This application claims the benefit of co-pending prior U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/576,869, filed Jun. 3, 2004, entitled "Interior for Jewelry and Jewelry Incorporating that Interior," co-pending prior U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/576,443, filed Jun. 2, 2004, entitled "Comfort Interior for Jewelry Ring," and co-pending prior U.S. Design patent application Ser. No. 29/206,633, entitled "Jewelry Ring Interior," and filed Jun. 2, 2004, all applications having the same named applicant as inventor, namely Abraham Kaplan. Both of those applications are fully incorporated by reference herein.A novel structure for increased comfort and utility of handmade jewelry items, particularly rings, is described and claimed herein. The structure, comprising a plurality of elevated surfaces within the interior of the jewelry item, allows increased blood circulation, increased air flow, and ease of cleansing, as well as increased comfort. A variety of embodiments are described.

The present invention generally relates to jewelry items. More particularly, the invention relates to a handmade jewelry item that may be worn, for instance, on a finger, toe, wrist, or ankle, and that provides a comfort feature.

Methods of fabricating rings and other jewelry items are known to those skilled in the art, and are set forth, for instance, in "The AJM Guide to Lost-Wax Casting" (MJSA/AJM Press); Mulock, J., "Cast-A-Way: The Complete Lost Wax Process for the Amateur or Professional Jeweler"; Romanoff, P., "The Complete Handbook of Centrifugal Casting"; and Romanoff, P., "The Art and Science of Centrifugal Casting Metal."

Although a tight fit may be desirable in a jewelry item, such a fit may cause issues related to ease of use of the jewelry item. For instance, a tightly-fitting ring may be difficult to put on or to remove. Once placed, for example, on a digit or around a wrist or ankle, a tightly-fitting jewelry item may also not be comfortable to the wearer. Previous attempted solutions for increasing the comfort of a tightly-fitting jewelry item, such as those reported by patents mentioned above, may not provide a level of comfort that is entirely satisfactory.

It would be advantageous and is an object of the invention to have jewelry that would offer comfort benefits not offered by previous jewelry. Such a goal might be achieved, for instance, by minimizing friction between the jewelry and the wearer using a novel handmade jewelry interior structure. Minimization of friction could provide additional benefits. These benefits are also objects of the invention. For example, a ring with a ring interior structure that minimizes friction could be put on and removed more easily. Embodiments of the invention described in the specification and accompanying drawings and defined in the claims may satisfy some or all of the objects stated above.

 handmade jewelry is extraordinary. Jewelry can make one or two pieces of the same design, but you will never find two identical pieces.

parts mass produced, on the other hand, is done with machine models so there is very little variation between them. When you select the pieces of jewelry manufactured in series, you will probably perform exactly the same parts as other people who bought the same line. handmade jewelry, however, is always unique. The selection of handmade jewelry is the perfect way to make sure you wear something that no one else. Sell ​​your work through online auction sites or through Etsy is another good way to make handmade jewelry without spending money. Etsy and eBay are two great websites to sell handmade jewelry. Ebay has been popular for years. While Ebay can help you get the money you can then use to buy stuff from other designers, Etsy is a great site to use if you want to find people to trade with. The majority of those who sell through Etsy to do to earn money but also enjoy the exchanges with other designers. If you see a piece of jewelry you want, but you can not afford, the seller can trade some of his works for you instead. This way, you must pay shipping charges when you send your way!

course there are many jewelry stores, both online and offline, selling handmade jewelry. handmade jewelry stores are usually quite expensive. Sometimes things at reasonable prices, like those you find in a store. The stores are known for buying jewelry from local artists and sell it. The store becomes part of the proceeds of the sale, the artist remains. It is a great way to find jewelry made by hand without having to browse the Internet or wait for an art exhibition to occur.

Wearable personal ornamental items are widely popular in cultures throughout the world. Such items include, for instance but not limited to, watches, bracelets, and rings. Rings are widely worn ornaments used to decorate, for example, fingers and toes. Rings may be designed to fit a finger differently. For instance, "regular fit" bands include a flat interior. U.S. Pat. No. 6,166,053, to Seibenberg, reports "comfort fit" bands including a curved interior as reported in and shown in FIG. 2 therein. A ring interior including an annular circumferential groove is reported by U.S. Pat. No. 6,701,618, to Gefen.

Methods of fabricating rings and other jewelry items are known to those skilled in the art, and are set forth, for instance, in "The AJM Guide to Lost-Wax Casting" (MJSA/AJM Press); Mulock, J., "Cast-A-Way: The Complete Lost Wax Process for the Amateur or Professional Jeweler"; Romanoff, P., "The Complete Handbook of Centrifugal Casting"; and Romanoff, P., "The Art and Science of Centrifugal Casting Metal."

 Use of gemstones, enameling, engraving, and finishing techniques in jewelry has also been described. Gemstone-setting techniques are described in Wooding, R. R., "Diamond Setting Manual Procedures and Techniques"; Wooding, R. R., "Diamond-Setting: The Professional Approach"; Wooding, R. R., "Bead Setting Diamonds with Pave Applications"; and Wooding, R. R., "Channel Setting Diamonds with Illustrated Procedures." Jewelry finishing is described, for example, in Hoch, "Tumble Finishing for Handmade Jewelry." Engraving of jewelry is described, for example, in Meek, J. B., "The Art of Engraving." Electroplating and electroforming techniques are described, for example, in "Midas.RTM. Plating Guide," Third Edition, produced by Rio Grande. Enameling techniques are described, for example, in McGrath, J., "First Steps in Enameling"; Werge-Hartley, J., "Enamelling on Precious Metals"; Cohen, K. L., "The Art of Fine Enameling"; and Matthews, G. L., "Enamels, Enameling, Enamelists." Jewelry may also be constructed by die-striking or stamping, as discussed in McGrath, J., "The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques."

 A secure fit is often desirable in a ring to prevent inadvertent loss of the ring. Preferably the fit of the ring is not so secure that the wearer experiences discomfort. Other personal ornament items may be designed to effect different fit characteristics including a secure fit similar to that desirable in a ring. For example, bracelets or watch bands may be constructed to have a snug, or tight, fit.