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Milgrain
Jewelry; General jewelry
A decorative technique in which a beaded design is impressed into the metal.
Opal
Jewelry; General jewelry
This gemstone is believed to reflect the colours of all other gemstones. Opal is the birthstone for October and the traditional gift for the 14th wedding anniversary.
Oval
Jewelry; General jewelry
A stone with an elongated round shape. This cut is popular for colour gemstones.
Snap-lock clasp
Jewelry; General jewelry
Very popular in hoop earrings, this back has a hinged piece of metal that goes through the ear and snaps into a latch on the opposite side of the earring.
Bezel (watch)
Jewelry; General jewelry
A metal ring that frames the dial of a watch. On many watches, the bezel displays minute increments and can be rotated in one or both directions. Divers use this function to measure elapsed time.
Moh's scale of hardness
Jewelry; General jewelry
The scale used to measure the degree to which a stone or mineral is resistant to scratches. Hardness is measured from 1-10, 10 (diamonds) being the hardest.
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