A necklace for removable connection with one or more supplemental strands to form a plurality of multi-strand necklaces wherein there is consistent spacing between and distinct presentation of the supplemental strands. In one embodiment, the necklace has a plurality of similarly spaced ring connectors interconnecting a plurality necklace sections and to which the supplemental strands are removably coupled to form the multi-strand necklace. The necklace may also include a display necklace section at the front which may be fixed or replaceable and the necklace being useable without supplemental strands. In another embodiment, the supplemental strands have a pair of supplemental strand connectors, each coupled a certain distance from the end of the supplemental strand and which can be removably coupled together to form a multi-strand necklace.

A necklace for removable connection with one or more supplemental strands to form a plurality of multi-strand necklaces wherein there is consistent spacing between and distinct presentation of the supplemental strands. In one embodiment, the necklace has a plurality of similarly spaced ring connectors interconnecting a plurality necklace sections and to which the supplemental strands are removably coupled to form the multi-strand necklace. The necklace may also include a display necklace section at the front which may be fixed or replaceable and the necklace being useable without supplemental strands. In another embodiment, the supplemental strands have a pair of supplemental strand connectors, each coupled a certain distance from the end of the supplemental strand and which can be removably coupled together to form a multi-strand necklace.

A neckwear includes a neckband, a neckband module and one or more torso segments connected by fasteners. The neckwear may include a plurality of pivoting, intra-changeable, metallic torso segments. Also provided are improved take-apart fasteners and improved quick-release buckles, for use in neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches and watchbands or for otherwise securing objects.

A neckwear includes a neckband, a neckband module and one or more torso segments connected by fasteners. The neckwear may include a plurality of pivoting, intra-changeable, metallic torso segments. Also provided are improved take-apart fasteners and improved quick-release buckles, for use in neckwear, jewelry, wristwatches and watchbands or for otherwise securing objects.

An article of jewelry having a chain that is comprised substantially of non-magnetizable links, but having one or more magnetizable links in designated locations in the chain, and having ornamentation on the chain, wherein magnets are placed behind the ornamentation, and wherein the magnets can be placed at various magnetizable links allowing for the creation of a variety of self-contained variable configurations of the article of jewelry.

In an aspect, there is provided an elastic ring-based ornament making device for constructing an elastic ring-based ornament that includes at least one elastic ring and a plurality of ornamental members positioned thereon. The elastic ring-based ornament making device includes an elastic ring support including a plurality of extension arms which are movable between retracted and extended positions. When the arms are retracted, the elastic ring support supports the at least one elastic ring in a first state. When the arms are extended, the elastic ring support supports the at least one elastic ring in a second state. The at least one elastic ring is stretched more in the second state than in the first state. The arms when extended are spaced from one another sufficiently to permit mounting of the ornamental members on the at least one elastic ring between the arms.

An ornamental article includes a single piece of metal wire. The ornamental article includes a single piece of organic fiber twine knotted around the metal wire to produce an elongate member with first and second ends. The ornamental article further include at least one crimp connector located on at least one of the first and second ends. The ornamental article further includes a clasp located on one of the first and second ends for connecting to the other of the first and second ends.

An ornamental article includes a single piece of metal wire. The ornamental article includes a single piece of organic fiber twine knotted around the metal wire to produce an elongate member with first and second ends. The ornamental article further include at least one crimp connector located on at least one of the first and second ends. The ornamental article further includes a clasp located on one of the first and second ends for connecting to the other of the first and second ends.

Methods of temporarily enhancing the luster and/or brilliance of a piece of jewelry, a gem stone, or a piece of jewelry including a gem stone including applying a non-aqueous composition to the piece of jewelry, the gem stone, or the piece of jewelry including a gem stone.

Methods of temporarily enhancing the luster and/or brilliance of a piece of jewelry, a gem stone, or a piece of jewelry including a gem stone including applying a non-aqueous composition to the piece of jewelry, the gem stone, or the piece of jewelry including a gem stone.