Claims:We Claim:

1. A jewellery assembly (100) comprising:
a base member (1) comprising a plurality of walls (3) and at least one segment (2) defined between each adjacent walls (3) of the plurality of walls (3), wherein, each of the at least one segment (2) is defined with an inclination and a cavity (4) is defined in a substantially central region of the base member (1);
at least one gemstone (6) disposed in the cavity (4); and
a plurality of elongated gemstones (5) disposed at a periphery of the cavity (4), wherein each of the plurality of elongated gemstones (5) is configured to hold the at least one gemstone (6) in the cavity (4);
wherein, the at least one gemstone (6) and the plurality of elongated gemstones (5) resembles a single unified square shaped gemstone.

2. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one gemstone (6) disposed in the cavity (4) is a circular cut diamond.

3. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongated gemstones (5) are baguette cut diamonds.

4. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plurality of the elongated gemstones (5) are four in number.

5. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the at least one segment (2) is inclined at an acute angle.

6. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein one end of each of the plurality of segments (2) contacts a top end (7) of one of the walls of the plurality of walls (3), and other end contacts a bottom end (7) of the adjacent wall (3) of the plurality of walls (3).

7. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the cavity (4) defined in the base member (1) is at least one of square-shaped and rectangle-shaped.

8. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongated gemstones (5) are inclined at an angle.

9. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of elongated gemstones (5) are defined with an internal groove (10) to accommodate and support the at least one gemstone (6) disposed inside the cavity (4).

10. The assembly (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base member (1) is made of at least one of gold, silver or other malleable metals.

Dated this 04th Day of February 2020

GOPINATH A S
IN/PA 1852
OF K&S PARTNERS
AGENT FOR THE APPLICANT
, Description:FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
[39 OF 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See Section 10 and Rule 13]

TITLE: “A JEWELLERY ASSEMBLY”

Name and address of the Applicant:
TITAN COMPANY LIMITED‘Integrity' No.193, Veerasandra, Electronics City P.O., Off Hosur Main Road, Bangalore – 560100

Nationality: Indian

The following specification describes the nature of invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present disclosure generally relates to a field of jewellery. Particularly but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to a jewellery assembly. Further embodiments of the present disclosure disclose the jewellery assembly, arranged with a plurality of gemstones, to resemble a single unified gemstone in the jewellery assembly.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

Jewellery has been an integral part of the human cultures. It serves different purposes that are significant to us. Jewellery are available in a variety of designs, sizes and usage of precious stones in the jewellery increases the overall value of the jewellery. Jewellery items such as necklaces, rings, earrings etc., are fashion accessories that enhances the appearance of an individual. Generally, jewellery may be manufactured of precious natural metals such as gold, silver, platinum and the like. In addition to these metals, precious stones such as diamonds, ruby, pearl, emerald and the like may also be used in the jewellery to increase aesthetic appearance and value of the jewellery.

Amongst the precious stones used in manufacturing the jewellery, diamond is one of the most expensive and attractive stones, which is widely used in jewelleries such as rings, pendants, necklace and the like. The overall cost of the jewellery increases with the size of the diamonds used, since larger diamonds of higher caratage are very difficult to mine and are rarely found. As the size of the diamond increases, the cost of the jewellery also increases. Usage of larger diamonds in the jewellery is more appealing and attractive in comparison to usage of smaller diamonds or other gemstones, since bigger diamonds have more caratage.

Conventionally, a single diamond stone was used in the jewellery, to improve aesthetic appearance of the jewellery. However, a single large diamond of high caratage would significantly increase the overall cost of the jewellery.

The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above.

The information disclosed in this background of the disclosure section is only for enhancement of understanding of the general background of the invention and should not be taken as an acknowledgment or any form of suggestion that this information forms the prior art already known to a person skilled in the art.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

One or more shortcomings of conventional assemblies and processes are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through the assembly and the process as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.

In a non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a jewellery assembly is disclosed. The assembly comprises of a base member comprising a plurality of walls. Further, at least one segment is defined between each adjacent walls of the plurality of walls. Each of the at least one segment is defined with an inclination and a cavity is defined in a substantially central region of the base member. At least one gemstone disposed in the cavity and a plurality of elongated gemstones disposed at a periphery of the cavity. Each of the plurality of elongated gemstone is configured to hold the at least one gemstone in the cavity. The at least one gemstone and the plurality of elongated gemstone resembles a single unified square shaped gemstone.

In an embodiment, the gemstone disposed in the cavity is a circular cut diamond.

In an embodiment, the plurality of elongated gemstones are baguette cut diamonds.

In an embodiment, the plurality of the elongated gemstones are four in number.

In an embodiment, each of the at least one segment is inclined at an acute angle.

In an embodiment, one end of each of the plurality of segments contacts a top end of one of the wall of the plurality of walls, and other end contacts a bottom end of the adjacent wall of the plurality of walls.

In an embodiment, the cavity defined in the base member is at least one of square-shaped and rectangle-shaped.

In an embodiment, each of the plurality of elongated gemstones are inclined at an angle.

In an embodiment, each of the plurality of elongated gemstones are defined with an internal groove to accommodate and support the gemstone disposed inside the cavity.

In an embodiment, the base member is made of at least one of gold, silver or other malleable metals.

It is to be understood that the aspects and embodiments of the disclosure described above may be used in any combination with each other. Several of the aspects and embodiments may be combined together to form a further embodiment of the disclosure.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS

The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:

Fig. 1 illustrates a top view of a jewellery assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the jewellery assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 3 illustrates a side view of the jewellery assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 4 illustrates a bottom view of the jewellery assembly, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 5 illustrates an embodiment of the jewellery assembly from Fig. 1 in a perspective view, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Fig. 6 illustrates an embodiment of the jewellery assembly from Fig. 1 in a top view, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

While the embodiments in the disclosure are subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however, that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the disclosure.

It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify various aspects of the jewellery assembly. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein.

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof used in the disclosure, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a device, system, assembly that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system, or assembly, or device. In other words, one or more elements in a system or device proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or device.

Embodiments of the present disclosure discloses a jewellery assembly. Conventionally, a single diamond stone of high caratage was used in the jewellery, to improve aesthetic appearance of the jewellery. However, a single large diamond of high caratage would significantly increase the overall cost of the jewellery.

Accordingly, the present disclosure discloses a jewellery assembly that comprises of a base member comprising a plurality of walls. Further, at least one segment is defined between each adjacent walls of the plurality of walls. Each of the at least one segment is defined with an inclination and a cavity is defined in a substantially central region of the base member. At least one gemstone disposed in the cavity and a plurality of elongated gemstones disposed at a periphery of the cavity. Each of the plurality of elongated gemstone is configured to hold the at least one gemstone in the cavity. The at least one gemstone and the plurality of elongated gemstone resembles a single unified square shaped gemstone. Thus, the setting of the central gemstone and the elongated gemstone which resemble a large square shaped gemstone, avoid the use of single large expensive diamonds of high caratage.

The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures. 1 to 4. In the Figures, the same element or elements which have similar functions are indicated by the same reference signs.

Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrates the top and the perspective views of the jewellery assembly (100) respectively. The jewellery assembly (100) comprises of a base member (100). The base member (1) may be configured such that, a central cavity (4) of a square shape, is defined at a substantially central region of the jewellery assembly (100). In an embodiment, corners of the base member (4) may be defined with a plurality of walls (3) and each of the plurality of walls (3) includes a top end (7) and a bottom end (8). In an embodiment, each of the plurality of walls (3) may be oriented in a direction perpendicular to that of the adjacent or opposite wall (3). In an embodiment, top surface each of each of the walls (3) may be defined with a V-shaped notch. Further, a segment (2) between the plurality of walls (3) is provided. The segment (2) between each wall (3) may be inclined at an angle, such that one end of the segment (2) comes in contact with the bottom end (8) of the wall (3) and the other end of the segment (2) comes in contact with the top end (7) of the wall (3). The base member (1) may be oriented such that each segment (2) comes in contact with the top end (7) of the wall (3) on one surface, whereas the adjacent surface of the same wall (3) contacts the segment (2) at the bottom end (8).

In an embodiment of the disclosure, as seen from the Fig. 2, each of the walls (3) may also include a metallic protrusion (9) which may be located in close proximity to the wall (3). The protrusion (9) may extend to the same height as that of the wall (3).

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the top surface of the protrusions (9) and the walls (3) may be provided with multiple gemstones or decorative articles.

With further reference to Fig. 2, the cavity (4) defined at the central region of the base member (1) may be adapted to accommodate a gemstone (6) and a plurality of elongated gemstones (5). The gemstone (6) may be of a circular shape and may be housed at the center of the cavity (4). Further, the plurality of elongated diamonds (5) may be housed at the periphery of the central gemstone (6). In an embodiment, there may be four elongated gemstones (5) positioned around the periphery of the central gemstone (6). The elongated gemstones (5) may be defined with an internal groove (10). The internal groove (10) of the elongated gemstones (5) is such that the elongated gemstones (5) conform to the circular shape of the central gemstone (6), whereas the outer surfaces of the elongated gemstones (5) conform with the corners of the cavity (4). The gemstone (6) may be initially housed at the center of the cavity (4) and the elongated gemstones (5) are further placed at the four corners of the cavity (4) such that the elongated gemstones (5) and the central gemstone (6) resembles a single unified gemstone. Thus, by configuring a plurality of gemstones (5 and 6) in the above mentioned manner, a resemblance of a single unified gemstone of a larger caratage is achieved. Consequently, the configuration of the central gemstone (6) with the elongated gemstones (5) in the jewellery assembly (100), avoids the need for usage of a larger diamond with higher caratage.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the gemstones (5 and 6) are housed inside the cavity (4) by press or force fit. The central gemstone (6) is initially housed at the center of the cavity (4) and the elongated gemstones (5) may be press fitted around the periphery of the central gemstone (6). Since, press fit method is used for fixing the elongated gemstones (5) around the central gemstone (6), the elongated gemstones (5) also acts as supporting members for the central gemstone (6). Consequently, the central gemstone (6) may be housed firmly around the elongated gemstones (5). However, the present disclosure is not limited to press fit technique, as other fits may also be used without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the elongated gemstones (5) may be inclined or may be set at an angle, which improves the aesthetic appeal of the jewellery assembly (100). Further, the overall aesthetic appeal of the jewellery assembly (100) may be improved by providing the walls (3) with protrusions (9) and the top surface of the walls (3) may be defined with V-shaped notches.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the base member (1) may be oriented such that, the shape of the cavity (4) is rectangular, circular or any other suitable shape, where multiple diamonds may be used to resemble a single unified gemstone.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, more than four elongated gemstones (5) may also be used to position around the periphery of the central gemstone (6) to impart a better overall square shaped gemstone.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, each of the segments (2) can accommodate gemstones or decorative articles that are suitably housed on the base member (1). Referring now Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, they illustrate a side view and a bottom view of the jewellery assembly (100) respectively. The gemstones or decorative articles may be housed between the walls (3) in an inclined manner. The decorative articles may extend from the bottom end (8) of one wall (3) to the top end (7) of the opposite wall (3). Since, these gemstones or decorative articles are placed on the segments (2), one surface of the wall (3) comes in contact with the decorative articles at the top end (7), whereas the adjacent surface of the same wall (3) contacts the decorative article at the bottom end (8).

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the central gemstone (6) and the elongated gemstones (5) may be housed by a plurality of prongs [not shown]. The prongs may be housed at the bottom of the cavity (4) inside the base member (1). Further, the central gemstone (6) may be initially placed in the central prong whereas the elongated gemstones (5) may be suitably placed at the corners of the cavity (4) by multiple prongs at the bottom of the cavity (4).

Fig. 5 and 6 illustrate an embodiment of the jewellery assembly (100) from Fig. 1 in a perspective view and a top view respectively. The jewellery assembly (100) may comprise of four walls (3) at the periphery. The walls (3) provided on the periphery of the jewellery may be of varying height. As seen from the Fig. 5, the segments (2) may be oriented such that they are aligned in an inclined manner between any two walls (3) of the jewellery assembly (100). The height of the peripheral walls (3) may be in accordance with the inclination of the segments (2). The segments (2) may house at least one gemstone or decorative articles. The gemstone or decorative articles may extend between the walls (3) such that the walls (3) act as a supporting member for housing the gemstones or decorative articles along the segments (2). The disclosed embodiments from Figs. 5 and 6, the jewellery assembly (100) does not comprise of the metallic protrusions (9). Instead, the gemstones or the decorative articles may extend directly between the walls (3). With reference to Fig. 6, the elongated gemstones (6) that are housed along the periphery of the central gemstone (6) may be of a square shape. The elongated gemstones are housed at each corner of the cavity (4). With further reference to Fig. 5, the inner surfaces (10) of the elongated gemstones (5) come in contact with the central gemstone (6). The height of each wall (3) may be in accordance to the inclination of the segment (2) upon which gemstones or decorative articles are housed.

Further, referring back to the top view of the jewellery assembly (100) in the Fig. 1, the elongated gemstones (5) that lie at the corners of the cavity (4) and at the periphery of the central gemstone (6), resemble a large square shaped unified gemstone.

In an embodiment of the disclosure, the above-mentioned setting of plurality of gemstones (5 and 6) in the jewellery assembly (100) may be used in place of expensive large diamonds of high caratage, thereby reducing the overall cost of the jewellery.

Equivalents:

With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, and especially in the appended claims (e.g., bodies of the appended claims) are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding, the following appended claims may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recitations. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two recitations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances, where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, claims, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B."

While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated by the following claims.

Referral Numerals:

Referral numeral Description
100 Jewellery assembly
1 Base member
2 Segments
3 Walls
4 Cavity
5 Elongated gemstones
6 Gemstones
7 Top end
8 Bottom end
9 Protrusions
10 Inner groove