Gemmed sequin

Abstract

A sequin ( 4 ), comprising a carrier layer ( 1 ), a gemstone ( 2, 3 ) or a plurality of gemstones ( 2, 3 ) being arranged on one side of the carrier layer ( 1 ).

1 . A sequin, comprising a carrier layer, wherein a gemstone or a plurality of gemstones is or are arranged on one side of said carrier layer. 
   
   
       2 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said carrier layer is metallic. 
   
   
       3 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said carrier layer comprises plastics material. 
   
   
       4 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said carrier layer comprises a metal-coated plastics material layer. 
   
   
       5 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the gemstones is adhesively bonded to the carrier layer. 
   
   
       6 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the gemstones is cut. 
   
   
       7 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein at least one of the gemstones is cut with facets. 
   
   
       8 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the gemstones is made of glass. 
   
   
       9 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the gemstones is transparent or translucently colored. 
   
   
       10 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the gemstones is transparent or translucently colored. 
   
   
       11 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a plurality of gemstones is arranged in a regular pattern on the one side of said carrying layer. 
   
   
       12 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a gemstone is arranged on and completely covers the one side of said carrier layer. 
   
   
       13 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one through-hole is arranged in said carrier layer. 
   
   
       14 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein a through-hole is arranged in at least one of the gemstones. 
   
   
       15 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a reflective layer or a hologram foil is arranged between said carrier layer and between the gemstone or the gemstones. 
   
   
       16 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said carrier layer is substantially circular. 
   
   
       17 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 16 , wherein said carrier layer has a diameter of between 25 mm and 150 mm. 
   
   
       18 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the largest diameter of the gemstone or the gemstones is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm. 
   
   
       19 . The sequin as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein the largest diameter of the gemstone or the gemstones is between 0.5 mm and 5 mm. 
   
   
       20 . The use of one or more sequins as claimed in  claim 1  as a decorative element of planar textile structures, in particular of items of clothing. 
   
   
       21 . The use as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein said planar textile structures is past of an item of clothing. 
   
   
       22 . The use as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein said sequin or said sequins is or are sewn to said planar textile structure. 
   
   
       23 . The use as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein said sequin or said sequins is or are adhesively bonded, with the side of the metallic carrier layer that is remote from the gemstone or the gemstones, to the surface of the planar textile structure ( 7 ).