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IPC Subclass
A44C

PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS

Introduced: September 1968

Classification Context

Section:
HUMAN NECESSITIES
Class:
HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
Subclass:
PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS

Description

A44C covers personal adornments worn on the body for decoration or ornamentation, including jewelry articles such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches, and similar items, as well as coins and medals. This subclass encompasses the design, construction, and fastening mechanisms of ornamental pieces, including methods for making, assembling, and joining decorative components. It includes both precious and non-precious adornments, but excludes functional items like watches or timepieces (covered under A44B) and clothing-integrated elements such as buttons or closures.

Related Keywords

JEWELLERY, JEWELRYLAPIDARY workLINK(S) for jewelleryLOCKS for jewelleryNECKLACESORNAMENTS for personal wearPEARL(S) jewellery

14 direct subcodes

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  • A44C 1/00 Brooches or clips in their decorative or ornamental aspect
  • A44C 13/00 Connectible jewellery
  • A44C 15/00 Other forms of jewellery
  • A44C 19/00 Devices for preventing pilfering of watches or jewellery
  • A44C 21/00 Coins; Emergency money; Beer or gambling coins or tokens, or the like
  • A44C 23/00 Rosaries
  • A44C 25/00 Fancy ware for personal wear, not provided for in groups or , e.g. crosses, crucifixes, charms
  • A44C 27/00 Making jewellery or other personal adornments
  • A44C 3/00 Medals; Badges
  • A44C 7/00 Ear-rings; Devices for piercing the ear-lobes