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Terms for subject Jewelry (593 entries)

extender	An extra piece of gold, silver, platinum or silver on a necklace that enables one to adjust the length.
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.