IP & Innovation

Patents & Protected Designs

Engineering protection around the ideas that move the market.

Why Our Patents Matter

At Kool Concepts, innovation isn’t accidental—it’s engineered. Our patented and patent-pending settings are designed to give our retail partners a defensible edge: recognizable aesthetics, elevated perceived value, and differentiation that can’t be easily copied on the sales floor.

These protections allow our partners to build long-term programs around unique designs, knowing the core architecture is backed by formal intellectual property.

Note This page offers a friendly overview of some of our protected innovations. If you’d like full legal details— including patent claims and jurisdiction coverage—we’re happy to share them privately under NDA.

Key Protected Innovations

Stitch-Set Architecture

PATENT NO US9596911B2

A dimensional “stitched” setting that binds past, present, and future.

Granted Patent Utility / Design Studs · Pendants · Rings
Stitch-set earrings Stitch-set ring Stitch-set ring

A proprietary stitched setting that secures a central stone through sculptural metal elements, forming a layered, dimensional profile. These stitch details act as both functional supports and visual accents, delivering a bold yet refined aesthetic with lasting appeal.

  • Creates a recognizable stitched halo that elevates classic solitaire forms
  • Delivers depth and contrast through mixed-metal expression
  • Engineered for repeatable manufacturing and consistent QC

Seamless Love Cluster Setting

PATENT NO D858,343S

Multiple small stones, one continuous field of light.

Granted Patent Utility / Design Studs · Rings · Pendants
Seamless cluster studs Seamless cluster ring Seamless halo pendant

A cluster-engineering approach that eliminates visible gaps between stones, creating the illusion of a single, larger diamond while maintaining a smooth, continuous surface and comfortable profile.

  • Micro-setting geometry optimized for brilliance and durability
  • Flexible templates for round, oval, pear, and halo silhouettes
  • Ideal for “quiet luxury” storytelling and AUR step-ups

Tapered Baguette Illusion Setting

PATENT NO D816,542

A refined architecture that lifts the center stone through light and line.

Granted Patent Design Rings · Pendants
tapered ring - initials tapered stack rings tapered bar necklace

A patented setting that creates the illusion of a center stone resting atop tapered baguettes, adding architectural depth and visual lift without bulk. Precision-cut baguettes frame and elevate the gemstone, enhancing presence while keeping a refined, wearable profile.

  • Creates the illusion of a lifted, more prominent center stone.
  • Uses tapered baguettes to direct light and visual focus.
  • Delivers a distinctive silhouette protected by design patent.

Composite Halo Illusion Setting

PATENT NO D813717S

A layered setting that amplifies presence through architectural illusion.

Granted Patent Utility / Design Studs · Rings · Pendants · Composite Setting
Composite charm ring Composite bangle with motifs Charm framework variations

A patented composite setting that uses surrounding gemstones to visually enlarge the center stone, creating the look of a larger solitaire without heavy metal or traditional grooves. Precision-placed secondary stones amplify light and proportion, resulting in a bold, dimensional silhouette that reads as one commanding gem.

  • Creates the illusion of a larger single solitaire through composite design
  • Minimizes visible metal for a cleaner, uninterrupted look
  • Elevates perceived size and presence without added carat weight
  • Ideal for statement solitaires and halo-driven collections

Important
Specific patent numbers, filing details, and jurisdiction lists can be shared privately with qualified partners and legal teams. Many of our settings and frameworks are also protected by additional trade dress, proprietary CAD, and manufacturing know-how that is not disclosed publicly.