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Terms for subject Jewelry (593 entries)

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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.
freeform jewelry	A genre or design in which pieces are unique or follow no other genre. This is a growing style as more and more people are making their own jewelry.
freshwater pearl	Pearls produced by freshwater mollusks.
frosted finish	A finish done on metal to give the surface a satin sheen. The finished piece has the appearance of being frozen or covered with frost.
G.I.A.	Gemological Institute of America
garnet	Group of differently coloured minerals with similar chemical composition. Usually a red orangish tone when found in jewelry.
gauge	The width, of a bracelet or necklace. Most commonly used to measure the size of an earring's post. Traditional piercings are done with a 20
Gemological Institute of America	Established in 1931, GIA is the world's largest and most respected nonprofit institute of gemological research and learning. Conceived 75 years ago in the august tradition of Europe's most venerated institutes, GIA discovers (through GIA Research) impar
gemstone	A decorative material, usually a mineral, prized for some or all of the qualities of beauty, durability, and rarity.
gemstone encased earrings	An earring that features a gemstone that has no particular type of setting. Instead of being houses in a bezel or prong setting, these gemstones are kept in place by metal tendrils that encase the stone.
gemstone globe	A globe that is done entirely with gemstones and precious metals. Often, mother of pearl is used as an inlay and gemstones create the accents.
generational gemstone	A gemstone, like Tanzanite, that will only be found and mined during a single generation. Tanzanite, for example, is found in one place and will soon be mined away meaning new pieces of jewelry using Tanzanite will be rare unless the jewelry has destroyed an older piece to make a new one. For this reason, generational gemstones are an excellent investment.