Patent ID: 7178365
Filing Date: 2007-02-20
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
1. A jewelry assembly comprising: a first piece having two apertures and a first flexibility characteristic, wherein the first piece includes a first and a second edge, and a first aperture is proximate to the first edge and a second aperture is proximate to the second edge; a second piece having a second flexibility characteristic that is less than the first flexibility characteristic and having two flanges, each flange being configured to be received by a corresponding one of the apertures of the first piece in a first orientation and each flange being configured to be secured within the associated aperture in a second orientation, wherein the second piece has a first and a second end, each end including a rib and the flange including a non-spherical button, where a distance between the rib and the non-spherical button is approximately equal to the width of the first piece; wherein the first piece is secured between the ridge and non-spherical button when the pieces are assembled; and wherein the first and second pieces, in aggregate, substantially conform to a contour of a wearer.