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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)
faces Flat surfaces that make up the external shape of a crystal.
facet Surface of a cut and polished gem.
faceting Cutting and polishing of the surfaces of a gemstone into facets.
fan ring A ring that resembles a fan when worn.
fancy cut A custom cut that does not fit into any other category. Often, fancy cuts are variations on common cuts like the emerald or oval cut.
faux French for fake or imitation.
feathers A feather-shaped flaw, as in a precious stone.
figure eight earrings Also called infinity earrings or infinity hoops, these earrings have been twisted or formed to resemble the number 8. The design can be placed horizontally or vertically.
filigree Intricate metal work that is often open to the back. The metal work is often flowery with curves and spirals.
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.
finish Refers to the way a metal surface has been done. Metal can be glossy, brushed, hammered, ect. These are all types of finishes popularly used in jewelry.
fire dispersion
fishhook clasp Another name for a lobster closure. The clasp opens with a clip and hooks into an O-ring on the opposite side.
five stone ring A ring that features five stones. This does not mean that there are only five gemstones in the ring's design, but that only five of the stones are prominent. It can, however, also refer to a ring that simply has only five stones.
Flourentine diamond 137.27 carats, was held by the Medici family of Florentine in 1657. During the 18th century is was in the Habsburg crown, then it was used as a brooch. After the First World War it's whereabouts are unknown.
flower jewelry A piece of jewelry that features flower stations or gemstone arrangements designed to resemble a flower.
fluorescence Refers to the invisible wavelengths of light that become "visible" when exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Gems or pearls that exhibit color under ultraviolet light - color not seen under normal lighting conditions - are exhibiting fluorescence.
fob An ornament worn on a keychain, a cell phone, or personal electronic device.
fracture Chipping or breaking of a stone in a way unrelated to it's internal atomic structure. Because of this fractured surfaces are often uneven.
free-form stones These stones are generally classified by the uneven or odd shape. When used in jewelry, they are usually highly polished and connect as charms or set with a tailored prong or varied setting. Free-form stones are popular in Bohemian jewelry and are often used in artisan pieces.