Relationship indicator jewelry and method

Abstract

Relationship indicator jewelry ( 1 ) having a base ( 2 ) and a colored status indicator insert ( 3 ). The base ( 2 ) has at least one aperture ( 4 ) located thereon to permit viewing of the colored indicator insert ( 3 ) and at least one slot ( 5 ) for insertion of the insert ( 3 ). The colored insert ( 3 ) is used to indicate the relationship status of a wearer. For example, a red insert ( 3 ) may be used to indicate that the wearer is in a serious, committed relationship and is not available; a yellow insert ( 3 ) may be used to indicate that the wearer is currently dating but is still looking to date other individuals; a green insert ( 3 ) may be used to indicate that the wearer is not dating and is looking to date and a multi-colored insert ( 3 ) may be used to indicate that the wearer is seeking a same-sex relationship.

1 . Relationship indicator jewelry comprising:
 a circular base having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined diameter;   said circular base having at least one slot located thereon;   an insert insertable into said circular base;   said circular insert having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined diameter;   said insert thickness is less than said base thickness;   said insert diameter is less than said insert diameter; and   said insert has at least one predetermined color wherein said at least one predetermined color indicates a wearer's relationship status when said insert is located within said base.   
   
   
       2 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  wherein:
 said base has at least one aperture.   
   
   
       3 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  wherein:
 said insert has at least one design located thereon.   
   
   
       4 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 2  wherein:
 said insert has at least one design located thereon.   
   
   
       5 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is red.   
   
   
       6 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 2  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is red.   
   
   
       7 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is green.   
   
   
       8 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 2  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is green.   
   
   
       9 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is multi-colored.   
   
   
       10 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 2  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is multi-colored.   
   
   
       11 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  wherein:
 said relationship indicator jewelry is worn on a person's finger.   
   
   
       12 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  wherein:
 said relationship indicator jewelry is worn on a person's arm.   
   
   
       13 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 1  further comprising:
 at least one loop located on said base.   
   
   
       14 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 13  wherein:
 said relationship indicator jewelry is worn on a necklace.   
   
   
       15 . Relationship indicator jewelry comprising:
 a circular base having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined diameter;   said circular base having at least one slot located thereon;   said base having at least one aperture located thereon;   an insert insertable into said circular base;   said circular insert having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined diameter;   said insert thickness is less than said base thickness;   said insert diameter is less than said insert diameter; and   said insert has at least one predetermined color wherein said at least one predetermined color indicates a wearer's relationship status when said insert is located within said base.   
   
   
       16 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 15  wherein:
 said insert has at least one design located thereon.   
   
   
       17 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 15  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is red.   
   
   
       18 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 15  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is green.   
   
   
       19 . The relationship indicator jewelry of  claim 15  wherein:
 said insert at least one predetermined color is multi-colored.   
   
   
       20 . A method for indicating a relationship status of a wearer using jewelry comprising a circular base having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined diameter; said circular base having at least one slot located thereon; an insert insertable into said circular base; said circular insert having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined diameter; said insert thickness is less than said base thickness; said insert diameter is less than said insert diameter; and said insert has at least one predetermined color wherein said at least one predetermined color indicates a wearer's relationship status when said insert is located within said base, said method comprising the steps of:
 a. inserting said insert into said circular base;   b. wearing said relationship indicator jewelry; and   b. viewing said insert wherein said insert indicates a wearer's relationship status.