Inventors:
Mark Robertson - Atlantic Highlands NJ, US
John Humbert - Morganville NJ, US
International Classification:
A44C017/02
Abstract:
The invention provides a setting for a precious stone comprising a support for a precious stone; contact means for establishing a contact between the support and a stone within the support; a detector for detecting a break in the contact; and an emitter for emitting a signal on detection of the break in the contact. The setting provides a means of alerting wearers of an item of jewellery that the precious stone is loose within its support.