Jewelry box

Abstract

An apparatus for stimulating the fluorescence of a gemstone jewelry piece is disclosed. The apparatus uses a container or box to hold all the necessary components including an ultra-violet energy source which provides the ultra-violet energy used in stimulating the gemstone jewelry piece. The energy source may be powered by either a rechargeable or non-rechargeable battery. The gemstone jewelry piece's fluorescence is stimulated and emitted upon application of the ultra-violet energy.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apparatus for stimulating the fluorescence of a gemstone jewelry piece, comprising:
 a box for said gemstone jewelry piece;   a pad positioned within said box and for placing said gemstone jewelry piece;   an ultra-violet energy source within said box, wherein said ultra-violet energy source is optimally positioned in relation to said gemstone jewelry piece;   a battery positioned below said pad wherein said battery is used to power said ultra-violet energy source; and   a switch for energizing said ultra-violet energy source.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein said battery is rechargeable. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , further comprising a battery charger port. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said switch is a pressure switch. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said switch is an automatic switch that energizes said ultra-violet energy source when said box is opened. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein said pad is interchangeable and reversible.