Oval gemstone arrangements with settings

Abstract

A multi-stone oval setting having four substantially triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds therein and two substantially rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds therein and held together in the setting to produce the appearance of an overall oval-shaped gemstone. The multi-stone oval setting includes a prong assembly having four prong members and one or more curved side rail members connected to the four prong members to form an oval-shaped setting. The oval-shaped setting also includes a first crossbar member with first and second insert retaining edges formed therein and extending in a first direction; and having a second crossbar member with third and fourth insert retaining edges formed therein and being parallel to the first crossbar member and also extending in the first direction; and having a third crossbar member being perpendicular to the first and second crossbar members and extending in a second direction. The crossbar members form six seating areas for receiving therein each of the six gemstones or diamonds. Additionally, each of the four prong members are used for engaging the gemstones or diamonds in order to keep the four gemstones or diamonds seated within each of the four seating areas of the outer rows of the oval-shaped setting.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A multi-stone oval setting for receiving four substantially triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds and two substantially rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said setting, comprising: 
 a) a prong assembly having four prong members;    b) one or more curved side rail member connected to said four prong members to form an oval-shaped setting;    c) said oval-shaped setting having a first crossbar member with first and second insert means formed therein and extending in a first direction; and having a second crossbar member with third and fourth insert means formed therein and being parallel to said first crossbar and also extending in said first direction; and having a third crossbar member being perpendicular to said first and second crossbar members and extending in a second direction;    d) said first and second crossbar members each being connected at their respective ends thereof to two opposed side rail members of said curved side rail members and said third crossbar member being connected at its respective ends thereof to the other two opposed side rail members of said curved side rail members for forming six seating areas;    e) each of said six seating areas for receiving therein each of said six gemstones or diamonds within each of said six seating areas; said six seating areas defining two outer rows of gemstones or diamonds and an inner row of gemstones or diamonds;    f) said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds each having two side walls and a curved outer wall and three corners, respectively;    g) said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds each having three side walls and a curved outer wall and four corners, respectively;    h) each of said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds having at least one of said side walls formed with a groove therein for engaging said first or fourth insert means of said first and second crossbar members for seating two of said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in each of said two outer rows and for supporting said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said outer rows of said oval-shaped setting;    i) each of said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds having two parallel side walls of said side walls formed with a groove therein for engaging said second or third insert means of said first and second crossbar members for seating said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said inner row and for supporting said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said inner row of said oval-shaped setting; and    j) each of said four prong members for engaging said gemstones or diamonds to keep said four gemstones or diamonds seated within each of said four seating areas of said outer rows of said oval-shaped setting.    
     
     
         2 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein each of said four prong members engage said curved outer walls of each of said gemstones or diamonds within each of said two outer rows in order to keep said four gemstones or diamonds seated within said four seating areas of said two outer rows of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         3 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 2 , wherein each of said four prong members engage each of said gemstones or diamonds at a mid-point along said curved outer walls for keeping said four gemstones or diamonds seated within said four seating areas of said outer rows of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         4 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein each of said two outer rows of said four seating areas each have a triangular-shape for receiving each of said triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds therein.  
     
     
         5 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said first, second, third and fourth insert means include first, second, third and fourth retaining insert edge members, respectively.  
     
     
         6 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said curved outer wall of said triangular-shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle alpha (α) in the range of 50° to 80° with a preferred elliptical arc angle alpha (α) of 65°.  
     
     
         7 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said curved outer wall of said rectangular-shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle beta (β) in the range of 30° to 50° with a preferred elliptical arc angle beta (β) of 40°.  
     
     
         8 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said prong assembly includes a lower support frame having one or more curved side frame members connected to said four prong members to form a bottom gallery.  
     
     
         9 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 8 , wherein said bottom gallery includes a bottom gallery crossbar member.  
     
     
         10 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 9 , wherein said bottom gallery cross member is integrally attached to a connecting bar member for attachment to a jewelry holding member for forming a piece of jewelry.  
     
     
         11 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 10 , wherein said connecting bar member is attached to a jewelry holding member to form a ring, a pin, a brooch, a pendant, a clasp, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet or earrings.  
     
     
         12 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said multi-stone oval setting is made from gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or other precious metals.  
     
     
         13 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 1 , wherein said multi-stone oval setting is made into different size settings based upon the weight of the six gemstones or diamonds, said total weight being in the range of 0.36 to 4.0 carats.  
     
     
         14 . A multi-stone oval setting for receiving four substantially triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds and two substantially rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said setting, comprising: 
 a) a prong assembly having four pairs of prong members;    b) one or more curved side rail member connected to said four pairs of prong members to form an oval-shaped setting;    c) said oval-shaped setting having a first crossbar member with first and second insert means formed therein and extending in a first direction; and having a second crossbar member with third and fourth insert means formed therein and being parallel to said first crossbar and also extending in said first direction; and having a third crossbar member being perpendicular to said first and second crossbar members and extending in a second direction;    d) said first and second crossbar members each being connected at their respective ends thereof to two opposed side rail members of said curved side rail members and said third crossbar member being connected at its respective ends thereof to the other two opposed side rail members of said curved side rail members for forming six seating areas;    e) each of said six seating areas for receiving therein each of said six gemstones or diamonds within each of said six seating areas; said six seating areas defining two outer rows of gemstones or diamonds and an inner row of gemstones or diamonds;    f) said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds each having two side walls and a curved outer wall and three corners, respectively;    g) said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds each having three side walls and a curved outer wall and four corners, respectively;    h) each of said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds having at least one of said side walls formed with a groove therein for engaging said first or fourth insert means of said first and second crossbar members for seating two of said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in each of said two outer rows and for supporting said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said outer rows of said oval-shaped setting;    i) each of said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds having two parallel side walls of said side walls formed with a groove therein for engaging said second or third insert means of said first and second crossbar members for seating said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said inner row and for supporting said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said inner row of said oval-shaped setting; and    j) each of said four pairs of prong members for engaging said gemstones or diamonds to keep said four gemstones or diamonds seated within each of said four seating areas of said outer rows of said oval-shaped setting.    
     
     
         15 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein each of said four pairs of prong members engage said curved outer walls of each of said gemstones or diamonds within each of said two outer rows in order to keep said four gemstones or diamonds seated within said four seating areas of said two outer rows of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         16 . a multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 15 , wherein each of said four pairs of prong members engage each of said gemstones or diamonds at a mid-point along said curved outer walls for keeping said four gemstones or diamonds seated within said four seating areas of said outer rows of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         17 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein each of said two outer rows of said four seating areas each have a triangular-shape for receiving each of said triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds therein.  
     
     
         18 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein said first, second, third and fourth insert means include first, second, third and fourth retaining insert edge members, respectively.  
     
     
         19 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein said curved outer wall of said triangular-shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle alpha (α) in the range of 50° to 80° with a preferred elliptical arc angle alpha (α) of 65°.  
     
     
         20 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein said curved outer wall of said rectangular-shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle beta (β) in the range of 30° to 50° with a preferred elliptical arc angle beta (β) of 40°.  
     
     
         21 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein said prong assembly includes a lower support frame having one or more curved side frame members connected to said four pairs of prong members to form a bottom gallery.  
     
     
         22 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 21 , wherein said bottom gallery includes a bottom gallery crossbar member.  
     
     
         23 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 22 , wherein said bottom gallery cross member is integrally attached to a connecting bar member for attachment to a jewelry holding member for forming a piece of jewelry.  
     
     
         24 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 23 , wherein said connecting bar member is attached to a jewelry holding member to form a ring, a pin, a brooch, a pendant, a clasp, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet or earrings.  
     
     
         25 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein aid multi-stone round setting is made from gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or other precious metals.  
     
     
         26 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 14 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made into different size settings based upon the weight of the six gemstones or diamonds, said total weight being in the range of 0.36 to 4.0 carats.  
     
     
         27 . A multi-stone oval setting for receiving four substantially triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds and two substantially rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said setting, comprising: 
 a) an end cap holding assembly having two end cap holding members;    b) one or more curved side rail members connected to said two end cap holding members to form an oval-shaped setting;    c) said oval-shaped setting having a first crossbar member with first and second insert means formed therein and extending in a first direction; and having a second crossbar member with third and fourth insert means formed therein and being parallel to said first crossbar and also extending in said first direction; and having a third crossbar member being perpendicular to said first and second crossbar members and extending in a second direction;    d) said first and second crossbar members each being connected at their respective ends thereof to two opposed side rail members of said curved side rail members and said third crossbar member being connected at its respective ends thereof to the outer two opposed side rail members of said curved side rail members for forming six seating areas;    e) each of said six seating areas for receiving therein each of said six gemstones or diamonds within each of said six seating areas; said six seating areas defining two outer rows of gemstones or diamonds and an inner row of gemstones or diamonds;    f) said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds each having two side walls and a curved outer wall and three corners, respectively;    g) said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds each having three side walls and a curved outer wall and four corners respectively;    h) each of said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds having at least one of said side walls formed with a groove therein for engaging said first or fourth insert means of said first and second crossbar members for seating two of said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in each of said two outer rows and for supporting said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said outer rows and for supporting said four triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said outer rows of said oval-shaped setting;    i) each of said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds having two parallel side walls of said side walls formed with a groove therein for engaging said second or third insert means of said first and second crossbar members for seating said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said inner row and for supporting said two rectangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds in said inner row of said oval-shaped setting; and    j) each of said two end cap holding members for engaging said gemstones or diamonds to keep said four gemstones or diamonds seated within each of said four seating areas of said outer rows of said oval-shaped setting.    
     
     
         28 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 27 , wherein each of said two end cap holding members engage said curved outer walls of each of said gemstones or diamonds within each of said two outer rows in order to keep said four gemstones or diamonds seated within said four seating areas of said two outer rows of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         29 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 28 , wherein each of said two end cap members engage each of said gemstones or diamonds at a mid-point along said curved outer walls for keeping said four gemstones or diamonds seated within said four seating areas of said outer rows of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         30 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 28 , wherein each of said two outer rows of said four seating areas each have a triangular-shape for receiving each of said triangular-shaped gemstones or diamonds therein.  
     
     
         31 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 27 , wherein said first, second, third and fourth insert means include first, second, third and fourth retaining insert edge members, respectively.  
     
     
         32 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 27 , wherein said curved outer wall of said triangular-shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle alpha (α) in the range of 50° to 80° with a preferred elliptical arc angle alpha (α) of 65°.  
     
     
         33 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 27 , wherein said curved outer wall of said rectangular-shaped gemstone or diamond includes a elliptical arc angle beta (β) in the range of 30° to 50° with a preferred elliptical arc angle beta (β) of 40°.  
     
     
         34 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 27 , wherein said prong assembly includes a lower support frame having one or more curved side frame members connected to said four prong members to form a bottom gallery.  
     
     
         35 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 34 , wherein said bottom gallery includes a bottom gallery crossbar member.  
     
     
         36 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 35 , wherein said bottom gallery cross member is integrally attached to a connecting bar member for attachment to a jewelry holding member for forming a piece of jewelry.  
     
     
         37 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 36 , wherein said connecting bar member is attached to a jewelry holding member to form a ring, a pin, a brooch, a pendant, a clasp, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet or earrings.  
     
     
         38 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 27 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made from gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or other precious metals.  
     
     
         39 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 27 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made into different size settings based upon the weight of the six gemstones or diamonds, said total weight being in the range of 0.36 to 4.0 carats.  
     
     
         40 . A multi-stone oval setting for receiving two substantially semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds in said setting, comprising: 
 a) a prong assembly having four pairs of prong members;    b) one or more curved side rail members connected to said four prong members to form an oval-shaped setting;    c) a center crossbar member connected at the ends thereof to said curved side rail members for forming two seating areas; said crossbar member having first and second insert means;    d) said two seating areas each for receiving one of said two gemstones or diamonds;    e) said two semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds each having one side wall and a curved outer wall and two corners, respectively;    f) each of said two semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds having said side wall with a groove formed therein for engaging said first or second insert means of said center crossbar member for seating each of said semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds within each of said two seating areas and for supporting said two gemstones or diamonds in said two seating areas; and    g) each of said four prong members for engaging said two gemstones or diamonds to keep said two gemstones or diamonds seated within said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.    
     
     
         41 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 40 , wherein each of said four prong members engage said curved outer walls of each of said gemstones or diamonds to keep said two gemstones or diamonds seated within said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         42 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 41 , wherein each of said four prong members engage each of said gemstones or diamonds at a mid-point along said curved outer wall for keeping said four gemstones or diamonds seated within said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         43 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 40 , wherein each of said two seating areas each have a semi-circular shape for receiving two of said semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds therein.  
     
     
         44 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 40 , wherein said first and second insert means include first and second retaining insert edge members.  
     
     
         45 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 40 , wherein said curved outer wall of said semi-circular shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle gamma (γ) in the range of 175° to 185° with a preferred elliptical arc angle gamma (γ) of 180°.  
     
     
         46 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 40 , wherein said prong assembly includes a lower support frame having one or more curved side frame members connected to said four prong members to form a bottom gallery.  
     
     
         47 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 46 , wherein said bottom gallery includes a bottom gallery crossbar member.  
     
     
         48 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 47 , wherein said bottom gallery cross member is integrally attached to a connecting bar member for attachment to a jewelry holding member for forming a piece of jewelry.  
     
     
         49 . 12. A multi-stone round setting in accordance with  claim 48 . wherein said connecting bar member is attached to a jewelry holding member to form a ring, a pin, a brooch, a pendant, a clasp, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet or earrings.  
     
     
         50 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 40 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made from gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or other precious metals.  
     
     
         51 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 40 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made into different size settings based upon the weight of the two gemstones or diamonds, said total weight being in the range of 0.36 to 4.0 carats.  
     
     
         52 . A multi-stone oval setting for receiving two substantially semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds in said setting, comprising: 
 a) a prong assembly having four pairs of prong members;    b) one or more curved side rail members connected to said four pairs of prong members to form an oval-shaped setting;    c) a center crossbar member connected at the ends thereof to said curved side rail members for forming two seating areas; said crossbar member having first and second insert means;    d) said two seating areas each for receiving said two gemstones or diamonds;    e) said two semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds each having one side wall and a curved outerwall and three comers, respectively;    f) each of said two semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds having said side wall with a groove formed therein for engaging said first or second insert means of said center crossbar member for seating each of said semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds within each of said two seating areas and for supporting said four gemstones or diamonds in said two seating areas; and    g) each of said four pairs of prong members for engaging said two gemstones or diamonds to keep said two gemstones or diamonds seated within said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.    
     
     
         53 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 52 , wherein each of said four pairs of prong members engage said curved outer walls of each of said gemstones or diamonds to keep said two gemstone or diamonds seated within said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         54 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 53 , wherein each of said four pairs of prong members engage each of said gemstones or diamonds at a mid-point along said curved outer wall for keeping said two gemstones or diamonds seated within said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         55 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 52 , wherein each of said two seating areas each have a semi-circular shape for receiving each of said semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds therein.  
     
     
         56 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 52 , wherein said first and second insert means include first and second retaining insert edge members.  
     
     
         57 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 52 , wherein said curved outer wall of said semi-circular shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle gamma (γ) in the range of 175° to 185° with a preferred elliptical arc angle gamma (γ) of 180°.  
     
     
         58 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 52 , wherein said prong assembly includes a lower support frame having one or more curved side frame members connected to said four prong members to form a bottom gallery.  
     
     
         59 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 58 , wherein said bottom gallery includes a bottom gallery crossbar member.  
     
     
         60 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 59 , wherein said bottom gallery cross member is integrally attached to a connecting bar member for attachment to a jewelry holding member for forming a piece of jewelry.  
     
     
         61 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 60 , wherein said connecting bar member is attached to a jewelry holding member to form a ring, a pin, a brooch, a pendant, a clasp, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet or earrings.  
     
     
         62 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 52 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made from gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or other precious metals.  
     
     
         63 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 52 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made into different size settings based upon the weight of the two gemstones or diamonds, said total weight being in the range of 0.36 to 4.0 carats.  
     
     
         64 . A multi-stone oval setting for receiving two substantially semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds in said setting, comprising: 
 a) an end cap holding assembly having two end cap holding members;    b) one or more curved side rail members connected to said two end cap holding members to form an oval-shaped setting;    c) a center crossbar member connected at the ends thereof to said curved side rail members for forming two seating areas; said crossbar member having first and second insert means;    d) said two seating areas each for receiving one of said two gemstones or diamonds;    e) said two semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds each having one side wall and a curved outerwall and two comers, respectively;    f) each of said two semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds having said side wall with a groove formed therein for engaging said first or second insert means of said center crossbar member for seating each of said semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds within each of said two seating areas and for supporting said two gemstones or diamonds in said two seating areas; and    g) each of said two end cap holding members for engaging said two gemstones or diamonds to keep said two gemstones or diamonds seated within said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.    
     
     
         65 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 57 , wherein each of said two end cap holding members engage two adjacent corners of two adjacent gemstones or diamonds to keep said two gemstones or diamonds seated within each of said two seating areas of said multi-stone oval setting.  
     
     
         66 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 43 , wherein each of said two seating areas each have a semi-circular shape for receiving two of said semi-circular shaped gemstones or diamonds therein.  
     
     
         67 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 43 , wherein said first and second insert means include first and second retaining insert edge members.  
     
     
         68 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 64 , wherein said curved outer wall of said semi-circular shaped gemstone or diamond includes an elliptical arc angle gamma (γ) in the range of 175° to 185° with a preferred elliptical arc angle gamma (γ) of 180°.  
     
     
         69 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 43 , wherein said prong assembly includes a lower support frame having one or more curved side frame members connected to said four prong members to form a bottom gallery.  
     
     
         70 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 69 , wherein said bottom gallery includes a bottom gallery crossbar member.  
     
     
         71 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with claim  70 , wherein said bottom gallery cross member is integrally attached to a connecting bar member for attachment to a jewelry holding member for forming a piece of jewelry.  
     
     
         72 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with claim  71 , wherein said connecting bar member is attached to a jewelry holding member to form a ring, a pin, a brooch, a pendant, a clasp, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet or earrings.  
     
     
         73 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 64 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made from gold, silver, platinum, palladium, or other precious metals.  
     
     
         74 . A multi-stone oval setting in accordance with  claim 64 , wherein said multi-stone round setting is made into different size settings based upon the weight of the two gemstones or diamonds, said total weight being in the range 0.36 to 4.0 carats.