20 Terms
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under gallery
Jewelry; General jewelry
The portion of a piece of jewelry that is not seen while it is worn. Often, personal engravings are placed here to keep the message private.
hamilton finish
Jewelry; General jewelry
This type of metal finish gives a piece of jewelry the appearance of 18 karat gold.
clutch
Jewelry; General jewelry
Refers to the piece that secures a piece of jewelry like a clasp or earring back.
reeded edge
Jewelry; General jewelry
Refers to a series of fluted lines or vertical ridges that encircle the perimeter of some United States coins. (Dime, quarter, and half dollar for example)
inlay setting
Jewelry; General jewelry
When an unfaceted stone is set into a grooved area flush with the piece's surface.
International Gemological Institute (IGI)
Jewelry; General jewelry
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) is the largest independent gem grading and appraisal institute in the world, renowned for their expertise and extensive experience in serving the diamond ...
Tiffany setting
Jewelry; General jewelry
So name for the jeweler Tiffany & Co. That began using the setting in 1886, the setting is characterized by a high six or five prong setting that rises up away from the shank to secure and protect ...
