Patent ID: 7269973
Filing Date: 2007-09-18
Classification: A44C

Abstract:
1. An eternity band having a multi-stone circular setting in combination with gemstones or diamonds each having side wall surfaces, comprising: a) a plurality of U-shaped seats being connected in series to form a circular configuration; each of said U-shaped seats form a seating area for receiving and mounting a gemstone; b) each of said U-shaped seats include an inner U-shaped member and an outer U-shaped member; c) a plurality of said inner U-shaped members being connected in series to form an inner wall; and a plurality of said outer U-shaped members being connected in series to form an outer wall; d) each of said inner and outer U-shaped members having two upstanding prongs which are shared with the adjacent U-shaped seats for seating adjacent gemstones so the side wall surfaces of adjacent gemstones touch each other to provide the appearance of a single continuous gemstone surface extending all the way around the eternity band; e) each of said inner and outer U-shaped members being connected by two spaced-apart transverse support bars on which each gemstone is seated in said seating area; f) each of said inner and outer U-shaped members being formed by a lower support bar disposed at the bottom of said U-shaped members to form a plurality of viewing areas to allow the viewer to view the side wall surfaces of the seated gemstone which allows maximum visibility of the side of each gemstone, including the girdle, pavilion and culet of each gemstone; and g) each of said upstanding prongs having upper ends for engaging the side wall surfaces of two adjacent gemstones to keep said gemstones seated within said seating areas.