A jewelry piece having a body or housing that defines a cavity sized and shaped to removably receive an interchangeable ornament, a cover or back connected to the body, such that the jewelry piece may be opened or closed, and a locking mechanism to secure the ornament in the jewelry piece. The body and cover mechanically engage when the jewelry piece is closed to secure the ornament without the need for excessive force or an additional tool. The mechanical engagement is accomplished by interlocking mating elements and a spring-loaded lever.

An interchangeable jewelry system or kit can include a jewelry base, one or more charms, and one or more keys. A manufacturer can configure the jewelry base so that a user can wear the jewelry system as a ring, necklace, bracelet, or any other type of jewelry. The jewelry base can include a recessed surround and a post recess. A manufacturer can size the charm to fit within the recessed surround and be configured in a variety of ways to lock into the recessed surround. A manufacturer can configure a key in a variety of ways so that a user can unlock the dot fitting from the recessed surround with the key. Once unlocked, the owner can remove the charm from the recessed surround of the jewelry base and can select an alternative dot fitting with a different design to lock into the recessed surround.

A cufflink with interchangeable setting that allows for an ornamental element to be inserted, removed, and replaced is provided. The cufflink with interchangeable setting includes a plurality of elongated shafts, a plurality of holding arms, and a securing mechanism. When the interchangeable setting is in its secured position, the ornamental element is immobilized by the holding arms and cannot be removed. The ornamental element may be removed and replaced when the interchangeable setting is in an open position.

The present invention provides one or more head sections having a setting that are releasably engaged with one or more bases.

The inventive concept relates to jewelry (200; 300) for holding an interchangeable ornament (210; 310), comprising a jewelry body (202; 302); a setting base (204; 304) arranged above and attached to the jewelry body (202; 302), the setting base (204; 304) having an upper and a lower surface; and a plurality of ornament holders (208; 308) arranged along a circumference of the setting base (204; 304) and extending in a vertical direction from the setting base (204; 304), at least one of which is a moveable ornament holder (208; 308). The at least one moveable ornament holder (208; 308) is configured to be moved between a first position in which the interchangeable ornament (210; 310) is restricted from moving, and a second position wherein the interchangeable ornament (210; 310) is moveable.

A customisable item of jewellery comprises a grid with a plurality of openings defining a plurality of distinct closely contiguous adornment locations, and attachment means suitable for releasably retaining a pin of an adornment in each selected one of the plurality of openings, whereby once a plurality of adornments are attached to the attachment means, a cluster of releasable adornments is formed.

An interchangeable jewelry system or kit can include a jewelry base, one or more charms, and one or more keys. A manufacturer can configure the jewelry base so that a user can wear the jewelry system as a ring, necklace, bracelet, or any other type of jewelry. The jewelry base can include a recessed surround and a post recess. A manufacturer can size the charm to fit within the recessed surround and be configured in a variety of ways to lock into the recessed surround. A manufacturer can configure a key in a variety of ways so that a user can unlock the dot fitting from the recessed surround with the key. Once unlocked, the owner can remove the charm from the recessed surround of the jewelry base and can select an alternative dot fitting with a different design to lock into the recessed surround.