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Charlotte

CHARLOTTE

Interchangeable jewelry systems consisting of BASES, CENTERPIECES, and DISCS

BASES: Charlotte rings, bracelet, etc., with the interchangeable technique (Charlotte21 or CHA21)

CENTERPIECES: Charlotte “heads” to be interchanged in and out of a BASE (Charlotte21 or CHA21). Diameters commonly found: 8mm, 10mm, 14mm, and 20mm

Neck length - 0mm necks are to be worn SOLO. 1mm necks will take one disc. 2mm necks will take up to 2 discs.

DISCS: Also called Charlotte Creative and ACS – are found in small (S), medium (M), and large (L). Diameters commonly found: 14mm, 17mm, 20mm, 24mm, 28mm, and 40mm. Discs are considered 1mm thick.

CharlotteC-S 5mm opening - not compatible with Charlotte21
CharlotteC-M 7mm opening - compatible with Charlotte21
CharlotteC-L 10mm opening - compatible with Charlotte 21 if the centerpiece is larger than 10mm
ACS - CharlotteC-M discs designed for incremental nesting

TIPIT

Can be found in x-small (XS), small (S), medium (M), and large (L). Size in millimeters denotes the measurement of the opening in the ring for ball and scroll centerpieces.

TIPIT-XS 6mm - also compatible with Charlotte21

TIPIT-S 8mm - most commonly sold size in the US

TIPIT-M 10mm - not commonly sold in the US but will work nicely for earrings and pendants

TIPIT-L 12mm - not commonly sold in the US but will work nicely for earrings and pendants

Charlotte Ring

To remove a centerpiece from your ring, insert your tool's two prongs into the corresponding holes on either side of the ring's lock and squeeze, releasing the spring-loaded pin as well as the centerpiece. Gently wiggle the centerpiece to help release it.

To insert a centerpiece in your ring, combine it with layers and spacers, as desired, and place the pin through the centerpiece's bottom holes. (The pin is always inserted last.)

Align this combination of pieces over the indentations in the ring's lock and firmly press it in. If it resists locking into the mechanism, slide a side of the tool into one side of the mechanism to guide and depress that end of the pin into its hole; the other end will smoothly engage as well.

Press firmly on the centerpiece (never on the layers) to make sure everything has locked in. You can see the pin's ends locked into the holes on each side of the ring. You can also gently pull the centerpiece upward to be certain everything improperly secured.

TOUCH Ring

Your new ring doesn't require a tool or a pin to securely lock your centerpieces and layers in place: All you need are your fingers!

To lock a combination of pieces into your ring, simply place the fingernail of your index finger or thumb (whichever is more comfortable for you) against the edge of the flat “button” located on the inside of the ring. Then gently push it inward and downward.

While you hold the button in place, insert your centerpiece combination into the top of the ring. Release the button and listen for the click that indicates you've successfully locked your pieces in. Gently twist and pull up on the centerpiece to make sure it's truly secured.

To release your centerpiece combination, use the same process of pushing the button inward and downward, then gently lift out your pieces.

TIPIT Ring

To remove a centerpiece from your tipit ring, insert your tool's two prongs into the corresponding holes on either side of the top of the ring and squeeze, releasing the spring-loaded pin as well as the centerpiece. At the same time, gently pull the centerpiece out, toward the bottom of the ring.

To insert a centerpiece in your ring, place the pin through the centerpiece's holes. Bring the centerpiece into the ring in an upward motion from the ring's bottom, guiding it toward the top of the ring.

The tool isn't needed for insertion. There's an indentation on either side of the ring's interior, toward its top, to help guide the centerpiece into the ring's holes.

Check that the centerpiece is locked in securely by gently wiggling it back and forth; you should also have heard the pin click as it successfully locked in.

Charlotte Pendant

To remove a centerpiece from your pendant, insert your tool's two prongs into the corresponding holes on either side of the pendant's lock and squeeze, releasing the spring-loaded pin as well as the centerpiece. Gently wiggle the centerpiece to help release it.

To insert a centerpiece in your pendant, combine it with layers and spacers, as desired, and place the pin through the centerpiece's bottom holes. (The pin is always inserted last.)

Align this combination of pieces over the indentations in the pendant's lock and firmly press it in. If it resists locking into the mechanism, slide a side of the tool into one side of the mechanism to guide and depress that end of the pin into its hole; the other end will smoothly engage as well.

Press firmly on the centerpiece (never on the layers) to make sure everything has locked in. You can see the pin's ends locked into the holes on each side of the pendant. You can also gently pull the centerpiece upward to be certain everything is properly secured.

To unlock your necklace, press the ends together: One acts as a lock, the other as its key. Hold one end steadily with your left hand as your right hand twists the other end toward you with a gentle turn—just a 1/8-1/4 motion will unlock the ends.

To lock your necklace, bring the ends together. One end is a lock, the other the key. Without pushing or pressing, hold the lock steady in your left hand as turn the key toward you—about a 1/4 turn. The key will slip into the lock, then allow the key to turn back away from you — about ¼ turn. Resist any tendency to twist both ends (or hands): You might unlock the necklace and have to re-lock it.

When properly locked, there should be a tiny gap between the necklace ends. Make certain the locking mechanism is properly engaged by pulling both ends. The necklace can't unlock and open once its ends are correctly secured.

Practice locking and unlocking your necklace a few times before trying to put it on.

Keep your necklace in mint condition by storing it unclosed, intertwining its ends several times.

Bayonet Necklace

ES Necklace

TOUCH Pendant Lock

The Touch pendant lock doesn't require a tool to change your Charlotte combinations; all you need are your fingers!

To lock a combination of pieces into your pendant, place the pendant between your index finger and thumb and press down on its bail — toward the locking mechanism. While you hold the pendant in place this way, insert your centerpiece combination. Remove your finger from the bail and gently push up and down on the centerpiece to make sure your combination is secured.

To release your centerpiece combination, use the same process of pushing down on the bail, then gently lift out your pieces.

TOUCH Bracelet

The Touch bracelet doesn't require a tool to change your Charlotte combinations; all you need are your fingers! Start by opening your bracelet: Press on its sides to engage or disengage the loop-and-latch closure located beneath its interchangeable technique.

To locka combination of pieces into your bracelet, place the tip of your finger against its button, and press. While the button is engaged, insert your centerpiece combination into the top of the bracelet. Release the button and listen for the click that indicates you've successfully locked your pieces in place. Gently twist and pull up on the centerpiece to make sure it is secured.

To releaseyour centerpiece combination, use the same process of pressing the button inward, then lift out your pieces.