Ring ensemble

Abstract

This invention relates to a mechanism for engaging two rings such as to prevent rotation and pivoting while being worn on a finger. The mechanism of this invention also allows the rings to be displayed on a pedestal, such as found in jewelry stores, without the rings losing alignment. The engaging mechanism is presented in the shape of a romantic symbol appropriate to the ring set and also provides a visually appealing effect when one ring is worn alone.

1 . A ring ensemble comprising a first ring having a single axially protruding shaped element on either a first or a second side and a second ring having a single corresponding shaped aperture on either a first or a second side for receiving said element, in which said element inserts into said aperture, engaging said first and second rings, preventing radial spinning and axial twisting of the first and second rings when worn together on a finger and can be engaged or disengaged without removal of the ring ensemble from the finger, wherein the first and second rings will separate when a force of between 5 and 100 grams is applied at a right angle to a gemstone setting of either the first or the second ring and perpendicular to a finger on which they are worn.  
   
   
       2 . The ring ensemble of  claim 1 , wherein said force to separate the first and the second ring is between 10 and 50 grams.  
   
   
       3 . The ring ensemble of  claim 1 , wherein said first ring is a wedding ring and said second ring is an engagement ring.  
   
   
       4 . The ring ensemble of  claim 3 , wherein said shaped element and shaped aperture are decorative.  
   
   
       5 . The ring ensemble of  claim 3  wherein said shaped element and said shaped aperture have no flat surfaces.  
   
   
       6 . The ring ensemble of  claim 3  wherein said shaped element and shaped aperture have no square comers.  
   
   
       7 . The ring ensemble of  claim 4 , wherein said shaped element and shaped aperture are heart-shaped.  
   
   
       8 . A ring ensemble comprising a first ring having a single axially protruding shaped element on both first and second sides and a second ring having a single corresponding shaped aperture on both first and second sides for receiving said element, in which said element inserts into said aperture, engaging said first and second rings, preventing radial spinning and axial twisting of the rings when worn together on a finger and can be engaged or disengaged without removal of the ring ensemble from the finger, wherein the first and second rings will separate when a force of between 5 and 100 grams is applied at a right angle to a gemstone setting on either the first or the second ring and perpendicular to a finger on which they are worn.  
   
   
       9 . The ring ensemble of  claim 8 , wherein said first ring is a wedding ring and said second ring is an engagement ring.  
   
   
       10 . The ring ensemble of  claim 8 , wherein said force to separate the first and the second ring is between 10 and 50 grams.  
   
   
       11 . The ring ensemble of  claim 9 , wherein said shaped element and shaped aperture are decorative.  
   
   
       12 . The ring ensemble of  claim 11 , wherein said shaped element and aperture are heart-shaped.  
   
   
       13 . A ring ensemble comprising a first ring having a single axially protruding shaped element on both first and second sides and a second ring having a single corresponding shaped aperture on both first and second sides for receiving said element, in which said element inserts into said aperture, engaging said first and second rings, preventing radial spinning and axial twisting of the rings when displayed on a ring mounting pedestal, wherein the first and second rings will separate when a force of between 5 and 100 grams is applied at a right angle to a gemstone setting on either the first or the second ring and perpendicular to a pedestal on which they are displayed.  
   
   
       14 . The ring ensemble of  claim 13 , wherein said first ring is a wedding ring and said second ring is an engagement ring.  
   
   
       15 . The ring ensemble of  claim 14 , wherein said shaped element and aperture are decorative.  
   
   
       16 . The ring ensemble of  claim 15 , wherein said shaped element and aperture are heart-shaped.