What does Pat Pending mean on jewelry?
Introduction to Jewelry Patents PEND.” or “DESIGN PAT. PEND.” (sometimes “DES. PAT. PEND.”) to indicate that the patent had been submitted and was pending approval. Once the patent was approved, companies could then stamp the patent number on the jewelry.
What does patented mean on earrings?
Jewelry patents were common in the past when jewelry designs couldn’t be copyrighted. A design patent protects the way a manufactured product looks but not the way it works or how it’s structured. Businesses can protect their intellectual property rights over an original design by applying for patent protection.
What is a French clip earring?
A French clip is a type of earring backing in which an open, wire clip fits over a post and against the earlobe. French clip backed earrings normally prevent the ear from bending downward at an unflattering angle.
Are French clip earrings for pierced ears?
Our French Clip earrings are for pierced ears and feature a hinged loop that slips over the post of the earring. This unique design is comfortable to wear, keeps earrings in place, and eliminates the need for traditional earring backs.
What is a French clasp?
Our genuine French barrettes are made in France. Most feature strong, secure, smooth base with a tension bar to hold your hair in place. The claps is made of two prongs that latch to the arm, holding your hair between the tension bar and arm. Shop France Luxe Barrettes made in France.
What are screw on earrings called?
As the name implies, screw backs refer to an earring back that needs to be screwed rather than pushed onto the backing. The earring post is threaded enabling the backing to be rotated until it is fully screwed onto the earring. Taking the earrings off, you must fully unscrew the back from the earring post.
What is earring lock called?
Lever backs, also known as latch backs, are another type of earring back commonly used on drop and dangle style earrings. The wire goes through the piercing and clasps with the earring backing to form a complete loop. They are a durable and secure backing option for earrings.
Why do my gauges smell like death?
Do gauges make your ears stink? The reason your ear gauges smell bad is because they’re sitting in your ear. Your skin sheds almost every hour on the hour and all of those dead skin cells are left sitting on the gauge. Thus the stinky smell.