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partial bezel setting

Jewelry; General jewelry

Also called a split bezel or partial bezel, this type of setting is often used with a varied setting. The bezel portion only cradles on side of the gem and the other is held in place by another ...

Also called a gloss finish or high gloss finish, this vibrant finishing technique is achieved through excessive buffing and polishing. The result is an extremely smooth, unblemished surface with a ...

double hoop earring

Jewelry; General jewelry

Also called a double hoop up, these earrings feature a smaller hoop inside of a larger hoop.

luster

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Refers to the way light reacts with a certain mineral in reference to whether or not the stone is dull (reflecting little white light) or brilliant (reflecting copious amounts of white light). Terms ...

peridot

Jewelry; General jewelry

A yellowish-green variety of olivine used as a gem.

parcel of gemstones

Jewelry; General jewelry

A way to purchase gemstones either mixed or of one type, that are sold according to their carat weight. Buying by the parcel is a popular way for artisans who use multiple gemstones in cluster ...