HK1241667A1 - Adorning element and method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses an adorning element which comprises a base body having a front side and a rear side. At least one gem (4) is disposed in the base plate (1). In addition, a through hole (2) which receives the gem (4) is disposed in the base body for each gem (4). At least one retaining element (21) which projects into the through opening or through hole (2) and which supports the gem (4) is disposed at an end of the through hole (2) facing the front side of the base body. A holding device which holds the gem (4) in a defined position in the through hole (2) is arranged at the through opening or through hole (2) on the rear side. In addition, a method for manufacturing the adorning element according to the invention is disclosed.

Description

Ornaments element and method for manufacturing same

The invention is then referred to hereinafter as a jewellery element and a method for producing the same.

Ornamental elements (for example in the form of strap clasps) decorated with gemstones, including for example real gemstones or diamond imitations, are known. Typically, the diamond replica is simply glued to the visible front side of the belt buckle clasp, while the diamond is also mounted in an inlay such as is known from jewellery making.

However, the glued gemstones may fall off due to aging of the glue, and the making of the inlay is a delicate mechanical practice that is complicated in terms of time and cost.

This leads to the object of creating an ornamental element decorated with a gemstone, wherein the gemstone is held in a safe and non-removable manner.

This problem is solved by means of a jewellery element having the features of claim 1.

Furthermore, this leads to the object of creating a method for manufacturing an ornamental article element which allows secure attachment of a gemstone, said attachment being designed such that the gemstone is received in the ornamental article element in a non-detachable manner.

This problem is solved by means of a method for manufacturing a jewellery element having the features of claim 15.

Improvements in the apparatus and method are explained in the particular dependent claims.

In a first embodiment, a jewellery element according to the invention comprises a base body having a front side and a rear side, a through opening being provided for each gemstone in each of the front side and the rear side. This opening may be drilled (i.e., as a through-hole) depending on the method used to manufacture the substrate body. If a casting method is used, no drilling is required; instead, this opening may already be made in a casting process. The gemstone is received in the through opening or via without setting. The diameter or cross-sectional shape of the through opening or through hole and the diameter of the gemstone thus correspond to each other so that the gemstone can be inserted right through. At least one retaining element projecting into the through opening or through hole and supporting the gemstone is provided at the end of the through hole facing the front side of the base body. If the opening or bore is cylindrical, the retention element may project into it in the radial direction. Finally, holding means holding the gemstone in a defined position in the through hole are arranged at the through hole on the rear side. With respect to the base body, "front side" herein refers to the side of the decoration showing the gemstone or gemstones; "rear side" thus refers to the side facing away from it.

The invention is advantageous in that, by the cooperation of the protruding retention elements with the diameter or section of the stone itself, the stone is protected in a form-locking manner from falling in the direction of the ornamental side; the corresponding mating form closure in the direction of the rear side is formed by the holding means. The fact that the positive locking attachment and the adhesive connection are completed does not result in a secure attachment of the gemstone and does not result in an advantageous full display of the gemstone in terms of refraction of light. The jewel does not fall off even under a heavy impact load or the like. This allows the use of a high cost pearl in the buckle, since any detachment is not possible due to design principles.

The holding device may comprise a fixing element for each through opening or through hole, which closes the through opening or through hole on the rear side and is arranged in the through opening or through hole. Or the holding device may comprise a cover plate covering the base body in the vicinity of the one or more through openings or through holes, so that each gemstone is held in its defined position in its through opening or through hole. Alternatively, the holding device may be formed by a closed fixing element in each through opening or through hole and furthermore a cover plate covering all fixing elements.

The retention element may be an at least partially circumferential collar or a plurality of collar segments and/or lugs and/or tongues and/or pins. The term "partially circumferential" is understood to mean a plurality of annular elements provided distributed along the circumference; however, it is advantageous to provide a complete collar, since the collar can be produced more easily and in an automated manner, and is therefore more cost-effective. Advantageously, the annular collar is formed by a blind hole produced coaxially with the through hole from the rear side of the base body, said blind hole having a diameter exceeding the diameter of the through hole. For example, lugs, tongues or pins can be inserted radially into auxiliary holes which extend radially into the base plate starting from the lateral surface of the through-hole.

It should be noted that in the following, a through opening or through hole may alternatively refer to a depression for receiving a gemstone. In one aspect, the term "hole" refers to the type of manufacture (i.e., drilled hole) and the cylindrical recess produced therewith. However, in general, if the gemstone does not have any circular base, the depression need not be cylindrical. It is known to those skilled in the art how to shape the depressions or openings to correspond to the cross-sectional base of the gemstone.

The base body may include one or more closure devices, however, the one or more closure devices may correspond to one another in pairs according to the jewelry element. If the decorative element is an earring, the closure means may be understood to mean a pin and an associated receiving hole. The closure means may be selected from the group consisting of a bracket, knob, bulb or spike, most preferably received in the base body by means of a receiving hole, or forged or cast or screwed onto the base body. The closure means may also be selected from the group consisting of an eyelet, a groove or a recess. Two closing means, both provided on the base body, can be joined to each other to effect a closing of themselves, wherein, incidentally, the base body can be made up of a plurality of parts (as is the case with earrings), which can be connected to each other, for example by means of a hinge. In other cases, for example, in the case of a belt buckle, a closure element (e.g., a ball head) may engage another element (a hole in the belt).

At least the base body (preferably the base body and the closure device) is made of metal. Here, the metal is in particular platinum, gold, silver, a noble metal in general, or a metal alloy, more particularly stainless steel, or a combination of the aforementioned metals. The combination includes an alloy (including a cast alloy) and a coating.

Wherein the base body and closure means may be constructed of the same or different metals-for example, different metals may be selected if a portion of the ornamental element (such as the ball in the case of a belt buckle clasp) is prone to a higher degree of wear and should therefore be made more robust.

Furthermore, the through opening or through hole may comprise a recess, preferably a cylindrical recess, at its end facing the rear side of the base plate.

The fixing element may be a plug which closes the through-hole at the rear side and may terminate flush with the rear end of the through-hole. Alternatively, a clamping ring is proposed, which bears against a lateral surface of the through-hole. The clamping ring may be, for example, a metal slotted clamping ring or an O-ring of suitable dimensions. Alternatively, the fixing element may be a threaded pin or screw which is screwed into a threaded portion on the rear end of the through hole.

The plug may be glued into the through hole. However, it may also be provided for the plug to be screwed by means of a thread with which the plug is equipped-in which case the through-hole comprises a matching thread. The plug may also be inserted by pouring unless the through hole is cylindrical.

Alternatively or additionally, the plug may map the negative shape of the through-hole along its lateral surface, and preferably has a front side depression that maps the negative shape of the back side of the gemstone. If the plug has the negative shape of the through hole, this means that its shape and its outer diameter correspond to the shape and inner diameter of the through hole. This also includes that the plug has a collar at its rear end, the size and shape of which corresponds to the size and shape of the cylindrical recess. This seals the through-hole on the rear side; to increase the sealing effect, the "collar" of the plug may, for example, be designed to be slightly higher than the depth of the cylindrical recess, which leads to a deformation and squeezing of the collar when the cover plate is pressed.

Advantageously, the plug may be composed of the same noble metal as the base body. This is advantageous in that precious metals (if they are of the same content throughout all parts of the multi-part element or gemstone) can be perforated in order to indicate the metal standard.

Alternatively, the plug may also be constructed of a plastic material (e.g., an elastomer) and retained by a press fit.

According to another embodiment, it may be provided that a plurality of gemstones are carried by the base body, said plurality of gemstones also being arranged in a defined pattern (for example in the form of letters, numbers or symbols). Here, a group of numbers and letters may also be used. Alternatively, the gemstones may be arranged across all or part of the surface of the substrate body. When the surface of the substrate body is only partially occupied, the form corresponding to the defined pattern can be left unoccupied. The latter alternative therefore represents in fact a variant of providing the inversion by inserting the jewel on the whole surface except where the letters and other symbols are provided, with the result that a higher quality appearance is achieved. In this manner, the ornamental element may be advantageously personalized, for example, by displaying a name abbreviation for the wearer from the gemstone in the clasp. Alternatively or additionally, it may be provided that the area not occupied by the gemstone or the area occupied by the gemstone is raised in relief.

Of course, the inserted stones may also have different sizes/diameters.

Wherein the cover plate of the holding device can be embedded into the corresponding back side recess of the base body in a detachable or non-detachable manner.

Engagement elements (preferably lugs) may be provided on the narrow sides of the cover plate. It can engage with a mating engagement element provided in a recess of the base body, preferably with a corresponding slot, and can close the base body from behind. If the engaging element is intended to be closed in a detachable manner, it may also be articulatably hinged to the base body via one or more hinges. Of course, it is also possible to provide a plurality of engagement elements, which may also be designed as spring elements (e.g. flexible tongues). Thus, colored gemstones may be replaced, for example, by a user or a jeweler.

When no fixing element provided separately for each hole is inserted, the cover plate may also serve as a common holding element for all gems in order to hold the gems.

Advantageously, the depth of the recess and the thickness of the cover plate are aligned with each other, with the result that the cover plate does not protrude beyond the rear side of the base body but terminates flush therewith. Wherein the outer dimensions and shape of the cover plate correspond to the shape and dimensions of the cavity minus a defined play (e.g. a few tenths of a millimeter). The cavity and the corresponding recess of the base body may for example have a rectangular shape, wherein preferably the corners are rounded off.

The gemstone may be a diamond and have a circular basic cross-section and may, for example, comprise a bright cut. Of course, other non-diamond gemstones may also be used, such as ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, or other minerals (e.g., malachite, turquoise, obsidian, etc.), which may be intercalated, cut, or unmachined. Gemstones with an oval or polygonal basic cross-section, in crystal form or cut form, may also be chosen. In general, a "gemstone" may also be a crystal. Gemstones that are not naturally occurring, such as diamond replicas or other synthetic gemstones in cut form, may also be used.

The "basic section" of the gemstone is understood to mean a section designed to abut against a retention element (collar) on the front side of the through hole, i.e. a substantially conical larger section of the gemstone in the case of a bright cut.

In one variation, the ornamental element may be a clasp, wherein in this case the base body is a base plate having at least one gemstone disposed therein. In this case, the jewellery element or clasp comprises a closure element arranged on the rear side of the base plate.

The clasp according to the invention may in particular be a belt clasp, a strap clasp (for example for bags), a book clasp, a wallet clasp, a jacket clasp, a shoe clasp, a bag clasp, a suitcase clasp, a clasp for the case of a mobile electronic terminal, a timepiece clasp, a clasp for trousers, a clasp for a vanity pack, a clasp for a western-style pack, a clasp for a backpack, or a clasp for a harness. A bag is to be understood as any bag desired, for example a handbag (e.g. made of leather, textile and/or "hybrid form"), a travel bag, a briefcase. The housing of the mobile electronic terminal device may be a smartphone housing, a tablet computer housing or a notebook computer housing. A cosmetic kit is to be understood as meaning all "derivatives", for example toilet kits or cosmetic cases and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described buckle type, but explicitly includes other types.

As explained above for the base body, the base plate is preferably composed of a metal, for example a noble metal (such as platinum, gold, silver), or steel (more specifically stainless steel), or brass, or a combination of the above metals. The combination further comprises a gold-or platinum-plated metal base plate; in general, coated, more particularly galvanically or PVD coated metal base plates can be used.

However, the materials mentioned do not limit the invention; in fact, a base body or base plate made of any seemingly suitable material can be envisaged. And the basic shape of e.g. a ring or earring is also known to the person skilled in the art.

In another embodiment, the base plate may be curved, having one axis or multiple axes. If the buckle is a belt buckle, the buckle is advantageously curved so that it rests in unison against the contours of the wearer's body, i.e., the curvature has a substantial radius.

Buckles in accordance with the present invention may be used for other purposes in addition to the examples mentioned herein. In principle, a clasp is understood to mean a mechanical closing element made of a mostly metallic material for fastening small moving parts; this opens up a wide range of applications.

The closure element may be a bracket, knob, bulb and/or spike. Wherein knobs, bulbs or spikes may be received in the holes of the base plate. A bracket is usually used as a fixing element for a belt, wherein the belt is looped through the bracket. For example, spikes, knobs or bulbs are provided to be inserted into holes in a belt or strap. However, in general, a buckle such as a belt buckle may include not only one fixing element but also two fixing elements; to this end, any combination of the above-described securing elements (e.g., brackets or bulbs) may be provided. The securing elements mentioned here are only examples; the buckle according to the invention may therefore also comprise other fixing elements, while retaining the idea essential to the invention; in this context, for example, a positive-locking attachment using a clamping bracket can be envisaged.

In further embodiments of the invention, the furnishing element may be a key chain, a wrist strap, a housing of an electronic terminal device, a ring, a necklace, a cufflink, a wallet, a hair clip, a button, an ear furnishing element (e.g. an ear pin or an ear loop), a part of a necklace, a pendant, a decorative part for a hat and/or a glove, a collar (in particular for pets), a decorative part (e.g. a saddle, such as a saddle) for sports accessories in equestrian sports, golf, tennis or other sports accessories, but also a temple bar or a tie pin (categorized as a decorative function in addition to a technical function).

This list should not be construed as comprehensive; indeed, an ornamental element according to the present invention may also be understood to mean other objects or ornamental parts not mentioned herein and implementing the principles of a gemstone support according to the present invention. Basically, the principle of the gemstone support according to the invention is applicable to all ornamental parts from the luxury industry.

The method according to the invention for manufacturing a decorative element comprises the following steps:

a) providing a blank of a substrate body, the blank comprising a first substrate,

b) through openings or through holes are produced in the base body blank,

c) the retention elements are arranged or produced at the end of the through opening or through hole facing the front side of the base plate,

d) inserting the gemstone into the through opening or through hole from the rear side of the base body and urging the gemstone against the retention element,

e) attaching a holding device to the through opening or through hole on the rear side and holding the gemstone (4) by means of the holding device.

When a casting method is used, steps a) and b) are carried out simultaneously; this also applies to step b'), which provides that the blind hole is made with a cross section exceeding the diameter of the through hole. In this way, a collar is obtained which faces the front side of the base body at the end of the through hole.

When using a casting method, steps a), b) and b') can also be carried out simultaneously, if the tool is designed accordingly, and also the provision of the closure means. However, it may also be provided that only the base body is produced and then processed, and the holes and the like are continuously produced. As a result, the gemstone will then be brought to rest against the collar in step d).

The base body blank may thus be rough machined in any desired manner; for example, it may be cast and/or rough machined, with the result that the through-hole and the gemstone only need to be inserted to complete it. The alternative steps of "arranging" and "producing" the retention element refer to the retention element being a ring collar or a potential variant of a radially projecting pin or the like; for example, the pin cannot be produced in the hole, but is arranged therein.

Here, the mentioned element can be inserted as a holding element (e.g. a fixing element or the like) which closes the through-hole on the rear side and can be inserted into the through-hole.

If the retention element is an annular collar, step b) is followed by step b'): a blind hole coaxial with the through hole is produced from the rear side of the base body, said blind hole having a diameter exceeding the diameter of the through hole, as a result of which a collar is obtained at the end of the through hole facing the front side of the base body.

In contrast to the type of setting known hitherto for gemstones (e.g. cut diamonds), the method according to the invention is suitable for automation; for example, the drill pattern including the collar and recess may be made by a CNC controlled metal cutting machine. Only when a gemstone is inserted is a manual step required. This means a reduction in the amount of work compared to conventional manufacturing methods.

According to another embodiment, step e) may be followed by step f), i.e. inserting the cover plate into the rear-side recess of the base body and thereby closing the through-hole. Alternatively or additionally, step e) may comprise inserting the plug into the through hole from the rear side of the base body.

If the ornamental element is a grommet, in one embodiment of the method, a base plate blank for subsequent processing to obtain a base plate is used as the base body blank.

Finally, step g) may be performed after at least one of steps a), b) and/or c), which step comprises coating the base body blank, e.g. electroplating (e.g. silver plating, gold plating, platinum plating). However, it may also be made using other (noble) metals suitable for electrodeposition on a substrate body blank or a finished substrate body.

Furthermore, a machine finishing step g') may be considered after one of steps a), b), c) and/or g), for example, polishing, grinding, wiping or in any other way surface finishing, in order to impart a desired appearance to the surface of the substrate body at least on the visible side.

These and other advantages will be demonstrated in the following description with reference to the drawings. In the description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings for supporting the description and aiding in the understanding of the item. Substantially the same or similar items or parts of items may have the same reference numerals. The drawings are only schematic representations of exemplary embodiments of the invention.

In the drawings:

figure 1 is a front view of a see-through accessory element in the form of a strap clasp,

figure 2 is a top view of the belt buckle,

figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the strap buckle,

figure 4 is a detail of a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the belt buckle,

figure 5 is a rear view of the belt buckle in perspective,

figures 6a and 6b are two exploded views of the belt buckle,

figures 7a to 7c are cross-sectional views of different embodiments of the ring,

fig. 8 is a top view of an earring.

The accessory element shown in fig. 1-6 b is a strap buckle 10.

The explanation of the principle of manufacturing the strap clasp and its structure applies basically to all elements of the accessory that will be fitted with a gemstone designed according to the invention.

The advantages mentioned thus relate to all elements of the ornament.

A belt buckle 10 according to the invention (shown in perspective in fig. 1, for example) is essentially composed of a base plate 1 having a plurality of jewels 4 inserted therein. In the embodiment shown, the gemstones 4 are arranged in a pattern of 'E'; however, in other embodiments, the gemstones 4 may be arranged generally in any desired pattern, particularly in the form of any number, other symbol, and combinations thereof; according to a preferred embodiment, it may also be provided that the initials of the wearer are drawn by means of a jewel, so as to personalize the belt buckle 10.

The base plate 1 of the belt buckle 10 is slightly curved about its transverse axis, as a result of which the belt buckle 10 can be comfortably worn on the body of a person and does not "protrude" from under a garment in an interfering manner.

Fig. 3 shows a cross-sectional view from a top view taken along the line a-a drawn in fig. 2. On its rear side, the belt buckle 10 is equipped with fixing means 5, 5' for attaching it to a belt; one of these fixing elements 5, 5 'is a pin with a ball 5' which fits through a hole in the belt, while the other is a bracket 5 through which the belt is looped; the fixing elements 5, 5' in this and other embodiments are known to the person skilled in the art.

A plurality of through holes 2 arranged in an 'E' pattern are provided in the base plate 1. These gems 4 are inserted into the through-holes 2 from the rear side. The attachment of the gemstone 4 in the through hole 2 is shown in fig. 4, which shows detail Z of fig. 3. At the ends of the through-holes 2 facing the decorative side, these have collars 21 which project partially radially into the holes 2. During the manufacturing process, the through-hole 22 is therefore produced first with a small diameter and then the blind hole 24 with a slightly larger diameter; this creates the collar 21 and eventually the actual through hole 2. The collars 21 are provided to ensure that the gems 4 are each supported thereon. Wherein the diameter of the gem 4 is only slightly smaller than the large diameter of the through hole 2; thereby, the gemstone 4 is retained to the collar 21 in a form-locking manner; for this reason, they cannot fall in the forward direction even under impact, vibration, or the like. In the belt buckle 10 according to the invention, the jewel 4 can be easily recognized from the front as a decorative element and is shown completely advantageously and inserted from the rear side of the base plate 1.

Because the inlay in the conventional sense is not done and the collar 21 is not significantly narrower than its diameter, the attachment does not affect the overall impression; this is in contrast to conventional setting stones, and in particular also to glued stones which always "stand out" a little. On the left in fig. 4, the cover plate is held by the cooperation of the slot 15 of the base plate 1 and the lug 61 on the narrow side of the cover plate 6 inserted therein. On the right in fig. 4, the cover plate 6 is retained by a fixing element (i.e. a ball head 5') with a collar region 51 which projects slightly beyond the cover plate 6 on the short side of the cover plate 6. The collar 51 may be pressed firmly onto the cover plate 6 via the thread 52. A key attachment 53 is provided which can be operated, for example, with a conventional open-ended wrench, in order to be able to tighten the knob or ball head 5' so that it is protected against unintentional loosening.

The gemstone 4 is inserted into the through hole 2 from the rear side and supported on the collar 21 as described above; to ensure that they are securely held in place, a plug 3 is inserted into the through-hole 2 from behind for each gemstone 4. Wherein the plugs 3 each have a depression 31 on their forward faces, said depressions 31 being designed such that the gemstone 4 can be received therein in a suitable manner. In the case of cutting a diamond, the depression of the plug thus has the shape of a cone. On the rear side facing the cover plate 6, the plug 3 terminates flush with the surface of the base plate 1.

In order to achieve an improved sealing of the plug 3 in the bores 2, the bores 2 each have a cylindrical recess 23 at their rear-facing end, the shape of the cylindrical recess 23 being applied almost negative to the plug 3. This allows an improved seal to be achieved in order to ensure that dirt, liquid etc. is prevented from reaching the gemstone from the rear side.

Contrary to the known type of attachment of a jewel to a belt buckle, the construction of the belt buckle 10 according to the invention excludes the loss of the jewel 4, since the jewel is inserted from behind and held in the hole 2 in a form-locking manner. No matter how tightly attached, there is no appearance impact; the gemstone 4 is advantageously shown in full because the relatively narrow collar 21 is sufficient to retain the gemstone 4 in a form-locking manner, which is difficult to notice when viewed from the front.

Fig. 5 is a rear view of the belt buckle 10 in perspective. A recess 11 arranged in the vicinity of the through-hole 2 is provided on the rear side of the base plate 1. After the jewel has been inserted, the depression 11 is closed by a cover plate 6, which is a type of cover that fits flush in the depression 11 and in particular does not protrude beyond the base plate on the rear side. By the collar 51 of the ball head 5' projecting partly beyond the edge of the cover plate 6, the cover plate 6 is protected against falling off at its short sides and is thus retained in a form-locking manner.

Finally, fig. 6a and 6b are two exploded views of a belt buckle according to the invention in two different perspectives; this allows easy identification of the component. The bracket 5 is inserted into the receiving hole 13 of the base plate 1 and fixed in place in a suitable manner (e.g. soldering). After the cover plate 6 has been fitted in the recess 11, the knob or bulb 5' is inserted in the corresponding receiving hole 14 and can be fastened therein, for example via a thread, a bayonet connection or the like.

On the short narrow side 62, the cover plate 6 comprises a protruding lug 61, which is provided to engage in a form-locking manner a slot 15 arranged at the short edge of the recess 11 of the base plate 1. This means that, for mounting, the cover plate 6 is fitted in the recess 11 while being slightly inclined, as a result of which the engagement of the lugs 61 with the slots 15 is achieved; subsequently, the cover plate 6 is inserted flush with the recess. Only after this is the knob or the ball 5 'screwed into the threaded hole 14 by its thread 52, since the collar area 51 of the ball 5' is designed such that it overlaps the edge portion of the cover plate 6 and thus allows a form-locking attachment on the other short side.

Figures 7a and 7b show a first variant of a gemstone in the form of a ring. The through hole 2 is arranged in the base body of the ring; wherein the hole 24 is made from the inside of the ring (the inside being the back side in the example shown), said hole 24 forming a collar 21 on which the stone 4 is supported at the end of the through hole 2 facing outwards. The plug 3 is inserted into the through hole 2 from the inside so as to hold the jewel 4. The plug 3 can be inserted into the through-hole 2 by positive locking or screwed into the through-hole 2 via a thread 33, which is arranged in an inwardly facing end section of the through-hole 2 (see fig. 7 b). For screwing in, the plug, which in this case may be a threaded pin, may have a tool attachment 32 (e.g. a hexagonal socket). The plug may also be simply poured, which may be achieved even when using metal (e.g. steel).

In the variant of the ring shown in fig. 7c, the plug 3 is not screwed in, but merely placed in the through hole 2 in a positively locking manner. Furthermore, an inner ring 7 is provided, which is coaxially inserted into the base body (which in the illustrated example is actually the outer ring) in order to fasten the plug 3. The person skilled in the art knows how to connect the inner ring 7 and the outer ring. However, if the outer ring is not thick enough to fully receive the gemstone (along its length), it may also be provided that there is a "seating hole" corresponding to the location of the through hole, which receives the inward-facing end of the gemstone. However, this is not shown in the drawings.

Fig. 8 shows an earring having a plurality of through holes 2 each receiving a gemstone 4 in the manner described above. Of course, the present invention covers any other form of earring, eartack, etc., as well as all other ornamental elements mentioned in the specification.

Claims (18)

1. An element of a decoration article is provided,

comprising a base body having a front side and a rear side, wherein at least one gemstone (4) is arranged in the base body,

it is characterized in that

-for each gemstone (4) a through opening, preferably a through hole (2), is arranged in the base body, in which through opening the gemstone (4) is received without any setting, wherein

-at least one retaining element (21) projecting into the through opening or through hole (2) is arranged at the end of the through opening, preferably the through hole (2), facing the front side of the base body, on which retaining element the gemstone (4) is supported, and

-holding means holding the gemstone (4) in a defined position in the through opening or through hole (2) are arranged at the through opening or through hole (2) on the rear side.

2. The ornamental article element of claim 1,

it is characterized in that

The holding device

-comprising a fixing element (3) for each through opening or through hole (2) which closes the through opening or through hole on the rear side and is preferably arranged in the through opening or through hole (2), or

-comprising a cover plate (6) covering the base body in the vicinity of the one or more through openings or through holes (2) such that each gemstone (4) is held in its defined position in its through opening or through hole (2), or

-comprising a closed fixing element (3) in each through opening or through hole (2) and a cover plate (6) covering all fixing elements (3).

3. The ornamental article element according to claim 1 or 2,

it is characterized in that

The retention component (21)

-is at least one collar (21) which is at least partially circumferential,

wherein, in the through-hole (2), the at least partially circumferential collar (21) is formed by a blind hole (24) which is produced coaxially with the through-hole (2) from the rear side of the base body, said blind hole (24) having a diameter which exceeds the diameter of the through-hole (2), and/or

Is a lug and/or tongue and/or pin.

4. The jewellery element of at least any one of claims 1 to 3,

it is characterized in that

The base body comprises at least one closing device (5, 5'), the at least one closing device

-preferably a closure device from the group consisting of: a bracket (5), a knob, a ball head (5') and/or a spike,

wherein the bracket (5), knob, ball (5') and/or spike are most preferably received in or forged or cast or screwed onto the base body by means of a receiving hole (14), and/or

-is a closure device from the group consisting of an eyelet, a groove or a recess.

5. The ornamental article element of claim 4,

it is characterized in that

At least the base body, preferably the base body and the closure device (5, 5 '), are composed of a metal, in particular from the group consisting of platinum, gold, silver or a metal alloy, more particularly stainless steel, or a combination of the aforementioned metals, wherein the base body and the closure device (5, 5') can be composed of the same or different metals.

6. The Ornaments element of at least one of claims 1-5,

it is characterized in that

The through opening or through hole (2) comprises a recess (23), preferably a cylindrical recess (23), at the end facing the rear side of the base body.

7. The Ornaments element of at least one of claims 2-6,

it is characterized in that

The fixed element (3)

-is a plug (3), preferably a plug (3) closing the through opening or through hole (2) on the rear side and preferably ending flush with the rear end of the through opening or through hole (2), or

Is a clamping ring supported on the lateral surface of the through-hole (2), or

-is a threaded pin or screw screwed into a threaded section (33) at the rear end of the through hole (2),

wherein, preferably, the plug (3)

-is made of a plastic material, preferably an elastomer,

or of metal, preferably of the same metal as the base body,

and/or has a negative shape of the through opening or through hole (2),

and/or preferably has a front side indentation (31) that maps the negative shape of the back side of the gemstone (4).

8. The Ornaments element of at least one of claims 1-7,

it is characterized in that

Providing a plurality of gems (4)

The plurality of gemstones is preferably

-a defined pattern arranged in the form of letters, numbers or symbols, or

-is arranged across the whole or part of the surface of the substrate body, wherein when the surface of the substrate body is only partially occupied, the form corresponding to the defined pattern can be left unoccupied and preferably elevated.

9. The Ornaments element of at least one of claims 1-8,

it is characterized in that

The one or more through-openings or through-holes (2) are closed on the rear side of the base body by means of the cover plate (6), which is preferably closed

-removably or non-removably inserted into a corresponding rear recess (11) of the base body,

and/or

-comprising, at least on one side, preferably on a narrow side (62), an engagement element, preferably a lug (61), which is engageable with a counter-engagement element, preferably a corresponding slot (15) arranged in the recess (11) of the base body, and/or

-hinged to the base body via one or more hinges.

10. The jewellery element of at least any one of claims 1 to 9,

it is characterized in that

The gem (4)

-has a circular basic cross-section and preferably comprises a brightly cut or brightly cut form, and/or

-is a diamond, and-is,

-having an elliptical or polygonal basic cross-section and comprising a crystal form or a cut form,

-is a crystal of which the crystal is,

or a synthetic gemstone with a cut,

is a non-diamond natural gemstone with or without cuts.

11. The jewellery element of at least any one of claims 1 to 10,

it is characterized in that

The gemstone (10) is a clasp, wherein the base body is a base plate (1), preferably a base plate (1) curved at least along one axis, and/or

Wherein the at least one gemstone (4) is arranged in the base plate (1),

wherein the one or more closing elements (5, 5') are arranged on the rear side of the base plate (1).

12. The ornamental article element of claim 11,

it is characterized in that

The clasp ring (10) is a belt buckle (10), a book clasp ring, a wallet clasp ring, a jacket clasp ring, a shoe clasp ring, a bag clasp ring, a suitcase clasp ring, a backpack clasp ring, a clasp ring for a case of a mobile electronic terminal device, a clock clasp ring, a clasp ring for pants, a clasp ring for a shoulder strap, a clasp ring for a cosmetic bag, a clasp ring for a western style bag.

13. The ornamental article element of claim 12,

it is characterized in that

-the knob, bulb (5') or spike comprises a collar (51) extending in a radially outward direction with respect to its longitudinal axis,

-wherein the receiving holes (14) for the knob, bulb (5') or spike are arranged such that the collar (51) overlaps with the edge of the cover plate (6).

14. The Ornaments element of at least one of claims 1-13,

it is characterized in that

The ornamental element is a key chain, a wrist band, a housing of an electronic terminal device, a ring, a necklace, a cufflink, a wallet, a hair clip, a button, an ear ornamental element, a part of a necklace, a pendant, a decorative part for a hat and/or a glove, a collar, a decorative part for a sports accessory in equestrian sports, golf, tennis or other sports accessories, a temple bar or a tie pin.

15. Method for manufacturing a jewellery element having the features according to at least any one of claims 1 to 14,

the method comprises the following steps:

a) providing a base body blank, and

b) producing the through-hole (2) in the base body blank,

c) the retention element (21) is arranged or produced at the end of the through-opening or through-hole (2) facing the front side of the base plate,

d) inserting the gemstone (4) into the through opening or through hole (2) from the rear side of the base body and pressing the gemstone (4) against the retention element (21),

e) on the rear side, the holding device is attached to the through-opening or through-hole (2) and the gemstone (4) is held in the through-opening or through-hole by means of the holding device.

16. The manufacturing method according to claim 15, wherein the substrate is a glass substrate,

comprises that

Performing step b'), which comprises producing from the rear side of the base body a blind opening or blind hole (24) coaxial with the through opening or through hole (2), said blind hole (24) having a diameter exceeding the diameter of the through hole (2), as a result of which a collar (21) is obtained at the end of the through hole (2) facing the front side of the base body (2),

wherein

Steps a) and b) are carried out simultaneously when using the casting method, and the same applies to step b').

17. The manufacturing method according to claim 15 or 16,

wherein step e)

Comprising inserting the cover plate (6) into a rear recess (11) of the base body and/or inserting the plug (3) into the through opening or through hole (2) from the rear side of the base body.

18. The manufacturing method according to at least any one of claims 15 to 17,

wherein after at least one of steps a), b) and/or c) step g) is performed, which comprises coating, preferably electroplating, most preferably silver plating, gold plating, platinum plating, and/or coating the substrate body blank or the substrate body

Wherein one of steps a), b), c) and/or g) is followed by a substrate body machine finishing step g'), which comprises polishing, grinding, wiping or in any other way surface finishing.