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Fashion

Anything to do with making, designing or appreciating clothing of the prevailing trends.

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v-prong setting

Jewelry; General jewelry

A setting wherein the gemstone is held in place by V-shaped or L-shaped prongs. These settings are often used in combination with single or double prong settings with the marquise ...

gypsy setting

Jewelry; General jewelry

A setting wherein the gemstone is set very low. The only visible part is the top near the crown which has been set near to flush with the surface of the jewelry.

tension setting

Jewelry; General jewelry

A setting that holds the gemstone in place entirely with tension and not prongs.

ballerina setting

Jewelry; General jewelry

A setting that lifts the stone up from the shank. It is so named because the under gallery resembles a ballerina's tutu.

bypass setting

Jewelry; General jewelry

A setting on a bypass ring wherein the gold or metal pieces that pass one another also create a setting for a gemstone. The pressure from the pieces creates a housing and the ...