Multi-Configuration Jewelry Piece

Abstract

The present disclosure describes a multi-configuration jewelry piece. The multi-configuration jewelry piece has a band with a first end and a second end, a first housing, and a second housing. The first housing couples to the first end. The second housing couples to the second end. Each of the first housing and the second housing define a cavity. The cavity houses a first magnet and a second magnet. The first magnets and the second magnets are configured to join the first housing to the second housing. Each of the first magnet and the second magnet has a north pole and a south pole. The north pole of the first magnet and the south pole of the second magnet face a first direction. The south pole of the first magnet and the north pole of the second magnet face a second direction opposite the first direction.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multi-configuration jewelry piece comprising:
 a band having a first end and a second end;   a first housing coupled to the first end and a second housing coupled to the second end, each of the first housing and the second housing having a cavity defined by a top wall, a sidewall, and a bottom wall, wherein the top wall and the bottom wall are secured to the sidewall; and   wherein the cavity houses a first magnet and a second magnet configured to join the first housing to the second housing, each of the first magnet and the second magnet having a north pole and a south pole, wherein, in the first housing, the north pole of the first magnet and the south pole of the second magnet are adjacent to the top wall, and, in the second housing, the south pole of the first magnet and the north pole of the second magnet are adjacent to the bottom wall.   
     
     
         2 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 1 , wherein the band, the first housing, and the second housing are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of sterling silver, copper, brass, plastic, rubber, fabric cord, and silicone. 
     
     
         3 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 1 , wherein the first housing is coupled to the first end and the second housing is coupled to the second end with a clasp selected from the group consisting of a hook and eye clasp, a split ring clasp, a lobster clasp, and a spring ring clasp. 
     
     
         4 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 1 , wherein the band tapers to a point at each of the first end and the second end. 
     
     
         5 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 1 , wherein the band is crocheted. 
     
     
         6 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 1 , wherein the band is removeable and replaceable. 
     
     
         7 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 1 , wherein the band is removeable such that the first housing and the second housing are configured to attach to an ear as an earring attachment. 
     
     
         8 . A multi-configuration jewelry piece comprising:
 a band having a first end and a second end;   a first housing coupled to the first end, the first housing defining a first cavity;   a second housing coupled to the second end, the second housing defining a second cavity; and   each of the first cavity and the second cavity housing a first magnet and a second magnet configured to join the first housing to the second housing, each of the first magnet and the second magnet having a north pole and a south pole, wherein, in the first housing, the north pole of the first magnet and the south pole of the second magnet face a first direction, and, in the second housing, the south pole of the first magnet and the north pole of the second magnet face a second direction opposite the first direction.   
     
     
         9 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 8 , wherein the band, the first housing, and the second housing are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of sterling silver, copper, brass, plastic, rubber, fabric cord, and silicone. 
     
     
         10 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 8 , wherein the first housing is coupled to the first end and the second housing is coupled to the second end with a clasp selected from the group consisting of a hook and eye clasp, a split ring clasp, a lobster clasp, and a spring ring clasp. 
     
     
         11 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 8 , wherein the band tapers to a point at each of the first end and the second end. 
     
     
         12 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 8 , wherein the band is crocheted. 
     
     
         13 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 8 , wherein the band is removeable and replaceable. 
     
     
         14 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 8 , wherein the band is removeable such that the first housing and the second housing are configured to attach to an ear as an earring attachment. 
     
     
         15 . A multi-configuration jewelry piece comprising:
 a band having a first end and a second end;   a first housing coupled to the first end, the first housing defining a first cavity;   a second housing coupled to the second end, the second housing defining a second cavity; and   each of the first cavity and the second cavity housing a first magnet and a second magnet configured to join the first housing to the second housing, wherein the orientation of the first magnet and the second magnet of the first cavity and orientation of the first magnet and the second magnet of the second cavity create magnetic attraction when the first housing is near the second housing.   
     
     
         16 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 15 , wherein the band, the first housing, and the second housing are comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of sterling silver, copper, brass, plastic, rubber, fabric cord, and silicone. 
     
     
         17 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 15 , wherein the first housing is coupled to the first end and the second housing is coupled to the second end with a clasp selected from the group consisting of a hook and eye clasp, a split ring clasp, a lobster clasp, and a spring ring clasp. 
     
     
         18 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 15 , wherein the band tapers to a point at each of the first end and the second end. 
     
     
         19 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 15 , wherein the band is removeable and replaceable. 
     
     
         20 . The multi-configuration jewelry piece of  claim 15 , wherein the band is removeable such that the first housing and the second housing are configured to attach to an ear as an earring attachment.