Illusion display

Abstract

A thin, flat, transparent, clear plastic or other platform with suitable legs to support a faceted stone or other object in order that said faceted stone or other object can be viewed in its entirety either in a suitable container or standing alone. Said platform to allow alignment of various shapes by means of a centered hole or holes allowing faceted stones or other objects to protrude in part.

I claim:  
     
         1 . A platform comprising a flat surface with a centered hole. Said platforms when enclosed in suitable containers allow viewing as if items are suspended in air. Said platform supported by legs which are part of said platform.  
     
     
         2 . Centered hole maintains alignment so that cut stone or other object does not move.  
     
     
         3 . Said platform being transparent allows for a descriptive insert to be viewed clearly.  
     
     
         4 . Superior claimed display enhances sales function.  
     
     
         5 . As an additional function said platform can be used as a stand alone display independent of any container.  
     
     
         6 . Said platform to be manufactured in various configurations to accommodate various available containers.