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Terms for subject Jewelry (593 entries)

S-Clasp	A closure that is shaped like an "S" that holds a piece of jewelry together without hinges or other moving parts. One side of the "S" is attached with a jump ring securely and the other can be looped into an opening on the other side. This type of closur
saddleback earrings	A type of hoop earring, often called saddle hoop earrings, wherein the hoop is enlongated vertically creating a more elliptical, saddle-like shape.
safety clasp	A secondary closure used on some bracelets and necklaces to add extra security for the wearer.
safety pin earrings	Earrings that resemble safety pins.
Sancy diamond	55 carats, is said to have been worn by Charles the Brave around 1470. It was bought by Signeur de Sancy in 1570 from the French ambassador to Turkey. Since 1906 is has belonged to the Astor family of London.
sapphire	Name in Greek, (Blue) Corundum group, aluminum oxide.
sapphire crystal	A clear, scratch-resistant covering used on fine watches.
satin finish	A matte finish achieved on a metal surface by sandblasting, polishing the piece with a stiff wire brush, or chemically treating the surface. Satin finishes are popular because they are less likely than a high gloss finish to show wear. Satin finishes has a lustrous pearl-like sheen.
sautoir	Popularized in the Edwardian era, a sautoir is a very long necklace that showcases either a tassle or pendant at the bottom. Traditional sautoirs were rope or were metal fashioned to look like rope.
scallop	An edge of a piece of jewelry that is scalloped or has a curved edge created from multiple half circles.
scatter necklace	A necklace, often featuring multiple strands or invisible strands, that features the unique placement of gemstones or charms across the decollete and neck. Each accent is positioned in such a way that the piece appears scattered or as if the gems had bee
scatter ring	A ring wherein the gemstones are placed slightly away from one another in a non-formulaic way.
schiller	Form of iridescence.
scissors cut	A type of step cut.
screw ball clasp	A type of closure that is formed when to half circles screw together to form a sphere. This is similar to the barrel clasp yet simply has a different aesthetic when closed.
secondary deposits	Gemstones moved away from their original location by Mother Nature. Rain and erosion, glacier movement, and mudslides can all redeposit minerals miles from their original location. A good example of secondary deposits are Montana Sapphires and interestingly Anthill Garnets wherein the garnets are removed from the earth by ants and placed atop the anthill.
seed pearls	Tiny natural pearls weighing under 1/4 grain, usually less than 2 mm in diameter.
semi mount	A ring that has accenting stones in place, but there is no feature stone yet in the setting. These rings are often sold for those who want to create their own jewelry or change the style of their ring, but keep the original stone. They are also useful fo
shah diamond	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.
shamrock ring	Refers to a ring that either resembles a shamrock or has a shamrock in its design.