US20140259671A1 - Systems and methods related to layout of decorative elements - Google Patents
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- the present invention is directed to a system and method for more efficiently selecting and arranging decorative elements to be placed within an article of jewelry.
- a tray is provided which comprises at least one cavity replicating the dimensions of an article of jewelry.
- the invention provides for various trials of arranging decorative elements in the cavity before finalizing the ultimate design to be placed within the article of jewelry.
- a device for arranging decorative elements for placement within a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article,
- the device includes a body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. At least one simulation cavity extends from the first surface towards the second surface, and at least one additional recess extends from the first surface towards the second surface.
- An aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces, and the at least one simulation cavity is sized and configured to emulate dimensions of the cavity of the predetermined jewelry article.
- the body includes a plurality of simulation cavities extending from the first surface towards the second surface.
- the body comprising a plurality of recesses extending from the first surface towards the second surface.
- each simulation cavity may be substantially the same shape.
- each simulation cavity may be substantially circular.
- each simulation cavity may have a different volume than each of the other simulation cavities.
- the device may further include a circumferential ridge extending inward into the aperture.
- the ridge may be disposed closer to the second surface than the first surface.
- the body may further include a first side extending between the first surface and the second surface and a channel extending inward from the first side and terminating in a substantially circular terminus, the channel being adapted to receive a drinkware stem.
- the channel and simulation cavity may be on opposite sides of the aperture.
- An embodiment of a method according to the present invention is a method for selecting and arranging decorative elements for placement within a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article.
- the method includes the steps of providing a tray, selecting at least one of a plurality of decorative elements, placing the selected element in the tray and receiving a jewelry article including the exact element or a replicate thereof.
- the tray may have a body with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, at least one simulation cavity extending from the first surface towards the second surface, at least one recess extending from the first surface towards the second. surface, and an aperture formed through the first and second surfaces.
- the at least one simulation cavity is sized and configured to emulate dimensions of the cavity of the predetermined jewelry article.
- a plurality of simulation cavities may be the same or different shapes and/or sizes.
- the recess may be configured to receive tools (e.g., tweezers or other tongs-like device) that may be used in performing one or more steps according to the present invention.
- the selected decorative element may placed within one of the plurality of cavities to indicate a preferred decorative element arrangement.
- the predetermined jewelry article is then received, which includes a received decorative element arrangement within the cavity of the article, wherein the received decorative element arrangement is at least substantially similar to the preferred decorative element arrangement.
- a method may include the step of supporting a cup at least partially within the aperture.
- the method may include the steps of, after the selecting step, placing the at least one selected decorative element into the cup and removing the at least one selected decorative element from the cup.
- the method may further include the steps of removing one of the decorative elements from one of the simulation cavities and placing the removed decorative element into the cup.
- it may include the step of transferring the preferred decorative element arrangement to a geographic location at which the received decorative element arrangement is created.
- An embodiment of a device may include a body having a substantially planar first surface extending between a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, a left side extending between the front side and the rear side, and a right side opposite the left side and extending between the front side and the rear side, the body having a second surface opposite the first surface.
- a circular aperture may be formed through the first and second surfaces, wherein a circumferential ridge extends inward into the aperture.
- a first reentrant circular simulation cavity having a first diameter extends from the first surface towards the second surface, wherein the first simulation cavity may be positioned between the right side and the aperture.
- a second reentrant circular simulation cavity haying a second diameter also extends from the first surface towards the second surface.
- the second diameter may be larger than the first diameter
- the second simulation cavity may be positioned between the right side and the aperture, and may be between the right side and the first simulation cavity. At least a portion of the second cavity may be located closer to the front side than the first cavity.
- a third reentrant circular simulation cavity having a third diameter extends from the first surface towards the second surface. The third diameter may be larger than the second diameter.
- the third simulation cavity may be positioned between the right side and the aperture, and closer to the front side than each of the first and second simulation cavities.
- a first reentrant recess may be accessible from the first surface and may extend from the first surface towards the second surface. The first recess may be positioned between the left side and the aperture.
- a second reentrant recess may be accessible from the first surface and may extend from the first surface towards the second surface.
- the first recess may be positioned between the rear side and the aperture.
- Each simulation cavity may be sized and configured to emulate dimensions of a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 ,
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 along lines 2 - 2 of FIG. 2 .
- FIG. 4 is a second perspective view of the embodiment of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a device according to the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a method. according to the present invention.
- FIGS. 7-11B illustrate steps according to the method of FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 1 illustrates a first embodiment 100 of a tray according to the present invention.
- the tray 100 preferably comprises a body 102 , a first simulation cavity 110 , a second simulation cavity 120 , and a third simulation. cavity 130 . It should be noted, however, that the present invention should not be construed as limited to having three cavities 110 , 120 , 130 as more or fewer cavities are also contemplated.
- the tray 100 may have other compartments such as a first recess 140 , second recess 150 , or holes or slots formed therethrough, such as an aperture 160 .
- the body 102 is preferably sized and configured to support the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 , the first recess 140 , the second recess 150 , and the aperture 160 . As shown here, it may be preferable to place the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 on one side of the body 102 , such as on one side of the aperture 160 , for ease of use as will be described further below.
- the body 102 has a first surface 104 , a second surface 106 , and a height H as defined as the distance from the second surface 106 through the first surface 104 . As shown here, the shape of the body 102 is substantially rectangular; alternatively, other shapes are contemplated.
- the body 102 is preferably formed from one or more desirable, preferably rigid, materials, such as a metal (e.g., aluminum), wood, and/or plastic (e.g., high impact polystyrene).
- the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 are preferably integrally formed within the body 102 and recessed from the first surface 104 towards the second surface 106 of the body 102 .
- each of the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 preferably has a different diameter D1, D2, D3, respectively, but, with reference to FIG. 3 , each cavity 110 , 120 , 130 has a substantially similar recessed depth of R1.
- the diameters D1, D2, D3 of the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 correspond to the diameter D5 of a pocket in similarly shaped articles of jewelry 10 (see FIG. 11A ).
- the recessed depth R1 is preferably substantially similar to the internal depth R2 of the article of jewelry 10 (see FIG. 11B ).
- the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 are depicted here as at least substantially circular. However, other shapes are contemplated. and within the purview of the present invention. As non-limiting examples, at least one of the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 may be shaped as a heart or other non-circular shape. The cavities may all be of the same shape or of one or more differing shapes. Additionally or alternatively, the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 may be sized similarly to the size of custom jewelry locket cavities (e.g., lockets offered for sale under the brand name of ORIGAMI OWL®).
- custom jewelry locket cavities e.g., lockets offered for sale under the brand name of ORIGAMI OWL®.
- the first recess 140 may comprise any preferred shape.
- the first recess 140 is preferably integrally formed within the body 102 and recessed from the first surface 104 towards the second surface 106 of the body 102 , and may be located on the side of the body 102 or aperture 160 opposite the plurality of cavities 110 , 120 , 130 .
- the second recess 150 is preferably rectangular in shape and is preferably integrally formed within the body 102 and recessed from the first surface 104 towards the second surface 106 of the body 102 . As shown here, the second recess 150 may be positioned along one side of the body 102 .
- the aperture 160 may be substantially circular and preferably. comprises a ridge 164 projecting inward from the aperture periphery 162 at or near the second surface 106 of the body 102 .
- the ridge 164 may further include a plurality of optional notches 166 spaced approximately 90 degrees apart from each other around. the circumference of the aperture 160 .
- FIG. 4 shows the tray 100 receiving a cup 20 (sometimes referred to colloquially as a votive candle holder, or simply votive) within the aperture 160 .
- the ridge 164 and the plurality of notches 166 may be designed to accommodate a particular or various forms of cups 20 .
- a cup element or another cavity (not shown) may be integrally formed within the body 102 of the tray 100 .
- the notches 166 may serve as manufacturing reliefs and/or provide for enhanced frictional relief to ease insertion and/or removal of a cup 20 to/from the aperture 160 .
- FIG. 5 illustrates a second embodiment 200 of a tray according to the present invention.
- This tray 200 includes a stemware retainer 270 adapted to receive and retain a piece of stemware 30 .
- the stemware retainer 270 preferably has an open-end 272 located on a first side 208 of the body 202 , a channel 274 with a width W extending inward into the body 102 from the open-end 272 , and ends in a substantially circular terminus 276 .
- the terminus 276 preferably has a diameter D4 greater than the channel width W.
- a piece of stemware 30 may enter the stemware retainer 270 at the open-end. 272 , move along the channel 274 , and be received within the terminus 276 .
- FIG. 6 shows a flow chart of a method of selecting and arranging decorative elements to be arranged in an article of jewelry 10 .
- the elements of the flow chart shown in FIG. 6 are further illustrated in FIGS. 7-11 .
- FIG. 7 shows a container 40 with one or more compartments 42 provided, wherein each compartment 42 of the container 40 hosts a plurality of decorative elements 60
- FIG. 8 illustrates providing the tray 100 , with the cup 20 received within the aperture 160 .
- Decorative elements 60 are selected (step 601 ) from the container 40 ( FIG. 7 ) and placed (step 602 ) within the cup 20 in the tray 100 ( FIG. 8 ). This step may be achieved by picking the decorative elements 60 from the compartments 42 with a tweezers 50 (or any tongs-like device) as shown or with fingers 52 . The selected decorative elements 60 are then removed from the cup 20 (step 603 ), again with the tweezers 50 or fingers 52 , and placed (step 604 ) within at least one cavity 110 , 120 , 130 ( FIG. 9 ), until the preferred decorative elements 60 are positioned in at least one of the cavities 110 , 120 , 130 .
- decorative elements 60 are no longer desired in a final layout, they may be removed (optional step 605 ) from the respective cavity and returned to the cup 20 or the container 40 .
- This method provides a user with the ability to test out various decorative elements 60 and various placements and arrangements of the decorative elements 60 within a replication of the cavity of the article of jewelry 10 ( FIGS. 11A and 11B ). As some lockets may necessitate that the decorative elements 60 not overlap within the article of jewelry 10 , this step allows the user to sample different decorative elements 60 in different arrangements.
- the selecting step 603 , placing step 604 and/or removing step 605 may be repeated until the preferred decorative elements 60 are selected and a preferred arrangement of the decorative elements 60 is achieved.
- FIG. 9 illustrates each cavity 110 , 120 , 130 having decorative elements 60 positioned therein; however, if more than one cavity is provided, not every cavity 110 , 120 , 130 must be utilized.
- the tray 100 may be transferred to a location at which the arrangement of decorative elements 60 are noted and/or placed within an article of jewelry 10 ( FIGS. 11A and 11B ), preferably in accord with the design having first been laid out in the respective cavity.
- the location at which the elements 60 are placed within the article 10 may be at the same general geographic site (e.g., in the same building or on the same piece of real property) where the selection and arrangement of the decorative elements 60 occurred.
- the placement of elements 60 in an article 10 having a cavity substantially corresponding to the size and shape of a respective cavity 110 , 120 , 130 may occur at a different geographic site.
- the jewelry article 10 is received (step 606 ) including the decorative element(s) 60 , or simulations or reproductions thereof, that were placed in step 604 .
- the decorative element(s) 60 provided in the jewelry article 10 may be loose within the article 10 or affixed to the article 10 and/or affixed to other decorative element (a) 60 provided.
- FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate a finished article of jewelry 10 .
- too article of jewelry 10 contains the decorative elements 60 as arranged in the first simulation cavity 110 of FIG. 10 .
Abstract
Systems and methods related to the selection and arrangement of decorative elements. The system includes a tray having at least one simulation cavity which replicates the dimensions of an actual article of jewelry. The method includes selecting various decorative elements and arranging them within the at least one cavity to sample various arrangements, then placing the decorative elements in the article of jewelry.
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- Individuality is a cornerstone in the fashion and accessories industries. More particularly, it is becoming more and more desirable to pick specific decorative element(s) to include in a piece of jewelry that symbolizes a person's favorite things or activities, or just because it looks pretty. Examples of this can be seen in fashion accessories such as charm bracelets and charm-filled lockets.
- It is not uncommon to have parties or gatherings in which a multitude of different decorative elements are on display from which one can choose to include in a certain piece of jewelry. For instance, in the case of a locket, a person can choose a plurality of decorative elements to place inside of the locket. Further, various shapes and sizes of lockets provide for various configurations of different shaped and sized decorative elements. The decorative element selection process may prove difficult or at least more cumbersome if one cannot efficiently determine if the desired decorative elements will fit within the desired locket.
- The present invention is directed to a system and method for more efficiently selecting and arranging decorative elements to be placed within an article of jewelry. A tray is provided which comprises at least one cavity replicating the dimensions of an article of jewelry. The invention provides for various trials of arranging decorative elements in the cavity before finalizing the ultimate design to be placed within the article of jewelry.
- According to one aspect of a device according to the present invention, a device is provided for arranging decorative elements for placement within a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article, The device includes a body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. At least one simulation cavity extends from the first surface towards the second surface, and at least one additional recess extends from the first surface towards the second surface. An aperture is formed through the first and second surfaces, and the at least one simulation cavity is sized and configured to emulate dimensions of the cavity of the predetermined jewelry article.
- According to another aspect of a device according to the present invention, the body includes a plurality of simulation cavities extending from the first surface towards the second surface.
- According to yet another aspect of a device according to the present invention, the body comprising a plurality of recesses extending from the first surface towards the second surface.
- According to still another aspect of a device according to the present invention, each simulation cavity may be substantially the same shape.
- According to a further aspect of a device according to the present invention, each simulation cavity may be substantially circular.
- According to another aspect of a device according to the present invention, each simulation cavity may have a different volume than each of the other simulation cavities.
- According to another aspect of a device according to the present invention, the device may further include a circumferential ridge extending inward into the aperture. The ridge may be disposed closer to the second surface than the first surface. According to another aspect of a device according to the present invention, the body may further include a first side extending between the first surface and the second surface and a channel extending inward from the first side and terminating in a substantially circular terminus, the channel being adapted to receive a drinkware stem. The channel and simulation cavity may be on opposite sides of the aperture.
- An embodiment of a method according to the present invention is a method for selecting and arranging decorative elements for placement within a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article. The method includes the steps of providing a tray, selecting at least one of a plurality of decorative elements, placing the selected element in the tray and receiving a jewelry article including the exact element or a replicate thereof. The tray may have a body with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, at least one simulation cavity extending from the first surface towards the second surface, at least one recess extending from the first surface towards the second. surface, and an aperture formed through the first and second surfaces. The at least one simulation cavity is sized and configured to emulate dimensions of the cavity of the predetermined jewelry article. Where a plurality of simulation cavities are provided, they may be the same or different shapes and/or sizes. The recess may be configured to receive tools (e.g., tweezers or other tongs-like device) that may be used in performing one or more steps according to the present invention. The selected decorative element may placed within one of the plurality of cavities to indicate a preferred decorative element arrangement. The predetermined jewelry article is then received, which includes a received decorative element arrangement within the cavity of the article, wherein the received decorative element arrangement is at least substantially similar to the preferred decorative element arrangement.
- According to another aspect of a method according to the present invention, it may include the step of supporting a cup at least partially within the aperture. The method may include the steps of, after the selecting step, placing the at least one selected decorative element into the cup and removing the at least one selected decorative element from the cup. The method may further include the steps of removing one of the decorative elements from one of the simulation cavities and placing the removed decorative element into the cup.
- According to another aspect of a method according to the present invention, it may include the step of transferring the preferred decorative element arrangement to a geographic location at which the received decorative element arrangement is created.
- An embodiment of a device according to the present invention may include a body having a substantially planar first surface extending between a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, a left side extending between the front side and the rear side, and a right side opposite the left side and extending between the front side and the rear side, the body having a second surface opposite the first surface. A circular aperture may be formed through the first and second surfaces, wherein a circumferential ridge extends inward into the aperture. A first reentrant circular simulation cavity having a first diameter extends from the first surface towards the second surface, wherein the first simulation cavity may be positioned between the right side and the aperture. A second reentrant circular simulation cavity haying a second diameter also extends from the first surface towards the second surface. The second diameter may be larger than the first diameter, and the second simulation cavity may be positioned between the right side and the aperture, and may be between the right side and the first simulation cavity. At least a portion of the second cavity may be located closer to the front side than the first cavity. A third reentrant circular simulation cavity having a third diameter extends from the first surface towards the second surface. The third diameter may be larger than the second diameter. The third simulation cavity may be positioned between the right side and the aperture, and closer to the front side than each of the first and second simulation cavities. A first reentrant recess may be accessible from the first surface and may extend from the first surface towards the second surface. The first recess may be positioned between the left side and the aperture. A second reentrant recess may be accessible from the first surface and may extend from the first surface towards the second surface. The first recess may be positioned between the rear side and the aperture. Each simulation cavity may be sized and configured to emulate dimensions of a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a device according to the present invention. -
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 , -
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 along lines 2-2 ofFIG. 2 . -
FIG. 4 is a second perspective view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a device according to the present invention. -
FIG. 6 is a flow chart of a method. according to the present invention. -
FIGS. 7-11B illustrate steps according to the method ofFIG. 6 . - Although the disclosure hereof is detailed and exact to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, the physical embodiments herein disclosed merely exemplify the invention which may be embodied in other specific structures. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed. without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
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FIG. 1 illustrates afirst embodiment 100 of a tray according to the present invention. Thetray 100 preferably comprises abody 102, afirst simulation cavity 110, asecond simulation cavity 120, and a third simulation.cavity 130. It should be noted, however, that the present invention should not be construed as limited to having threecavities tray 100 may have other compartments such as afirst recess 140,second recess 150, or holes or slots formed therethrough, such as anaperture 160. - The
body 102 is preferably sized and configured to support thecavities first recess 140, thesecond recess 150, and theaperture 160. As shown here, it may be preferable to place thecavities body 102, such as on one side of theaperture 160, for ease of use as will be described further below. Thebody 102 has afirst surface 104, asecond surface 106, and a height H as defined as the distance from thesecond surface 106 through thefirst surface 104. As shown here, the shape of thebody 102 is substantially rectangular; alternatively, other shapes are contemplated. Thebody 102 is preferably formed from one or more desirable, preferably rigid, materials, such as a metal (e.g., aluminum), wood, and/or plastic (e.g., high impact polystyrene). - The
cavities body 102 and recessed from thefirst surface 104 towards thesecond surface 106 of thebody 102. Looking toFIG. 2 , each of thecavities FIG. 3 , eachcavity - Preferably the diameters D1, D2, D3 of the
cavities FIG. 11A ). Additionally or alternatively, the recessed depth R1 is preferably substantially similar to the internal depth R2 of the article of jewelry 10 (seeFIG. 11B ). - The
cavities cavities cavities - Continuing to look at
FIGS. 1 and 2 , thefirst recess 140 and thesecond recess 150 are shown, Thefirst recess 140 may comprise any preferred shape. Thefirst recess 140 is preferably integrally formed within thebody 102 and recessed from thefirst surface 104 towards thesecond surface 106 of thebody 102, and may be located on the side of thebody 102 oraperture 160 opposite the plurality ofcavities - The
second recess 150 is preferably rectangular in shape and is preferably integrally formed within thebody 102 and recessed from thefirst surface 104 towards thesecond surface 106 of thebody 102. As shown here, thesecond recess 150 may be positioned along one side of thebody 102. - As illustrated in
FIGS. 1-3 , theaperture 160 may be substantially circular and preferably. comprises aridge 164 projecting inward from theaperture periphery 162 at or near thesecond surface 106 of thebody 102. Theridge 164 may further include a plurality ofoptional notches 166 spaced approximately 90 degrees apart from each other around. the circumference of theaperture 160. -
FIG. 4 shows thetray 100 receiving a cup 20 (sometimes referred to colloquially as a votive candle holder, or simply votive) within theaperture 160. Theridge 164 and the plurality ofnotches 166 may be designed to accommodate a particular or various forms ofcups 20. Alternatively, a cup element or another cavity (not shown) may be integrally formed within thebody 102 of thetray 100. Thenotches 166 may serve as manufacturing reliefs and/or provide for enhanced frictional relief to ease insertion and/or removal of acup 20 to/from theaperture 160. -
FIG. 5 illustrates asecond embodiment 200 of a tray according to the present invention. Like numbers represent identical or substantially similar elements to those of thefirst tray embodiment 100. In addition to the elements included in thefirst embodiment 100, thistray 200 includes a stemware retainer 270 adapted to receive and retain a piece ofstemware 30. The stemware retainer 270 preferably has an open-end 272 located on afirst side 208 of thebody 202, achannel 274 with a width W extending inward into thebody 102 from the open-end 272, and ends in a substantiallycircular terminus 276. Theterminus 276 preferably has a diameter D4 greater than the channel width W. As illustrated here, a piece ofstemware 30 may enter the stemware retainer 270 at the open-end. 272, move along thechannel 274, and be received within theterminus 276. -
FIG. 6 shows a flow chart of a method of selecting and arranging decorative elements to be arranged in an article ofjewelry 10. The elements of the flow chart shown inFIG. 6 are further illustrated inFIGS. 7-11 .FIG. 7 shows acontainer 40 with one ormore compartments 42 provided, wherein eachcompartment 42 of thecontainer 40 hosts a plurality ofdecorative elements 60,FIG. 8 illustrates providing thetray 100, with thecup 20 received within theaperture 160. -
Decorative elements 60 are selected (step 601) from the container 40 (FIG. 7 ) and placed (step 602) within thecup 20 in the tray 100 (FIG. 8 ). This step may be achieved by picking thedecorative elements 60 from thecompartments 42 with a tweezers 50 (or any tongs-like device) as shown or withfingers 52. The selecteddecorative elements 60 are then removed from the cup 20 (step 603), again with thetweezers 50 orfingers 52, and placed (step 604) within at least onecavity FIG. 9 ), until the preferreddecorative elements 60 are positioned in at least one of thecavities decorative elements 60 are no longer desired in a final layout, they may be removed (optional step 605) from the respective cavity and returned to thecup 20 or thecontainer 40. This method provides a user with the ability to test out variousdecorative elements 60 and various placements and arrangements of thedecorative elements 60 within a replication of the cavity of the article of jewelry 10 (FIGS. 11A and 11B ). As some lockets may necessitate that thedecorative elements 60 not overlap within the article ofjewelry 10, this step allows the user to sample differentdecorative elements 60 in different arrangements. The selectingstep 603, placingstep 604 and/or removingstep 605 may be repeated until the preferreddecorative elements 60 are selected and a preferred arrangement of thedecorative elements 60 is achieved.FIG. 9 illustrates eachcavity decorative elements 60 positioned therein; however, if more than one cavity is provided, not everycavity - After the preferred
decorative elements 60 are placed and arranged in at least one of thecavities FIG. 10 ), thetray 100 may be transferred to a location at which the arrangement ofdecorative elements 60 are noted and/or placed within an article of jewelry 10 (FIGS. 11A and 11B ), preferably in accord with the design having first been laid out in the respective cavity. The location at which theelements 60 are placed within thearticle 10 may be at the same general geographic site (e.g., in the same building or on the same piece of real property) where the selection and arrangement of thedecorative elements 60 occurred. Alternatively, the placement ofelements 60 in anarticle 10 having a cavity substantially corresponding to the size and shape of arespective cavity jewelry article 10 is received (step 606) including the decorative element(s) 60, or simulations or reproductions thereof, that were placed instep 604. The decorative element(s) 60 provided in thejewelry article 10 may be loose within thearticle 10 or affixed to thearticle 10 and/or affixed to other decorative element (a) 60 provided. -
FIGS. 11A and 11B illustrate a finished article ofjewelry 10. As seen here, too article ofjewelry 10 contains thedecorative elements 60 as arranged in thefirst simulation cavity 110 ofFIG. 10 . - The foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Furthermore, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described. While the preferred embodiment has been described, the details may be changed without departing from the invention, which is defined by the claims.
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1. A device for arranging decorative elements for placement within a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article, the device comprising:
a body having a first surface and a second. surface opposite the first surface;
at least one simulation cavity extending from the first surface towards the second surface;
at least one recess extending from the first surface towards the second surface; and
an aperture formed through the first and second surfaces,
wherein the at least one simulation cavity is sized and configured to emulate dimensions of the cavity of the predetermined jewelry article.
2. A device according to claim 1 , the body comprising a plurality of simulation cavities extending from the first surface towards the second. surface.
3. A device according to claim 2 , the body comprising a plurality of recesses extending from the first surface towards the second surface,
4. The device of claim 3 , wherein each simulation cavity is substantially the same shape.
5. The device of claim 3 , wherein each simulation cavity is substantially circular.
6. The device of claim 3 , wherein each simulation cavity has a different volume than each of the other simulation cavities.
7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a circumferential ridge extending inward into the aperture.
8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the ridge is disposed closer to the second surface than the first surface.
9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the body further comprises:
a first side extending between the first surface and the second surface; and
a channel extending inward from the first side and terminating in a substantially circular terminus, the channel adapted to receive a drinkware stem.
10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the channel and the simulation cavity are on opposite sides of the aperture.
11. A method for selecting and arranging decorative elements for placement within a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a tray having a body with a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, at least one simulation cavity extending from the first surface towards the second surface, at least one recess extending from the first surface towards the second surface, and an aperture formed through the first and second surfaces, wherein the at least one simulation cavity is sized and configured to emulate the dimensions of the cavity of the predetermined jewelry article;
selecting at least one of a plurality of decorative elements;
placing the at least one selected decorative element within one of the plurality of cavities to indicate a preferred decorative element arrangement; and
receiving the predetermined jewelry article including a received decorative element arrangement within the cavity of the article, wherein the received decorative element arrangement is at least substantially similar to the preferred decorative element arrangement.
12. The method of claim 11 , further comprising the step of supporting a cup at least partially within the aperture.
13. The method of claim 12 , further comprising the steps of after the selecting step:
placing the at least one selected decorative element into the cup; and
removing the at least one selected decorative element from the cup.
14. The method of claim 12 , further comprising the steps of:
removing one of the decorative elements from one of the simulation cavities; and
placing the removed decorative element into the cup.
15. The method of claim 11 , further comprising the step of transferring the preferred decorative element arrangement to a geographic location at which the received decorative element arrangement is created.
16. The method of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of simulation cavities are of various sizes,
17. The method of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of simulation cavities are of various shapes.
18. The method of claim 11 , wherein one of the plurality of recesses is sized to receive tongs.
19. The method of claim 18 , wherein the selecting and placing steps are performed with the tongs.
20. A device for arranging decorative elements for placement within a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article, the device comprising:
a body having a substantially planar first surface extending between a front side, a rear side opposite the front side, a left side extending between the front side and the rear side, and a right side opposite the left side and extending between the front side and the rear side, the body having a second surface opposite the first surface;
a circular aperture formed through the first and second. surfaces, wherein a circumferential ridge extends inward. into the aperture;
a first reentrant circular simulation cavity having a first diameter, the first simulation cavity extending from the first surface towards the second. surface, wherein the first simulation cavity is positioned between the right side and the aperture;
a second reentrant circular simulation cavity having a second diameter, the second simulation cavity extending from the first surface towards the second surface and the second diameter being larger than the first diameter, wherein the second simulation cavity is positioned between the right side and the aperture, and between the right side and the first simulation cavity;
a third reentrant circular simulation cavity having a third diameter, the third simulation cavity extending from the first surface towards the second surface and the third diameter being larger than the second diameter, wherein the third simulation cavity is positioned between the right side and the aperture, and closer to the front side than each of the first and second simulation cavities;
a first reentrant recess extending from the first surface towards the second surface, the first recess being positioned between the left side and the aperture; and
a second reentrant recess extending from the first surface towards the second surface, the second recess being positioned between the rear side and the aperture;
wherein each simulation cavity is sized and. configured to emulate dimensions of a cavity of a predetermined jewelry article.
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