Interchangeable Jewelry Bands

Abstract

A method for applying jewelry especially in connection with functional items such as medical alert bracelets and replaces the cumbersome and difficult to open traditional clasps. The clasps can hold tight, yet allow those without fine motor skills to easily clasp and unclasp the jewelry.

1 . A method for applying or removing jewelry for encircling a member of the body comprising:
 (i) providing a functional element having at least a first magnetic member in association therewith;   (ii) providing a band having at least a second magnetic member in association therewith;   (iii) the second magnetic member further comprising a lever;   (iv) coupling the first magnetic member with the second magnetic member closing the band around the member of the body.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the magnetic members are at the ends of the functional element. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the functional element is a medical sign. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the functional element has means to prevent attachment to other objects. 
     
     
         5 . A piece of jewelry that comprises:
 (i) a functional element having at least a first magnetic member in association therewith;   (ii) a band having at least a second magnetic member in association therewith;   (iii) the second magnetic member further comprising a lever;   
       coupling the first magnetic member with the second magnetic member closing the band around the member of the body.