Magnetic charm connection for jewelry

Abstract

Jewelry charms with magnetic clasps address the challenges faced by individuals with limited fine motor skills. Traditional jewelry clasps can be difficult to use, especially for those with dexterity issues. The clasps disclosed herein are a unique solution that incorporate magnets and easy-to-grip touch points to provide a user-friendly experience, making jewelry more accessible for a broader audience. The charms can take many forms and sizes, and the strength of the connection can be manipulated by the choice and placement of magnets in the charms.

1 . A necklace, comprising:
 a band having first and second terminal ends;   a magnetic charm, said magnetic charm comprising a first portion at the first terminal end of the band and a second portion at the second terminal end;   one or more magnets positioned in one of the first and second portions of the magnetic charm, wherein the first and second portions are matingly connected to one another.   
     
     
         2 . The necklace of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more magnets are sunk into the first and second portions wherein the magnets do not extend outside of the first and second portions. 
     
     
         3 . The necklace of  claim 1 , wherein the portion of the magnetic charm without the one or more magnets comprises one or more recesses in a connection face to receive the one or more magnets. 
     
     
         4 . The necklace of  claim 3 , wherein the one or more magnets are aligned with a recess in the other of the first and second portions of the magnetic charm. 
     
     
         5 . The necklace of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more magnets extend from a connection face of the first or second portions of the magnetic charm. 
     
     
         6 . The necklace of  claim 1 , further comprising an alignment key in the first and second portions of the magnetic charm to aid in alignment thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The necklace of  claim 6 , wherein the alignment key comprises a protrusion from a connection face of the first portion that is insertable into a key recess of a connection face of the second portion. 
     
     
         8 . The necklace of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more magnets comprise neodymium. 
     
     
         9 . The necklace of  claim 1 , wherein magnets are positioned in both the first and second portions of the magnetic charm and aligned with one another to allow for the mating connection. 
     
     
         10 . The necklace of  claim 1 , wherein the first and second portions of the magnetic charm comprise a ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         11 . A magnetic charm for use with jewelry, comprising:
 a first portion comprising a first connection face;   a second portion comprising a second connection face;   one or more magnets positioned in at least one of the first or second connection faces; and   an alignment key in the first and second connection faces;   wherein the first and second portions are connectable via the one or more magnets and the alignment key in a mating manner to form a design.   
     
     
         12 . The magnetic charm of  claim 11 , wherein the design comprises a shape of a letter of the English alphabet. 
     
     
         13 . The magnetic charm of  claim 11 , wherein the first or second connection face includes one or more recesses to correspond with the one or more magnets of the other connection face to receive a portion of the one or more magnets. 
     
     
         14 . The magnetic charm of  claim 11 , wherein the first and second portions of the magnetic charm comprise a ferromagnetic material. 
     
     
         15 . The magnetic charm of  claim 11 , wherein the alignment key comprises a protrusion from one of the first and second connection faces that is insertable into a key recess of the other connection face. 
     
     
         16 . The magnetic charm of  claim 11 , further comprising connection points at both the first and second portions for connecting to terminal ends of a band to form a necklace. 
     
     
         17 . A necklace, comprising:
 a band having first and second terminal ends;   a magnetic charm, said magnetic charm comprising a first portion at the first terminal end of the band and a second portion at the second terminal end, the magnetic charm comprising an alignment key in the first and second portions;   one or more magnets positioned in one of the first and second portions of the magnetic charm, wherein the first and second portions are matingly connected to one another.   
     
     
         18 . The necklace of  claim 17 , wherein the alignment key comprises a protrusion from a connection face of the first portion that is insertable into a key recess of a connection face of the second portion. 
     
     
         19 . The necklace of  claim 17 , wherein the one or more magnets are sunk into the first and second portions wherein the magnets do not extend outside of the first and second portions. 
     
     
         20 . The necklace of  claim 17 , wherein the portion of the magnetic charm without the one or more magnets comprises one or more recesses in a connection face to receive the one or more magnets, and wherein the one or more magnets are aligned with a recess in the other of the first and second portions of the magnetic charm.