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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)

tennis necklace	A necklace that consists of a row or rows of closely placed gemstones with like settings wherein all the gemstones are alike or alternate in a set pattern.
tension setting	A setting that holds the gemstone in place entirely with tension and not prongs.
Tessere bracelet	a bracelet that features woven metal or the appearance of woven metal. These bracelets, often done in a cuff design, are usually done in yellow or white gold.
chatoyancy	the cat's-eye effect seen in some stones when cut in the cabochon style.
earring jacket	the metal housing on the earring on which the settings and gemstones are placed.
findings	the various pieces commonly used by jewelers when crafting jewelry such as clasps, bales, settings, o-rings, jump rings, hooks and often even refers to the tools the jewelers use.
three row flower ring	A ring that contains three rows of flowers.
three stone setting	A setting wherein three gemstones are set in a parallel line next to one another representing the past, the present and the future.
tiffany diamond	128.51 carats, found in the Kimberly mine of South Africa, in 1878. It weighed 287.42 carats as a rough diamond. It was bought by the jewelers Tiffany in New York and cut in Paris with 90 facets.
tiffany setting	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 the stone. There are variations on the setting, but traditionally, the prongs are slender and the presentation is simple.
tiger iron	A gemstone that resembles the hide of a tiger.
titanium	A strong, low-density, highly corrosion-resistant, lustrous white metallic element that occurs widely in igneous rocks and is used to alloy aircraft metals for low weight, strength, and high-temperature stability.
topaz	Name from island in Red Sea, Topazos.
torsade	A piece of jewelry wherein several strands of beads, pearls, or chains is woven or twisted together to create a single piece.
toughness	A term that refers to an item's resistance to damage or breaking.
Tourmalinated quartz	Quartz that features rutilated black tourmaline inclusions. It was once revered for its magical qualities said to be able to balance the yin and yang while dispelling negative energies.
tourmaline	A complex crystalline silicate containing aluminum, boron, and other elements.
trained grader	A person who has a basic understanding of gem grading, but does not have the advanced experience of a skilled grader.
translucent	Clear; permitting the passage of light.
transparency	The quality or state of being transparent.