Methods and apparatus for jewelry

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for jewelry may comprise an insert system for insertion into a locket system. The insert system may include a rotation inhibitor adapted to inhibit rotation of the insert system within the locket.

1 . An interchangeable locket insert system for insertion into a locket having an interior surface having an interior wall, comprising:
 a main body; and   a rotation inhibitor coupled to the main body, wherein the rotation inhibitor is adapted to inhibit rotation of the main body within the locket.   
     
     
         2 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 1 , wherein the main body comprises:
 a rim having an outside edge slightly smaller than the interior wall; and   an inner design element disposed interior to the rim;   wherein the rim and the inner design element define at least one aperture, wherein the aperture is sized to transmit a substantial amount of light through the locket insert.   
     
     
         3 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 2 , wherein the aperture has a greater area than the inner design element. 
     
     
         4 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 1 , wherein the rotation inhibitor comprises a frictional material adapted to frictionally engage the interior surface of the locket. 
     
     
         5 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 2 , wherein a groove is defined in the rim, and the frictional material is disposed at least partially within the groove and adjacent the interior surface. 
     
     
         6 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 1 , wherein the rotation inhibitor comprises a locking mechanism adapted to interlock with the interior surface. 
     
     
         7 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 1 , wherein the rotation inhibitor comprises an o-ring. 
     
     
         8 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 7 , wherein the o-ring comprises silicone. 
     
     
         9 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 1 , wherein the rotation inhibitor is adapted to control or prevent substantial rotation along the axis of an interior portion of the locket system. 
     
     
         10 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 1 , wherein the insert portion comprises an operable member. 
     
     
         11 . The interchangeable locket insert system of  claim 10 , wherein operable member is a pull tab. 
     
     
         12 . An insert for insertion into a locket having an interior surface having an interior wall, comprising:
 a main body, comprising:
 a rim, comprising an outer cylindrical surface:
 having a slightly smaller diameter than the interior wall; and 
 defining a groove; 
 
   a rotation inhibitor disposed in the groove and protruding beyond the outer cylindrical surface, wherein rotation inhibitor is adapted to engage the interior wall of the locket.   
     
     
         13 . The insert for insertion into a locket of  claim 12 , wherein the main body further comprises an inner design element disposed interior to the rim. 
     
     
         14 . The insert for insertion into a locket of  claim 13  wherein the rim and the inner design element define at least one aperture configured to transmit light through the insert. 
     
     
         15 . The insert for insertion into a locket of  claim 12 , wherein the rotation inhibitor is adapted to control or prevent substantial rotation along the axis of an interior portion of the locket system. 
     
     
         16 . The insert for insertion into a locket of  claim 15 , wherein the rotation inhibitor is an o-ring. 
     
     
         17 . The insert for insertion into a locket of  claim 12 , wherein the insert comprises an operable member. 
     
     
         18 . The insert for insertion into a locket of  claim 16 , wherein the operable member comprises a pull tab.