Jewelry having two or more faceted stones

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a piece of jewelry, such as a ring, comprising two faceted stones of different colors, one placed on top of the other, to produce a distinctly new faceted color combination. Unique color combinations are thus achieved based on the particular stones that are used.

1 . A jewelry item comprising: 
 a first faceted stone of a first color comprising a faceted surface and a base portion;    a second faceted stone of a second color having a faceted surface and a base portion;    wherein the base portions of said first and second stones abut one another such that said first stone is positioned on top of said second stone in order to define a stone unit.    
   
   
       2 . The item of  claim 1 , further including a setting in which said stones are seated.  
   
   
       3 . The item of  claim 2 , wherein said setting includes a band for encircling said stone unit along where said base portions abut.  
   
   
       4 . The jewelry item of  claim 3 , further including a band on which said setting is mounted.  
   
   
       5 . The jewelry item of  claim 4 , wherein said setting includes a base element overlying a portion of the faceted surface of said second stone and a plurality of post elements interconnected between said band and said base element.  
   
   
       6 . The jewelry item of  claim 3 , wherein said encircling band includes a series of depending prongs for capturing at least one of said stones.  
   
   
       7 . The jewelry item of  claim 1 , wherein said first and second stones each have a similar cut.  
   
   
       8 . The jewelry item of  claim 1 , wherein each of said stones has a color selected from the group consisting of green, blue, purple, red and yellow.  
   
   
       9 . The jewelry item of  claim 5 , wherein said setting further includes a plurality of side windows, each separated from the other by one of said plurality of post elements, said windows enabling viewing of said second stone.