Patent ID: 6499314
Filing Date: 2002-12-31
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
A decorated natural or artificial pearl comprising a spherical surface, a center, at least one recess and at least one integrated ornamental element having a surface and an underside facing the pearl, wherein the ornamental element is substantially a form-fit in the recess of the pearl appropriately made for the ornamental element and wherein the recess has at least a base and a wall and is not a blind hole, and wherein the underside of each ornamental element is provided with at least one anchoring means formed in the base and/or the wall of the recess which co-operates with the anchoring means and secures the ornamental element sitting in the recess to the pearl, wherein the ornamental element is configured as an inlay with any contour and dimensions substantially within the limits of the spherical surface of the pearl, the surface of the ornamental element being substantially flush with the curvature of the spherical surface of the pearl.