4 Terms
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General jewelry
Portuguese cut
Fashion; General jewelry
The portuguese cut refers to a particular type of faceting where the gem is cut with three rows (simple cut = two rows) of rhomboidal and two rows of triangular facets above the girdle (crown) and ...
Precious (gemstone)
Fashion; General jewelry
Traditionally, the four precious gemstones are diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald. But other gems have also been labelled precious at times, including opal and amethyst. Today, the distinction ...
Nacre
Jewelry; General jewelry
A substance produced in mollusk shells that coats particles and other foreign objects. Over time, layers of nacre build up around the particles to form pearls.
Emerald
Jewelry; General jewelry
Found in all shades of green, emerald is a member of the beryl family. It is the birthstone of May and the traditional gift for the 20th, 35th and 55th wedding anniversaries.
Le vian gold warranty
Jewelry; General jewelry
All Le Vian® pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity and are covered under a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Crystal (watch)
Jewelry; General jewelry
The clear cover over the dial of a watch that protects it from dirt, scratches and internal damage. Typically made of glass-like substances such as plastic. High grade watches usually have ...
