown in FIG. 20, in the direction of the line 23-23 as indicated in FIG. 20.

[0054] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a further exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement 450 according to the present invention in which the first gemstone 410 is a square-shaped, or "princess cut," faceted gemstone, and the second gemstone 510 is a smaller-sized princess cut gemstone. The first gemstone 410 includes a faceted crown portion 420 with a table 422, and a faceted pavilion 430.

[0055] The first and second gemstones 410, 510 are maintained arrangement 450 by attaching them to a base 460. The jewelry arrangement 450 is a ring, and the base 460 is a metal band that defines a central opening 461. The first gemstone 410 is connected to the base 460 by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 463 that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone 410, and second connectors 462 which connect the first connector 463 to the base 460. The base 460 includes a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone 510 to the base 460. The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector 465 that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone 510, and second connectors 464 that connect the first connector 465 to the base 460 proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space 466 is defined between the first and second gemstones 410, 510 and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.

[0056] FIG. 25 shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement 450 of FIG. 24. FIG. 25 illustrates the pavilion 430 of the first gemstone 410 and the table 522 of the crown 520 of the second gemstone 510. FIG. 26 shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement 450 of FIGS. 24 and 25. FIG. 27 shows a front view of the jewelry arrangement 450 of FIGS. 24-26. The respective pavilion portions 430, 530 of the first and second gemstones 410, 510 are aligned and spaced apart from each other. FIG. 28 shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement 450 of FIGS. 24-27.

[0057] The exemplary embodiment of this jewelry arrangement according to the present invention (e.g., 50 in FIG. 2) can be created by connecting two gemstones (e.g., 10a, 10b of FIG. 2) to a metal base (e.g., 60 in FIG. 2). The gemstones 10a, 10b may be connected in this manner such that the second gemstone 10b is positioned between the first gemstone 10a and a wearer of the arrangement 50 when the arrangement 50 is being worn, and the pavilion portion 30b of the second gemstone 10b points away from the wearer. In one embodiment, the first gemstone 10a is oriented such that the pavilion portion 30a of the first gemstone 10a points toward the user. The first and second gemstones 10a, 10b may be connected to the base 60 such that the pavilions 30a, 30b are aligned about a central axis 12.

[0058] Although the present invention has been described with respect to particular embodiments thereof, variations are possible. The present invention may be embodied in specific forms without departing from the essential spirit or attributes thereof. For example, although the exemplary jewelry arrangement is illustrated in various embodiments that form a ring having faceted gemstones 10a, 10b in particular orientations, gemstone types, shapes, and sizes, one skilled in the art will recognize that other embodiments also fall within the claimed invention. Also, although the present invention is illustrated in embodiments containing two gemstones, one skilled in the art will recognize that the jewelry arrangement may comprise additional gemstones and/or additional connectors that connect gemstones to the base. It is desired that the embodiments described herein be considered in all respects illustrative and not restrictive and that reference be made to the appended claims and their equivalents for determining the scope of the invention.