It is thus desirable to obtain a pleasing decorative pattern by other methods and other materials that results in an article of jewelry for a wider market. Such a method, however, still requires a mounting step for each individual stone resulting in an increase in the cost of each article. For example, it is well known to include a single diamond (precious stone) with a plurality of cubic zirconia (synthetic stone) to obtain an article of jewelry with a pleasing appearance, but a reduced cost, which renders the article of jewelry more suitable for a larger market.
In the jewelry industry, combining precious or semi-precious stones with synthetic stones is well know to reduce cost. However, due to the fact that a relatively high number of jewels must be mounted to achieve the decorative pattern, it is not cost effective to manufacture such articles of jewelry for large consumer markets. Such a method results in an article of jewelry with a pleasing decorative pattern. 10/104,141 and 10/156,609 describe a method for forming an article of jewelry which includes mounting natural or man-made jewels such as precious gemstones, semiprecious gemstones and gem-like articles like enamel in designated positions within the unique pattern created to take advantage of the combination of the light Kaleidoscope effect of the pattern and the natural beauty of the jewels. 10/104,141 and 10/156,609 describe methods for forming unique patterns on an article of jewelry by diamond cutting, which include pairs of intersecting grooves each surrounded by a plurality of grooves. Many patterns may be created by diamond cutting each with a different and unique light kaleidoscope effect. Essentially, the purpose of diamond cutting is to form light reflective surfaces in different orientations to reflect light in multiple directions to create the effect of a light kaleidoscope which results in a brilliant sparkle that enhances the beauty of the article of jewelry. Diamond cutting involves the use of a very sharp, knife-like instrument which cuts into the metallic surface of an article of jewelry. Diamond cutting is a conventional jewelry making technique for creating texture surfaces on the surface of an article of jewelry made from a metal such as gold, silver, platinum and the like. Texture renders the exterior surface of an article of jewelry more brilliant.
The present invention relates to an article of jewelry that includes a decorative pattern on an outer surface thereof and a method for forming the article of jewelry. 6,772,580, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference. 6,862,898, by Ronen SELIKTAR entitled ARTICLE OF JEWELRY and a continuation-in-part of U.S.
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