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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)

prophetic	Foretelling events as if by divine inspiration.
Pteria penguin	Mollusc used to produce Mabe pearls.
puff ring	A ring that features a three dimensional object that "puffs" away from the ring's shank. This style is popular with solid metal pieces, uniquely shaped designs, and heart rings.
puzzle chain	A chain wherein each link resembles the pieces of a puzzle.
puzzle ring	A ring made up of three or more interlocking bands that when put together correctly create one solid band. There are a large variety of different styles, but the most common features a braided crossover design when complete. Puzzle rings are most commonl
pyramid ring	A ring that features gemstones or an overall design that looks like a pyramid. Many of the studded styles are referred to as pyramid studs for this reason.
pyrope	Of Greek origin meaning "fiery." Pyrope is part of the Garnet group, Hardness 7-7.5, S.G. 3.65-3.80, R.I. 1.730-1.760.
quartz	A very hard mineral composed of silica, found worldwide in many different types of rocks, including sandstone and granite. Types include amethyst, smokey quartz, tiger's eye quartz, rose quartz, among others. Chalcedony, another type, is a type of polysi
quilted gemstone	Also known as the checkerboard cut, this term refers to any type of gemstone that has been cut in such a way that its facets resemble a quilt. Often cushion cut or oval gemstones receive the checkerboard treatment to maximize the play of light on the gem
radiant cut	A cross between the emerald and brilliant cut, the radiant cut is a rectangular cut with seventy facets.
rainbow jewelry	Jewelry that has been set with a number of different colored stones usually placed to correspond to the color spectrum (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet)
raindrop earring	Another term for teardrop earrings wherein the piece tapers from top to bottom the way a droplet of water would when pulled by gravity.
ratchet bezel	A watch bezel that can be turned both clockwise and counter-clockwise and clicks with ratchet action.
reconstituted stone	A stone that has been crushed and put back together with a polymer resin. Reconstituted stones are an interesting alternative to the original as the patterns created with the crushed stone and resin can have a marble effect.
red topaz	A type of quartz with a red color.
reeded edge	Refers to a series of fluted lines or vertical ridges that encircle the perimeter of some United States coins.
refraction	Bending of light as it passes from air into a different medium.
refractive index	Measures the slowing down and bending of light rays as they enter a gemstone. Maybe used to identify gem species.
refractometer	Apparatus used to measure the refractive indices of gems.
replacement value	The base cost to repair or replace a piece of jewelry.