Ornament

Abstract

An ornament system comprising: a base, a lid, and a hinge. The base and lid are substantially hemispherical and are connected via a hinge. When in a closed configuration, the hemispheric base and lid may meet at their widest points, creating a substantially spherical appearance. The inside of the base may contain an inset mount which may be configured to hold a piece of jewelry. Beneath the inset mount may be an inset mount base which contains a stabilization weight that, in conjunction with a flat portion on the bottom end of the base, substantially prevent the ornament system from falling over.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An ornament comprising:
 a base;   a lid; and   a weighted component:   wherein said base comprises a substantially flat bottom;   wherein said base and said lid are each substantially hemispherical; and   wherein said base and said lid are connected by a hinge on a rear portion of said base and said lid;   wherein said weighted component is affixed to an interior portion of said base that is opposite of said hinge, such that said weighted component is a counterbalance to said lid when said lid is hingedly open relative to said base.   
     
     
         2 . (canceled) 
     
     
         3 . (canceled) 
     
     
         4 . The ornament of  claim 1 , wherein said base comprises an inset mount and an inset mount base; and
 wherein said inset mount is configured to rest upon said inset mount base.   
     
     
         5 . The ornament of  claim 4 , wherein said lid contains an insert. 
     
     
         6 . The ornament of  claim 5 , wherein a surface of said insert and a top surface of said inset mount comprise a soft material. 
     
     
         7 . The ornament of  claim 4 , wherein said inset mount comprises one or more holes. 
     
     
         8 . The ornament of  claim 4 , wherein said base comprises a plurality mounting prongs configured to engage with said inset mount base. 
     
     
         9 . The ornament of  claim 1 , further comprising a cap, wherein said cap connects to said lid. 
     
     
         10 . The ornament of  claim 9 , wherein said cap is connected to a hanger. 
     
     
         11 . The ornament of  claim 1 , wherein when said lid and base are in a closed position, said lid rests substantially flush against the base. 
     
     
         12 . The ornament of  claim 1 , wherein said weighted component has a weight that is configured to offset a center of gravity change of said ornament that is caused by said lid hingedly opening, such that said ornament is substantially prevented from tipping over by said lid hingedly opening: and
 wherein said weighted component, if any less heavy, would not offset said center of gravity change of said ornament that is caused by said lid hingedly opening.   
     
     
         13 . The ornament of  claim 1 , wherein said weighted component comprises a curved surface that matingly engages with and is in contact with said interior portion of said base.