A customizable necklace comprising a necklace body, a first fastener and a second fastener. The necklace body forms a closed loop. The first fastener is configured to disconnectably and selectively secure to different positions along the necklace body. Similarly, the second fastener is configured to disconnectably and selectively secure to different positions along the necklace body. The customizable necklace system is configured to adopt multiple usage positions, in which the first and second fasteners are attached to the necklace body and to one another forming a first loop and a second loop, wherein the first loop has a different size in each usage position and the second loop has a different size in each usage position.

A process for producing an ornamental element, in particular an ornamental chain, comprising the following steps: arranging a tubular polymer core inside a tubular metal casing to form a layered tubular profile; cutting and bending the layered tubular profile to form a plurality of shaped chain links; connecting the chain links to form the ornamental chain.

A process for producing an ornamental element, in particular an ornamental chain, comprising the following steps: arranging a tubular polymer core inside a tubular metal casing to form a layered tubular profile; cutting and bending the layered tubular profile to form a plurality of shaped chain links; connecting the chain links to form the ornamental chain.

A jewelry item comprises an elastic element extending over the entire length of the item, a plurality of decorative elements threaded one after the other on the elastic element so as to be slidable with respect thereto, and a plurality of connection elements which are each threaded on the elastic element between a pair of adjacent decorative elements and connect the decorative elements to each other, whereby the adjacent decorative elements are displaceable with respect to each other, sliding on the connection element, between a position of minimum relative distance and a position of maximum relative distance. Each connection element is connected to a first decorative element of the pair of adjacent decorative elements by a first bayonet-type engaging device and to a second decorative element of the pair of adjacent decorative elements by a second bayonet-type engaging device.

A jewelry clasp includes a female end component having a first push-button fastening means and a male end component that is releasably securable within the female end component. The male end component has a second push-button fastening means that engages a portion of the first push-button fastening means. The engaging portion of the first push-button fastening means is movable between a locked position and an unlocked position. An ornamental component for jewelry that has an elongate member includes a housing, a channel passing through the housing, and a slot within the housing. The slot is substantially parallel to the channel and passes through a wall of the housing to the channel.

A jewelry chain having a plurality of links including a plurality of connecting links and one or a plurality of decorative links. Each decorative link comprises an outline of an alphanumeric character and becomes part of the chain by connection from at least two connecting links. The connecting links can easily pass through open sections of the alphanumeric character outline to allow rotation and sliding movement in at least two different directions so that the alphanumeric character can provide different appearances when the jewelry chain is worn. The chain can form or be incorporated in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

A jewelry chain having a plurality of links including a plurality of connecting links and one or a plurality of decorative links. Each decorative link comprises an outline of an alphanumeric character and becomes part of the chain by connection from at least two connecting links. The connecting links can easily pass through open sections of the alphanumeric character outline to allow rotation and sliding movement in at least two different directions so that the alphanumeric character can provide different appearances when the jewelry chain is worn. The chain can form or be incorporated in necklaces, bracelets or earrings.

Method for making an ornamental article, which envisages a step for arranging, in a 3D printer, a finish plate made of metallic material provided with an inner face and an outer face, and an augmenting step for augmenting, in the 3D printer, an ornamental body formed by a plurality of separate connection elements mechanically engaged with each other, wherein the augmenting step is attained by means of successive welding of metal powder layers, so to fix the plurality of connection elements of the ornamental body to the finish plate. The method further comprises a step for cutting the finish plate into a plurality of separate surface elements adjacent to each other and mechanically connected to the plurality of connection elements.

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.