Patent Publication Number: US-2006000236-A1

Title: Jewelry arrangement

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION  
      This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. design patent application Ser. No. 29/208,715, entitled “Jewelry Setting/Gemstone Arrangement,” filed Jul. 1, 2004. 
    
    
     FIELD OF INVENTION  
      The present invention relates to a jewelry arrangement. More particularly, the present invention relates to an arrangement of gemstones as a part of a jewelry arrangement.  
     BACKGROUND INFORMATION  
      In the field of jewelry, various arrangements are known for displaying gemstones.  FIG. 1  shows a side view of one embodiment of a prior art gemstone  10 . “Gemstones” include precious, semi-precious, and synthetic stones including, by way of example, diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, garnet, tourmaline, spinel, peridot, olivine, zircon, chrysoberyl, quartz, opal, turquoise, moonstone, jade, pearl, amber, coral, jet, and synthetic products. In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 , the gemstone  10  is faceted and has a first portion  20 , referred to as a “crown,” and a second portion  30 , referred to as a “pavilion,” separated by a third portion  40 , referred to as a “girdle.” The crown  20  in one example, includes a relatively large facet referred to as a “table”  22  and a plurality of smaller facets positioned between the crown  20  and the girdle  40 . The smaller facets generally include star facets  28  proximate to the table facet  22 , upper girdle facets  26  proximate the girdle  40 , and upper main facets  24  between the star facets  28  and the upper girdle facets  26 . In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 , the pavilion  30  includes facets and comes to a point at an end  32  opposite the table facet  22 . The pavilion  30  is tapered toward the end  32 , and “points” downward in the orientation shown in  FIG. 1 . In other embodiments, the end  32  of the pavilion  30  may include a “culet” facet (not shown) generally parallel to the table facet  22  rather than coming to a point. In the embodiment shown in  FIG. 1 , the pavilion  40  includes a first set of facets  36  near the girdle  40 , which are sometimes referred to as “lower girdle facets,” and a second set of facets  34 , referred to as lower main facets  34 , positioned between the lower girdle facets  36  and the end  32 . In the embodiment of  FIG. 1 , the gemstone  10  is generally symmetrical and the pavilion  30  tapers to a point along an axis  12  that is generally orthogonal to the table facet  22 .  
      Typical engagement, wedding, and other rings, and other types of jewelry arrangements, include one or more faceted gemstones, oriented such that the pavilions of the gemstones face the wearer of the ring and the crowns of the gemstones face outward. Often, gemstones are cut at precise angles to reflect a maximum amount of light toward the table facet, which faces away from the wearer of the ring. Consumers of jewelry are always searching for new and unique jewelry arrangements. In the past, jewelry arrangements included two or more gemstones whose respective tables extended along the same plane to provide an impression of a collection of gemstones.  
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION  
      There exists a need to provide novel jewelry arrangements having more than one gemstone whose tables are provided at different planes. Accordingly, at least this and other needs have been addressed by the exemplary embodiments of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention. One such embodiment is directed to a jewelry arrangement having a base and a first gemstone connected to the base. The first gemstone has a tapered pavilion position. A second gemstone is also connected to the base. The second gemstone has a tapered pavilion position, and is positioned relative to the first gemstone such that the pavilion position of the first gemstone and the pavilion portion of the second gemstone point approximately toward one another.  
      In another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a jewelry arrangement is provided with a base and first and second gemstones. The arrangement also includes first means for connecting the first gemstone to the base and second means for connecting the second gemstone to the base. The second means positions the second gemstone such that it is situated between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement when the arrangement is worn by the user, in a position that is spaced apart from the first gemstone.  
      In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a jewelry arrangement is provided that has a metal base and a first gemstone connection arrangement connected to the base. The first gemstone connection arrangement is adapted to maintain therein a gemstone having a pavilion portion. The jewelry arrangement further includes a second gemstone connection arrangement connected to the base. The first gemstone connection arrangement is adapted to maintain therein a second gemstone having a pavilion portion, such that the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement when the jewelry arrangement is worn by the user, and the first and second gemstones are spaced-apart from one another.  
      In yet another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a ring is provided which includes a metal base that forms a band that defines a central opening adapted to accommodate a finger of a user of the ring. The ring further includes a first faceted gemstone having a crown portion and a pavilion portion. The first gemstone is connected to the base, and oriented such that the pavilion of the first gemstone points toward the central opening, and the crown portion faces away from the central opening. The ring further includes a second faceted gemstone having a crown portion and a pavilion portion connected to the base. The second faceted gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and approximately a center point of the central opening. The pavilion portion of the second gemstone in this embodiment points away from the central opening, and the second gemstone is positioned approximately adjacent to the first gemstone in a spaced-apart orientation.  
      According to still another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a method is provided for making a jewelry arrangement having first and second gemstones with each of the gemstones having a pavilion portion. The first gemstone is connected to a base. A second gemstone is connected to the base such that the second gemstone is positioned between the first gemstone and a user of the jewelry arrangement in a spaced-apart, manner relative to the first gemstone. The pavilion portion of the second gemstone points away from the wearer of the jewelry arrangement when the jewelry arrangement is worn by the user. 
    
    
     BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS  
      The detailed description will refer to the following drawings, wherein like numerals refer to like elements, and wherein:  
       FIG. 1  is a front view of one embodiment of a prior art gemstone;  
       FIG. 2  is front view of a jewelry arrangement according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention that includes first and second gemstones, such as the faceted gemstone shown in  FIG. 1 ;  
       FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 2 ;  
       FIG. 4  is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 2 ;  
       FIG. 5  is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 2-4 ;  
       FIG. 6  is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 2-5 ;  
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which one exemplary gemstone is heart-shaped, and another gemstone is round;  
       FIG. 8  is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 7 ;  
       FIG. 9  is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 7 and 8 ;  
       FIG. 10  is an elevation view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 7 , in the direction of the line  10 - 10 ;  
       FIG. 11  is another elevation view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 7 , in the direction of the line  11 - 11 , opposite to the direction shown in  FIG. 10 ;  
       FIG. 12  is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 7 , in the direction of the line  12 - 12 ;  
       FIG. 13  is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which one of the gemstones is a marquise cut gemstone, and another one of the gemstones is round;  
       FIG. 14  is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 13 ;  
       FIG. 15  is a front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 13 and 14 ;  
       FIG. 16  is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 13-15 ;  
       FIG. 17  is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 13-16 ;  
       FIG. 18  is a perspective view of still another exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which one of the gemstones is a pear-shaped or “teardrop” cut gemstone, and another one of the gemstones is round;  
       FIG. 19  is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 18 ;  
       FIG. 20  is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 18 and 19 ;  
       FIG. 21  is a front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 20 , in the direction of the line  21 - 21 ;  
       FIG. 22  is another front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 20 , in the direction of the line  22 - 22  that is opposite the direction  21 - 21  shown in  FIG. 21 ;  
       FIG. 23  is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 20 , in the direction of the line  23 - 23 .  
       FIG. 24  is a perspective view of a further exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement according to the present invention in which the first gemstone is square-shaped, or “princess” cut, and the second gemstone is a smaller-sized princess cut gemstone;  
       FIG. 25  is another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIG. 24 ;  
       FIG. 26  is a top view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 24 and 25 ;  
       FIG. 27  is a front view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 24-26 ; and  
       FIG. 28  is a side view of the jewelry arrangement shown in  FIGS. 24-27 . 
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION  
       FIG. 2  shows a front view of an exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement  50  according to the present invention that includes first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b , similar to the round, faceted gemstone shown in of  FIG. 1 . The first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  are positioned adjacent each other, in a spaced-apart orientation. Each of the gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  includes respective crown portions  20   a , ( 20   b  in  FIG. 3 ) and respective faceted pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b . The gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  are oriented such that the respective pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b  are near each other, and the respective crown portions  20   a ,  20   b  are positioned opposite each other. In  FIG. 2 , the crown portion  20   a  of the first gemstone  10   a  has a table facet  22   a  displayed outward and facing away from the user wearing the arrangement  10 . The crown portion  20   b  of the second gemstone  10   b  similarly includes a table facet ( 22   b  in  FIG. 3 ) facing inward, toward the user of the arrangement  50 .  
      The first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  are maintained or secured in the arrangement  50  by attaching these gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  to a base  60 . The exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement  50  shown in  FIG. 2  can be a ring, and the base  60  may include a metal band that defines a central opening  61  so as to allow a person to wear the ring. As shown in  FIG. 2 , the metal band  60  forms a complete circle, and according to other exemplary embodiments the ring may include a band. The base  60  in the example of  FIG. 2  includes a first gemstone connection arrangement that connects the first gemstone  10   a  to the base  60 . The first gemstone connection arrangement of  FIG. 2  may include a first connector  63  that wraps around and over the girdle (e.g.,  40  in  FIG. 1 ) of the first gemstone  10   a , and second connectors  62  which connect the first connector  63  to the base  60 . The base  60  of  FIG. 2  can include a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone  10   b  to the base  60 . The second gemstone connection arrangement can include a third connector ( 65  in  FIG. 3 ) that wraps around and over the girdle (e.g.,  40  in  FIG. 1 ) of the second gemstone  10   b  and fourth connectors  64  which connect the third connector  65  to the base  60  proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space  66  is provided between the first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b , and also between and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.  
      As shown in  FIG. 2 , the second gemstone  10   b  is positioned between the first gemstone  10   a  and a “center point” of the central opening  61 . The “center point” refers to generally the middle or center of the central opening  61 . The second gemstone  10   a  is positioned at an outer edge of the central opening  61 , flush with the base  60 . In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the second gemstone  10   a  may extend into the central opening. For this reason, the position of the second gemstone  10   b  can be described as being between a center point of the central opening  61  and the first gemstone  10   a . When the user (e.g., a person) wears jewelry arrangement (e.g., on a finger), the second gemstone  10   b  is positioned between the first gemstone  10   a  and the user. The table facet  22   a  of the first gemstone  10   a  faces away from the user (and away from the base and the central opening provided in the jewelry arrangement of  FIG. 2 ). The table facet  22   b  of the second gemstone  10   b  faces toward the user (and toward the central opening  61  shown in  FIG. 2 ). The second gemstone  10   b  is situated directly between the first gemstone  10   a  and the finger of the user, when the arrangement  50  is being worn. In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  may be offset from a vertical axis of one another such that the second gemstone  10   b  is between the user and the first gemstone  10   a , but is not situated directly between the two.  
      The gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  can generally be aligned along the same vertical axis of each, in that the respective pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b , and both tapering about a central axis  12  and such that apex (e.g.,  32  in  FIG. 1 ) of the respective pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b  are near one another, and pointing toward each other, in opposite directions. The pavilion portion  30   b  of the second gemstone  10   b  points outward from the base  60 , toward the first gemstone  10   a . The pavilion portion  30   a  of the first gemstone  10   a  points toward the base  60  and toward the second gemstone  10   b . In other exemplary embodiments of the present, the respective pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b  may be aligned in different orientations, and still with the pavilions  30   a ,  30   b  generally pointing in opposite directions. According to other variant, the first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  may be adjacent to another in a spaced-apart orientation, but may be offset from each other, such that the axes of the respective pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b  of the first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  extend on a single plane, but are not coaxially aligned along the central axis  12 . As also shown in  FIG. 2 , the respective pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b  of the first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  are positioned within the space  66 , and spaced apart from each other.  
       FIG. 3  shows a perspective view of the jewelry arrangement  50  shown in  FIG. 2 , and provides another illustration of the first connector  65  of the second gemstone connection arrangement, which wraps around the girdle portion (e.g.,  40  in  FIG. 1 ) of the second gemstone  10   b . The table facet  22   b  of the crown portion  20   b  of the second gemstone  10   b , faces the user of the jewelry arrangement  50  in the orientation shown in  FIG. 3  when the jewelry arrangement  50  is being worn.  FIG. 4  shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement  50  shown in  FIGS. 2 and 3 .  
       FIG. 5  shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement  50  shown in  FIGS. 2-4 . In the exemplary embodiment of the arrangement  50  of  FIGS. 2-5 , the first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  can generally be round cut, faceted gemstones. In other exemplary embodiments of the present invention, the gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  may not be faceted, or can be cut with different facets. For example, the first gemstone  10   a  may be larger than the second gemstone  10   b . In other exemplary embodiments, the first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  may be the same size or the second gemstone  10   b  may be larger than the first gemstone  10   a . The first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  may be the same type of gemstone (e.g., both diamonds) or may be different types of gemstones (e.g., diamond and sapphire). The arrangement according to the present invention may include more than two gemstones  10 a,  10 b with the respective pavilion portions  30   a ,  30   b  pointing in different directions.  FIG. 6  is a top view of the jewelry arrangement  50  shown in  FIGS. 2-5 .  
       FIG. 7  is a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement  150  according to the present invention in which the first gemstone  110  is a heart-shaped, faceted gemstone and the second gemstone  10   b  is same as the round gemstone  10   b  described above with respect to  FIGS. 2-6 . The first gemstone  110  can include a faceted crown portion  120  with a table  122 , and a faceted pavilion portion ( 130  in  FIG. 8 ).  
      The first and second gemstones  110 ,  10   b  can be maintained on the arrangement  150  by attaching them to a base  160 . The exemplary embodiment of the jewelry arrangement  150  shown in  FIG. 7  is a ring, and the base  160  is a metal band that defines a central opening  161 . The first gemstone  110  is connected to the base  160  by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  163  that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone  110 , and second connectors  162  which connect the first connector  163  to the base  160 . The base  160  includes a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone  1   b  to the base  160 . The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  165  that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone  10   b , and second connectors  164  that connect the first connector  165  to the base  160  proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space  166  can be defined between the first and second gemstones  110 ,  10   b  and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.  
       FIG. 8  shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement  150  of  FIG. 7 .  FIG. 8  illustrates details of the pavilion portion  130  of the first gemstone  110  and the table  22   b  of the crown portion  20   b  of the second gemstone  10   b .  FIG. 9  shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement  150  of  FIGS. 7 and 8 .  FIG. 10  shows a front view of the jewelry arrangement  150  of  FIGS. 7-9 , in the direction of the line  10 - 10  illustrated in  FIG. 9 .  FIG. 11  shows a rear view of the jewelry arrangement  150  shown in  FIG. 7 , in the direction of the line  11 - 11  illustrated in  FIG. 9 , opposite the direction shown in  FIG. 10 . As shown in  FIGS. 10 and 11 , the respective pavilion portions  130 ,  30   b  of the first and second gemstones  110 ,  10   b  are aligned and spaced apart from each other.  FIG. 12  shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement  150  shown in  FIG. 7 , in the direction of the line  12 - 12  illustrated in  FIG. 9 .  
       FIG. 13  is a perspective view of yet another exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement  250  according to the present invention in which the first gemstone  210  is a marquise cut, faceted gemstone, and the second gemstone  10   b  is same as the round gemstone  10   b  described above with respect to  FIGS. 2-6 . The first gemstone  210  includes a faceted crown portion  220  with a table  222 , and a faceted pavilion ( 230  in  FIG. 14 ).  
      The first and second gemstones  210 ,  10   b  are maintained on the arrangement  250  by attaching them to a base  260 . The jewelry arrangement  250  shown in  FIG. 13  is a ring, and the base  260  is a metal band that defines a central opening  261 . The first gemstone  210  is connected to the base  260  by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  263  that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone  210 , and second connectors  262  which connect the first connector  263  to the base  260 . The base  260  can include a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone  10   b  to the base  260 . The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  265  that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone  10   b  and second connectors  264  that connect the first connector  265  to the base  260  proximate to the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space  266  is defined between the first and second gemstones  110 ,  30   b  and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.  
       FIG. 14  shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement  250  of  FIG. 14 .  FIG. 14  illustrates details of the pavilion portion  230  of the first gemstone  210  and the table  22   b  of the crown  20   b  of the second gemstone  30   b .  FIG. 15  shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement  250  of  FIGS. 13 and 14 . The respective pavilion portions  230 ,  30   b  of the first and second gemstones  210 ,  10   b  are aligned and spaced apart from each other.  FIG. 16  shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement  250  shown in  FIGS. 13-15 , illustrating the side of the base  260 .  FIG. 17  shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement  250  further illustrates the crown  220  of the first gemstone  210 .  
       FIG. 18  is a perspective view of still another exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement  350  according to the present invention in which the first gemstone  310  is a pear-shaped, or “teardrop” cut, faceted gemstone, and the second gemstone  10   b  is the same round gemstone  10   b  described above with respect to  FIGS. 2-6 . The first gemstone  310  includes a faceted crown portion  320  with a table  322 , and a faceted pavilion portion ( 330  in  FIG. 19 ).  
      The first and second gemstones  310 ,  10   b  are maintained on the arrangement  350  by attaching them to a base  360 . The jewelry arrangement  350  shown in  FIG. 18  is a ring, and the base  360  is a metal band that defines a central opening  361 . The first gemstone  310  is connected to the base  360  by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  363  that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone  310 , and second connectors  362  which connect the first connector  363  to the base  360 . The base  360  includes a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone  10   b  to the base  360 . The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  365  that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone  10   b , and second connectors  364  that connect the first connector  365  to the base  360  proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space  366  is defined between the first and second gemstones  310 ,  10   b  and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.  FIG. 19  shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement  350  of  FIG. 18 .  FIG. 19  illustrates details of the pavilion  330  of the first gemstone  310 , and the table  22   b  of the crown portion  20   b  of the second gemstone  10   b.    
       FIG. 20  shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement  350  of  FIGS. 18 and 19 .  FIG. 21  shows a front view of the jewelry arrangement  350  shown in  FIG. 20 , in the direction of the line  21 - 21  as indicated in  FIG. 20 .  FIG. 22  shows a rear front view of the jewelry arrangement  350  of in  FIG. 20 , in the direction of the line  22 - 22 , as indicated in  FIG. 20  opposite the direction shown in  FIG. 21 . As shown in  FIGS. 21 and 22 , the respective pavilion portions  330 ,  30   b  of the first and second gemstones  310 ,  10   b  are aligned and spaced apart from each other.  FIG. 23  shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement  350  shown in  FIG. 20 , in the direction of the line  23 - 23  as indicated in  FIG. 20 .  
       FIG. 24  is a perspective view of a further exemplary embodiment of a jewelry arrangement  450  according to the present invention in which the first gemstone  410  is a square-shaped, or “princess cut,” faceted gemstone, and the second gemstone  510  is a smaller-sized princess cut gemstone. The first gemstone  410  includes a faceted crown portion  420  with a table  422 , and a faceted pavilion  430 .  
      The first and second gemstones  410 ,  510  are maintained arrangement  450  by attaching them to a base  460 . The jewelry arrangement  450  is a ring, and the base  460  is a metal band that defines a central opening  461 . The first gemstone  410  is connected to the base  460  by a first gemstone connection arrangement. The first gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  463  that wraps around the girdle of the first gemstone  410 , and second connectors  462  which connect the first connector  463  to the base  460 . The base  460  includes a second gemstone connection arrangement that connects the second gemstone  510  to the base  460 . The second gemstone connection arrangement includes a first connector  465  that wraps around the girdle of the second gemstone  510 , and second connectors  464  that connect the first connector  465  to the base  460  proximate the first gemstone connection arrangement. A space  466  is defined between the first and second gemstones  410 ,  510  and the first and second gemstone connection arrangements.  
       FIG. 25  shows another perspective view of the jewelry arrangement  450  of  FIG. 24 .  FIG. 25  illustrates the pavilion  430  of the first gemstone  410  and the table  522  of the crown  520  of the second gemstone  510 .  FIG. 26  shows a top view of the jewelry arrangement  450  of  FIGS. 24 and 25 .  FIG. 27  shows a front view of the jewelry arrangement  450  of  FIGS. 24-26 . The respective pavilion portions  430 ,  530  of the first and second gemstones  410 ,  510  are aligned and spaced apart from each other.  FIG. 28  shows a side view of the jewelry arrangement  450  of  FIGS. 24-27 .  
      The exemplary embodiment of this jewelry arrangement according to the present invention (e.g.,  50  in  FIG. 2 ) can be created by connecting two gemstones (e.g.,  10   a ,  10   b  of  FIG. 2 ) to a metal base (e.g.,  60  in  FIG. 2 ). The gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  may be connected in this manner such that the second gemstone  10   b  is positioned between the first gemstone  10   a  and a wearer of the arrangement  50  when the arrangement  50  is being worn, and the pavilion portion  30   b  of the second gemstone  10   b  points away from the wearer. In one embodiment, the first gemstone  10   a  is oriented such that the pavilion portion  30   a  of the first gemstone  10   a  points toward the user. The first and second gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  may be connected to the base  60  such that the pavilions  30   a ,  30   b  are aligned about a central axis  12 .  
      Although the present invention has been described with respect to particular embodiments thereof, variations are possible. The present invention may be embodied in specific forms without departing from the essential spirit or attributes thereof. For example, although the exemplary jewelry arrangement is illustrated in various embodiments that form a ring having faceted gemstones  10   a ,  10   b  in particular orientations, gemstone types, shapes, and sizes, one skilled in the art will recognize that other embodiments also fall within the claimed invention. Also, although the present invention is illustrated in embodiments containing two gemstones, one skilled in the art will recognize that the jewelry arrangement may comprise additional gemstones and/or additional connectors that connect gemstones to the base. It is desired that the embodiments described herein be considered in all respects illustrative and not restrictive and that reference be made to the appended claims and their equivalents for determining the scope of the invention.