Illuminated jewelry having a fastening mechanism that allows illuminated jewelry to be worn in either an energized or de-energized state. In the preferred embodiment, the jewelry takes the form of a necklace with an illuminated pendant. First and second electrical leads allow the necklace to be worn...http://www.google.com/patents/US6626009?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6626009 - Reversible jewelry fastener permitting selective illumination