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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)

sheen	Form of iridescence.
shield ring	A ring that features a crest or shield done in metal or gemstones.
shimmering band	A ring that has been textured or cut (often diamond cut) to reflect light easily.
shoulder duster	A type of earrings where the piece is so long that it almost reaches one's shoulder.
shoulders	The upper and lower shank of a ring, or its sides.
side stone	A stone or stones that are set one either side of the feature stone or down the shank of the ring.
signet ring	A ring that features an insignia, monogram, coat of arms, or family crest.
silk	Small inclusions on a gemstone.
silver	Silver, with elemental abbreviation Ag and atomic number 47, is a precious metal often used in jewelry. This soft alloy is both the highest thermal conductivity and electrical conductivity of any metal. When exposed to aid, the metal oxidizes and tarnish
silver tone	Jewelry that is comprised of a metal that is only silver in color or a piece of jewelry that is plated in sterling silver as opposed to being crafted from it.
vermeil	silver-gilt silver	Michae­lBurov
single bale	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.
sister piece	Any piece of jewelry that is designed to specifically match another. For example, a ring that matches a necklace would be a sister piece to the necklace and vice versa.
sizing bar	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 of flexible plastic or rubber.
skilled grader	A person who has advanced knowledge and experience with grading gemstones.
slave earrings	An earring that has a slender chain that connects to an ear cuff or another earring.
slide	A type of pendant that features a longer bale. Often, slides are spiral pieces that encircle the chain. They can also be longer designs wherein the chain passes through and behind the front display.
smokey topaz	A type of brownish quartz that has a smoky look.
snake bangle bracelet	A bracelet, similar to a snake ring, that is shaped entirely like a snake that wraps around one's wrist. The most common type is a bypass bracelet that can be adjusted for fit, but others include specialized clasps wherein the snake's mouth clasps onto the snake's tail like the Ouroboros.
snake necklace	A type of necklace wherein the snake's body creates the chain and the clasp. In the 1970s, snake necklaces saw resurgence. They often featured bejeweled eyes, metallic scales and attached at the head to the tail with a tension clasp.