I make my own jewelry for fun and there are a few pieces that have gotten a lot of comments. Someone mentioned trying to "patent"(is that even the right term?) them so that no one could steal the designs... What's the easiest way to do this? Thanks...

where do you live? If you're in NY.. you can check out 47th Street or Chinatown. Even near 32nd St (Koreatown).. Asian jewelers will have lots of interesting pieces. Hope that helps!