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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)

lower shank	The portion of the shank, or band, below the ring's shoulders. The lower shank is usually found half way down the ring, but with split shanks, it can be lower or higher and is dependent on where the split lies.
luce	Light
luster	Shine or "look" of a gemstone due to reflection of light off the surface. The unique, internally emanating glow that distinguishes pearls from all other gems.
Mabe	A dome shaped stone, often cabochon cut, popularized in the 40s or 50s with cocktail style jewelry. Sometimes called mobe.
mabe pearl	An assembled pearl created by filling a hollow blister and then applying a mother-of-pearl back to complete the pearl.
magnetic clasp	A closure that holds jewelry together with two magnets.
malleable	Any material that is easily bent or shaped.
Margaritifera	The Margaritifera mussels is used to produce freshwater pearls.
marine chain	Another term for the mariner chain which is created with interlocking figure-8 links.
mariner chain	A chain with oval links that each contain two round holes that bisect the larger oval's space. The chain is named for its resemblance to rigging used on boats and is often used for unisex pieces, ID bracelets, or pieces with a nautical theme.
markers	Refers to the markings of the face of a watch one uses to tell time or other information like date.
marquise link bracelet	A bracelet that has links shaped like marquise cut gemstones.
martini setting	The martini setting is aptly named for its three-prong setting that cradles the gemstone giving it the appearance of a martini glass. Gemstones are usually round brilliant cut to further the cocktail glass aesthetic, but other styles can be used.
melee diamond	The tern used for small brilliant-cut diamonds as well as all small diamonds that are used in embellishing mountings for larger gems. Accent diamond.
metallic strap	A watch strap or bracelet strap that has a finish that resembles metal.
micro pave	A pave setting that features many small accent gemstones giving the appearance of a solid gemstone surface.
midnight sapphire	A sapphire that is such a deep hue of blue, that it is almost as black as the midnight sky.
Milano chain	A type of rope chain wherein the links are twisted several times before interlocking with the next.
Milgrain	Decorative raised bumps made in precious metals within a jewelry piece's design. Milgrain is done with a special engraver's tool.
minerals	Inorganic, naturally occurring materials with a constant chemical composition and regular internal atomic structure.