20 Terms
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sizing bar
Jewelry; General jewelry
A bar placed on a ring that enables the wearer to reduce the ring's size to properly fit their finger without altering the band. Sizing bars can be purchased at most jewelry stores and are often made ...
octagon bangle
Jewelry; General jewelry
A bangle that has eight solid sides, no hinges, and usually no closure.
ribbed bangle
Jewelry; General jewelry
A bangle bracelet generally comprised of multiple like bangles connected at one point giving the piece a ribbed effect.
Shah Diamond
Jewelry; General jewelry
88. 70 carats, came from India and is only partially polished. It has three inscriptions of monarchs' names. In 1829 it was given to Tsar Nicholas I, and is now kept in the Kremlin in Moscow.
single bale
Jewelry; General jewelry
A bale is the piece affixed to the top of a pendant through which the chain passes and pieces with a single bale feature one loop as opposed to others that may have two or more.
