Patent ID: 7243511
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
1. A pendant comprising: a holder comprising a frame having a peripheral edge defining a shape; said shape defining an open interior area; said frame edge defining a first plane forming a stable portion on a reverse side thereof which is adapted to rest against a wearer; a hanging portion protruding outwardly from and generally perpendicularly to a generally central top portion of the holder, said hanging portion having a first end fixed to said holder and a second, free, end spaced outwardly from said first plane; and an ornamental piece swingingly hung from said hanging portion by a ring near said hanging portion second end; said holder being disposed entirely behind said ornamental piece; said ring defining a second plane spaced forwardly of, and generally parallel to said first plane when said pendant is suspended generally vertically; said ornamental piece having a size smaller than the area of said open interior of said frame; said ornamental piece being positioned forwardly of said open interior of said frame such that said ornamental piece is generally in said second plane when said pendant is suspended generally vertically; wherein, when said pendant is worn by a wearer, said frame will rest against said wearer and, when said pendant is considered in front view, the ornamental piece is generally aligned with said open interior of said frame, and said frame visually surrounds the ornamental piece and visually confines the ornamental piece within the outer contour of said frame, at least when the ornamental piece hangs vertically downwardly from the hanging portion.