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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)
chrysoberyl cat's eye Greek meaning waving light.
chrysolite A brown or yellow-green olivine found in igneous and metamorphic rocks and used as a gemstone.
circle link bracelet A bracelet, usually made entirely of precious metals, that features large, often overlapping, circles. The circles interlock to create the bracelet's links.
circle of life jewelry The circle of life design, also referred to as the circle of love design, features either several circles or one prominent one. The circle represents endless love, choices, and possibilities.
circle of love jewelry Also known as circle of life jewelry, these pieces feature either one or several circles. The design represents endless love and possibilities life affords.
circles watch A watch made with a repeating circle design. The band, the face, and the details are all done with various sized circles. These types of watches are popular with a modern aesthetic.
citrine A pale yellow variety cystalline quartz resembling topaz.
Claddaugh symbol An Irish Celtic design featuring a crown atop a heart clasped by two hands. The crown stands for loyalty, the heart for love and the two hands for friendship. Claddagh rings are often worn as symbols or friendship, promise rings and have been used as wedding bands for centuries.
clarity Clearness of appearance.
Claudius Roman emperor after his nephew Caligula was murdered.
cleanliness The absence of blemishes (spots, pimples, cracks) or discoloration on the pearl's surface.
cleanliness The absence of blemishes (spots, pimples, cracks) or discoloration on the pearl's surface.
cleavage The breaking of stones along lines of weakness related to the stones internal atomic structure.
clip-on earrings Earrings that can be worn by those without pierced ears. Clip-on styles vary from screw backs, spring loaded clips, or magnetic earrings. The most popular is the spring loaded tension back that grips the ear lobe and holds the earring in place. Clip-ons were popular with costume jewelry.
closure The point where a bracelet, necklace, earring or other type of jewelry comes together at the clasp. There are many different types of closures each specialized for a specific type of jewelry category.
polishing cloth cloth used to clean and polish jewelry safely.
clouds A type of inclusion. A dark region or blemish on a polished stone.
cluster bracelet A bracelet that features either a feature cluster of gems, as on a bangle, or a bracelet that features multiple clustered stations.
clutch Refers to the piece that secures a piece of jewelry like a clasp or earring back.
cocktail ring Any ring that features a dramatic centerpiece stone or extravagant design. The classic cocktail ring design features an oval or marquise cut centerpiece stone surrounded by a frame of contrasting stones. Cocktail rings were popular in the 1940s and 50s, and were worn by women who weren'™t afraid to stand out in a crowd.