A magnetic clasp assembly includes a first member and a second member each couplable to an end of a bracelet. The first member may be readily secured or removed from the bracelet by actuating a lever. The second member may be coupled to the first member via a second protrusion on the second member being inserted into a first receiving slot of the first member, and a first protrusion couplable to a second receiving slot of the second member. Magnets may be used to ensure the first and second member remain coupled. By actuating the lever to remove the first member, the article of jewelry with magnetic clasp assembly facilitates the convenient attachment and removal of slider charms and other ornamental accessories from the bracelet. Such slider charms may feature designs representing a user's life achievements and interests.

Strap arrangement comprising a first strap portion comprising a plurality of strap engaging structures, each strap engaging structure defines a size of an opening of the strap arrangement; a flexible second strap portion comprising at least one locking piece, the locking piece comprising at least one locking piece engaging structure for being aligned with at least one of the strap engaging structures; and at least one magnet adapted to force the locking piece engaging structure against at least one of the strap engaging structures by a magnetic force.

A quick release system for an interchangeable watch strap on a clasp, the quick release system including an end link for securing the watch strap on the clasp, the end link including a body and two lateral end piece placed on each side of the body, a first lateral end piece being in one piece with the body and a mobile end piece, able to slide away from the body, a first bar including a first end being fixed to the first lateral end piece and a second free end cooperating with a bore of the mobile end piece; a second bar extending from the first end piece, including a first end able to slide inside the first end piece, and a second end articulated to the mobile end piece; a retaining stem arranged coaxial and fixed to the second bar.

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 locking connector assembly includes a first connection member and a second connection member each having a channel. The first connection member has an upper retaining arm and a lower retaining arm. A longitudinal passage is defined between the upper and lower retaining arms, a tab includes a pull beam extending outwardly and linearly beyond the upper and lower retaining arms, and a gap is formed in an upper free end of the upper retaining arm and a lower free end of the lower retaining arm. The second connection member includes at least two insert members configured to be received within the longitudinal passage of the first connection member. The at least two insert members are configured to be engaged and moved to connect the first connection member to the second connection member in a connected state.

A connector device includes a connector component and a housing body. The connector component has a connector head. The housing body includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion has an accommodating space for the connector head. The second body portion is coupled to the first body portion and is rotatably movable with respect to the first body portion, wherein the second body portion has a first position and a second position. When the second body portion rotates to the first position, access in and out of the accommodating space is allowed for the connector head. When the second body portion rotates to the second position, the second body portion blocks the connector head access into or out of the accommodating space.

A locking connector assembly is configured to securely connect a first component to a second component. The locking connector assembly may include a female connector having first and second female ends and a longitudinal passage defined therebetween, and a male connector having first and second male ends. Either of the first or second male ends may be configured to mate with the female connector at either the first or second female ends in order to securely connect the male connector to the female connector.

Herein disclosed is a method of manufacturing a strap comprising providing a mould for a strap, the strap comprising a first opening and a second opening, providing a printed circuit board (PCB), comprising at least one electronic component, applying a membrane to said electronic component, attaching a chassis to said PCB at said electronic component such that said membrane is sealed against said electronic component; injecting a wet applied structural component into said mould.

A buckle includes a folding member linked to a band, a slide plate having a plurality of groove sections provided along the longitudinal direction of the band, a swing arm including an engagement click engageable with any of the groove sections, and a spring that urges the swing arm in a first rotational direction, and the folding member restricts rotation of the swing arm in the second rotational direction when the folding member is accommodated in the buckle cover, and cancels the restriction of the rotation of the swing arm in the second rotational direction when the folding member is detached from the buckle cover.

A tube bar for use in creating an item of permanent jewelry is described, involving a tube bar having a body comprising a precious metal, having a first end and a second end, a cavity extending into the first end, a through hole, perpendicular to the cavity, that passes from one side surface of the body to an opposite side of the body. The cavity extends into the body to a depth beyond the through hole, and the cavity is dimensioned to accept a terminal end of a Band. An item of permanent jewelry incorporating the tube bar and a Band is also described.