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Terms for subject Jewelry (567 entries)

pave	A type of setting in which the stones are effectively "paved" into the piece of jewelry with a precious metal. Often small gemstones or pieces of jewelry with curve surfaces use this technique to set stones.
pavilion	A lower surface of a brilliant-cut gem slanting outward from the culet to the girdle.
pearl	A smooth, rounded bead formed within the shells of certain mollusks and composed of the mineral aragonite or calcite in a matrix, deposited in concentric layers as a protective coating around an irritating foreign object
pebble ring	A ring that features a polished pebble or multiple pebbles. These rings are a popular Bohemian style.
peek-a-boo stones	Gemstones that are not immediately apparent or easily visible. These stones are often set into the side of a piece of jewelry, or as with rings, on the shank close to a larger gemstone that juts out from the piece as though shaded by the larger stone.
pegmatite	A coarse, intrusive igneous rock featuring extremely large crystals (some over 50mm in size) Over 550 different minerals have been found in pegmatites, many of which include gemstone quality gems like beryl, aquamarine, tourmaline, garnet, kunzite, and topaz to name a few. Pegmatites also remain a source for rare precious metals.
pendant	Any charm that is used on a chain necklace. Pendants, unlike necklaces, can be switched from chain to chain. They feature a fixed bale and as long as the bale is wide enough to fit over a clasp, it can be worn with that chain. A necklace features a chain that connects directly to the featured design and so cannot be removed.
peridot	A yellowish-green variety of olivine used as a gem.
pewter	A metal alloy that contains both tin and lead. Due to the lead it has a slightly dull appearance and can never be polished to a high gloss.
physical vapor deposition	A thin-film deposition process in which a material (metal, alloy, compound, cermet, or composite) is either evaporated or sputtered onto a substrate in a vacuum.
pierced work	Another term for open work wherein there are areas of the piece that are open to the back.
pin	A type of closure used on hinged bangle bracelets. Also a type of broach or decorative piece that attaches to a sweater, lapel, or shirt with a pin.
Pinctada	Refers to a pearl-producing oyster genus.
pink sapphire	Corundum with a pink hue colored by Chromium.
pink topaz	A type of quartz with a pink color.
platinum	A heavy precious metallic element, grey-white and resistant to corroding, occurs in some nick and copper ores and is also found native in some deposits.
pleochroic	Term used to describe a gem that appears two or more different colors or shades when viewed from different directions.
poison ring	A ring with a hidden hinged compartment that could conceivably contain poison.
polish tumbler	A machine that rotates around and around tumbling rough stones. Over time, the movement and abrasion clears the stones of rough spots and adds a slight polish. Often, sand is added for a more thorough clean.
polishing cloth	cloth used to clean and polish jewelry safely.